Sleeper...?

spkb25 · 07-27-2017, 07:11 PM

"I think the key is winning early games," Florio added. "You establish momentum early, which they did in 2009. Confidence begets more confidence, and you're on track."

Assessing the Saints' chances in the NFC South with Mike Florio: 'Dunc & Holder' rewind | NOLA.com

Yep. Need to learn to win and do it early.

RaginCajun83 · 07-27-2017, 07:33 PM

I'd be amazed at 2-2 given the first four games of the schedule

foreverfan · 07-28-2017, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I'd be amazed at 2-2 given the first four games of the schedule

In order to be the best, you have to beat the best....

You just have to bounce with the flow. So 4-0 is the benchmark!

The Dude · 07-28-2017, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I'd be amazed at 2-2 given the first four games of the schedule

I think we HAVE to go 2-2 for any shot. Looking down the barrel of another 0-4 start will be hard to come back from mentally for the players and some coaches.

I would the first game is a must win game for us at this point given our history of starting slow the past several years.
Carry a win going into the Patriots game and we may be in good shape.

RailBoss · 07-28-2017, 02:29 AM

If Brees only plays a few snaps we go 0-4.

neugey · 07-28-2017, 07:47 AM

We need to win at least 1 of the first 3 games. In recent years we have lost close games early in the year we easily should have won. Last year's Giants game with the blocked field goal TD. The Arizona opener two years ago where the defense folded and the offense could do nothing but attempt field goals.

We cannot hold back, we should play like it's December already.

spkb25 · 07-28-2017, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

We need to win at least 1 of the first 3 games. In recent years we have lost close games early in the year we easily should have won. Last year's Giants game with the blocked field goal TD. The Arizona opener two years ago where the defense folded and the offense could do nothing but attempt field goals.

We cannot hold back, we should play like it's December already.

yep, we have to get rolling. 0-2 to 0-4 just will not work. This opener is huge, we really need this win up in Minny

SmashMouth · 07-28-2017, 09:02 AM

What.... We're not going 4-0?

WhoDatLucky · 07-28-2017, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I think we HAVE to go 2-2 for any shot. Looking down the barrel of another 0-4 start will be hard to come back from mentally for the players and some coaches.

What's wrong with 4-0?

foreverfan · 07-28-2017, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

What.... We're not going 4-0?

That's what she says.

07-27-2017, 07:11 PM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Sleeper...? "I think the key is winning early games," Florio added. "You establish momentum early, which they did in 2009. Confidence begets more confidence, and you're on track." Assessing the Saints' chances in the NFC South with Mike Florio: 'Dunc & Holder' rewind \| NOLA.com Yep. Need to learn to win and do it early.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Sleeper...? Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I'd be amazed at 2-2 given the first four games of the schedule In order to be the best, you have to beat the best.... You just have to bounce with the flow. So 4-0 is the benchmark!

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Sleeper...? Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I'd be amazed at 2-2 given the first four games of the schedule I think we HAVE to go 2-2 for any shot. Looking down the barrel of another 0-4 start will be hard to come back from mentally for the players and some coaches. I would the first game is a must win game for us at this point given our history of starting slow the past several years. Carry a win going into the Patriots game and we may be in good shape. neugey and dizzle88 like this.
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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Sleeper...? We need to win at least 1 of the first 3 games. In recent years we have lost close games early in the year we easily should have won. Last year's Giants game with the blocked field goal TD. The Arizona opener two years ago where the defense folded and the offense could do nothing but attempt field goals. We cannot hold back, we should play like it's December already.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Sleeper...? Originally Posted by neugey We need to win at least 1 of the first 3 games. In recent years we have lost close games early in the year we easily should have won. Last year's Giants game with the blocked field goal TD. The Arizona opener two years ago where the defense folded and the offense could do nothing but attempt field goals. We cannot hold back, we should play like it's December already. yep, we have to get rolling. 0-2 to 0-4 just will not work. This opener is huge, we really need this win up in Minny SaintFanInATLHELL likes this.

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