Saints get chance at redemption in playoff return to Minnesota

jeanpierre · 01-07-2018, 09:35 PM

Halo · 01-07-2018, 09:38 PM

The Dude · 01-07-2018, 09:41 PM

There was no Lattimore, no Crawly, Kamara was a nobody, and they had Bradford. Experience counts. Brees has it, Keenum doesn’t.
We are a completely different team with an identity. If our receivers show up like they did today we win. They won’t shut down the run like Carolina either.
I really think they **** the bed against us.

WHODATINCA · 01-07-2018, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

There was no Lattimore, no Crawly, Kamara was a nobody, and they had Bradford. Experience counts. Brees has it, Keenum doesn’t.
We are a completely different team with an identity. If our receivers show up like they did today we win. They won’t shut down the run like Carolina either.
I really think they **** the bed against us.

There must have been an alien abduction. We will miss you Dude.

NonieT · 01-08-2018, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

There was no Lattimore, no Crawly, Kamara was a nobody, and they had Bradford. Experience counts. Brees has it, Keenum doesn’t.
We are a completely different team with an identity. If our receivers show up like they did today we win. They won’t shut down the run like Carolina either.
I really think they **** the bed against us.

Lattimore did play and he shut down his receiver. Bradford just went to the other side, ya know the side that Harris was covering.

QBREES9 · 01-07-2018, 11:18 PM

Let's do this.

exiled · 01-07-2018, 11:55 PM

They beat us in our first ever play off appearance ('87) at home. Again in the metro dome after our first ever playoff win ('00) but we beat them at home ('09) for the conferences championship...

2 of my 3 top most heartbreaking losses and my second favorite win in franchise history. The Vikings too, have their claim to underdog destiny so don't think they won't be fighting - and the metro dome (if they still call it that) will be rocking - they are like 9 time losers at this and their 12th man will be up for the task.

billyt81 · 01-08-2018, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by exiled

They beat us in our first ever play off appearance ('87) at home. Again in the metro dome after our first ever playoff win ('00) but we beat them at home ('09) for the conferences championship...

2 of my 3 top most heartbreaking losses and my second favorite win in franchise history. The Vikings too, have their claim to underdog destiny so don't think they won't be fighting - and the metro dome (if they still call it that) will be rocking - they are like 9 time losers at this and their 12th man will be up for the task.

Didn't Mel Gray, our all pro returner, fumble the opening kickoff? I remember he fumbled and it was downhill from there. That 87 team was shocked to just be in the playoffs. The second playoff game we played vs the Vikes, I remember Moss was unstoppable. He took a WR screen the distance and it looked like everyone but him was dragging a spare tire around. We've had some crucial meetings for sure. Round 4. Here we go. WhoDat!

exiled · 01-08-2018, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by billyt81

Didn't Mel Gray, our all pro returner, fumble the opening kickoff? I remember he fumbled and it was downhill from there. That 87 team was shocked to just be in the playoffs. The second playoff game we played vs the Vikes, I remember Moss was unstoppable. He took a WR screen the distance and it looked like everyone but him was dragging a spare tire around. We've had some crucial meetings for sure. Round 4. Here we go. WhoDat!

Yes, the saints of olde returned that season for one game - and one game only. Just getting to the "show" was like Mardi Gras, and the game was Ash Wednesday

Same thing in 2000 - we had just beat the "Greatest Show on Turf twice in a row... but Moss, could fly and proved he was the real "greatest show on turf." Major let down - but still we (at least I was stoked we had actually WON a play off game - like a huge monkey was off our backs.

In '09 we were a 12 men on the field penalty away from loosing that game. And who could blame Farve, if his last throw of his storied career was an interception. In the post game interview the guy looked like Max Schmeling after Joe Lewis in '36.

Mardigras9 · 01-08-2018, 08:08 AM

The last 2 games alone in our Dome have been so loud, the noise in the Minn dome may not be that big of a factor for the Saints.

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WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Saints get chance at redemption in playoff return to Minnesota Originally Posted by The Dude There was no Lattimore, no Crawly, Kamara was a nobody, and they had Bradford. Experience counts. Brees has it, Keenum doesn’t. We are a completely different team with an identity. If our receivers show up like they did today we win. They won’t shut down the run like Carolina either. I really think they **** the bed against us. There must have been an alien abduction. We will miss you Dude. Halo, jnormand, Papa Voodoo and 3 others like this.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints get chance at redemption in playoff return to Minnesota Originally Posted by The Dude There was no Lattimore, no Crawly, Kamara was a nobody, and they had Bradford. Experience counts. Brees has it, Keenum doesn’t. We are a completely different team with an identity. If our receivers show up like they did today we win. They won’t shut down the run like Carolina either. I really think they **** the bed against us. Lattimore did play and he shut down his receiver. Bradford just went to the other side, ya know the side that Harris was covering. K Major likes this.
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exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 485	Re: Saints get chance at redemption in playoff return to Minnesota They beat us in our first ever play off appearance ('87) at home. Again in the metro dome after our first ever playoff win ('00) but we beat them at home ('09) for the conferences championship... 2 of my 3 top most heartbreaking losses and my second favorite win in franchise history. The Vikings too, have their claim to underdog destiny so don't think they won't be fighting - and the metro dome (if they still call it that) will be rocking - they are like 9 time losers at this and their 12th man will be up for the task. Halo, 73Saint and SaintsBro like this.
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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Saints get chance at redemption in playoff return to Minnesota Originally Posted by exiled They beat us in our first ever play off appearance ('87) at home. Again in the metro dome after our first ever playoff win ('00) but we beat them at home ('09) for the conferences championship... 2 of my 3 top most heartbreaking losses and my second favorite win in franchise history. The Vikings too, have their claim to underdog destiny so don't think they won't be fighting - and the metro dome (if they still call it that) will be rocking - they are like 9 time losers at this and their 12th man will be up for the task. Didn't Mel Gray, our all pro returner, fumble the opening kickoff? I remember he fumbled and it was downhill from there. That 87 team was shocked to just be in the playoffs. The second playoff game we played vs the Vikes, I remember Moss was unstoppable. He took a WR screen the distance and it looked like everyone but him was dragging a spare tire around. We've had some crucial meetings for sure. Round 4. Here we go. WhoDat!

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exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 485	Re: Saints get chance at redemption in playoff return to Minnesota Originally Posted by billyt81 Didn't Mel Gray, our all pro returner, fumble the opening kickoff? I remember he fumbled and it was downhill from there. That 87 team was shocked to just be in the playoffs. The second playoff game we played vs the Vikes, I remember Moss was unstoppable. He took a WR screen the distance and it looked like everyone but him was dragging a spare tire around. We've had some crucial meetings for sure. Round 4. Here we go. WhoDat! Yes, the saints of olde returned that season for one game - and one game only. Just getting to the "show" was like Mardi Gras, and the game was Ash Wednesday Same thing in 2000 - we had just beat the "Greatest Show on Turf twice in a row... but Moss, could fly and proved he was the real "greatest show on turf." Major let down - but still we (at least I was stoked we had actually WON a play off game - like a huge monkey was off our backs. In '09 we were a 12 men on the field penalty away from loosing that game. And who could blame Farve, if his last throw of his storied career was an interception. In the post game interview the guy looked like Max Schmeling after Joe Lewis in '36.
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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Saints get chance at redemption in playoff return to Minnesota The last 2 games alone in our Dome have been so loud, the noise in the Minn dome may not be that big of a factor for the Saints.