Mike Tomlin dismisses Saints slump: 'They need no endorsement for me'

WhoDat!656 · 12-22-2018, 10:39 AM

“They are a 12-2 group. They need no endorsement for me. It seems like every week Drew (Brees) is breaking a new record. He does a great job of utilizing all the eligibles. The running backs are awesome both in the running and passing game. They are formidable for all of those reasons and others."

“It’s going to be a competitive game. Obviously, a hostile environment. That’s life on the road in the National Football League. I’ve actually been down there quite a bit. Back in the day I was the old secondary coach for the Bucs.”

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stickman · 12-22-2018, 10:55 AM

Tomlin is smart enough to know how good the Saints are and smart enough not to give them bulletin board material.

jnormand · 12-22-2018, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by stickman

Tomlin is smart enough to know how good the Saints are and smart enough not to give them bulletin board material.

Unfortunately, some of our players don't share that same mentality.

WhoDat!656 · 12-22-2018, 12:08 PM

Steelers are playing for their playoff lives; if that doesn't motivate them I doubt much of anything Cam Jordan says about their QB will either.

MetalReb · 12-22-2018, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Unfortunately, some of our players don't share that same mentality.

I’ve always wondered about this “extra motivation” thing...does this mean Big Ben wouldn’t have played as hard without Cam’s commentary?

Cruize · 12-22-2018, 12:31 PM

I'll take a slumping 12-2 every year.

44Champs · 12-22-2018, 01:19 PM

Tomlin is a smart coach. He seems to always say the right things.

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The Dude · 12-22-2018, 04:30 PM

We are going to have to beat better teams in the playoffs and this will be a good test. If we can’t at least look competitive against these guys it may be a short post season for us.

AsylumGuido · 12-22-2018, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

We are going to have to beat better teams in the playoffs and this will be a good test. If we can’t at least look competitive against these guys it may be a short post season for us.

What? We have been far more than competitive against every team we have faced this season. Why would you think there would be even the vaguest possibility the Saints wouldn't be competitive against a team that isn't as good as others we have already beaten?

Explain. It sounds like you are expecting us to struggle terribly or lose.

I'd put the shoe on the other foot. Can they compete with us?

foreverfan · 12-22-2018, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Steelers are playing for their playoff lives; if that doesn't motivate them I doubt much of anything Cam Jordan says about their QB will either.

This is a Superbowl game for the Saints.

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stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,672	Re: Mike Tomlin dismisses Saints slump: 'They need no endorsement for me' Tomlin is smart enough to know how good the Saints are and smart enough not to give them bulletin board material. spkb25, 44Champs, Audiotom and 1 others like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,647	Re: Mike Tomlin dismisses Saints slump: 'They need no endorsement for me' Originally Posted by stickman Tomlin is smart enough to know how good the Saints are and smart enough not to give them bulletin board material. Unfortunately, some of our players don't share that same mentality. 44Champs, westbankdaze, bobdog86 and 1 others like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,044	Re: Mike Tomlin dismisses Saints slump: 'They need no endorsement for me' Originally Posted by The Dude We are going to have to beat better teams in the playoffs and this will be a good test. If we can’t at least look competitive against these guys it may be a short post season for us. What? We have been far more than competitive against every team we have faced this season. Why would you think there would be even the vaguest possibility the Saints wouldn't be competitive against a team that isn't as good as others we have already beaten? Explain. It sounds like you are expecting us to struggle terribly or lose. I'd put the shoe on the other foot. Can they compete with us?

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Mike Tomlin dismisses Saints slump: 'They need no endorsement for me' Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Steelers are playing for their playoff lives; if that doesn't motivate them I doubt much of anything Cam Jordan says about their QB will either. This is a Superbowl game for the Saints.

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