NFL Power Rankings: Colts, Cowboys roll into Divisional Round

WhoDat!656 · 01-08-2019, 12:43 PM

The Saints remain in the top spot, as they should. They're not scared of big Nick energy. Now with that bit of accounting out of the way, it's story time: The other day, while working on my piece about the finalists for the Hall of Fame's Class of 2019, your friendly writer popped on the 1987 NFC wild-card game between the Vikings and Saints for background ambiance. (It was either that or "The Meg," a Jason Statham vehicle that delivered in a very Mark Brunell-esque manner.) I watched this game at my dad's as a kid, and I will never forget it. This was New Orleans' first foray into the postseason after 20 years of winless football. You thought Browns fans have had it rough? The Saints went from 1967 to 1986 with nary a winning season, just two 8-8 campaigns to provide (false) hope during that time. Then, in 1987, they went 12-3 and got the city of New Orleans rockin'. The Superdome was a packed house, full of kinetic energy. And the Saints imploded in a 44-10 disaster. Jim Mora's outfit wasn't ready -- jittery on offense, outplayed on defense, devastated. Those Mora-led teams would never get a playoff win, and yet, for decades, they were the greatest this organization had to offer. Eventually, general manger Mickey Loomis, coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees came along to reshape the franchise forever, laying a foundation that isn't easily shaken in large moments or when facing the hottest team. All of which brings us back to the beginning of this blurb: Of Foles, they have no fear.

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Thirty3 · 01-08-2019, 02:08 PM

Mora’s years had the saints in same division with 49’ers Montana, Young,rice. We often had great years only to have SF beat us by one game for division champs

WhoDat!656 · 01-08-2019, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Mora’s years had the saints in same division with 49’ers Montana, Young,rice. We often had great years only to have SF beat us by one game for division champs

I will always believe that the Saints had a good enough offense to beat the 40-whiners if Mora had played to win and not lose.

AsylumGuido · 01-08-2019, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

I will always believe that the Saints had a good enough offense to beat the 40-whiners if Mora had played to win and not lose.

Damn straight! He never opened things up.

44Champs · 01-08-2019, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

I will always believe that the Saints had a good enough offense to beat the 40-whiners if Mora had played to win and not lose.

Carl Smith was such a Loser OC. And Mora was an Idiot for keeping him on board.

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WhoDat!656 · 01-08-2019, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Mora’s years had the saints in same division with 49’ers Montana, Young,rice. We often had great years only to have SF beat us by one game for division champs

I remember a home game against the 40-whiners, this was obviously in pre-replay days.

Montana hit Rice on a long pass and Rice was holding the ball in one hand and fumbled it before he crossed the end line; the ref was several yards behind and allowed the TD to stand.

01-08-2019, 12:43 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	NFL Power Rankings: Colts, Cowboys roll into Divisional Round The Saints remain in the top spot, as they should. They're not scared of big Nick energy. Now with that bit of accounting out of the way, it's story time: The other day, while working on my piece about the finalists for the Hall of Fame's Class of 2019, your friendly writer popped on the 1987 NFC wild-card game between the Vikings and Saints for background ambiance. (It was either that or "The Meg," a Jason Statham vehicle that delivered in a very Mark Brunell-esque manner.) I watched this game at my dad's as a kid, and I will never forget it. This was New Orleans' first foray into the postseason after 20 years of winless football. You thought Browns fans have had it rough? The Saints went from 1967 to 1986 with nary a winning season, just two 8-8 campaigns to provide (false) hope during that time. Then, in 1987, they went 12-3 and got the city of New Orleans rockin'. The Superdome was a packed house, full of kinetic energy. And the Saints imploded in a 44-10 disaster. Jim Mora's outfit wasn't ready -- jittery on offense, outplayed on defense, devastated. Those Mora-led teams would never get a playoff win, and yet, for decades, they were the greatest this organization had to offer. Eventually, general manger Mickey Loomis, coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees came along to reshape the franchise forever, laying a foundation that isn't easily shaken in large moments or when facing the hottest team. All of which brings us back to the beginning of this blurb: Of Foles, they have no fear. NFL Power Rankings: Colts, Cowboys roll into Divisional Round - NFL.com
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: NFL Power Rankings: Colts, Cowboys roll into Divisional Round Originally Posted by Thirty3 Mora’s years had the saints in same division with 49’ers Montana, Young,rice. We often had great years only to have SF beat us by one game for division champs I will always believe that the Saints had a good enough offense to beat the 40-whiners if Mora had played to win and not lose. AsylumGuido likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: NFL Power Rankings: Colts, Cowboys roll into Divisional Round Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 I will always believe that the Saints had a good enough offense to beat the 40-whiners if Mora had played to win and not lose. Damn straight! He never opened things up.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: NFL Power Rankings: Colts, Cowboys roll into Divisional Round Originally Posted by Thirty3 Mora’s years had the saints in same division with 49’ers Montana, Young,rice. We often had great years only to have SF beat us by one game for division champs I remember a home game against the 40-whiners, this was obviously in pre-replay days. Montana hit Rice on a long pass and Rice was holding the ball in one hand and fumbled it before he crossed the end line; the ref was several yards behind and allowed the TD to stand.