Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Not sure sure about number 4 and number 2 on that list. But number 5, yes for sure!

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Our defense historically takes 2-3 games to get on step. Offense needs to come out hard and create some distance on the scoreboard.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

I have a feeling this one will feel like a nail biter at halftime, but in the second half the two teams will naturally separate, and the Saints will gradually take it over.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Mercilus/Watt vs Armstead/Ramz ...

Good battle.

IMO if Houston doesn't win those defensive matches up front, it could be a long day on their secondary.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Is Watt a mere shell of himself, especially now that he's engaged/married?

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Dude had 16 sacks last year and at times he appeared unblock able.

JJ has battled injuries as of late but still an absolute terror off the edge.

Good thing for us ... we have ELITE tackles.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

#6. Latavius Murray, wtf is going on for real

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Nothing is "going on" with Latavius Murray. He practice like all other regulars as far as I know this past week.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Yes sir.

Everyone practiced today with the exception of Mario Edwards.

Footnote - when I say everyone, that also includes Craig R, Alex Anzalone and J Cook. I know there are a few people concerned about these guys - JP embedded a tweet on this subject today as well.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

I think this will be a nail biter. We should blow them out, but we most likely will come out the gate rusty and let them linger around in the game.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Not so sure. Brees has had one series in preseason and looked to be in Pro Bowl form. Also consider that they basically ran the 2018 playbook of Thomas, Kamara, Thomas, Kamara. If the offense can play like that on Monday and open up the playbook, a little bit of defensive rust shouldn't be a big issue.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

I never know what I’m going to get from the Saints Week 1.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Precisely my point.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

My bold prediction.....Murray will have less than 10 yards. Heard it here first folks

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Seriously is there really anything bold about those predictions??

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Even if he would be half of what he was he'd still be better than most.
Big, strong, physical and relentless. Never stops. I usually watch a couple Texans games every year just to see him play.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Depending on the reason that might be okay.

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

It’s going to be better than what I saw from that game last nite. U talk about rust slow start . Tribiscuit looked like preschool peewee QB

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

16-1?

Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
 

Bold predictions are nothing more than fantasy on paper. Here's a bold prediction. Taysom throws a TD tonight.