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

jeanpierre · 09-05-2019, 08:49 AM

SmashMouth · 09-05-2019, 09:16 AM

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

TheOak · 09-05-2019, 09:18 AM

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

SaintsBro · 09-05-2019, 11:54 AM

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.

K Major · 09-05-2019, 12:22 PM

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.

SmashMouth · 09-05-2019, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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.

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

K Major · 09-05-2019, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

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

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.

WillMacKenzie · 09-05-2019, 02:00 PM

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

AsylumGuido · 09-05-2019, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

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

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

K Major · 09-05-2019, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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

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.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	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!

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	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. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	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.

09-05-2019, 12:22 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	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. jnormand and SmashMouth like this.

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09-05-2019, 01:21 PM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions Originally Posted by K Major 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. Is Watt a mere shell of himself, especially now that he's engaged/married?

09-05-2019, 01:35 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions Originally Posted by SmashMouth Is Watt a mere shell of himself, especially now that he's engaged/married? 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. Crusader and SmashMouth like this.

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WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions #6. Latavius Murray, wtf is going on for real

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie #6. Latavius Murray, wtf is going on for real Nothing is "going on" with Latavius Murray. He practice like all other regulars as far as I know this past week.

09-05-2019, 03:36 PM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Barry Hirstius: New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans 2019 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Nothing is "going on" with Latavius Murray. He practice like all other regulars as far as I know this past week. 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. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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