Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win

AsylumGuido · 10-05-2020, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I missed the game entirely...but I did get engaged...so there's that.

I'll be back next week to offer my semi-educated opinion(s)...

Congratulations, saintfan!

AsylumGuido · 10-05-2020, 11:06 AM

The win was impressive in that we had so many starters out. The Saints are still one of the most talented teams in the entire NFL. I heard yesterday that the Saints have the second easiest remaining schedule behind the Cowboys. For what that's worth, anyway.

neugey · 10-05-2020, 11:15 AM

I didn't get to watch the game yesterday, but I'm still waiting for Brees to have one of his usual breakout games (350+ yards, 4+ TD's) to quiet the doubters. Not that stats are everything - winning is #1 - but seeing Brees curbstomp the opponent often gives us the momentum that the rest of the team feeds off of for weeks to come. Hopefully it's coming.

turbo_dog · 10-05-2020, 11:21 AM

I'm happy for the win, but don't forget it was only six points at the end. Once again the defense let the other team climb back into it. I mean, we're not at Failclowns level, but I'd like to see some wider margins.

spkb25 · 10-05-2020, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Regardless of the opponent, 3quan Smith is making plays for this team ... again.

Serve me up with a plate of crow because now I see a guy getting open, making tough catches in traffic and winning a high percentage of his one on one match ups.

Congrats to Smith on the WIN & another solid performance.

Keep grinding.

I'm not a fan but when I was a loss was always counted the same and a win was too. So a win is a win. Saints fans should view it that way, IMHO

spkb25 · 10-05-2020, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The win was impressive in that we had so many starters out. The Saints are still one of the most talented teams in the entire NFL. I heard yesterday that the Saints have the second easiest remaining schedule behind the Cowboys. For what that's worth, anyway.

the Saints are a 500 ball club. No more, no less. May change in the future, but right now that is all you are. And you're in second place in the south

AsylumGuido · 10-05-2020, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I didn't get to watch the game yesterday, but I'm still waiting for Brees to have one of his usual breakout games (350+ yards, 4+ TD's) to quiet the doubters. Not that stats are everything - winning is #1 - but seeing Brees curbstomp the opponent often gives us the momentum that the rest of the team feeds off of for weeks to come. Hopefully it's coming.

He could have this week, but they completely took the foot off the gas once they got the big lead. They had 39 rushing attempts (not counting three Brees kneel downs).

gosaints1 · 10-05-2020, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He could have this week, but they completely took the foot off the gas once they got the big lead. They had 39 rushing attempts (not counting three Brees kneel downs).

Personally, I would rather see 250, 2TD’s and 0 int’s all season long, as long as the running game is jamming. I’m good with ball control and keeping our defense off the field as much as possible. I much prefer 40 minutes of the game to show offensive possession in the Saints favor.

The Dude · 10-05-2020, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Rueben Mayes

near as I can tell, 'haps many in the Who Dat Nation are cautiously optimistic as we must consider quality of opponent. I understand that a win is a win is a win but could the quality of opponent not also be playing a factor in the rather subdued response to this W?

I enjoyed the game of course but I think I would put myself squarely in that camp!

Who Dat!!!

The quality of opponent argument doesn’t hold water in my opinion. When you are down 6 pro bowl starters including the best receiver in the league, lose two more to injury during the game, and still have a pretty dominant showing it says a lot about your team.

AsylumGuido · 10-05-2020, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

The quality of opponent argument doesn’t hold water in my opinion. When you are down 6 pro bowl starters including the best receiver in the league, lose two more to injury during the game, and still have a pretty dominant showing it says a lot about your team.

Exactly!

10-05-2020, 11:02 AM	#11
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by saintfan I missed the game entirely...but I did get engaged...so there's that. I'll be back next week to offer my semi-educated opinion(s)... Congratulations, saintfan! saintfan and gosaints1 like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win The win was impressive in that we had so many starters out. The Saints are still one of the most talented teams in the entire NFL. I heard yesterday that the Saints have the second easiest remaining schedule behind the Cowboys. For what that's worth, anyway. rezburna likes this.

10-05-2020, 11:15 AM	#13
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win I didn't get to watch the game yesterday, but I'm still waiting for Brees to have one of his usual breakout games (350+ yards, 4+ TD's) to quiet the doubters. Not that stats are everything - winning is #1 - but seeing Brees curbstomp the opponent often gives us the momentum that the rest of the team feeds off of for weeks to come. Hopefully it's coming. RailBoss and gosaints1 like this.

10-05-2020, 11:21 AM	#14
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,592	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win I'm happy for the win, but don't forget it was only six points at the end. Once again the defense let the other team climb back into it. I mean, we're not at Failclowns level, but I'd like to see some wider margins.

10-05-2020, 12:21 PM	#15
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by K Major Regardless of the opponent, 3quan Smith is making plays for this team ... again. Serve me up with a plate of crow because now I see a guy getting open, making tough catches in traffic and winning a high percentage of his one on one match ups. Congrats to Smith on the WIN & another solid performance. Keep grinding. I'm not a fan but when I was a loss was always counted the same and a win was too. So a win is a win. Saints fans should view it that way, IMHO

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10-05-2020, 12:22 PM	#16
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The win was impressive in that we had so many starters out. The Saints are still one of the most talented teams in the entire NFL. I heard yesterday that the Saints have the second easiest remaining schedule behind the Cowboys. For what that's worth, anyway. the Saints are a 500 ball club. No more, no less. May change in the future, but right now that is all you are. And you're in second place in the south

10-05-2020, 12:32 PM	#17
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by neugey I didn't get to watch the game yesterday, but I'm still waiting for Brees to have one of his usual breakout games (350+ yards, 4+ TD's) to quiet the doubters. Not that stats are everything - winning is #1 - but seeing Brees curbstomp the opponent often gives us the momentum that the rest of the team feeds off of for weeks to come. Hopefully it's coming. He could have this week, but they completely took the foot off the gas once they got the big lead. They had 39 rushing attempts (not counting three Brees kneel downs).

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gosaints1 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 576	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He could have this week, but they completely took the foot off the gas once they got the big lead. They had 39 rushing attempts (not counting three Brees kneel downs). Personally, I would rather see 250, 2TD’s and 0 int’s all season long, as long as the running game is jamming. I’m good with ball control and keeping our defense off the field as much as possible. I much prefer 40 minutes of the game to show offensive possession in the Saints favor. Budsdrinker and Thirty3 like this.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by Rueben Mayes near as I can tell, 'haps many in the Who Dat Nation are cautiously optimistic as we must consider quality of opponent. I understand that a win is a win is a win but could the quality of opponent not also be playing a factor in the rather subdued response to this W? I enjoyed the game of course but I think I would put myself squarely in that camp! Who Dat!!! The quality of opponent argument doesn’t hold water in my opinion. When you are down 6 pro bowl starters including the best receiver in the league, lose two more to injury during the game, and still have a pretty dominant showing it says a lot about your team. AsylumGuido, Rueben Mayes, gosaints1 and 1 others like this.
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10-05-2020, 02:02 PM	#20
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by The Dude The quality of opponent argument doesn’t hold water in my opinion. When you are down 6 pro bowl starters including the best receiver in the league, lose two more to injury during the game, and still have a pretty dominant showing it says a lot about your team. Exactly! gosaints1 and rezburna like this.