SaintsReport Community Forums http://saintsreport.com/forums/ SaintsReport.com - New Orleans Saints News, Community and Information en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:14:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://saintsreport.com/forums/{forums}rogue/misc/rss.jpg SaintsReport Community Forums http://saintsreport.com/forums/ Chase Daniel resigned http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134354&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:53 GMT to practice squad per Adam Schefter twitter report to practice squad per Adam Schefter twitter report ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) MPar98 http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134354 Bucs trying to rally a spartan stand against Saints http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134353&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:25 GMT Kind of cool thread, might help in the locker room, if anyone in football ever read a book.:hihi: I stole some guys pic here and posted, but theres a saints fan that hates... Kind of cool thread, might help in the locker room, if anyone in football ever read a book.:hihi:

I stole some guys pic here and posted, but theres a saints fan that hates SR.com there, he has issues.

http://bbs.buccaneers.com/showthread.php?t=182418 ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) pherein http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134353 About our remaining opponents http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134351&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:47 GMT I have never played professional football and thus would like to get some opinions about what motivates losing teams.

While it's true that no one on our remaining schedule has been mathematically eliminated from post season play, it's also true that before we reach the season's end it's most likely that some will have little to play for due to having been eliminated from contention.

So, will it be easier to beat such a team? What will be their motivation be when they play us?

Some Saints fans I know have suggested to me that with no playoff available for an eliminated team, it's the top teams like the Saints that become their 'playoff game', and as a result make such games even tougher to win.

As I said though, I can't imagine that such a scenario wouldn't make the game an easier victory when the opponent has nothing to play for.

How do you see the Saints faring in such games when their opponent has been eliminated from playoff contention?

:scratch: ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) Bill http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134351 For the Saints Golfer... http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134350&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:24 GMT Use this link - http://www.footjoy.com/contest/nfl2009/entry.asp for a chance to win the golf shoes in the picture. Let's enter enough to make sure they give away the Saint's Shoes!

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]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) mc4saints http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134350 <![CDATA[Reggie's carries against Rams were limited by injury & why Saints signed McAlister over McKenzie - 11/20]]> http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134349&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:47 GMT New Orleans Saints mailbag: Reggie Bush's carries against Rams were limited by injury
By Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune
November 20, 2009

Quote:
Here's today's edition of the New Orleans Saints Mailbag. A variety of topics are covering, including the Saints' defensive tackle position, their interest in Lance Moore's brother, Nick, and the increased productivity of Reggie Bush.

I'll file another mailbag on Saturday. Here's today's Q&A:

Q: At halftime Reggie Bush had five carries for 28 yards and two catches for 15 yards and two TDs. Early in the third quarter, Bush's first carry of the second half he busted out for 55 yards and this was his last touch on offense. Typically Payton has fed the hot hand and with it still very much a game at this point, why did Payton not run Reggie? Greg Cylka, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

A: Greg, I think we know now why Bush only played a handful of snaps in the second half. He injured his knee. We saw Saints trainers fitting Bush with a sleeve in the third quarter. I don't think it's anything serious but obviously there's some swelling and pain involved so the Saints are trying to manage it properly. And you know the Saints like to use Mike Bell and Pierre Thomas to "finish" teams in the fourth quarter so Bush probably wouldn't have played as often then anyway. I like the strategy. It's been effective and keeps all of the players fresh and involved. Fantasy football owners might not like it but it's helping the Saints win games and keep their backfield healthy for the long haul. I don't expect Payton to alter the strategy when it's working so effectively.

Q: Why did they choose Chris McAlister over Mike McKenzie? Both of them have had injuries in the past, and while Mike who used to be our No. 1 corner already knows the team, Chris McAlister will have to start at zero. Katrin, Germany.

A: Simple answer: The Saints obviously have a better evaluation of McAlister than McKenzie at this time. And I don't think they're alone. No team has picked up McKenzie and there's probably a reason for it. He worked out for Seattle in preseason but was not signed. Obviously there are some issues with his injured knee, otherwise I think someone would have signed McKenzie by now. And remember, this is a completely new defensive system than the one McKenzie played in at New Orleans. He'd also have a learning curve.
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http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf...mailbag_7.html ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) kfran http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134349 New Orleans Saints mailbag http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134348&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:05 GMT Q: I was wondering why the Saints are not trying to get more help in the middle of the defensive line. Even though Sedrick Ellis is going to return in a couple of weeks, don't you think it would still be useful to get some better run stuffers for when Gregg Williams rotates his lineman? David, New Orleans.
A: I respectfully disagree, David. I think Saints fans should be encouraged by the play of the young tackle trio of Anthony Hargrove, Remi Ayodele and DeMario Pressley. All three have played well since being promoted to larger roles. I really think Pressley has come on since being signed to the active roster. He had seven tackles last week and has 11 in two games. That's quality production from the tackle position. And Hargrove is one of the best playmakers on the roster. He's active and disruptive at the three-technique. Ayodele is a powerful run stuffer who holds down the fort at the nose. Sure, the Saints have surrendered a lot of yards on the ground in recent weeks but I wouldn't lump all the blame on the tackle spot. The ends and linebackers have all also been guilty of losing their gap responsibilities.



Q: At halftime Reggie Bush had five carries for 28 yards and two catches for 15 yards and two TDs. Early in the third quarter, Bush's first carry of the second half he busted out for 55 yards and this was his last touch on offense. Typically Payton has fed the hot hand and with it still very much a game at this point, why did Payton not run Reggie? Greg Cylka, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
A: Greg, I think we know now why Bush only played a handful of snaps in the second half. He injured his knee. We saw Saints trainers fitting Bush with a sleeve in the third quarter. I don't think it's anything serious but obviously there's some swelling and pain involved so the Saints are trying to manage it properly. And you know the Saints like to use Mike Bell and Pierre Thomas to "finish" teams in the fourth quarter so Bush probably wouldn't have played as often then anyway. I like the strategy. It's been effective and keeps all of the players fresh and involved. Fantasy football owners might not like it but it's helping the Saints win games and keep their backfield healthy for the long haul. I don't expect Payton to alter the strategy when it's working so effectively.


article here:http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf...mailbag_7.html ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) Super2510 http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134348 Critical mistakes no comfort to undefeated Saints - 11/20 http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134347&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:27 GMT *Critical mistakes no comfort to undefeated Saints* Gannett • sports@thenewsstar.com November 20, 2009 ---Quote--- No one has to tell the New Orleans Saints, who are a... Critical mistakes no comfort to undefeated Saints
Gannett • sports@thenewsstar.com
November 20, 2009

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No one has to tell the New Orleans Saints, who are a perfect 9-0 after getting past the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, that their unbeaten streak is going to be more difficult to maintain as the weeks go by.

After breezing through their first five games — winning them by a total of 99 points — the Saints have been put to the test the last five weeks. They trailed in the first three games and the Rams played them to a 14-all halftime tie before the Saints squeezed out a 28-23 victory.

That the one-win Rams were one Hail Mary completion away from a huge upset on the final play sent a message that resonated throughout the Saints’ locker room Sunday and Monday.

And, they raised some red flags going into Sunday’s game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-8) in Raymond James Stadium.
Read more:
http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/2...efeated+Saints

Hopefully that 'near miss' in St. Louis was, in fact, a wake up call for our Saints. We'll know one way or another on Sunday.

Multiple turnovers Sunday? We're still living on borrowed time. JMHO

One to zero turnovers Sunday? The message in St. Louis was heard loud and clear by ALL of the Saints players. ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) kfran http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134347 Question about political bloviators... http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134346&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:07 GMT Everyone in the world can name right wing pundits whose only job is to attack the left, but I am curious as to who the left has that are similiar. I'm not talking about actors or musicians, just people who sit back and spout politics for a living. The only ones I can think of are Rosie O'Donnell in her current incarnation (she was an actress before) and maybe John Stewart. I'm not trying to attack the left or anything, I'm just curious to know who the left's counterparts are to Beck, O'Reilly, Coulter, Hannity, Limbaugh, etc. Legit responses please, no attacking. ]]> Everything Else Board SaintlyFanMan http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134346 NFC schedules - records and playoff predictions... http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134345&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:15 GMT The NFC playoff picture is still very cloudy, as to be expected after 9 weeks, but I thought I'd try and project every NFC's team final record.

NFC SOUTH:
Saints: remaining opponents - Bucs, Pats, Redskins, Falcons, cowboys, Bucs, Panthers.
Record now: 9 - 0. I predict a slip up loss to the Redskins or Panthers, maybe both.
Final record: 14 - 2.

Falcons: remaining opponents - Giants, Bucs, Eagles, saints, Jets, Bills, Bucs.
Record now: 5 - 4. They have a rough road and I predict losses to saints, Eagles, Jets.
Final record: 9 - 7.

Panthers: remaining opponents - Jets, Bucs, Pats, Vikings, Giants, Saints.
Record now: 4 - 6. I predict they have two more losses coming - Pats and Giants.
Final record: 8 - 8.

Bucs: remaining opponents - Saints, Falcons, Panthers, Jets, Seahawks, saints, Falcons.
Record now: 1 - 8. I think they finish with one more win against the hawks.
Final record: 2 - 14.

NFC NORTH:
Vikings: remaining opponents - Seahawks, Bears, Cards, Bengals, Panthers, Bears, Giants.
Record now: 8 - 1. I think they lose 3 more - Cards, Panthers, Bears.
Final record: 12 - 4.

Packers: remaining opponents - 49ers, Lions, Ravens, Bears, Steelers, Seahawks, Cards.
Record now: 5 - 4. I think they lose to the Steelers and cards.
Final record: 10 - 6.

Bears: remaining opponents - Eagles, Vikings, Rams, Packers, Ravens, Vikings, Lions.
Record now: 4 - 5. They lose to the Vikes once and to the packers and ravens.
Final record: 8 - 8.

Lions: remaining opponents - Browns, Packers, Bengals, Ravens, Cards, 49ers, Bears.
Record now: 1 - 8. They'll win two more games. Browns and 49ers.
Final record: 3 - 13.

NFC EAST:
Cowboys: remaining opponents - Redskins, Raiders, Giants, Chargers, saints, Skins, Eagles.
Record now: 6 - 3. Tough schedule. They lose to Chargers, Saints, and Eagles.
Final record: 10 - 6.

Giants: remaining opponents - Falcons, Broncos, Cowboys, Eagles, Skins, Panthers, Vikes.
Record now: 5 - 4. They end with 3 more losses to Falcons, Cowboys, and Vikes.
Final record: 9 - 7.

Eagles: remaining opponents - Bears, Redskins, Falcons, Giants, 49ers, Broncos, Cowboys.
Record now: 5 - 4. They lose to the Bears, Redskins, Giants, and Broncos.
Final record: 8 - 8.

Redskins: remaining opponents - Cowboys, Eagles, Saints, Raiders, Giants, Cowboys, Chargers.
Record now: 3 - 6. They sneak up on teams. They lose to cowboys twice and the Giants.
Final record: 6 - 10.

NFC WEST:
Cardinals: remaining opponents - Rams, Titans, Vikings, 49ers, Lions, Rams, Packers.
Record now: 6 - 3. They only lose to the Titans and one to the Rams.
Final record: 11 - 5.

49ers: remaining opponents - Packers, Jags, seahawks, Cardinals, eagles, Lions, Rams.
Record now: 4 -5. They are only able to beat the Seahawks and Lions.
Final record: 6 - 10.

Seahawks: remaining opponents - Vikings, Rams, 49ers, Texans, Bucs, Packers, Titans.
Record now: 3 - 6. They lose to everyone except the Texans.
Final record: 4 - 12.

Rams: remaining opponents - Cards, seahawks, Bears, Titans, Texans, Cards, 49ers.
Record now: 1 - 8. They lose to the cards once, Bears, Titans, and Texans.
Final record: 4 - 12.


Playoff teams:
Saints: 14 - 2. Home field advantage.
Vikings: 12 - 4. First round bye.
Cardinals: 11 - 5.
Cowboys: 10 - 6.
Packers: 10 - 6. Wild card.
Falcons: 9 - 7. Wild card.

BTW, the NFC West is easily the worst division in the NFL. LOL... What do you guys think? ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) draftfreak http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134345 N/S Deuce makes top 20 in list of athletes that went broke http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134344&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:04 GMT http://www.businesspundit.com/25-rich-athletes-who-went-broke/ A sad list there. http://www.businesspundit.com/25-ric...ho-went-broke/

A sad list there. ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) Galbreath34 http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134344 <![CDATA[Ok it's Friday so let's predict to score]]> http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134343&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:32 GMT Saints go into the game injured and focusing on not turning the ball over so Payton gameplans to run the ball and shorten the game. Of course he abandons that plan with 13:42 left... Saints go into the game injured and focusing on not turning the ball over so Payton gameplans to run the ball and shorten the game. Of course he abandons that plan with 13:42 left on the clock in the 1st quarter and tries to score as much as humanly possible (this is why I love Payton).

Bucs play inspired and keep it close for a while.


30 - 18 Saints win ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) stevend http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134343 <![CDATA[Tim Ryan's major compliment for Carl Nicks]]> http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134342&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:33 GMT Ryan, who I respect greatly as an analyst and who is doing our game Sunday, just said on Sirius radio that he's yet to see a better guard on tape than Nicks. Also, he said Goodwin, Evans and Nicks were playing out of their minds, and that Bushrod was playing well and will probably make J Brown expendable. Man, that was awesome to hear! ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) AintsAttack http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134342 Saints ask airport fans to dial it back a notch http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134341&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:21 GMT http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf...to.html#_login
"One of the highlights of returning home after a road game is seeing our fans at the airport. It has become a great Saints tradition, unique among NFL teams.

"In recent weeks, the number of people lining the streets at the airport has grown to the point where it is now a safety issue. With that said, we need to recognize the potential dangers of having small children on very crowded streets with moving vehicles.

"We are asking that all of our great fans refrain from approaching the cars of Saints players and officials as they depart the airport. And we please ask that you also refrain from seeking autographs as the players depart.

"We salute your passion for our team and thank you for your understanding and continued support!!"
This is perfectly reasonable request, in my opinion. Combining little kids, giant vehicles (NFL players tend to err on the side of monster trucks), and drivers distracted by autograph requests is an absolutely LETHAL combination. Plus, asking every player and coach to spend 1-2 hours sitting in traffic is excessive. They should be able to move out in 15-20 minutes, waving at fans and so on. Fans should think of it like a parade, not a meet-and-greet. Cheer but don't touch.

Thoughts? ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) saburai http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134341 Please Vote (I am messing with one of my coworkers) http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134338&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:32 GMT My coworker (also a friend) set this thing up to provide health data. Anyhow, he started messing with me a little bit and then I saw the preliminary voting returns. Health Genie... My coworker (also a friend) set this thing up to provide health data. Anyhow, he started messing with me a little bit and then I saw the preliminary voting returns. Health Genie had zero votes. So I said you better be careful or I will have Health Genie be the winner.....hence my post.

Takes 5 seconds to vote.

Please vote for [b]Health Genie[\b]:
http://apps02.dhh.la.gov/PHPSurvey/T...rveyID=n2KH452 ]]> Everything Else Board ClayT101 http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134338 <![CDATA[Bushrod on Siruis Movin' the Chains (heads up)]]> http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134337&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:53 GMT Pat Kirwan said Jermond is going to be on the show this afternoon (didn't say which hour though).
Maybe one of our fine AV people will post the interview. ]]> Saints Super Forum (Main Board) Malftap http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134337