Derek Carr practiced today.

Previous Next
As a newer member to this forum, I am not keen on many of what look like inside jokes to me (do I wanna know why every poll says tacoes as an option? why is it spelled tacoes? my spell check doesn't like that).

In this thread I have seen some absolutely reprehensible posts regarding a player's injury with ample time/opportunity to drop a "ha, just kidding" that has not been taken. It is utterly sickening to share a space and fanhood with those of you who are carrying on that way. I wish I hadn't opened this thread, to be fully honest. A bout of insomnia has me now feeling a mixture of anger and sadness. I hope you never have to endure being spoken of the way you've spoken of others.
 
KleinBottle said:
As a newer member to this forum, I am not keen on many of what look like inside jokes to me (do I wanna know why every poll says tacoes as an option? why is it spelled tacoes? my spell check doesn't like that).

In this thread I have seen some absolutely reprehensible posts regarding a player's injury with ample time/opportunity to drop a "ha, just kidding" that has not been taken. It is utterly sickening to share a space and fanhood with those of you who are carrying on that way. I wish I hadn't opened this thread, to be fully honest. A bout of insomnia has me now feeling a mixture of anger and sadness. I hope you never have to endure being spoken of the way you've spoken of others.
Click to expand...
SR has been an amazing forum for Saints fans for many years, but I’m just going to be honest. Once Winston was signed and Drew retired of course there was a battle for the QB position which in all honesty Winston won between him and Hill. However, after that or during that there became some real division on this board. To this day the board has not resembled its former self. It’s still one of the best places out of all NFL teams, but it’s littered with division, hateful stuff, despicable stuff, etc. There’s still massive divisive stuff taking place because Winston isn’t the starter or because we went with Carr who hasn’t lived up to the billing. Winston supporters think he can still start in this league which many don’t and really it seems most GMs think he’s a backup now, and a lot of people just aren’t happy with Carr. The backup is usually one of the most important and famous people in a town that supports a bad football team, here with that QB being Winston the divide continues to take place.

It’s honestly sad to see
 
KleinBottle said:
As a newer member to this forum, I am not keen on many of what look like inside jokes to me (do I wanna know why every poll says tacoes as an option? why is it spelled tacoes? my spell check doesn't like that).

In this thread I have seen some absolutely reprehensible posts regarding a player's injury with ample time/opportunity to drop a "ha, just kidding" that has not been taken. It is utterly sickening to share a space and fanhood with those of you who are carrying on that way. I wish I hadn't opened this thread, to be fully honest. A bout of insomnia has me now feeling a mixture of anger and sadness. I hope you never have to endure being spoken of the way you've spoken of others.
Click to expand...
Sports fans, in general, have become quite toxic.

Message boards (outside of this one, until more recently) have always been a bit toxic.

So here we are now, unfortunately.
 
KleinBottle said:
As a newer member to this forum, I am not keen on many of what look like inside jokes to me (do I wanna know why every poll says tacoes as an option? why is it spelled tacoes? my spell check doesn't like that).

In this thread I have seen some absolutely reprehensible posts regarding a player's injury with ample time/opportunity to drop a "ha, just kidding" that has not been taken. It is utterly sickening to share a space and fanhood with those of you who are carrying on that way. I wish I hadn't opened this thread, to be fully honest. A bout of insomnia has me now feeling a mixture of anger and sadness. I hope you never have to endure being spoken of the way you've spoken of others.
Click to expand...
Tacoes is an acronym. I believe it is: The Alternate (or Above??) Choices Offered Equally Suck.

And for you and the rest who have a problem with the notion that Carr could fake an injury, there are many of us with trust issues who no longer believe what we’re told when it comes to all things NFL. Call me heartless, paranoid, tin foil, lacking intellect or whatever else makes you feel better, but I have no problem entertaining theories and ideas that things may not be what they seem in a league that has time and time again shown me it is deceptive.

I also grew up in a world surrounded by con artists so I’m quick to be suspicious if something doesn’t sit right.
 
KleinBottle said:
As a newer member to this forum, I am not keen on many of what look like inside jokes to me (do I wanna know why every poll says tacoes as an option? why is it spelled tacoes? my spell check doesn't like that).

In this thread I have seen some absolutely reprehensible posts regarding a player's injury with ample time/opportunity to drop a "ha, just kidding" that has not been taken. It is utterly sickening to share a space and fanhood with those of you who are carrying on that way. I wish I hadn't opened this thread, to be fully honest. A bout of insomnia has me now feeling a mixture of anger and sadness. I hope you never have to endure being spoken of the way you've spoken of others.
Click to expand...
Sticks and stones.
 
TenTwo said:
Tacoes is an acronym. I believe it is: The Alternate (or Above??) Choices Offered Equally Suck.

And for you and the rest who have a problem with the notion that Carr could fake an injury, there are many of us with trust issues who no longer believe what we’re told when it comes to all things NFL. Call me heartless, paranoid, tin foil, lacking intellect or whatever else makes you feel better, but I have no problem entertaining theories and ideas that things may not be what they seem in a league that has time and time again shown me it is deceptive.

I also grew up in a world surrounded by con artists so I’m quick to be suspicious if something doesn’t sit right.
Click to expand...
Gotta be honest, all the intangible body language / leadership / energy / buzz / losing the locker room stuff that people merrily attribute to players and coaches always seems to be something that suits an agenda, narrative or pre-conceived analysis.

It's very intangibility makes it hard to refute, but by the same measure it's equally hard to prove correct. The way someone answered an interview question, the cryptic tweet about duck ponds being filled in an early winter etc. - it's hardly undeniable evidence, is it?

I've seen plenty of people pull out these 'factors' over multiple seasons and in almost every case I can remember, it was a gripe about injury or performance being dressed up as something else, or someone positioning an attack on their least favourite Saint of the moment.

I don't expect agreement on my viewpoint on this, it's just my observation.
 
BBarnes said:
SR has been an amazing forum for Saints fans for many years, but I’m just going to be honest. Once Winston was signed and Drew retired of course there was a battle for the QB position which in all honesty Winston won between him and Hill. However, after that or during that there became some real division on this board. To this day the board has not resembled its former self. It’s still one of the best places out of all NFL teams, but it’s littered with division, hateful stuff, despicable stuff, etc. There’s still massive divisive stuff taking place because Winston isn’t the starter or because we went with Carr who hasn’t lived up to the billing. Winston supporters think he can still start in this league which many don’t and really it seems most GMs think he’s a backup now, and a lot of people just aren’t happy with Carr. The backup is usually one of the most important and famous people in a town that supports a bad football team, here with that QB being Winston the divide continues to take place.

It’s honestly sad to see
Click to expand...
Been a member since 2003. We had division when Haslett favored Brooks over Del'homme. That was a genius move that backfired. The same goes for present day. We still don't have our QB of the future, but the front office was bold enough to go get what they thought was the answer. Now it's play Carr for another year, and draft your QB of the future in this upcoming draft, or the 2025 draft.
 
Optimistic Ozzy said:
Been a member since 2003. We had division when Haslett favored Brooks over Del'homme. That was a genius move that backfired. The same goes for present day. We still don't have our QB of the future, but the front office was bold enough to go get what they thought was the answer. Now it's play Carr for another year, and draft your QB of the future in this upcoming draft, or the 2025 draft.
Click to expand...
Yea, different circumstances a little. The big time divide there really started when Brooks got hurt and Haslett refused to acknowledge it and it cost us the season.

However, in theory, still division of course. Let's hope Carr can at least be serviceable for the remainder of his time here. Although, I do not hold out much hope for anyone in B&G until this regime is let go. Just listening to Karmara's most recent interview with Underhill on youtube, he has no faith in this staff. It's so evident. We know if he feels that way the majority of players do as well.
 
BBarnes said:
Yea, different circumstances a little. The big time divide there really started when Brooks got hurt and Haslett refused to acknowledge it and it cost us the season.

However, in theory, still division of course. Let's hope Carr can at least be serviceable for the remainder of his time here. Although, I do not hold out much hope for anyone in B&G until this regime is let go. Just listening to Karmara's most recent interview with Underhill on youtube, he has no faith in this staff. It's so evident. We know if he feels that way the majority of players do as well.
Click to expand...
I for one, believe that with a change regarding the coaching staff, Carr can be pretty darned good. This is where Loomis MUST make the change, immediately.
 

Create an account or login to comment

You must be a member in order to leave a comment

Create account

Create an account on our community. It's easy!

Register

Log in

Already have an account? Log in here.

Previous Next

Share this page

 

Twitter

Back
Top Bottom