Wow.. just found this one...

So many times, the opinions on this board have proven corrrect in contrast to the official word from the team sources. Whether or not that has changed under Payton remains to be seen because the team hasn't had any major crises, fortunately. Payton does seem much more up front and less uptight than Haslett. Maybe there will be more candor coming from Saints headquarters under the new regime.

This news is a prime example. EVERYONE knew what was going on back then, but the team clammed up about the internal problems that seemed obvious. It's a good lesson: put your ego aside (that is, play the QB who can win for you) and do what's right for the team (that is, stop putting all of your faith in Aaron Brooks just becuse he's "your" quarterback). And stop insulting the intelligence of the fans. As Jim Henderson would say, the whole culture of this team seems to have been transformed. No wonder they're 6-2.