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1) Armstead injury, the extent, the chance for full recovery this year. - Unfortunately, he was precisely spot-on about that one. However unpopular with the Board, he calls it like he sees it and not for any personal acclaim of the fanbase
2) Called the Colts and the Eagles as the most dangerous teams in the playoffs. - I've not heard any other analyst or supposed football guru claim that the Eagles and Colts would win their playoff games last week, especially being road team dogs. He said the Saint were the more complete team as long as the O-line does not regress.
3) Broke the News that Wentz was benched so that Foles could lead the team - There is no reason not to believe he wasn't spot-on. If this got out, that would have been a PR disaster and possibly locker room dissentment. Looks like a great "Insider" call
4) Called a Run the Table when we had 5 games left with 3 on the road in a row and 3 games in 12 days.- Well we lost to the Cowgirls by 3. The 2nd Panther game needs to be thrown out. So he effectively predicted 4-0 and the team went 3-1.
5) Called the Dez Bryant as bad move - Wasn't in football condition and would become a locker room cancer. Well unfortunately, he was spot-on and we never got to see Dez play a down
6) Thought Marshall was the player we really needed - Said that Marshall was still a physical beast in game shape and would be the go to player we needed in the red zone. Well, he flamed on Marshall's conditioning and we will never get to the see what would have happened if Marshall stayed healthy = Fail
7) Foles is ideal replacement for Brees - I see nothing to not believe that is not a really accurate assessment. Pete also knows the Saints team chemistry and attitude of the coaches. He says that Foles would fit in perfectly to the existing team character
8) The defense would continue to improve throughout the season - He predicted that after the Cleveland game this year. I know of no one who made and stuck by that prediction after FitzMagic and then the Browns almost shock victory
9) Coaches had developed a limited WR playbook for Taysom Hill - That was correct, but 1) the coaches under estimated how good Kirkwood could be and 2) Did not see how poorly TH judged the ball speed of a pass in flight and could not ideally position himself for catches.
10) Reverse pass from Taysom Hill for long bomb for the playoffs - Even though Pete thought that Coach Sean would try the play against the Cowboys, it's too early to tell if that is a legit call by Pete. Guess will find out in the playoffs.
11) Still thinks the Saints are the most complete team left in the playoffs - but is concerned about the O-line injuries
12) Brees will only play one more year then hang it up. Thinks Bridgewater is good insurance, but doesn't believe Bridgewater is capable of leading an explosive modern offense throughout a season. Doesn't think Taysom Hill will every be an every down NFL caliber starting QB, but has heard that Hill will be a key part of the Saints offense for more years to come
Coach Pete doesn't pick self-evident or easy predictions. Many of these would have to be considered reaches when he 1st stated his positions. No he is not perfect, but those are some pretty ballzy and accurate predictions so far.
2) Called the Colts and the Eagles as the most dangerous teams in the playoffs. - I've not heard any other analyst or supposed football guru claim that the Eagles and Colts would win their playoff games last week, especially being road team dogs. He said the Saint were the more complete team as long as the O-line does not regress.
3) Broke the News that Wentz was benched so that Foles could lead the team - There is no reason not to believe he wasn't spot-on. If this got out, that would have been a PR disaster and possibly locker room dissentment. Looks like a great "Insider" call
4) Called a Run the Table when we had 5 games left with 3 on the road in a row and 3 games in 12 days.- Well we lost to the Cowgirls by 3. The 2nd Panther game needs to be thrown out. So he effectively predicted 4-0 and the team went 3-1.
5) Called the Dez Bryant as bad move - Wasn't in football condition and would become a locker room cancer. Well unfortunately, he was spot-on and we never got to see Dez play a down
6) Thought Marshall was the player we really needed - Said that Marshall was still a physical beast in game shape and would be the go to player we needed in the red zone. Well, he flamed on Marshall's conditioning and we will never get to the see what would have happened if Marshall stayed healthy = Fail
7) Foles is ideal replacement for Brees - I see nothing to not believe that is not a really accurate assessment. Pete also knows the Saints team chemistry and attitude of the coaches. He says that Foles would fit in perfectly to the existing team character
8) The defense would continue to improve throughout the season - He predicted that after the Cleveland game this year. I know of no one who made and stuck by that prediction after FitzMagic and then the Browns almost shock victory
9) Coaches had developed a limited WR playbook for Taysom Hill - That was correct, but 1) the coaches under estimated how good Kirkwood could be and 2) Did not see how poorly TH judged the ball speed of a pass in flight and could not ideally position himself for catches.
10) Reverse pass from Taysom Hill for long bomb for the playoffs - Even though Pete thought that Coach Sean would try the play against the Cowboys, it's too early to tell if that is a legit call by Pete. Guess will find out in the playoffs.
11) Still thinks the Saints are the most complete team left in the playoffs - but is concerned about the O-line injuries
12) Brees will only play one more year then hang it up. Thinks Bridgewater is good insurance, but doesn't believe Bridgewater is capable of leading an explosive modern offense throughout a season. Doesn't think Taysom Hill will every be an every down NFL caliber starting QB, but has heard that Hill will be a key part of the Saints offense for more years to come
Coach Pete doesn't pick self-evident or easy predictions. Many of these would have to be considered reaches when he 1st stated his positions. No he is not perfect, but those are some pretty ballzy and accurate predictions so far.
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