JD's top 10 plays in Saints history. (1 Viewer)

[srenner]

Did not see this posted anywhere...

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/12/malcolm_jenkins_takeaway_again.html

10. The River City Relay
9. Meachem's Miracle
8. Dempsey's big boot
7: The Turkey Day takeaway
6: Hakim dropped the ball
5. Deuce's dozer
4. Gilliam's kickoff return
3. Gleason's blocked punt
2. Porters Pick (No.) Four
1. Porter's Pick Six

I can't argue much with the list and I remember saying at the time to the dude next to me in my section that Porter's pick of Favre was the biggest play in Saints history.

How can the onside kick not make the list though?

 

[No_Reason]

Wow, Porter with the top two and he's only been here a couple years.

 

[lonestarcajun]

Awesome, the Jenkins play gets referred to as "Turkey Day Takeaway" :yippee:

 

[Saint_Medic]

I dont see the onsides superbowl kick in that top 10?

 

[Saints 4 life]

The River City Relay, we should rename this play to "The Play That Gets No Love!! Why? Other than us Saints' fans, you NEVER hear a word about this play. I know, we missed the extra point attempt, but that shouldn't take anything away from the play its self, ya know? It's one of the greatest plays in NFL history, in my opinion.

 

[WhatDat]

I think Garrett Hartley's kick to go to the show should be up there.

 

[Saints 4 life]

I think Garrett Hartley's kick to go to the show should be up there.

I agree. It should be either #2 or #3 on the list.

 

[sleepingbunch]

I really like the list, except for one KEY play missing...

(hint........a fairly important surprise onside kick in a fairly important game)

 

[BLUE_DOG_MAN]

Ambush should be in there. BDM

 

[geauxboy]

The River City Relay, we should rename this play to "The Play That Gets No Love!! Why? Other than us Saints' fans, you NEVER hear a word about this play. I know, we missed the extra point attempt, but that shouldn't take anything away from the play its self, ya know? It's one of the greatest plays in NFL history, in my opinion.

If he would have made that XP, then it would be talked about more.

 

[srenner]

The River City Relay, we should rename this play to "The Play That Gets No Love!! Why? Other than us Saints' fans, you NEVER hear a word about this play. I know, we missed the extra point attempt, but that shouldn't take anything away from the play its self, ya know? It's one of the greatest plays in NFL history, in my opinion.

FOX has been doing some "Greatest Play Ever" bracket thingy all season long and it was in the bracket.

 

[Saints 4 life]

If he would have made that XP, then it would be talked about more.

I know. Technically it's two separate plays.

 

[SaintsBrazil]

I know some of these plays are great for their historical context and what they led to. Some are great because they were just great plays and some are both.

Hakim drops the ball, was historically important, but it wasn't a "great play" by the Saints.

The Ambush was both, but not on the list.

This is a good list to get us talking, but I bet SR could come up with a better one.

 

[seandroog]

I agree with the list, just not in that order. I'd want the onside kick but don't know what you'd replace it with? maybe porter's pick on favre.

 

[livefromDC]

Pretty Good list. I would make a couple of changes. Honestly, last year was the most important, historic year in Saints history. I understand that JD may not have wanted to be so heavy on one year, but it is what it is. There's no way the kick that sent the Saints to the Superbowl in Overtime is not one of the top plays in Saints history. If we had lost the Superbowl, that kick would be #1. Can anyone argue that? Plus, I know great plays last in our memory but those tend to get lost on paper. Great plays in games we win will stand through time because at the end of the day it remains as a win and wins are remembered from one generation to the next. Without further ado,

LiveFromDC's top 10 Plays in Saints History:
10. Meachem's Miracle - Meachem single handedly won the game. I almost ranked it higher thant the Turkey Day Takeaway for the simple fact that Meachem's play turned the moment AND scored. Jenkins play although a HUGE play wasn't big enough to help us win the game alone though it comes pretty close! To me there's two reason's TDT is bigger. It was a nationally televised game (record breaker in fact) and....

9. The Turkey Day Takeaway - we beat Dallas!

8. Dempsey's Big Foot - The only play on the list that's a NFL record. It's been equaled since but not broken.

7. Deuce's Dozer. - Big Momentum Play! Playoff game, too! Huge, however its not as big as the next play which sealed the first Saints playoff victory in history.

6. "Hakim Drops the Ball!" - Here's where the firsts begin. First playoff win was sealed with this play.

5. Gilliam's Kickoff Return - First play in Saint's History!

4. Gleason's blocked punt - First game back in the Dome! Probably the loudest moment in Dome history as well.

AMBUSH!!!! Get it, HA, you didn't see it coming! My #4a play is another special team marvel. The ultimate tide turning play in the HISTORY of the NFL. Ambush.

3. Porter's Pick (no.) 4 - Once again, we were on the brink of a lost when the momentum was suddenly shifted the other direction.

2. "You Belong Here" - I can't fathom a way this kick is lower than 2. As much as our #1 play was great for all it accomplished and the exhileration I felt, watching this kick (it was like slow motion) expertly, divinely as if guided by angels...better yet Saints, sail through the air perfectly in line to split the middle of the uprights...was just ineffable. I can't explain the amount of emotions that ran through me in that short instance. Disbelief, relief, excitment, all at once. It's the only play on the list, and I've seen all but one live, that made me cry. If not for what #1 meant (winning a Superbowl), it would be #1 hands down.

1. Porter's Pick 6 - No words necessary.

Honorable Mention: The River City Relay - A great play, but If I could only carry 10 Saints memories with me for the rest of my life, it would not be one of them.