Sean Payton's record after the bye. (1 Viewer)

[mjcouvi]

So Payton's record off byes (8-6 or .57) is not significantly statistically different than his overall historical record as head coach (155-91 or .63).

The biggest concern with so many coming back is that the players will not be in sync because they haven't practiced together.

 

[KCWhoDat]

No matter what else we have to remember that it's the Saints. We're never going to be a normal NFL team. Never have been.
We're a lot better than we've ever have been in our history. We're one of the most stable franchises in the League and there's no reason to believe that'll be changing soon.
But man! Think about how bizarre this whole ride has been. Payton's first year we go to the NFCCG. Then two non-winning seasons in a row. The Bam! Super Bowl Champs.

Then Beast Mode, that horrible loss in SF, Bounty Gate, the Miracle, the No Call and it goes on and on till Brees gets all 15 years worth of injuries all at the same time and MT gets paid and proceeds to get a two year injury.

But we're sitting here with half a team and a 3-2 record with a gun slinging young QB with one of the best long balls in the game right now. We beat the mighty Packers and lost to the lowly Giants.

The Saints are going to be the Saints.

Great point and very true

 

[mjcouvi]

No matter what else we have to remember that it's the Saints. We're never going to be a normal NFL team. Never have been.
We're a lot better than we've ever have been in our history. We're one of the most stable franchises in the League and there's no reason to believe that'll be changing soon.
But man! Think about how bizarre this whole ride has been. Payton's first year we go to the NFCCG. Then two non-winning seasons in a row. The Bam! Super Bowl Champs.

Then Beast Mode, that horrible loss in SF, Bounty Gate, the Miracle, the No Call and it goes on and on till Brees gets all 15 years worth of injuries all at the same time and MT gets paid and proceeds to get a two year injury.

But we're sitting here with half a team and a 3-2 record with a gun slinging young QB with one of the best long balls in the game right now. We beat the mighty Packers and lost to the lowly Giants.

The Saints are going to be the Saints.

Saints aren’t normal, but what team is? You’re right though, we’re in a better place long term than most teams.

 

[TenTwo]

remember that season the saints were coming off a bye week, were playing at home, against ATL (I think only won 2 wins up to that point) who just fired their head coach... and lost

remember that time when the swamp dogs came back in the second half and won the Bourbon Bowl?

 

[Hasboy]

Sean Payton's records after the byes have been improved tremendously after he implemented the Andy Reid's way, giving players almost a whole week off. He was undefeated after the byes until last year, I think.

 

[BBarnes]

Definitely not a myth.

Definitely a myth over the last few years. All this about rookie and backup QBs and the Saints have beat 9 of the last 10 teams they faced in those situations.

 

[AARPSaint]

If several players return from injury, it will be difficult for Seattle to prepare.

 

[Scorpius the Allfather]

No matter what else we have to remember that it's the Saints. We're never going to be a normal NFL team. Never have been.
We're a lot better than we've ever have been in our history. We're one of the most stable franchises in the League and there's no reason to believe that'll be changing soon.
But man! Think about how bizarre this whole ride has been. Payton's first year we go to the NFCCG. Then two non-winning seasons in a row. The Bam! Super Bowl Champs.

Then Beast Mode, that horrible loss in SF, Bounty Gate, the Miracle, the No Call and it goes on and on till Brees gets all 15 years worth of injuries all at the same time and MT gets paid and proceeds to get a two year injury.

But we're sitting here with half a team and a 3-2 record with a gun slinging young QB with one of the best long balls in the game right now. We beat the mighty Packers and lost to the lowly Giants.

The Saints are going to be the Saints.

MT played an entire year after getting paid and before getting injured.

 

[Scorpius the Allfather]

Definitely not a myth.

It USED to be true but is no longer relevant, kind of like "can he play safety" no longer applies.

 

[boutte]

MT played an entire year after getting paid and before getting injured.

I'm not blaming him for getting injured. As far as the delayed surgery I think it was a bad call but I can understand it. Turned out to be a mistake, hind site and all that...
One thing I will never question about MT is his competitiveness and drive to excel.

 

[LonghornSaintsFan]

There is nothing that this team has done that shows me they beat anyone easily. I really don't know how bad or good this team is all I know they are a 3 and 2 team so far.