That non-call may have closed the door on this era of the Saints (1 Viewer)

[UFCSaint]

I know this will not be a popular post and I will get a lot of thumbs down and I am fine with that. I am still sick over that non-call and still not sure if I will even watch the NFL anymore. I firmly believe that travesty in the NFCCG sent everything into a tailspin. Ingram never got his ring and moved on to Baltimore (maybe he would've stayed had the Saints won the Superbowl...maybe not.) Unger was a mainstay on that line and should've had a ring with the Saints as well. Watson should've gotten a ring with us before he retired. Brees should've been 2-0 in the Superbowl and Brady should've been 5-4...and the GOAT argument would suddenly become a little more interesting. There is no telling who else's legacy it will affect down the line. Last year was our year and sadly I think the door is now closed. I do believe that Brees is on the decline and unfortunately I think we may see a drastic drop next season ala Favre after his stellar season in Minnesota. Everything was in place last season for a Superbowl - First year without Mr. Benson, all the eerie similarities to 2009, very few injuries, etc. Instead the Saints and their fans got robbed. I don't think we will be as injury-free this season nor do I think Peat and Armstead will be as healthy as they were last season (which is saying a lot considering they were both injured this year.) And I hate to say it but without Unger I think our line may be suddenly be in trouble. And we know that how the line goes...so does Brees. I wouldn't be surprised at all if this team winds up going 7-9 or worse and missing the playoffs. I hope I am wrong but it certainly has that feeling to me.

 

[nhuloan]

nah

19-0 and superbowl champs

who sayz no?

 

[Saint Kamara]

I'm fairly certain it did.

I will forever hate this sport and wish for its ultimate demise after what happened.

 

[bush2007]

God you dudes are aggravating can we let the rest of the offseason and than the season play out first? Damn lmao

 

[Saint Spud]

Because we lost a C who graded slightly below average this past season and a RB who was about to take more of a secondary role behind an elite do-it-all back? We will miss Unger’s veteran presence, for sure. But what he brought wasn’t irreplaceable.

We need to sign Cook because there’s a gaping hole at TE and our offense desperately missed that element. But the sky isn’t falling.

 

[saintbilly25]

The Saints are still one of the most, and possibly the most, talented team in the league. We are set up great for a Super Bowl run again this year. Then the cupboard is no where near bare going forward with a lot of young talent. I know the season ended on a very difficult note, but being a fan of this team should not be as “doom and gloom” as it is lately. Our present is great and our future is very good.

 

[Rdanderson91]

I'm fairly certain it did.

I will forever hate this sport and wish for its ultimate demise after what happened.

Why would you hate the sport

 

[Outbackjack]

Who’s to say Tom isn’t 100% ready, younger, hungry, and has a great year?

Watson didn’t have a great year for us, despite being a great guy.

And we all love Ingram, but this is the NFL, RBs are replaced more than any other position.

And maybe coach likes. what he sees from Dwayne Washington each day in practice......and wants to open the door for him (not to mention he’s much cheaper, allowing us to sign players like Brown.

Speaking of RBs....
The Rams went to the SB with Mike Anderson at RB.
The Pats went with James White and Rex Burkhead....and a solid rookie.

Maybe Unger was on the backslide, and wouldn’t have made through another grind.
I’d rather know now than lose him in week 10.

Malcolm Brown is a great player and Patrick Chung called him the most underrated player on that entire NE defense.

You can say the window closed, but I like to think it’s opened even wider.

 

[Sean]

Definitely closing and I’m as optimistic as you can be, but realistically I think they have a 1-2 year window to win another SB with Brees. Anyone that says longer than that is pushing it imo

 

[49erKiller]

The overreaction of some Saints fans when they hear any bit of bad news...

 

[brickfish]

It closes when Brees retires, not before. End of line.

 

[Wisco Steve]

Some folks really need to turn the page. We will be right in the mix again this year with the best teams in the league. The FO will address our roster shortcomings, lots to play out yet!

 

[RaisingTheBar]

It’s time to let it go. I don’t want to keep talking about this every time something goes wrong.

 

[Whodat GT]

Sadly, I don´t expect another SB ring during the SP era anymore.

 

[UFCSaint]

The overreaction of some Saints fans when they hear any bit of bad news...

I haven't been that way in a looong time.