Open Game Thread: New Orleans Saints @ Arizona Cardinals
by Saintsational
on Aug 7, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
New Orleans @ Arizona
Pre-season Game 1: New Orleans Saints @ Arizona Cardinals
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Game Time: 8pm E.S.T.
TV/Radio: ESPN; WWL 870AM and 105.3FM; 560AM KBLU in Phoenix
Saints: 0-0
Cardinals: 0-0
Arizona leads series: 13-12
Last meeting: 12/16/07 Saints 31, Cardinals 24
I know you've pretty much heard it all when it comes to the players and what we should be looking for in tonights game, but guess what? You're gonna hear it one more time, Saintsational style.
This game is exciting yet disappointing at the same time. A ying and yang if you will. It sucks because a lot of the new players we really want to see won't be out there including Vilma, Shockey and Porter. Add to that another six other players including Colston and Henderson and that means more playing time for the guys really trying to make this team and a better look at position battles which makes for good football. From a superstitious standpoint, I honestly hope the Saints lose this one and do poorly this pre-season. No good comes from having a great pre-season.
Quarterback This will be our chance to see how much fuel Brunell has left in the tank. Tyler Palko is Payton's pet project and I am always anxious to see how he performs on the rare occasions he gets to exhibit his talent. The next Romo?
Running Back Being a big Pierre fan, this is a big one for me and I think for Pierre. He should see a good amount of time tonight, and putting up some nice numbers will help ease my mind that he is not just a fluke and the game against Chicago was the real deal. Not sure whether they will try running Reggie up the middle again or whether they have finally abandoned that plan.
Wide Receiver Everyone will be watching these guys closely, in particular Robert Meachem and Adrian Arrington. With Colston and Henderson out, this will be the perfect opportunity to see the other guys. Interestingly, Lance Moore is listed as the projected starter by WWL. I don't think Skyler Green will earn a spot at receiver alone so I am more anxious to see him in the return game (see below).
Tight End By the reports I keep reading everyday, Billy Miller seems to be one of Drew's favorite new targets. He may start tonight and don't be surprised if they go to him if they're when they're in the red zone. Hopefully Mark Campbell doesn't get injured.
Offensive Line Carl Nicks is who I will be keeping a close eye on. The talk is that he is actually pushing for a starting job. Jonathan Goodwin has big shoes to fill and tonight we will get a chance to see just how those shoes may get filled.
Defensive Line With all the money invested and hype surrounding our newly revamped, NY Giant inspired pass rush, these guys better bring it. Leinart better be spending a lot of time on whatever fake turf they have installed at that high tech stadium. Sedrick Ellis will be the man to watch, but I've got my eye on big bad Bobby McCray aka 93 Octane. Hopefully, the Saints defense gets the Cards in third and long early and we get a chance to see Grant move to the inside. Kendrick Clancy, Antwan Lake and Hollis Thomas are also dueling it out for roster spot.
Linebackers Unfortunately we won't get to see Jonathan Vilma crack some skulls just yet, but Bobby Hebert's newly adopted son Jo-Lonn Dunbar will be the one to watch.
Defensive Backs After last season, this is probably numero uno on everyone's list. Is Randall Gay going to be the answer? McKenzie's still out obviously, and unfortunately we have to wait until next week (hopefully) to see 2nd round draft pick Tracy Porter. Who is going to show up tomorrow night and play hungry? I would really like to see our friend Usama Young continue being a threat and I will watching him intensely. There's been a lot of talk about Kaesviharn lately so I'm anxious to check him out.
Special Teams I'm hoping Skyler Green runs another one back like he did in the scrimmage. A threat on kick returns would just make everything right with the world. It will also be interesting to see if Reggie has any ball handling issues on punt returns. Maybe Payton will bring out Mehlhaff for a 52-yarder and he'll nail it.
That's all from me. Only thing left to say is "Who Dat!?"
Consider this thread OPEN!!
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And ready to go!!
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 6:33 PM CDT 0 recs
whats with drews
stache and beard
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:09 PM CDT 0 recs
he didnt get anything out of that
but it was a nice catch by reggie
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:12 PM CDT 0 recs
Reggie actually moved the pile a little bit!
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by satchmo26 on Aug 7, 2008 7:12 PM CDT 0 recs
yeah
they’re using him up the middle
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:14 PM CDT
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Good luck...
...y’all. Interesting year for both of our teams.
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by Red Reign on Aug 7, 2008 7:13 PM CDT 0 recs
thanks red
sure will be!
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:13 PM CDT
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Hey Stujo!
Campbell actually pulled in a pass and didn’t get hurt!! Things are already looking up.
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by satchmo26 on Aug 7, 2008 7:14 PM CDT 0 recs
HAHA!!!
I was gonna say that!!
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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great freaking
catch!
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:16 PM CDT 0 recs
better
throw
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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TD!!!!!!!!!!!
I like this start to the season so far!
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by satchmo26 on Aug 7, 2008 7:17 PM CDT 0 recs
Can I ask a question of Saints fans?
What do you think of Bush at this point? He doesn’t seem to have the bounce outside capabilities at the NFL level and has been rumored to have the “bust” label thus far. Do you guys/gals think he has the ability to turn his game into something fun this year? And by that I mean find the endzone.
Great toss and catch by the way.
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by Red Reign on Aug 7, 2008 7:18 PM CDT 0 recs
I'm waiting to see
Certainly, Bush needs to prove himself this year. He was automatically labeled a star two years ago. Now, he really needs to earn that prestige. I’m hoping he can, but it all still remains to be seen.
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by satchmo26 on
Aug 7, 2008 7:22 PM CDT
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My thing is...
...that RB is supposed to be one of the easiest positions to make the transition to the NFL level and to this point it seems that Williams has done a better job for Houston at a harder position. I am a Pac guy (shocker considering I am from CA and live in AZ) and hope he does well.
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 7:25 PM CDT
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I think...
they need to stop using him like he is Deuce. He is NOT Deuce.
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:23 PM CDT
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lets see the defense
one more time
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:34 PM CDT 0 recs
I am surprised
Palko isn’t running with the #2s. Is this an issue with you guys?
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by Red Reign on Aug 7, 2008 7:35 PM CDT 0 recs
no
brunell pretty much a lock at 2 I think
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:35 PM CDT 0 recs
Couldn't Brunell break a hip or something?
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 7:37 PM CDT
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Special teams coverage looks noticeably quicker so far
They seem to be swarming to the ball better than last year. I’m just waiting to see someone besides Moore field punts and kickoffs.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Aug 7, 2008 7:35 PM CDT 0 recs
the defensive pressure looks better
for sure.
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:36 PM CDT 0 recs
AZ's best OL
is Al Johnson and he is hurt. The rest of the guys are newbies to various degrees. It’s going to be hard to get anything going. Especially on little screens like that toss to JJ (at least I believe it was him). If I were a Saints fan I wouldn’t gauge too much on your D vs AZ’s O. Look more into how the NO works against the AZ D.
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 7:40 PM CDT
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First 2 series
Yes Satch, I have to give it up for Mark Campbell. Nice catch up high, and he bounced right up again.
Drew has incredible touch on the ball, that was a really nice TD toss, over the guy’s head.
2 big Reggie runs, both called back.
Defense looks good, yeah good pressure.
by stujo4 on Aug 7, 2008 7:37 PM CDT 0 recs
was wondering
where you were
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:37 PM CDT
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yeah
i hate him
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:37 PM CDT
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Ha Ha!!
Yeah! I just can’t find anything to like about that guy.
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by satchmo26 on
Aug 7, 2008 7:38 PM CDT
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i like that
live ESPN commercial
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:39 PM CDT 0 recs
Alright
I give up on the AZ SBN site. I am going to follow this game on this thread. I come in peace though and will only comment in a positive manner.
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by Red Reign on Aug 7, 2008 7:41 PM CDT 0 recs
haha
cool. glad to have you
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:42 PM CDT
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I expected a lot more people
on here today
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:42 PM CDT
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Gracias
Hightower for us is going to be legit. Every one that actually knows football in AZ knows he is going to get serious reps.
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 7:44 PM CDT
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Consider yourselves blessed.........
sitting in an Business Law class hitting refresh.
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by TonyChachere on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 PM CDT 0 recs
What law school?
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 7:48 PM CDT
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pathetic
hes gotta go down
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 PM CDT 0 recs
you dont have to hit refresh!!
its auto refreshing, like a live chat
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 PM CDT 0 recs
Guess I’m just impatient. Roughly 90 yards passing in the first quarter…....not a fan of that.
by TonyChachere on
Aug 7, 2008 7:45 PM CDT
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no
you shouldn’t
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:46 PM CDT 0 recs
Yeah the secondary is still sounding rough (since i cant watch it live…i found a web feed of a New Orleans Radio staion)
by Grumps on Aug 7, 2008 7:48 PM CDT 0 recs
actually
the big yardage plays weren’t really the secondary. The line is applying good pressure but not just getting there fast enough and they just dumped it off into the gap and ran for extra yardage
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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are you
a Tennessee Alum?
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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Yep, lived in the athletic dorm with Meachem, but not as an athelete. There have to be a certain number of us rec players to abide with the NCAA.
by TonyChachere on
Aug 7, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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ever get to know him
is he a good guy?
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:58 PM CDT
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didn't get to know him
but he was one of the few to acknowledge the non-atheletes.
by TonyChachere on
Aug 7, 2008 7:59 PM CDT
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Brunell
So far, I can safely say I hope Brees doesn’t get hurt this season.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Aug 7, 2008 7:53 PM CDT 0 recs
haha
yeah. looking forward to see what Palko does
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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Kornheiser is an IDIOT!
Didn’t they already say Warner injured his wrist or something. He can’t play tonight!
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by satchmo26 on Aug 7, 2008 7:55 PM CDT 0 recs
Usama is out there
wanna see him get a pick
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 7:58 PM CDT 0 recs
that tight shirt comment
was pretty funny though
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 8:00 PM CDT 0 recs
Pretty good red zone stand by the revamped D!
They gave up some big plays in the middle of the field but held strong at the end. I don’t if that’s really a good thing or a not-so-bad thing.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Aug 7, 2008 8:01 PM CDT 0 recs
What was Glenn doing??
It looked intentional, and he was offended when they flagged him.
by stujo4 on Aug 7, 2008 8:01 PM CDT 0 recs
I think he was pleading that the pass was uncatchable
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by satchmo26 on
Aug 7, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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he looked like
a high school kid nervously trying to get to second base with his prom date
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 8:04 PM CDT
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stujo
look at your boy Campbell
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 8:05 PM CDT 0 recs
Why wouldn't Plako get any support?
I would much rather have Tyler as 2 and Brunell as 3.
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by Red Reign on Aug 7, 2008 8:05 PM CDT 0 recs
Did I miss something in the NO training camp?
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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I think Payton likes having an older veteran at no.2 and his project QB at no. 3. Plus, Palko hasn’t been all that consistent during camp.
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by satchmo26 on
Aug 7, 2008 8:07 PM CDT
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To me that indicates Payton
and the rest of the Saints think Tampa is a legitimate goal this year. Is that something that is realistically agreeable to you all?
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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oh yeah
that is just one of the moves that indicated payton thinks tampa is a legitimate goal!
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 8:16 PM CDT
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Apparent sarcasm from you...
...sorry. I am just trying to incite general convo since it isn’t realistic on the AZ blog. Sorry.
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by Red Reign on
Aug 7, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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just think
its an experience thing
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 8:07 PM CDT
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there goes Campbell again, down the field
Where’s Billy Miller?
Man, this is all happening too fast. I’ve got the game on, flipping over to the Chiefs game to check the score (Ahead 7-3) and the PC is in the bedroom. Good thing I’ve got the VCR going.
by stujo4 on Aug 7, 2008 8:06 PM CDT 0 recs
you really
need a laptop
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by Saintsational on
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MEACHEM!!!!
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by Saintsational on Aug 7, 2008 8:07 PM CDT 0 recs
haha
pay attention to your teacher!!
just kidding, it was a deep over the shoulder grab while he had a guy all over him!
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by Saintsational on
Aug 7, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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i had an extra !
I win
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by Saintsational on
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