What a great hire. I was a sceptic- never thought we would draw an accomplished coach or compensate with a large enough salary. This guy brings proven results to a table that is in sore need of direction.

a few questions here: How long do you figure before we cand expect to see the fruits of this hire? Also, why do you think a D-Line coach was hired before the Coordinator? Shouldn’t he have had input on this?

Now I must get back to eating my happy crow.

He does have the experience and a history of success, so maybe the Saints can finally “turn the corner” on defense. If that happens and the offense continues their success, we’ll be a unstoppable next year. Since we finished last in the division this year, we’re pretty much guaranteed to finish at the top of the NFC South next year. I know the Falcons didn’t quite keep that streak going this season, but they somehow came very close despite no one thinking they could.

Man to be honest I didn’t think it was going to happen. I thought that they were waiting to the Eagles to get finished and try to get that coach. I was getting frustrated with everything, but happy with the results. Good Job SP and Mighty Mick…
Black and Gold 4eva, NOW LETS GO GET US A CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!
(Everyone should check out MtnExile article “Can the Saints Run a Gregg Williams Def” Its a good post!!!!

Payton can focus on getting some production out of the offense, especially the passing game. First round WR at 14, anyone?

It means the Saints and Tom Benson are serious this time. They’re serving notice on the rest of the NFL that the Saints are making their move NOW.

It also means you can forget about empty seats in the Superdome next season, because all the tickets are going to be sold out by next week.

Plenty of needs before WR…. CB and S sould be the focus… a North-South RB can be gotten in a later round. Still way to early to make a strategy- FA’s could be crucial here.

a big-time, big-name FA. Heard it will cost a pretty penny. I don’t think I’ve been this excited before about coaching moves in some time…Gibbs gone..now Williams.

Let’s draft smart on defense and get the best player out there for that particular position we need and maybe could still pickup a key FA.

Not only did the Saints need to make a move here on the defensive side of the ball but seeing the teams we’re facing next season couldn’t hurt either.

This is definitely going to impact the kinds of free agents the Saints might attract. Those who want to coast to a big payday need not apply (if Williams was willing to bench Lavar Arrington, he’s willing to bench you). Those who are aggressive and want to make a name for themselves will know they have a shot under Williams to do precisely that.

What a change: all the talented and hungry free agents will want to come here! Or am I just dreaming again?

NFL.com’s Adam Schefter reports that the Lions are expected to name Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz their next head coach.
They’re picking him over Ron Rivera and Todd Bowles. Schwartz, 42, makes sense for a Detroit franchise short on talent as an open-minded thinker who will keep the club’s 4-3 defense intact. Schwartz also has ties with the Bill Belichick tree and should find a good offensive coordinator. It’s unclear when the team will make an announcement. ESPN is also reporting the news.
Source: NFL.com

I figured they may have already made a decision on a head coach, since Williams decided to go with the Saints today. It was widely reported that Williams was waiting to see if the Titans wanted him for DC before agreeing to the Saints. Well, their DC in Schwartz does appear to be leaving. I wonder why Williams wound up choosing the Saints over the Titans. Maybe the Titans wanted to go in a different direction and didn’t offer him the job this morning? Maybe they made an offer he didn’t like as well as the Saints’ offer? I’d be interested to know, but probably never will. Regardless, I’m still glad he came to the Saints.

http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2009/1/15/725049/d-coordinator

Some think Dave McGinnis is the alternate Titans’ DC in waiting and Williams was never offered the job. Someone thinks the Saints just scored big time by landing Williams and also thinks our D has lots of talent with the only problem this season being Gibbs’ management of it. Maybe Williams only decided to “date” the Saints because the hotter chick (Titans) had already grabbed a boyfriend (McGinnis). Nevertheless, I’m psyched that he came here. He simply HAS to be a better DC than Gibbs.

is I’m looking for reckless abandon from the D or I’m goona be really disappointed. I want bodies flying all over the place at opposing QB’s and some bone crushing hits against WR’s. Especially Steve Smith’s ass.

And say what you will, Beer Man turned Ambassador did the damn thang on the field and is now doing it off the field. He’s a Who Dat fa life!!!

Could you guys please go back to Gary Gibbs? He was great.

a spree of injuries

Love the use of that word “spree” – it’s almost as if on a “lark” we decided to have a bunch of injuries…

Spree – (according to freedictionary.com )

1. A carefree, lively outing.
2. A drinking bout.
3. A sudden indulgence in or outburst of an activity. See Synonyms at binge.

All three of these meanings can apply to any and all of the Saints seasons – HA!