Sean Payton 1 - Bad Guys 0
by Dave Cariello on Jan 15, 2010 10:40 PM CST
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Bravo, Mr. Payton. Bravo. You, sir, are a coaching genius as canny as a politician.
At least I assume that re-signing Deuce McAllister was Payton's decision. He has seemingly been in control of every aspect of this organization since his arrival so why should I think otherwise. If not his decision, than certainly a joint effort between himself and Mickey. Well timed and well played. I don't think for one second that this wasn't all a strategically planned maneuver.
And what a maneuver. Home-field advantage is always important and certainly a key factor in the playoffs but bringing back the most loved Saints player in the history of the franchise, even if just for show, all but assures that fans will be almost as excited for this game as they were when the team re-opened the Superdome in 2006. My skin is tingling and crawling right now just thinking about that moment when Deuce leads the team out of the tunnel again and the roof shakes from the low-pitched growl of "Deeeeuuuuuuucccceee!" chants.
I've got posts lined up for tomorrow and wasn't even going to expound on this subject, thinking everything that can be said has been said, but the more I thought about it, the more shocked and impressed I was with today's news. I mean, think about it. Could you come up with any other possible scenario or situation that would get everyone in the city of New Orleans more excited for a football game than this? Maybe if the Saints could somehow get the Dome Patrol to suit up for this one and have Louis Armstrong perform the National Anthem. Then maybe. For those of you who don't live here in the city, let me tell you that this town was abuzz today. Deuce has been the topic of conversation everywhere I went; at the bank, in the shops on the radio and all over the internet. We're as giddy as school girls down here. If you don't believe me, just check out the Times-Pic. They're asking fans where they were when they heard the news that Deuce was re-signed like it was the Kennedy assassination. This is a big freakin' deal.
In case all doesn't go according to plan, Payton has also laid the groundwork for some brilliant ass covering. We all know how much of a disappointment it would be if the Saints lost their first playoff game after putting together the most successful regular season in forty-three years of team history. But coach can at least hope the inevitable sting that would come from such a loss would be significantly dulled by the mere presence of Deuce on the sidelines that afternoon. Perhaps years from now - many, many years from now - there is the chance that fans would remember this game just as much as the day Deuce made one last appearance as they would the day the Saints laid the biggest, fattest egg we the fans have ever seen. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
So again, coach Payton, I applaud and thank you. Well played. Maybe next week you will allow us the honor of seeing Deuce in uniform.
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Yoda P is the man!
Maybe he’ll run the Deuce-Cat formation. haha. Let’s not get pessimistic tho. We gotta get pumped! Who Dat!?
Forget Brunell
Deuce-Cat should be our second QB option
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 16, 2010 12:41 AM CST up reply actions
That is just great
The Idea that Duce is back, is unbelieveable. Even though he would be inactive it would be cool.
I would venture to say that the crowd in the superdome will be the loudest ever.
Even if the superbowl was in New orleans and the saints were playing in it would not compare to the crowd noise at this game.
Whats next bring back Morten Anderson?
They did...
Still cautiously optimistic.
by FrenchFreak on Jan 16, 2010 12:26 AM CST up reply actions
Is it me or did the Deuce news break
Right about the time we collectively paused on Friday to do our positive Saints rituals?
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 16, 2010 12:49 AM CST reply actions
I was at work....
I got a text message from a buddy of mine. Every single person I text after that already knew. That s*** spread like wild fire.
I Must Confess
this move puzzles me, but Sean Payton is a genius. That is irrefutable. In any case, this should be an awesome game. War both teams amassing 500 yards of offense and putting 60 points on the board. Calculators beware!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Jan 16, 2010 1:27 AM CST reply actions
I agree...
If this was a PR move…I love the Saints organization even more…I did an article early in the year that basically said if we did go all the way this year…there would be a cloud for me if Brees held the Lombardie up and everybody got rings because I would be thinking the year after we let Deuce go…for him not to be there would be the only cloud on the horizon. I even did a story that if we had one roster spot with a non contributer in it…let Deuce take that spot and enjoy the success…whatever, the GGM is loaded but…I think the ‘amp’ this has given us is worth 3pts…so Deuce puts 3pts up and he never takes the field this week.
What a freaking feel good, human interest, just coolass story this is…what a freaking year!
Gris Gris Man, Voodoo Surgeon General and Master of Witch Doctory
The locker room must be amped....
Can you imagine the welcome Deuce got today…from Brees on down, hell from the statement by Loomis and Payton…whew…the feel good that must be in that locker room, even the rookies who missed knowing him this year must be like in awe…how freaking cool is this, Deuce is in da house, dressed out and bringing the house down…The whole Saints world is on FIRE…the number one player, sorry Archie but most dont remember you, New Orleans favorite son…Deuce McAllister is on da field…wearing a jersey!
Gris Gris Man, Voodoo Surgeon General and Master of Witch Doctory
Is Sean Payton not the greatest effin' coach in the NFL?
it’s a rhetorical question
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 16, 2010 1:39 AM CST reply actions
This move by Payton is so typical of his unselfish style....
He has always honorered those that came before him and is the first to give credit to everyone around him. We are so lucky that he is our coach. Sean, Deuce and the Saints embody all that is right with professional sports. Thank you Mr.Benson, Mrs. La Blanc and Mr Lommis for landing Sean Payton in New Orleans.
I can just hear the Cards' coaching staff saying, "Holy $h1t! What's next?"
SP never fails to amaze and excite the Sants Fans. He’s a clever little bugger and seems to always be one step ahead in the thought process.
“Ok, guys, here’s what we’re gonna’ do. We’ll bring Deuce out and while the Cards are on our sideline getting autographs, we’ll score our first touchdown!!!” Einstein with a headset!
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 16, 2010 4:39 AM CST reply actions
Brillian
You’ve all said it before but what a great move to bring Deuce back. I can feel the excitement from here.
Bear
(Here's the "t" you dropped.)
You’re welcome.
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 16, 2010 5:36 AM CST up reply actions
Love that Yoda P Photo!
I think bringing Deuce back was likely a joint effort, as you noted. Doesn’t matter who had the idea…I LIKE IT!
"The Saints made the right decision signing Drew Brees-not just in terms of his arm, but because of his heart and mind." - Marshall Faulk
I would love to feel the excitement running through New Orleans through all of this.
I stayed glued to the computer for a long time after reading the Deuce news, just so I could feel connected to people who cared about it as much as I do. My hubby was happy, but not over-the-top “Holy Sh**, Deuce is back??!! Happy Freakin’ Days” like me. I actually wanted to go pull my son out of school to tell him, because I knew he’d be over-the-top happy with me!
Forget the nickel and dime, you'd better bring a half- dollar to deal with this team.--Tony Moss, NFL editor
Strong with the force, Payton is.
Blow the roof off the dome, this will.
Try not! Do or do not. There is no try.
"I said this early on that this was a good football team, they just maybe had to have a stick put in certain parts of their body to play a little harder in certain places to where we’re able to take interceptions and score touchdowns."--Gregg Williams
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 16, 2010 7:57 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
and then drew brees points arm at the half-sunken x-wing fighter
and it emerges from the water, firing screen passes to Bush, back-shoulder fades to Marques and Devery, bombs away to Meach, and precise darts to SHOCKSTER over the middle.
“And when it is over, Yoda P., there is only DONE. Bring on the Cowboys or the Vikes. I care not whom we face next.”
Why not us? Why not Deuce?
by Hans Petersen on Jan 16, 2010 8:39 AM CST up reply actions
The Deuce signing is almost as big as Ricky Williams coming back to play against the Vikings in the divisional round of the 2000 playoffs. I said almost. Seriously though, nice PR fluff story on the humanitarian tip, but if they come up short on the scoreboard, this is nothing but a footnote. Either way, I think too much is being made of it. That’s not to say I’m not glad Deuce is getting to be a part of the excitement that is the NFL playoffs.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
In summary, my reaction to the news:
“Ns? That’s cool. Who did they drop? So, is Pierre playing or what? Hmm.”
General reaction around town:
“ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG!! DID YOU HEAR?! DID YOU HEAR?! DEUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!!!!!”
If the latter display of spasmocity excitement somehow equates to a win, I’ll be sure to join the second line headed into the Quarter tonight. It certainly can’t hurt.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
I think the Saints Brain Trust wanted something to get the crowd to start yelling at the coin toss and not stop until the final gun
DONE and DONE.
Why not us? Why not Deuce?
by Hans Petersen on Jan 16, 2010 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
once more for old times sake Coach P
The Deuce-Reggie 1-2 punch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VA3hzPabMQ
if this doesn’t get you juiced for the game, nothing will
Being a Saints fan will take years off your life
NICE! Thanks Mobile Saint
The Power and the Glory! I like that, CP, and it seems this is the first time I’ve seen it used. You come up with that yourself, or have I just missed it?
Why not us? Why not Deuce?
by Hans Petersen on Jan 16, 2010 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Just because it was the right thing to do
I really like the idea that the first thought was, “We should do this for Deuce because it was the right thing to do”. Hopefully, it was much more than the cold, calculating portrayal that it has received. I am just more and more impressed wtih Sean Payton. Beyond being a genius, he cares. And, I’ll be damned if that isn’t more important.
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ???? (11/8/09)
Actually I was calling him "Payoda"
Payoda….
Yoda P….
It’s all good.
The Full-Sized Version is HERE.
ENJOY!
It's an ankle bracelet, not a halo....
I copied and pasted this on my family web site. As they say, "The crowd goes wild!"
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 17, 2010 5:55 AM CST up reply actions
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