Saints Drop Finale to Panthers, 23-10
by Andrew Juge on Jan 3, 2010 3:23 PM CST
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The Saints' magical regular season ended today with their third straight loss as the Panthers beat our boys in Carolina, 23-10. The Saints' record is 13-3 to finish the season and it's the best record in franchise history.
As the Saints held out many of their star players almost entirely, the Panthers got off to a quick 7-0 start with Jonathan Stewart going 67 yards from scrimmage on the second play of the game. The Saints seemingly tied the game with an Anthony Hargrove sack, strip, and recovery, but a Carolina challenge ruled Matt Moore down by contact prior to the fumble to wipe the scoreboard clean of a Saints' touchdown. With an anemic effort offensively by the Saints, Carolina cruised to a 17-3 halftime lead, in part thanks to a Courtney Roby fumble just before halftime that left the Saints' primary kick returner shaken up. The Saints would yield two field goals in the second half behind an impressive defensive effort and score their lone touchdown on a 1 yard scoring run from Lynell Hamilton. If the lone goal was to get out of the game without injury, the Saints were grossly unsuccessful. The coverage unit specifically took a huge blow, as Malcolm Jenkins, Courtney Roby and Chris Reis all left the game with unspecified injuries. Necessary role player Robert Meachem also got his bell rung on a close-line tackle by Captain Munnerlyn, but he was able to return back into action later in the game. It was a largely painful game to watch and Mark Brunell's performance was entirely forgettable. On to the playoffs...
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Eh....
They certainly did play a game of football today.
People with high-blood pressure should consult their doctor and ask if they're healthy enough for Saints activity before rooting for this team.
Actually, seeing Brunell play a full game I’m 100% behind the decision to protect Brees at all costs.
People with high-blood pressure should consult their doctor and ask if they're healthy enough for Saints activity before rooting for this team.
His arm is shot
he was underthrowing all day. And thats when he actually made a timely decision to throw. I’m a little surprised we’ve been riding the lightning so many seasons now without a decent backup QB.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 3, 2010 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Underthrowing?
He was overthrowing wide-open receivers that Brees would have hit perfectly. But yeah, he was underthrowing, too.
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
both
basically couldn’t complete a pass to the ocean from a boat
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 3, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
I like this way of saying it, too
he couldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat
It was painful to watch, and it highlights our need for a more competent backup…
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
Shop as usual, and avoid panic buying.
so it didn't look any better from your seats, hunh?
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
Shop as usual, and avoid panic buying.
and Tyler Palko
and Jake Delhomme
and Marc Bulger
and Mike Buck
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
Why? They’re just going to cut him again tomorrow and add back McKenzie.
People with high-blood pressure should consult their doctor and ask if they're healthy enough for Saints activity before rooting for this team.
oh yeah forgot about that. I hope they work very hard these next couple weeks and get our spark back for playoffs
Besides that
I’m not really sure he’ll be here next year. It looks like if anybody was interested in him he’d be gone by now.We’ve given everybody a shot at him. I mean he been cut more times than anybody in the NFL.
I'll be your huckleberry- Doc Holliday to Ringo
You are right on that!!!
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading". Henny Youngman
No Daniel and injuries
not good. What is the point of giving Brunell that many snaps? We are so screwed if Brees goes down.
3 game losing streak....to finish the year....
bad karma has began .
i dont think a third string qb is a priority
i wanted to see chase play, but judging by how well brunell played i think its pretty obvious just how much trouble we would be in if drew went down. we didnt need him getting hit by a motivated peppers going after a new contract. lets get healthy and see what we can do with almost all of our starters back.
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
-King Leonidas
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 3, 2010 4:11 PM CST reply actions
Forget about a third a string Q.B. We don't have a second string Q.B. either....
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading". Henny Youngman
i think
we should treat aaron brooks’ name like they treat voldemorts name in harry potter. he who should not be named…
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
-King Leonidas
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 3, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
but you give more power to him by fearing him so much...
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
Shop as usual, and avoid panic buying.
but he is powerful
he can ruin dreams with the backwards flick of his wrist and infuriate with his retarded smile
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
-King Leonidas
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 3, 2010 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
So it is written, so it shall be done. (Ramses 1st)...
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading". Henny Youngman
All in all, I think we accomplished what we wanted to today
I watched the game with a group of friends at a sports bar heavy populated by Saints fans (in Houston). The whole thing was more like a social gathering without nearly as much close attention to the game as normal.
The big screen next to the Saints game was showing the Texans/Patriots game. Watching Wes Welker going down and being lost for the post season was all anyone should need in the way of confirmation that it was a good idea to rest a lot of key players, especially Brees.
Given the way the game played out, does anyone doubt we would have won were it not for the pathetic play of Brunell? Had we risked injury to Brees and won the game, would the team really be better prepared to start the playoffs? I don’t think so. The defense, without a lot of starters, played well enough.
The only thing that gambling the possibility of injuries for a victory would have ensured would be to get some sports analysts and southtunnel to shut up regarding momentum. The Eagles/Cowboys game is on the TV right now… Troy Aikmen (in between slobbering over what a great leader Tony Romo is) commented “the Saints are limping into the playoffs”. God knows what pearls of wisdom southtunnel will have either here or on the Panthers web site. I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say I don’t care what their opinion is.
Troy Aikmen had so many concussions he has to drink through a straw
I wouldn’t put any stock in his opinion. We are all about to grow very tired of the sportsyakkers regurgitating “no team has ever won the superbowl following three losses”. It’s a completely meaningless stat. Drama and controversy increases their ratings. Also get ready for the Cowpatties fans to start coming out of the woodwork.
D-D I agree with you 100%
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
Did you know that no team has won the Superbowl after losing the final 3 games of the season?
Well I do, BECAUSE THE COMMENTATORS REPEATED IT 50,000 F******* TIMES!
all I have to say about that is
I DON’T MIND MAKING HISTORY
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
Shop as usual, and avoid panic buying.
Did you know...
That no team wearing Saints uniforms has ever made it to the Super Bowl? So we’re in a historically tight spot now, as you can see.
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
by FuSoYa on Jan 3, 2010 8:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Where are Dave Wilson and Bobby Scott when you need them?
For those who are too young to remember…
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Scott are two unillustrious backup QBs from the 70’s and 80’s
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
Bobby Scott was kind of a hot head, wasn't he?
I don't know if I can stop it,
I feel like meat on the street.
I don't know, really
I was pretty young when he was on the roster, and just remember him as Archie’s backup, mainly.
Did he have temper issues?
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
Karma is a state of mind...
It’s only bad if we dwell on it. The best regular season EVER for us got us to where we are so let’s not dwell on the few negatives, which just happened to be near the end. We should celebrate the successes and ride the tide of positive energy into the playoffs.
We handed them their last 9 points
with turnovers and bad punt coverage
And then lost a chance at a 2nd TD with a ridiculous INT in the red zone (or near the red zone) in the 4th Q.
The game was soooo winnable if we had ANY kind of decent QBing going on in that game.
Oh well, now we know we need an upgrade at backup QB.
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
Moore missed some wide open receivers in the game, too
especially early on.
In the first half, before it dawned on me just how terrible our offense would actually end up being in the game…I thought we had a pretty good chance at pulling out a victory
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
are they planning on replacing delhomme with moore?
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
-King Leonidas
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 3, 2010 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
rotoworld.com:
Matt Moore-QB- Panthers Jan. 3 – 5:36 pm et
M
att Moore completed 14-of-23 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers’ Week 17 win over New Orleans.
This was Moore’s shakiest effort in a month, but that was to be expected without Steve Smith (fractured forearm). Muhsin Muhammad was the Panthers’ primary receiver, and Dwayne Jarrett was No. 2. Moore still closed out the year with an 8:0 TD-to-INT ratio in his last four games. He turned the football over just once in five starts, led the team to a 4-1 record, and is in good position to hold off Jake Delhomme in 2010. The Panthers, however, are likely to add talent to the position.
Interesting. You mean NOW they’re going to go look for a QB? No urgency before NOW? ok
I don't know if I can stop it,
I feel like meat on the street.
Fox is very loyal to veterans that have been with him awhile
Jake got more than ample opportunity because he helped Fox take the team to a Superbowl, and win like 5 playoff games in 3 trips. But you are echoing what many Panther fans have been screaming all year!
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
do we have a projection of who is going to play in the divisional? shockey, moore, etc?
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
-King Leonidas
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 3, 2010 7:48 PM CST reply actions
It better be everyone.
Or else put them on IR, so we can get a warm body in that roster spot. Too late for that, though, so it better be everyone!
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
by FuSoYa on Jan 3, 2010 8:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Good luck in the playoffs guys
With the Panthers playing with backup QB, WR, NT, LB, OG, OT and a total of 14 players on IR, not to mention playing the 2nd half with their 4th string RB… I’d say it’s safe to say the Panther’s backups are better than the Saint’s.
Not that it means much. Because your starters took care of business the first game against the Panther’s starters… and that’s what really counts.
So, go make the most out of the playoffs and we’ll do it again next year!
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
Thanks, ST. You guys should me much improved next year if you keep Moore and get rid of "the other guy!" Something to look forward to, huh?
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 3, 2010 11:35 PM CST up reply actions
Backup QB?
Really dude? Matt Moore is Carolina’s starting QB and everybody but John Fox already knows it
I see what you got...Lets rock - Al Bundy
by knucklesmalone on Jan 4, 2010 8:28 AM CST up reply actions
Fox might not even be back
Rumor is he’s frustrated with not getting a contract extension. He’s a really good coach, but if he stays Jake might get more opportunity to start again.
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
Saints get the weakest team left alive after wild card weekend
I don't know if I can stop it,
I feel like meat on the street.
Yes, unless Philly beats Dallas. Then we play them.
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
by FuSoYa on Jan 3, 2010 10:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I hate to be the grammer police but, that word is spelled O V E R D U E.
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 3, 2010 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
overdue - just like all my bills! ha!
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
brunell, what a joke
this guy looked like billy kilmer on herion, he has got to go… but as far as three losses that does not mean crap, we will have everyone healthy and will kick the crap out of anyone we play, all our bandwagon fans will be jumping back on the wagon after the jan 15th-16th weekend, this is the saints destiny and it will be a saints superbowl this year, we are the hungryist team and it will show, Go Saints and Brees the promise land is only 2 games away….
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