New Orleans Saints 31 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6: Beatdown on the Bay Brings Saints Back
by Dave Cariello on Oct 17, 2010 3:50 PM CDT
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Print"I think that large pop I heard was the Saints pulling their head out of their ass & playing good football again."
- Dang Hu Dat
Now that's more like it! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!
The Saints finally dominated an opponent the way a defending Super Bowl championship team should and the way fans expect when they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-6. It's nice to not have to be so angry following a Saints loss or even a close win but this game proves: The Saints were, in fact, under-performing the first five games of the season.
We knew they had it in them. Even Terry Bradshaw knew they had it in them when he called them out and read them the riot act on Fox's pre-game show. He wasn't speaking for himself either. He was speaking for all of Who Dat Nation when he called for more big plays, more quarterback pressure, more turnovers and a better Drew Brees. Fans didn't see all of that but this was definitely the best the Saints have looked so far this season. Here are the major reasons why:
- The running game looked drastically improved thanks to Chris Ivory's beastly performance. Ivory finished the day with 158 yards on 15 carries, averaging 10.5 yards per carry. I'd say you could classify this as a breakout performance. The success of the running game and the ability of the team to take a comfortable lead early allowed the Saints offense to remain well balanced with play calling. Give credit to the offensive line as well who did a much better job blocking and opening up holes. This was by far the best rushing performance by the Saints this year.
- Big plays made their triumphant return to the offense today. Not only did Brees hit Lance Moore and Robert Meachem for 41 and 42 yard passing touchdowns respectively but the Saints were able to gain big chunks of yardage on the ground as well, including 33-yard run by Ivory, the longest rushing play for the Saints this season.
- The team wore gold pants. Not black.
But it wasn't perfect, of course. The Saints still have a serious kicker problem after Hartley shanked one of his two field goal attempts. The red zone percentages still leave a lot to be desired. As great as Chris Ivory performed today, I still have an issue with his ball security. He fumbled once again today but only because of a lucky bounce to go out of bounds did the Saints avoid turning it over. And the right side of the offensive line (Jahri Evans and Jon Stinchcomb) continues to take unnecessary penalties.
All in all, this is exactly what what everyone hoped for and assumed they would see. With another weak opponent in the Cleveland Browns next up on the schedule, the Saints should be able to continue this momentum all the way through to the Steelers game.
Injuries: Jabari Greer and Chris Ivory both appears to get nicked up. I'm not sure why Ivory was being used so late in the game to begin with.
Listen live to Who Dat Station's live post-game coverage.
Listen live to WWL's post-game coverage
This game will be dedicated to the as yet unborn Bocephus Boudreaux "Cool" Brees.
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And the cherry on top was the Falcons lost.
by Drew-Dat on Oct 17, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
You are right about that Boss!
With the Bears losing also, we are back tied for home field. I know it’s really early, but you don’t want to let that race get out of touch
Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!
by LA_No1_SaintFan on Oct 17, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
AND
It’s only 5 minutes into the game, and it looks like the cowgirls are going to implode today!
Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!
by LA_No1_SaintFan on Oct 17, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The end to a perfect football weekend would be....
for the Vikings and Cowboys to battle to a five quarter 10-10 tie.
by Drew-Dat on Oct 17, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely.
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
Am I first to comment on this post?
Well just like we’ve been saying, we just want to see the team play like they’re capable of playing. It was a good effort all around
Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!
by LA_No1_SaintFan on Oct 17, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
NO!
LMAO
Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!
by LA_No1_SaintFan on Oct 17, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
All right.. negatives first
Fire Hartley, the sooner the better…
Why keeping Ivory on that last drive… he got nicked….
Bonehead award to MJ for that 30 yards penalty…
It’s all good…
You are my people, you are my crowd, this is our music, we love it loud...
I don't know how to respond
to your call to fire Hartley. I don’t know if it’s the right thing to do, but I sure can’t argue against it.
Bonehead award to MJ
That’s putting it mildly. What the hell? Everyone knows you can’t get away with that kind of crap
Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!
by LA_No1_SaintFan on Oct 17, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't have a problem with MJ
I don’t think he meant to hit Freeman low and out of bounds.
As far as slapping him afterward, yes, unneccessary. But, Freeman was in his face. I’m glad to see us get a little swagger back and assert ourselves as the alpha dogs again.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 17, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
I didn’t have a problem with Jenkins’ play. The hit out of bounds, he was committed to the tackle and these things happen. Freeman gets up, runs over, and grabs Jenkins by the neck and gets in his face. Jenkins pushes him away….in the face. After giving up 30 yards worth of penalties, he made a GREAT play in the backfield on 3rd & goal(?). I like seeing Jenkins assert himself. More importantly, as a defensive guy, NEVER back down to the freaking QUARTERBACK.
Peyton, I can eat Oreos faster than you!!!!
by mknkachow on Oct 17, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Can somebody just teach Morstead how to kick FG’s? Then we could bring on an extra Linebacker or something…
by 10up on Oct 17, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
morstead
has already said last year that he could kick field goals in a pinch if need be…..and something else about drop kicking
The Easter Bunny is a savage...
Morstead
Wasn’t Morstead kicking field goals in training camp? Just give the kid a raise and let him do it all.
I'm absolutely serious
It’s not uncommon in the CFL at all. Morstead has shown himself to have the work ethic and desire to learn and excel at new things. Hartley pops adderol and goes clubbing.
I think there is a lot to be said for those qualities. Especially in a kicking specialist. Would it hurt all too much to try?
Fire Hartley?
And replace him with who? Looking around the league, a BUNCH of NFL kickers are missing FGs. I highly doubt we’ll just happen to find an “automatic” kicker just hanging out as a free agent.
by iiAndyiiii on Oct 17, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kris Brown
or Shayne Graham once the Giants are done with him. I figure they will cut him once Tynes is healthy. Steve Hauschka is out there, Shaun Suisham is around too. Not saying any of them are automatic (especially Hauschka) but they got options if need be. Probably some have undrafted rookies out there too.
Shaun Suisham
He already knows how to win games for the Saints
*see Redskins game last year…
"I'm in the Courtroom screaming Who Dat on the double, serving gumbo with a shovel, dog i'm on another level" -Jay Electonica
Also
these guys aren’t on teams for a reason. Kris Brown struggled big time last year with the Texans. There’s always a reason why a kicker or any free agent isn’t on a roster. Martin Grammatica is a FA, but we won’t be knocking on his door anytime soon
Peyton, I can eat Oreos faster than you!!!!
Any dummy who can kick a 30 yards. That difficult to understand?
You are my people, you are my crowd, this is our music, we love it loud...
i love MJ's personality right now
He was already going for the tackle and couldn’t pull up. After that hitting him was stupid but it shows the mentality of him this season. He’s got like a 98 swagger rating to me right now. He’s been in people’s faces and making some good hits.
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
by skinnykinney on Oct 17, 2010 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The balance came back! We weren't pass happy this game
The team was fired up, play calling was outstanding, the running game was outstanding and Brees looked patient out there. Let’s not forget the fired up D!
Let’s keep up this pace!
Dave you are a pathetic whiner. Get your head out of your A$$ we are 4-2… Big props to Brees, the DEF and the O line… Only an idiot could whine about a team thats right in the thick of hunt for the best conference record.
Anti rec
No one will take you seriously with your personal attacks…
"They're ready to be like 'Same Old Saints'" - Roman Harper, on each of the New Orleans Saints vanquished foes of 2009
by Hollywoo! on Oct 17, 2010 5:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 10 recs
This is the second time you've attacked Dave, third time I've seen you attack someone here.
I don’t know you, but stop doing this. We are not children, we can act like adults. Disagree with him and his points, but don’t attack the man.
Week 6 matchup: Bucs
Week 6 motto: Win? Maybe? Alright well then just don't embarrass me.
What are all of you Daves mother… I’m a Saints fan and I’m tired of all the bandwagon fans whining after every game… We are 4-2 and getting healthy… Dave is a big boy and I took the quote from his post… Get behind this team and stop whining at the slightest bit of adversity… if thats offensive.. oh well
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 17, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I know Dave is a big boy. Anyway who has a worry is not a bandwagoner, bandwagoner are those people who probably didn’t even register here, or registered and only said who dat!?!?!?! over and over again like idiots. You can be behind the team and question what they do. I think Payton’s playcalling has been suspect this season, should I be labeled a bandwagoner and run out of town? There is no reason for personal attacks against anyone and if you want to attack someone I direct you to NFL.com and yahoo where all anyone does is make stupid jokes at other people’s expense.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
Personal attack… where is the personal attack… I dont know him and never said anything about him or his anyone related to him… I did take exception to him saying my defending World Champs finally got there head out there ass… when we are 4-2 and have competed in 5 of our 6 six games… Sorry I though this was a pro- Saints blog and not a pro Dave blog. The Saints are right in the thick of things and while we haven’t had the big offensive numbers I think after a 13-3 season and SuperBowl we should have a little more faith in OUR team….
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 17, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
the personal attack came with the, “Dave you are a pathetic whiner”, line.
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." --Mike Tyson
Um if you follow him he does whine… sorry Dave I apologize… You are not a pathetic whiner… but you do complain an awful lot about a team that was 13-3 last year with title and one thats right in the thick of things now… there all Dave moms can relax….
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 17, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he’s just objective and knows how to leave his “homer card” at home.
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." --Mike Tyson
Like I said… this is supposed to be a pro Saints blog… If you guys defended our Saints as vigorously as you do Dave then WOW… Being objective is fine… saying the Saints had there head in there is ass is weak… especially when I check the standings and we are tied for the best record in the NFC… in my humble objective opinion….
Saying we can improve, and how the Saints can improve is objective and constructive.. Saying the team sucks and had there heads in there respective asses when we are winning comes off as whining…
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 17, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
We are pro Saints.
I root for the Saints every game. Saying that we should never disagree the Saints’ organization is wrong, is well wrong. If all of us did nothing but attack them, then yeah I can see what you are talking about. But we want to see the Saints win every game without problems and problems are still happening. I’d rather complain about little stuff after a win then a whole lot of complaining after a loss. And though we are best, that is because we have been giving heat to the Saints organization and they knew we wanted a blowout win.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
Your myopic if you believe the Saints played well because the fans were complaining. They are professionals who want to win… Playing well is a matter of personal pride (and money)… Not impressing us fans. This is the NFL. The other teams don;t lay down because you are superior on paper… in fact they get up for you…. ask the Steelers who missed the playoffs after there Superbowl win…
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 18, 2010 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I can see how you can take that as whining. But compared to how they can play, heads in their respective asses is a good way to describe how they were playing. Not counting today of course. Yeah we won 3 games, barely. And the only reason I bring up barely is those three teams had 1 win between them. I take saying heads up their asses as saying they aren’t/weren’t playing up to their capabilities.
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." --Mike Tyson
Ill take 3 point wins all the way to the SuperBowl… AGAIN. And I take heads up there asses to infer that there werent focused on winning… Which any real Saints fan knows are of paramount importance to Brees and Coach Payton…. Folks on here have been whining about Brees not playing the same… Brees has had 1 bad game… it happens… Our Super Bowl winning QB has 5 great games like today for every AZ game.. Forgive me for cutting him some slack…
Folks are whining about Coach Paytons play calling. Really… THe Same Head coach that has orchestrated the #1 Offense in the NFL 3 of the last for years… I would think that he deserves a little leeway, when he is missing two backfield weapons and game planning with an undrafted rookie and 2 guys off the street… But you guys are right this isn’t the NFL… its easy to win in this league and if you don’t win by 30 it sucks…
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 17, 2010 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
“Folks are whining about Coach Paytons play calling. Really… THe Same Head coach that has orchestrated the #1 Offense in the NFL 3 of the last for years… I would think that he deserves a little leeway”
I’m sorry, was the title of the thread that you observed this “whining” in entitled “Sean Payton’s career in review”? If the thread pertained to a specific game (as this one does) and his play calling left something to be desired, then no, he deserves no leeway whatsoever. If your boss catches you napping at your desk, does he write you up as “an exemplary employee who was probably just catching up on his Zs”? No, that’s what annual reviews are for. The cold hard, factual write up should inevitably play into that overall assessment, along with all the praise and achievements you earn while you’re awake. If it’s glossed over or swept under the rug for the sake of what normally is or what was, then you’re ultimately going to skew the final grade when the time for that rolls around.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Ahhh, dude...you forget something.
This is HIS blog, as well as other fans of the New Orleans Saints…and if he or they want to be negative or critcal of the Saints’ performance when it warrants it….well, like I said, it’s Dave’sspace.
Personally, I thought that Dave was right on the money, if maybe a bit on the over dramatic. The team really did suck THAT bad last week at Arizona….and they certainly bounced back strong today against Tampa…which, remember, was supposed to be so improved from last year.
Now…let’s rout the Browns next week and continue to build on this win. We’ll need it when Big Ben and the Steelers come to town in two weeks.
Anthony
you can call it whining...
…but I call it reality and I’ll be damned if Dave came on every week to blow smoke up our asses. If you want your blogs sugar coated go to the Lions board or something, Dave calls it like he sees it, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. You need to wake up and smell the coffee. Up until today the Saints were on thin ice with most of us. They were making a mind boggling large number of inexcusable mistakes. We lost a division game to the Falcons that was ours for the taking and for God’s sake we lost to the Cardinals who failed to score an offensive TD the entire game. You can’t honestly believe the Saints from the first 5 weeks could handle a Superbowl caliber team. We are all breathing a sigh of relief to finally see what we know this team is capable of. There is NOTHING bandwagon about that.
Football is, after all, a wonderful way to get rid of your aggressions without going to jail for it. ~Heywood Hale Brown
Maybe for a a bandwagon fan like you....
The Saints are never on thin ice with me… I ride with the black and gold, win or lose and unlike many of you new saints fans… I remember when we weren’t very good and weren’t very competitive so forgive me if I applaud every win whether its by 1 point or 30… On any given Sunday, you can lose. And maybe its just me 4-2 in the NFL is pretty damn good… Here is a news flash… this isn’t the BCS… You dont get a bonus for style points. This current regime knows what it is doing. Sean Payton and Drew Brees have EARNED a little leeway when things arent going perfect.
So beating the Bucs proved to you we can beat a SuperBowl caliber team??? WOW!!!!! I don’t know maybe watching Coach Payton and Brees BEAT a SuperBowl caliber team proved that to we can beat top football teams….
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 17, 2010 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't we all just get along...
…and exchange some more dick jokes about Favreau?
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
No, beating the Bucks does not mean anything by itself....
Beating them 31-6 like we should have beaten the 49ers, the Panthers, and the Cardinals sheds some light at the end of the tunnel. And please, you joined the site AFTER the Saints won the Superbowl. Stop calling us bandwagon fans.
Football is, after all, a wonderful way to get rid of your aggressions without going to jail for it. ~Heywood Hale Brown
"I ride with the black and gold, win or lose and unlike many of you new saints fans"
Crap I guess I should just throw in the towel now and move on to another sport. Nice knowing you guys!
Breesus Is My Homeboy
I hear Futbol is accepting applicants.
And it has the same name so you can pretend you are watching the Saints!
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
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by Dave Cariello on Oct 18, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Where is the ape-man???
He and Jesus1000 used to make my day
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Who?
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
Deckape and Jesus1000 were the yin yang of Saints fandome.
They were both frequent visitors during the latter part of last season.
deckape69 was the “bad” Saint fan. He was semi-literate and convinced the team was intentionally setting us up for the biggest heartbreak we would ever suffer.
Jesus1000 was the “good” Saint fan. He preached for us not to worry (even during the three game losing streak) as the Saints winning the Super Bowl was preordained by devine intervention.
They were similar only in that no amount of criticism deterred either of them from their chosen mission. Many of us were never quite certain if Deckape was for real or if he was just jerking our chain for his own amusement. Jesus1000, on the other hand, at least appeared to be a true believer.
In any event, some of us actually miss their unique insights.
When the Saints were 3-13 in 2005, plenty of people were talking about how well Donte Stallworth and Charles Grant were playing. What I don’t recall is anyone jumping down their throats for praising those bright spots, citing the team’s overall dismal record as “no reason to get high on anything”. If you want to be Stevie Wonder, singing “Overjoyed” with a bouquet of roses stuck up your a**, that’s entirely on you. That doesn’t mean everyone else has to be completely unobjective and/or oblivious to the several areas of the team still in need of improvement.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
if you don't like it
then gtfo. How do we know that you’re not the bandwagon jumping fan? You joined right after the Superbowl. He’s not going to say that things are going awsome for us right now if that’s what you want. You’re record gets you into the playoffs. We’ve played weak teams and have won/lost by 5 points each game except the Cardinals game. If you think that we’d been playing great football before this week then i think you’re the one with your head up your butt and an idiot.
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
by skinnykinney on Oct 17, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Troll???
Thats right I am a troll for wondering how you mental weaklings, with limited football knowledge can complain about a team thats 4-2… Get your panties out of a bunch and get behind your team. I bet most of you were ready to jump ship last season when we lost to Tampa… It was the end of the world… I’m pretty sure someone saying its weak as hell to complain when your team is 4-2 and tied for the best record in the conference is the exact opposite of “trolling”…. Sorry I let it be known that Daves head in the ass comment was weak… most of you seem more like Dave fans then Saints fans… As stated he is big boy.. He doesnt need you to defend him….
by Mike Riley322 on Oct 18, 2010 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Thats right I am a troll for wondering how you mental weaklings, with limited football knowledge can complain about a team thats 4-2… Get your panties out of a bunch and get behind your team.
That’s trolling. Why are you here if we are such mental weaklings compared to your mighty knowledge?
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
when did i call you a troll?
i called you a bandwagon jumping jackoff. Our team is not perfect like you think it is. Last year I was predicting the superbowl before the season started. I’m not defending Dave either. I think that our team just got their head out of their ass for the 1st time this year. I’m calling you out for a weak ass comment about someone complaing about a team that has left alot to be desired. We’ve won games out of luck so far until last week. I’m sure you were impressed with our loss last week against the Cardinals. I’m sure you loved how we had the 30th best rushing offense in the league and only 1 touchdown rushing the ball untill this week. How about how our #1 offense from previous seasons(and 1 #3 finish) is a mediocre #18 in points per game before this week. We might be tied for the best record in the conference now but last week we weren’t. Last week we were 3-2 which isn’t much more than a mediocre record. If you don’t want to take off your homer glasses then don’t but don’t be bad that not everyone is as completely oblivious to short comings as you have been. Now we’re tied for the best record in the conference but aren’t in 1st place in our division since we lost to the Falcons. We’re all happy that we get the wins but not everyone loves the ways that we do it. I’m behind my team all the way but i won’t say that everything is going magnificent and I’m sure that if anyone asked Sean Payton if he thinks his team is playing as it can be playing then he’ll give you a resounding “Hell no!”. Take off the glasses man and see that we can be alot better than what we are right now.
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
by skinnykinney on Oct 18, 2010 5:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I called him a troll.
Either he is a troll or looking for an (ignorant) fight so regardless of which one he is it’s not worth our time or energy.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
Just pointing one thing out that no one seemed to notice...
Dave DIDN’T make any “head in the ass” comment. I think it’s obvious that he’s quoting someone else’s comment. Yeesh! Also, even a team that goes undefeated will still make some mistakes, naturally. Pointing them out or discussing how to improve on them does not make anyone a bandwagon fan, whiner or complainer. It makes them a fan of the sport, and proves that they want to see the best possible results out of their team.
"It's about time that something good like this happened." - Drew Brees
In hindsight
I guess I could have said, “The Saints appear to have regained their focus,” but English was not my major in college.
"Dang! The Saints won the Super Bowl!" - my wife, Meso "Happy" Hu Dat.
Hello All...................
My football wisdom is unmatched when it comes to picking excellent runningbacks and I said…………………during preseason……………………….Chris Ivory is going to wake some people up and open their eyes to what a running back is suppose to look like and He showed that today. The kid is a beast and the more he plays the better he will become. His showing will create some competition within the ranks and make everybody better. I say the running back position will be secure for the next three or four years and Ivory will be taking someones job before it’s over, I see him being one of the greats in the game when he performs like today consistantly every week. He is still a little raw but I thoroughly enjoyed watching him run over tampa bay.
My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors
by saint-sly on Oct 17, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Yup...Tusk is a MAN.
If he ever learns not to put the ball in the ground so much, he might even challenge PT for the #1 RB role.
And all this with PT dinged and Reggie Bush out…what’s going to happen when those two get back?? Lynell Hamilton?? Mike Bell? Who dat
Anthony
Hey Sly! What a day bro. Saints are back.
Imagine when we start getting players back. Wow. Makes my head spin! Last week I got in trouble raising hell with some who wanted to bench Drew. LOL Nuff said there bro. Who Dat Nation is alive and well. Dirty Birds lose and F’n Dallas goes down! Damn! U can appreciate this. Have been looking for four years for 4 pieces for may Satellite. Guy shows up 10 min.s after game swaps me for parts on shelf. It Is A GREAT Day. Who Dat
by saints-fan-in-miss on Oct 17, 2010 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
No,
you got into trouble for getting all crazy about other people’s opinions. It’s okay for others to not think the same way you do. I seriously doubt anyone is sitting here going OMG I WAS WRONG
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 17, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Sara T First of all take note of the LOL after the above comment. It was ment to be taken lightly.
Now. I didn’t say anything to you in that conversation about benching Brees. I appoligized to those I did come down on too heavy. As for you? When you started your loonie toons crap with GGman I didn’t butt in . As the above post was ment in fun don’t start any crap with me that doesn’t concern you. By the way. Someone has made a ton of money selling the Three Little Pigs story books, but I don’t think they are advocating going out and feeding defenseless little piggies to mean old wolves. You may have appointed your self the public defender here but I for one aint buying it. .
by saints-fan-in-miss on Oct 18, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
"When you started your loonie toons crap with GGman I didn’t butt in"
Actually you did then apologized for it later and I accepted. Not really sure why that has to be brought up but okay.
And again here someone is with a different opinion and you are getting all crazy about it. Calm down.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
Ah no on butting in and apologizing in the GMM mess. I have apologized for the bench Brees comments.
With that said, I’m having a great Mon. and you skurry on and do the same.
by saints-fan-in-miss on Oct 18, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
“I see him being one of the greats in the game when he performs like today consistantly every week.”
While Ivory did have a productive day, but if he attempted to perform like that every week, he’d be on IR within a month. He’s obviously trying very hard to make an impression and I don’t fault the guy for giving that sort of effort. I just think it’s silly to be comparing him to “the greats” when he can’t make it through a 15 carry performance without limping off the field and/or fumbling. I mean, do you realize how many RBs have similiar type performances around the league EVERY SEASON, only to fade away into oblivion? Before you answer that, Nick Goings would like to see you in his office.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
That being said, I did vote for him for Player of the Game. Sticking to the run (thereby creating a more balanced offensive attack) made all the difference in the world, just as I’ve been saying it would.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Problem is we haven't maintained a steady running game.
And I don’t think its wise to keep forcing the run when it is clearly not there. Payton figured it out, with the O-line doing better today and Ivory showing off as well. Although I know the Tampa front 7 is incredibly young and weak, still a good performance considering how bad we have been running the ball sans Carolina.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
“And I don’t think its wise to keep forcing the run when it is clearly not there.”
Disagreed. In order to win, running the ball is an absolute necessity, whether it’s working or not.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
What if we are only gaining 1.5 yards a carry, and gaining 10 yards per pass, would you as a coach continue to call running plays knowing that you are setting yourself up for 3rd and long or 3rd and 5 at best?
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
At least you would be flexible, instead of run all the time regardless of outcome. While I do think teams need to establish the run in every game, I also believe some games the other team is determined to stop it, and at that point should be be discarded over the pass until the pass sets up the run. Just my 2 cents.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
I totally agree .........................
But, With PT and Reggie all mended and feeling frisky, they WILL perform better or sit out more, Ivory will make everyone better with a performance like that. There have been great running backs with great carreers who ran like that and were not rotated out after a series. Our Saints could have a three headed monster very soon and each has his own specialty
My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors
Thats what I'm seeing. Reggie doing what he does and rotating Thomas and Ivory.
If Ivory continues to run as hard as he did yesterday, I would hate to have him and Thomas fresh and coming at me for four quarters. LOL
by saints-fan-in-miss on Oct 18, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You got that right.....................
Alternating for each other keeps them all fresh. Damn what a thought !!!
My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors
Chris Ivory made my day
Meach was pretty sweet too. Meach/Moore/Colston combined for 181 yards, 16.5 avg.
The unsportsmanlike on MJ was BS. The second one happened after Freeman grabbed him from behind when Jenkins was walking back onto the field. Can I call Freeman a cunt here? It should have been on him cancelling ours.
"I'm mad I'm out of this game. You know I like those rookie quarterbacks." - Darren Sharper
I'm talking about physical contact here
"I'm mad I'm out of this game. You know I like those rookie quarterbacks." - Darren Sharper
Whatever you want to say about Freeman
Jenkins gets ejected about 75% of the time on that sequence. Doesn’t matter what the other guy does you don’t hit the quarterback on the facemask 10 seconds after the play is dead in front of the official. That is stupid and selfish.
Er, Mr. Payne. Sir. You know every second that you could let us out early would really increase our chances of survival.
It's like our sergeant told us before one trip into the jungle.
Men!
Fifty of you are leaving on a mission. Twenty-five of you ain't coming back.
by otisnixon'sparty on Oct 17, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Jenkins' hit was totally worthy of a penalty.
You can’t throw yourself at someone’s knees when they’re out of bounds. It wasn’t a smart play and I would classify it as dirty as well. No need for that
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
While I agree it was worthy of a flag and in real time looked very bad, after seeing...
the replay, I would not call it dirty. Like a lot of those plays near the sideline that happen in a split second, Jenkins lowered his head and commited himself going low while Freeman was still in bounds probably anticipating contact with a QB that is not your average QB—6’6" 250 pounds.
"When a hurricane damaged my father's house, my brother rushed over with a gas grill, three coolers of beer, and an enormous F***-It Bucket - a plastic pail filled with jawbreakers and bite-size candy bars. ("When s*** brings you down, just say 'f*** it,' and eat yourself some motherf****** candy.")"
— David Sedaris from "You Can't Kill the Rooster"
agreed
he was not going to be able to stop himself from hitting Freeman in that situation. Stupid, yes. Dirty, no.
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
by skinnykinney on Oct 17, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
like I said in the game, would you feel that way if the hit had been on Brees?
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
watching the replay
yeah i’d feel the same way. I’d be pissed that he hit him but i wouldn’t think it’s a dirty play
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
by skinnykinney on Oct 18, 2010 5:02 AM CDT up reply actions
me too
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions
It was a penalty, not dirty
He didn’t even make contact below the knee on replay.
Definitely out of bonds and deserving of penalty.
I’ll say it again. In most situations, slapping anther player in the face in front of an official is stupid. In this situation (5 minutes to go in a 24 point shutout against a frustrated, over-reacting division rival QB) I liked it. Send a message to those SOBs. We’re still your Daddy.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Had they scored the 2 pt conversion, recovered an onsides kick and mounted a remarkable comeback, you’d probably think differently of that free 15 yards.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Then the defense should have been skewered over a fire. To give up that large of a lead.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
I agree, but the extra yards would have contributed to that.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
it would have been remarkable
and yes I’d probably have been pissed.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
The only thing I didn't like about it
Was that TB got to fire that lame-ass pirate ship’s cannons. If not for that 30 yards of penalty TB would have never sniffed the endzone. I believe it was the only time they were even in the redzone.
Does that silly ship have flares or something it can set off when sending out an S.O.S. during a beating like we gave them?
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Was Devery in the doghouse today...?
You are my people, you are my crowd, this is our music, we love it loud...
Much better
It gets better, guys. Sharper comes back next week. We’ll have Bush and PT back soon too. This game should give this team the momentum and fearlessness it so needs right now. Our schedule is going to get tougher, but we have all the tools and components to be dominant once again.
by Jee on Oct 17, 2010 5:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Gotta say Ivory impressed today
I’ve been pretty harsh on the guy. Runs with power.
Did a better job of ball security. Keep it up.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 17, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
Julius Jones.........
could be a bog help down the road! What say U?
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everytime I see his name
it reminds me of Orange Julius. I don’t think they had/have one in every state though.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
So did anybody notice...
Black Jerseys, Gold pants. I have been calling for this all season. And we blew out the Bucs. We still had problems, but we used some of the 2009 magic today. I don’t care if I’m called stupid, or told to grow up and not believe in curses and superstitions. But, all I know is that today the Saints finally showed up and won and for the first time were wearing Black Jerseys and Gold pants. We don’t have to wear them every game, but if it is a game we need to win and are going to have trouble, I want the Black and gold on.
Week 6 matchup: Bucs
Week 6 motto: Win? Maybe? Alright well then just don't embarrass me.
by Jon Banks on Oct 17, 2010 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Our highest winning percentage is in Black Jersey/ Gold Pants
We’re up to 77% winning percentage in those uniforms. All black unis are still a lowly 47%. Big difference.
Peyton, I can eat Oreos faster than you!!!!
Every time I see them in those Jerseys, I always think of big wins, of amazing blowouts
or just really good games. Hell last year was Miami and the Vikings. I like em in black and gold, it’s just meant to be.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
It is the team colors. That alone should be reason to wear them. If the players like the black leotards “feel” better, well I understand. But they look like crap and make the fans worry about jinxes.
I say hire some uniform designers to come up with gold pants that feel as good as the black leotards and let’s play some football in uniforms that look good, feel good, and don’t cause fans to worry about jinxes. Three for three!
I want to see some very good grades for the defense this week
and Brees, Ivory, Moore, Colston, J Jones, etc
"I think we agree, the past is over" - George W Bush
"The greatest enemy of knowlege is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge" Stephen Hawking
extremely...
happy with chris TUSSSSSSSSSSK ivroy! i knew this kid had it in him and was defending him over pj hill all offseason (maybe not here, but i was :) glad brees finally found a rhythm (or our receivers finally started catching passes again!), but either way i’m stoked! all it took was a trip to florida to jog our memory of just who we are! hopefully this type of play continues to next week and beyond!
and @mike riley – pull your head outta your @ss, dave’s just being realistic and cautiously optimistic. we’re all whodats and diplomacy certainly isn’t impossible, you should try it sometime
Don't eat the cheese
Tusk! running just like a 6'2" 220 lb. running back from Texas should run--angry and downhill.
Stu called it back in the preseason—Kudos
"When a hurricane damaged my father's house, my brother rushed over with a gas grill, three coolers of beer, and an enormous F***-It Bucket - a plastic pail filled with jawbreakers and bite-size candy bars. ("When s*** brings you down, just say 'f*** it,' and eat yourself some motherf****** candy.")"
— David Sedaris from "You Can't Kill the Rooster"
Oh this sucks I'm still out of town for work and this is thye best game of the year
Hopefully we solved a few problems and our getting our act together
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Oct 17, 2010 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
OOPs miss read. Carry on bro. LOL
by saints-fan-in-miss on Oct 17, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear ya lol
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Oct 17, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't wait till our real backs are healthy though.
Getting Pierre and Reggie, plus Ivory would be a great tandem.
Well as far as I'm concerned
It’s time to dance!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZXGF-v3x8Q&feature=player_embedded
Well
since Pierre is having an awful year, performance-wise and marred by injury, is it wrong for me to say that Ivory deserves to keep the starting job with PT and Reggie rotating in on 3rd downs when they get healthy?
definitely premature to say that
and unlikely.
I still think pierre is the best all around back on the team, and one of our most underrated players.
Ivory has earned a spot as part of a 3 back rotation with Bush and PT. Which is probably the most effective way to maximize their impact anyway.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 8:01 AM CDT up reply actions
oops misread 504's comment
I thought you were saying he should be starting over PT. My bad.
Yes, I think he will be the 3rd back in the rotation, if he can hold on to the ball.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions
If Ivory continues to play the way he has, Bush will likely be gone next season. Unless, he takes a drastic pay cut. It’s virtually impossible to justify $11.8M for any one player period, much less if two UDFAs are outperforming him on offense. Of course, whether Pierre re-signs or not (and who else is available) should also play into that decision.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Chris Ivory
Today was only the fourth time in Saints history that a back carried the ball 10 times and averaged 10 yards/carry. Chris Ivory tops the list at both 15 carries and 10.53 YPC.
Since 1960 only 28 times has a back carried the ball 15 times and averaged more than 10.5 YPC. Chris Ivory, welcome to a list that includes: Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, OJ Simpson, Bo Jackson, Thurman Thomas, Marshall Faulk, Adrian Peterson, Frank Gore, and Chris Johnson among others.
Eh
I am happy but cautiously optimistic. I am waiting to see what happens next. One good game doesn’t mean they will play great from here on out. Give me another game or two playing at this level and I will happily say they are back to being the Saints we know and love. Until then I wait patiently waiting.
It would be great for them to repeat on Sunday when I am there for my first game in the dome :)
Breesus Is My Homeboy
"The Saints we know and love"?
You weren’t around for Mora obviously. Lucky you.
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
Hell....
That TD to Meachem… I never saw it coming because my eyes were glued on the offensive guard you could see false start from a blimp. I had already threw my hands up and turned around. The next thing I know, Meach has the ball in the end zone….no flags. Sigh
Football is, after all, a wonderful way to get rid of your aggressions without going to jail for it. ~Heywood Hale Brown
Yeah we saw a few penalties that should have been called,
several on the Bucs who seemed to get away with a lot more than the Saints did.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
Refs have been downright horrendous throughout the league today.
I’m good with firing all of them.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
by Jon Banks on Oct 17, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd also like to point out
that Scott Shanle was not missed whatsoever today. Danny Clark should be starting on the strong side every week, at least until we can better address the position.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Stop, please.
When I read that name, my eyes bleed and demons howl with joy.
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
I'd LOVE
to see Lights out in the Dome! Love the energy and the Shocky type attitude on the D side of the ball.
The day "Lights Out" suits up in a Saints uniform...
…is the day I turn the “lights out” in my living room and go find something else entertaining to do.
He’s a piece of trash, and we don’t need him on our team.
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5K1g4SDO2k
This is what not having steroids jack your body up does to you.
Merriman: Owned by a hybrid back.
There’s a face full of scat for you. YUM.
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
MJD can light up alot of guys around the league
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
by skinnykinney on Oct 18, 2010 5:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Especially guys who recently came back from a 4 game suspension due to PED's
And as a result pack less muscle mass. Look at before and after pictures of the man. You’ll see he’s a flagrant cheat.
Even if he were available, why bother? It’s not like he plays at a high level anymore. He’s had a string of injuries.
He’s done.
I’d rather have Lito Sheppard than this loser. THAT’S RIGHT I SAID IT POW
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
He still contributes more in the 3-4 than any OLB we currently have. And, in case you haven’t notice, we’ve been running a LOT of 3-4 this season. Too bad we don’t watch games together. Every time we’d see Marvin Mitchell in there and Shanle (or Dunbar) making tackles 7 and 8 yards upfield, I’d be quick to remind you that Lito Sheppard would fix that.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
When is Merriman going to be back on the field?
Will he ever play at the level he did prior to his current injuries.
I don’t think he will.
Why take a chance on a guy with character/PED issues? It’s not worth the hassle.
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
Character issues is where coaching comes in. It’s not like he’s ever been a bad teammate or a trouble maker in the locker room. He hasn’t tested positive for steroids in years. His signing would necessitate that he passes a physical. Anything that could potentially improve the play at OLB is worth the hassle, imo. $2.268M for the remainder of 2010 is a drop in the bucket, compared to the talent (or lack thereof) already stagnating on this roster.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
moot topic
The 49ers have first crack at the waiver wire and are expected to put in a claim.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Sometimes though, Football players have bad Character and you can’t coach that out of them.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
That’s evidently not the case with Merriman. His teammates adore him.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Is that so?
Do you have something on that? I would like to believe he can still play, and he has matured.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
As evidence.
Me and hitting the post button to early lately…
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
I’m just going by what I’ve heard and read over the years. He was suspended for steroids and had a run-in with a stripper. How that equates to a locker room cancer, I have no idea. He and Shaun Phillips are tight. Vernon Davis was his teammate at Maryland and is currently encouraging Singletary to pursue him.
Re injury: ESPN’s latest report states that Merriman, who has battled calf and Achilles problems this year, could be healthy enough to play by the end of the month. That’s less than 2 weeks away.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Hell, even if he didn’t play at all this season, the guy is 26 years old. There’s no salary cap to sweat. Stick him on IR and see where he is in training camp. What could it possibly hurt? Like I said, doesn’t matter as he’ll never make it to us on waivers.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Also thanks for the info,
Wanted to know if Merriman’s image had improved, and people were just still attacking him just based off the steroids.
Week 7 matchup: Browns
Week 7 motto: Keep it rolling, keep it moving, don't stop till the whistle blows.
Isn't Lito Sheppard
a cornerback?
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." --Mike Tyson
stujo reference
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
agreed
He’s washed up.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't Lito Sheppard
a conerback?
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." --Mike Tyson
i'd even say it was addition by subtraction
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 18, 2010 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Marvin Mitchell seems more deserving to be on the Player of the Game ballot than Roman Harper, btw. He forced a fumble, recovered another AND managed to swat away a 3rd down pass without getting called for pass interference. Can we see about moving him to SS? Please?
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
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