Carolina Panthers 14 @ New Orleans Saints 16: Dude, Where's My Offense?
by David "Satch" Kelly on Oct 3, 2010 3:20 PM CDT
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PrintWhew! I'm still trying to catch my breath. I sure do miss the days of seeing Drew and Co. hang a 40 burger on their opponents every other week. It was another ugly game, but that W is always pretty. On the other side of the ball, our D came up big in the 4th quarter and saved the game when it looked like another late field goal was about to beat us. We now move to 3-1, as do the Atlanta Falcons after narrowly defeating the 49ers today.
Chris Ivory and Ladell Betts filled in admirably enough while Pierre Thomas rested his ankle. Ivory had some good runs, but he really needs to learn better ball security. Let's hope Pierre is able to return next week. Our red zone offense was noticeably less effective without him and Reggie.
What's your take on the game?
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Voted for Sedrick Ellis.....
Defense came up BIG today. GREAT GAME DEFENSE! SP’s play calling was confusing!
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Usama Young made some huge plays
But I’m not sure who to vote for. Probably the gold pants.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
I'm looking at the box score
which says Clausen beats Brees in passer rating 90.6 to 90.2. Is that a mistake? Brees has 60% more yards, 15 points better completion percentage, same 1 touchdown, same 0 interceptions and one less sack.
that passer rating system is dubious at best
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Oct 3, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
that's what I'm talking 'bout
Don’t tell M-E.
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
This is a perfect example of why the passer rating is useful, but not the be-all and end-all stat. It’s just a compilation of a bunch of stuff, so it gives you a rough measure of efficiency. Drew was pulled down because it took him three times as many completions to throw one touchdown. If Lance had managed to get into the end zone the first time, not only would the game have been much more fun to watch, but Drew would have beaten the Pickle Heir by ten or eleven points.
It was worth the wait.
Must be that 1 INT they are crediting to Brees…
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009110807/2009/REG9/panthers@saints#tab:analyze
Did he throw one?
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oh let me google that for you
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
I went with what came up and it gave me last years game.
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yup
but who got the win – we did
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Oct 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Voted for Big Sed - at least one sack, two passes defensed, and a 3rd down tackle for loss to force a punt
Ball security issues killed us – left at least 10 points off the board for us.
We need to improve our red zone offense, too, and hit a big play some time.
I’m glad the defense stepped up at the end and sealed the deal. They played well today.
But an ugly win is better than a pretty loss…any time.
It's gonna be a great year.
This should have had a spot to vote for the Panthers.
Just about any other team and we would have lost.
Any win against the KITTIES.........
is a good win!!!!!!!!!! Defense was GREAT….Offense was hand cuffed by play callin’ and they put the ball on the ground………….WHO DAT!
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The playbook needs work
Our receivers are not getting any separation at all. And the offensive line is not as strong as last year.
We have the weapons, but where’s the execution
I think SP just doesn't have the KILLER instinct......for some reason
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by SAINTSfaninNC on Oct 3, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.......I got crucified on FB for say the same thing.......
Just too many questionable calls…..didn’t seem situational at all…….
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by SAINTSfaninNC on Oct 3, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
It would help if Drew wasn’t throwing at their knees/feet… but, I think it was because of his knee brace.
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seriously?
2, maybe 3 low passes out of 48 and your complaining about his accuracy? Did you see that pass to Shockey at the sideline? Or the one Colston over the middle (which sadly Colston failed to hold on to)? With the exception of maybe 4 passes and the first sack (Drew held it too long), I thought he looked very good today.
3???
There were AT LEAST 6 or 7… that were dropped, and another 4 or 5 that were caught.
I’m not complaining about his accuracy… but, it would have made the game a lot easier if he wasn’t throwing where no one could catch it.
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nearly every drop I saw was on the receiver
Shockey dropped two very easy ones. Colston had one over the top and let it get knocked out of his hands. Betts dropped one that was a little low but very catchable. Henderson dropped one right on his hip – again, a little behind, but he’s got to make that catch. I think Henderson had another drop that was completely inexcusable. Brees did have a couple (out of 48!) that were pretty ugly. That goofy looking lob thing in the first quarter to Graham(?) was awful.
I’ve been questioning his accuracy, especially on deep passes, all year. I thought he looked better today than all three previous games. Granted, he didn’t have much opportunity for the deep passes, so can’t really judge that.
IT wasn’t really about “ugly”…
There were 6 or 7 passes that were close… the receiver bent over, stretched out there hands at the last second, and was able to get their hands/finger tips on the ball… but they were dropped.
If those 6 or 7 passes were higher, they would have been caught.
Then there were 3 or 4 that were just as low, but the receivers reacted faster and were able to bend over and catch the ball.
So… 11 out of 48 were low… almost 25%.
Not ugly… just low.
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i disagree
there were some passes he threw low but that’s where the ball needs to be alot of the time because it gives your receiver a chance without letting the DB defend/intercept the pass. The pass to Shockey is a perfect example. Don’t get me wrong there were a few that were off target but alot of them could have been caught(like the Henderson drop). Also, we had 6 dropped passes.
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
Voted for Big Sed...
Seemed like he was around the ball all day for the Defense—sacked QB, got his hands on a couple of passes, and also made a decent number of tackles. Carney performed well also so I had to think hard about my choice!
"It's about time that something good like this happened." - Drew Brees
Didn`t get to see the game
By the look of things it was another close one.
Happy to see the win – especially against the Panthers as they seem
to always beat us.
We`ve got to get our mojo back sometime so to be 3-1 isn`t such a bad
place to be.
Aints no more
I almost wish I hadn't seen it also!
They are really trying to be Cardiac Kids this year! I’ll bet East Jefferson and Oschner had a spike in admissions for possible heart problems during and after this game!
"It's about time that something good like this happened." - Drew Brees
I’m going to get fitted for my Dick Cheney style defibrillator before next Sunday. Otherwise I may not survive this season.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 3, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Did any of the three wobbily ducks Carney putted through the uprights instill confidence in you this week, my son? I know you’re the resident expert on kicking form within the red zone.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
No, actually
I’m glad they were good, but I can’t say I’m confident in our kicking situation. Especially that last one. it sqeaked in.
At least we didn’t kick any on first down. So that’s an improvement.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 4, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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Saints have had 3 consecutive games decided by 3 points or less for the 1st time since Weeks 4-6 of ’06.Saints also went 2-1 in that stretch
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
One of the years the Patriots won the SB, they had a bunch (>=6, I believe) that were decided by 3 or less.
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You know… I dont particularly like the guy but I dont wish anyone to get injured…. tomorrow may be one of ours…
You are my people, you are my crowd, this is our music, we love it loud...
I didn’t wish him to get injured. I’m just glad he did. Poetic justic would be him getting electrocuted to death. But, I guess I’m just a dog lover.
Your poetic justice needs a little work
Electrocuted? Real poetic justice would have Vick trying to talk his way out of a blind alley blocked by a gang of pit bulls. If they want to forgive him, fine. Their call.
It was worth the wait.
Are you kidding me?
The Texans have decided to sit Arian Foster today. Yeah it’s not like I had him starting today and NEEDED his points.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Told ya I don't trust Kubiak,
sat Johnson in FF, but I have A.Foster, didn’t see that coming, finally got in the game well into 2nd Q.? Huh
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
I also started Jerome Harrison over Tolbert....
I hate my gut.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Foster starts 2nd half
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
And 74 yd TD run! Thank U
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
That was freaky as if on que
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
....and just broke off a HUGE TD run!
I needed that on one of my FF teams!
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Oct 3, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
I just jumped into competition with the guy. I was already preparing for a loss.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Me too.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Oct 3, 2010 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got McFadden too
need both to go crazy
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
I've got Miller
This game has half of my starters.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Im checkin on Rivers
Bolts up big
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
Minus a couple of mistakes
Saints offense was pretty dominant today. Two turnovers in the red zone and some dropped balls (again?) hurt the scoreboard big time. Besides that, the Saints seemed to move the ball at will. 8/14 on 3rd down, 38:22 TOP, 69% completion rate, 122 rushing yards on 29 carries.
The 50 yard TD passes are not going to happen very often. That does NOT mean this isn’t a dominant offense. Mistakes need to be corrected, but things are definitely looking better. The O-Line in particular looked a lot better overall today than they did in the first three weeks.
HB.......agree......
minus the fumbles, it’s 30-14 and none of these discussions are happening!
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by SAINTSfaninNC on Oct 3, 2010 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Carolina (like every other team) is taking the deep ball away
You can see it in Brees’ reads. He looks deep then looks to his sides.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
they'll happen
just not with as much freqency. For one, most of the defenses the Saints play this year are substantially better than the ones they played last year. More importantly, D coordinators are going to do everything they can to stop those kind of plays. If an opponent can force the Saints to grind out yards like they did today, they know they have a much better chance of staying in the game. It “shortens” the game – fewer possessions for Drew means fewer scoring opportunities. Which also the opposing offenses to stick to their game plans.
I agree with this
They were able to drive the ball down the field but just because they did that doesn’t mean they weren’t a sloppy mess. I can appreciate your positivity though. Would have liked to watch that game through your eyes.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 3, 2010 4:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I can't look at it like that
16 points isn’t a domimant offense. Dropped balls are apart of our offense and even though it’s correctible it’s still happening! Turnovers are also apart of the offense. Our offense wasn’t dominant at all! The Panthers forced turnovers at oppurtune times. We might have moved the ball a decent amount or yards but that doesn’t mean that much to me. We kicked 3 FGs and had 1 TD! If we had change those 3 FGs into 2 TDs and 1 FG then I’d feel better but kicking FGs isn’t going to win that many games for us. We’ve gotten lucky so far this year imo. Our defense has played out of their minds for the most part and has won all of the games so far. When we start putting more points on the board on a more consistent basis then we can be considered dominant. We are 14th in points and yards per game(might not include this week) so far. On defense we are 16th in points per game and tied for 22nd in yards per game. The defense created turnovers in the San Fransisco game, held the Vikings to 9 points and held the Panthers to 14 points. One bad game against Atlanta hurt them alot and they gave up alot of yards to the 49ers but also got turnovers. Just because we’ve been an offensive powerhouse the past few years doesn’t mean we automatically still are this year. Don’t get me wrong, I expect it to turn around sometime this season but so far we’ve been far from dominant
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
wasn't home to see the game but my daughter kept me informed via text about the game, almost had a heart attack on the drive home from VA
LOVE MY SHOCKMEISTER AND THE COOL BREES!
Quick thoughts...
1. Evans had a sub game. Again.
2. Lance, I love you like a brother but stop yapping so much, specially at the refs. Can’t go all prima donna over one good game this year.
3. This week dinged up list will welcome Shockey, Brees, Thomas (Dave), Smith, Porter, Prioleau and Reis.
4. Even if it would be unfair to ask Usama to learn a 3rd position, I’m curious to see what he could do as a free safety. I’m stlill convince he’d bring better coverage and tackling then anyone listed at that position on our roster, including Harper.
5. Malcolm, there is so much I can do defending you. Help me help you!
6. Don’t doubt it. That knee injury is bothering Brees a lot. We had some drops but he wasn’t all that tight on his throws anyway. Patrick Ramsey where are you!
7. What’s up with Greer losing his balance lately?
Repeat? Under construction...
responses
1. I know – WTF?! I am beginning to fear chuck wagon syndrome.
2. Lance will be Lance. As long as he holds onto the ball and scores TDs, he can yak all he wants.
3. Shockey and Thomas got hurt??
4. Harper is a strong safety, and if I’m not mistaken, that was the position Usama was playing when he made that awesome tackle on Williams in the backfield.
5. He’s basically a rookie playing one of the tougher positions on defense. And the blown coverage on Carolina’s first TD was not really his fault – he had to cover the TE over the middle b/c he was completely open. Greer just screwed up and didn’t stick with his man – he bit on the play action.
6. You’re nuts. Brees completed 69% of passes, and would have had nearly 80% had the receivers not been drop happy.
7. I think he may be getting too aggressive. Or maybe he’s just used to having Sharper backing him up.
he would have been over 80% had he not throw it to their knees/feet too. :-)
Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Brees… I’m wearing his jersey right now. But, that knee injury is affecting him… if not his knee, then he has some other issue that cause him to throw low many times this game.
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
he does not look sharp
He’s able to complete passes. But something is not quite right.
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
Correction.
He’s able to complete short passes.
Payton b***shi***ng about how Drew is OK and Brees wearing, clearly against his will, that extra piece of protection on his knee, is pretty good indication something his definitely wrong with No. 9. I’m pretty sure I didn’t see Brees plant firmly his feet once before throwing.
Repeat? Under construction...
by FrenchFreak on Oct 3, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
boom rec'd it
And for the record: The Panters are in steep decline.
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
I am joining this bandwagon.
For some reason, only teams in steep decline give the Saints trouble
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
If they are,
and I’m incline to think so, shouldn’t we all be VERY worried?
Repeat? Under construction...
Steep is understating it
At 0-4. Their slope is more of a freefall.
If you plot it on a curve, x=0 which technically is infinite decline.
With that in mind, it was way too close of a game today.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Oct 3, 2010 6:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Steep decline, check
Tough nut to crack, check. Though not for the reasons I thought.
It was worth the wait.
and if there were a movie about the Panters
Meryl Streep would help them embody a really Streep Decline – HaHa!! IMDB humor – it kills!!
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Oct 3, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
The Receivers not being open and that is the only way for them to have a chance to catch the ball?
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
you';d think so... but no
he could have thrown many of them…. 9 of the 11 could have been much higher and not intercepted.
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
This is true
And it seemed to get worse as the game progressed which makes me think it’s his knee. I swear I saw him limp for a few seconds. I would like to think maybe it ended up hurting worse than he expected because I don’t think Payton would risk it if he knew it was a serious injury.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 3, 2010 4:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He did limped.
Don’t know how serious it is but I’m pretty sure we should be concerned. And what would have been Payton’s other option to play QB anyway? Asking it is answering it…
Repeat? Under construction...
Chase
Maybe not the entire game but if Brees was in serious danger of being removed from several games or possibly all season I just don’t see Payton pushing it.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 3, 2010 5:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's what worries me.
Since Chase made the team instead of Ramsey as second QB, I’m worried Payton will take a 60% Brees than a full-go rookie like Daniels….
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Daniels isn't a rookie
But he hasn’t taken an NFL snap if thats what you mean.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Thanks for clearing it up.
I’ll still say “rookie” as long as you didn’t take a snap in a regular NFLseason game. May develop new respect for the kid; wasn’t he holding for Carney?
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Well good for him.
Anyone cares to explain again why we went with Chase instead of Ramsay?
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They were pretty much the same. Neither made moves that proved they were better.
So Payton went with the QB with more potential.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Time will tell who was right.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Well...
Chase spent his time on Redskins’ practice squad before we digged him up two weeks before our last year game against, you guessed it, Washington (how convenient). He still didn’t put a foot on the field in two years. I’ll bet you a kidney Saints will look at other QBs starting this week.
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I need a kidney.
If I am good I could add years to my life / I would rather add some life to my years.
You mean he officially got on the field?
Good for him. May he enjoy his short time between the lines….
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That scares me
I really hope you are wrong.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 3, 2010 5:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Personlly
I wouldn’t risk Drew Brees. Let him play some and pull him when his knee starts affecting the game just like you would with any other player. But I’m not a coach and I am new at this so that is just my rookie opinion ;)
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 3, 2010 6:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Just do as I do...
..and pretend you know what you’re talking about.
Since it was pretty clear Drew wasn’t his usual self, would you have puBrees and go with Chase to win that hard fought divisionnal game?
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Lance isn't Lance no Moore...
Got his first great game in a year last week but dropped balls this week, something he NEVER does. And I can assure you he was much more “humble” in previous years. Maybe is agent told him to act up and get more TV sightings since he’s looking for a new contract but he has been doing it since the beginning of the season. I just know there is no way in the world he would have dismiss a congratuling Drew as he did today after his TD. Looks like he’s forgetting who made who…
Didn’t you notice how Shockey disappeared from the field toward the end of the game?He wasn’t even lined up on that crucial late 3rd down. As for Thomas, he got some nasty shots, specially on his knee.
I don’t think Greer screwed up. And since football IQ is suppose to be one of Jenkins better assets, I’m worried when I see kiddo still blowing off his assingment. That was clearly the safety’s man on that play.
Add Shockey yelling at Brees to throw it higher next time when our TE should have caught that ball and I’m a bit worried about team chemistry. Even if Drew was nice enough to go right back at him for a first down, something just doesn’t feel quite right.
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why is Chase holding for Carney?
Is Morestead part of the fat punk kicker’s problem?
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
not sure what that's about
Duncan mentioned it in his in-game updates, and only said that Morstead holds for Hartley, but Daniel holds for Carney
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Oct 3, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Hartley did stare at the point of impact...
…on that infamous 29 yard miss.
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The shots of Hartley on the sidelines didn’t exactly inspire confidence, did they?
Hope I’m just misinterpreting body language.
He was clearly pissed
And it was hilarious.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 3, 2010 5:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
maybe he’l get so pissed that he goes out and kicks 100 field goals a day until he gets his confidence back..
I can see him in the rain, pissed as hell, kicking and kicking…
Then finally getting into practice and kicking everything perfectly.
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
I think player of the game should go to both Carney and Betts.
Betts did great and seemed to inspire confidence as he wasn’t looking fumble prone and could be depended upon to pick up the blitz. Made some great runs . Ivory is talented , but you were holding your breath with him. If he learns how to hold onto the ball, he could be scary good.
Carney was awesome- to not even be on a team until 7 days ago- couoldn’t have won it without him IMO.
"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
Close , low scoring games can be good to watch......
when you are a neutral. The Steelers / ravens game was broadcast
over here. Reed missed a couple of gettable fieldgoals for Pittsburgh
so I guess they will be having the same concerns that we shared these
last few days.
Aints no more
The Packers disagree with you.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Wow. The more points you score, the better chance you have of winning. Any other insights?
If I am good I could add years to my life / I would rather add some life to my years.
Well that’s not very nice…. OH OH OH The Panters? They are in steep decline.
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
PT, Sharper and Reggie were sure missed today
And WTF were all of those drops? Shockey especially was hit and miss all night.
More than anything it’s the lack of uniformity, confidence and mojo that scares me. I never got from Brees he wanted to be there or got any enjoyment from playing. It has seemed like that since week 1. They come out strong in every game, giving us a quick glimpse of last year’s team, then it’s starts to crumble. Of course it’s not only dependent on him but when your leader starts to check out it’s going to have a significant effect on the entire team.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Oct 3, 2010 5:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Brees does seem a little distracted
I hope there aren’t any potential problems with his wife and the baby she’s about to have. She’s due pretty soon. Whatever it is, Drew definitely doesn’t seem as sharp and focused as he normally does. I refuse to believe in the Madden Curse, so I hope no one blames it on that. I’ll just continue to trust that he’ll figure it out. It’s not like he had an awful game or anything. He’s spoiled us into expecting a 300+ yard, 3+TD performance every week.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Oct 3, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
no it’s not “the curse”….
It’s MUCH more obvious than just having a few less than perfect games.
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
The bottom line is....
We lost to the only good team we’ve played so far this year in OT.
Our three wins have come against teams that are a combined 1-10 by a grand total of 10 points.
We’re 3-1 and would be 4-0 if not for FPK. All things considered, I’m not sure if that’s good or bad. I’ll have to wait and see.
Two things for certain:
1. We’ll need to get our mojo back in the second half of the season to have any chance of getting anywhere near the Super Bowl.
2. Thank God the NFC isn’t looking too good overall.
Even the Packers don't look good.
21 points in the 1st half and almost lose to the Lions with a backup QB?
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Parity. Except for the Panters. They’re in steep decline.
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
I’ll persist until all the non-Panter fan deniers are vanquished.
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
Kind of sounds like your "GAA!" campaign against Lito.
Shouldn’t you take it up with members over at Cat Scratch Reader (what a lame name)? Pretty sure you’ll get much more fun doing it over there then here. Untill you’d get ban posting “Veni, vidi, vici” that is.
Oh yeah, right. You get all the fun you want with that “infamous list” of yours.
Vanquished… I love it!
Repeat? Under construction...
That's the most encouraging thing....
As bad as the Saints have looked getting to 3-1, there aren’t any teams in the NFC looking that much better.
The 3-0 Bears have looked horrific too.
Got lucky on the first win, played a terrible cowboys team, then the Packers beat themselves. I have a feeling this is an AFC year.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Depends on the Texans and the Jags.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Peyton Manning isn't lucky...
Just so good its infuriating.
Week 4 matchup: Panthers
Week 4 motto: Black pants, burned they must be.
Anyone other than the Colts.
Don’t think it will happen, but I’d love it if the Chiefs were the AFC rep in the Super Bowl.
This ain't college ball
You don’t need style points. You just need to win. That said, there is reason for concern here as far as ball security goes.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Free BLou
There are no teams dominating in the NFC at all
I’m not sold on the bears yet. So there’s a lot of opportunities to run with this.
Little Jimmy was impressed
Official_Saints
Thx fans!: "(Superdome) & Penn State are definitely the 2 loudest places I’ve played. It gets real loud here," Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen
"Magazines like Mojo and Classic Rock, with their emphasis on classicism and authenticity, are like museums of rock music." - Andy Miller
Glad he had a nice day out at the park.
What do you mean, there was a game?
If I am good I could add years to my life / I would rather add some life to my years.
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