Ask Canal Street Chronicles: Submit Your Questions
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Well, not yet actually. But we will after you submit your questions for me in this weeks edition of Ask Canal Street Chronicles. Then I'll answer them, mailbag style.
So if you've got a burning question you've been dying to know my answer to, send an email to blogandgold@yahoo.com, send me a tweet @csctweet, post on our wall at Canal Street Chronicles Facebook page or just ask me in the comment section below. They can be about the Saints, the NFL, the blog or even personal. Don't forget to leave your first name and last initial so we can give you credit for your question if we wind up using it. I will round up the best questions and answer them in a timely fashion in a second follow-up post.
Also, I'm accepting suggestions for a title to this series. Ask Canal Street Chronicles just isn't doing it for me.
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DSharp?
Darren says he feels good and is ready to play this year. Do you think he will be in 2009 form or should he hang up the cleats and pick up a microphone?
and will he have a significant impact if he does play?
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Re suggestions for a title to this series:
for burning questions or answerering the issues of the day, I suggest,
“What Up with Dat?”
"Dang! The Saints won the Super Bowl!" - my wife, Meso "Happy" Hu Dat.
Barring any other suggestions...
I think this is our winner. It’s funny and it’s a direct reference to one of my more favorite recent SNL segments.
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by Dave Cariello on May 24, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
How about "Whatz Up with Who Dats?
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
LBs
Do you think that the FO will go out and try to get another LB in free agency? I can see GW content with Casillas, Vilma, Martez, and Shanle if they all sign, but I think he could do amazing things with just a little more talent there.
Devery Henderson, making absurd grabs for my teams since 2001.
by Andrew Tessier on May 24, 2011 11:44 AM CDT reply actions
My honest question is:
Do you think the Lockout will be lifted? If so and when?
That's interesting. You know what makes me sad? YOU DO!!! Maybe we should chug on over to mambypandyland...or maybe we can find some self confidence for you YA JACKWAGON!!!!!!
(tears) Tissue?.....Crybaby.
The answer is Yes...
The real question is what year it will be lifted in.
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol. Scary Thought!
That's interesting. You know what makes me sad? YOU DO!!! Maybe we should chug on over to mambypandyland...or maybe we can find some self confidence for you YA JACKWAGON!!!!!!
(tears) Tissue?.....Crybaby.
Is there any talk of an SBN/CSC app? I’ve got a droid, but either droid or iphone…the mobile site is just so slow and seems like an app could do it justice.
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!
Try downloading the Opera mini browser to you phone
My browser that came with my phone sucked. Couldn’T go to csc pages at all. Went to opera.com and downloaded their mobile browser and walla I’m go to go. Also hear Bolt mobile browser is pretty good too although I haven’t tried that one.
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by cajuncommando58 on May 25, 2011 7:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Give us the deets
on why Payton’s family really moved to Dallas
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on May 24, 2011 11:58 AM CDT reply actions
I’m curious about this myself -completely unrelated to my personal interest in SP :)
by snowboard_kat on May 24, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Please rank the following according to personal preference: food, football, sex, sleep.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
just curious
how would YOU answer that one?
by snowboard_kat on May 24, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Since you asked
1.Food with Football
2.Sex before or after Football
3.I’ll get plenty of sleep when I’m dead.
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly in that order
Brunch at noon
Game at one
Quickie at 4:30
Nap at 4:35.
Repeat? Under construction...
interesting
that’s two votes for food over sex
by snowboard_kat on May 24, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Well food and SEX can be interesting too!
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
that's why we have a burger option
and not a woman/man option ;P
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Assuming the best of all worlds … sex > football > food > sleep. Only because you asked.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
let me correct that for you
good sex>football>food>sleep. otherwise football>so-so sex>food>sleep
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Sex is like pizza.
Even if it’s bad, it’s still really good.
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
Allow me...
Dave, since Usama already switched from CB to FS and fared pretty good in last training camp at his new position, would you consider it unfair if the Saints decide to try him out as a SS so we’d finally have one who can cover, catch the d**n ball and tackle properly?
Repeat? Under construction...
Would you be in favor of (privately funded) renovations to make the Superdome a retractable roof stadium?
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Privately funded like paid by Benson and/or companies
NOT taxpayers?
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by Dave Cariello on May 24, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
"I am a Saints player. Look, sir" Patrick Robinson
by CrazyforColston on May 24, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes but...
What is ironic is the NFL stipulated that New Orleans had to agree to build a dome before they would award the City a franchise. And that was because they were worried about the Fans getting wet and the games being played in Monsoons. Afraid the fields would get to sloppy I guess. Can you say Soldier Field.
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
the heat too
Humid heat being for worse here.
"I am a Saints player. Look, sir" Patrick Robinson
by CrazyforColston on May 24, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm melllltttting!!!!
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Since becoming the head blogger for CSC, what is/was your favorite story you ever wrote?
(I ask the awesome questions).
Canal Street Chronicles-A place of great Saints news and information. Oh and the stuff I write!
"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
Payton vs. Smith.
Sorry, I think Smith wins. He’s bigger, and crazier.
"I am a Saints player. Look, sir" Patrick Robinson
by CrazyforColston on May 24, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
that’s OK. I’m all for anything that causes Payton to work up a sweat.
by snowboard_kat on May 24, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Bill Belicheck vs Rex Ryan
Duh!! This would be the main event, no question
Peyton, I can eat Oreos faster than you!!!!
Ryan has a key weakness – his foot fetish. Belichick could exploit this.
by snowboard_kat on May 25, 2011 7:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Did you ever collect football cards?
also
Have you ever played electric football (the old school kind with a vibrating field)?
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Have you ever played electric football (the old school kind with a vibrating field)?
what is that?
by snowboard_kat on May 24, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Old school toy that had a playing field with little miniature football players on it. You’d turn it on and the field would vibrate and the players would subsequent shake and move in various directions poorly simulating a play.
Guys loved it….women did too…but for different reasons and only when the guys were no longer around to observe.
"Winter is coming"
The folded triangle paper football.
Now that’s OLE School.
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
and my favorite thing to do in school lol
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
lol would be mine too if i had a desk job
unfortunately i don’t have an office job or i’d still be on it. i might make one today and bug my fiance untill she plays me lol
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
but for different reasons and only when the guys were no longer around to observe.
Couldn’t resist could you?
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
What….never caught your little sister using the figures to play dress up with during a tea party?
"Winter is coming"
does that mean you have?
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
my brother did
He had the exciting, vibrating electric football game.
"I am a Saints player. Look, sir" Patrick Robinson
by CrazyforColston on May 24, 2011 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
though I never did
what jeff is suggesting. Ever. What clothes would fit on them?
"I am a Saints player. Look, sir" Patrick Robinson
by CrazyforColston on May 24, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
If you could trade Reggie Bush for any one player in the NFL, regardless of position or salary, who would it be?
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Reggie Bush for Patrick Willis.
What? It’s a fantasy.
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
As tempting as a LB might be, I think I’d have to go with Ryan Clady.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Youth isn’t everything…i’ll take the better player over the minor age difference.
"Winter is coming"
If the gap was considerable, I agree. I consider their difference in talent to be minor. Jake Long, also. All three have their pros and cons. Thomas would likely be the most receptive to playing for the Saints, being that Cleveland is a less desirable place to be than New Orleans.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
darelle revis or that CB from the Raiders. can't remember his name
I’d love to see TP and JG fighting it out in camp for the #2 spot. Having good corners is a staple in a D like the one GW likes to have. We have good corners but not great, lockdown corners.
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
nnamdi asomugha
Win Now...
WINGRAMANIA
by Hans Petersen on May 24, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
and we have a winner
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Otherwise known as Scrabble.
Canal Street Chronicles-A place of great Saints news and information. Oh and the stuff I write!
"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
or Triple Word Score
Win Now...
WINGRAMANIA
by Hans Petersen on May 25, 2011 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions
age old question
if you could have 5 saints players or coaches around for dinner (3 current – 2 former) who would you choose and why? (coaches added for the benefit of a certain CSC member)
appreciate the inclusion of coaches.
My 5:
SP, Joe Horn, Brees, Vilma and Fujita
can I also include coldpizza? The curiosity is killing me.
by snowboard_kat on May 24, 2011 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I should also add that Payton stays for dessert
by snowboard_kat on May 24, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha!!
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by Dave Cariello on May 24, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
hmm...
that depends if coldpizza is as difficult charming in person as he is online…
I like your style hrp. You and I are going to get along just fine.
by snowboard_kat on May 25, 2011 6:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Stu, I demand she goes on the list for not including Deuce!
and my answer would be Brees, Vilma, Bush, Deuce, and Joe Horn. They could all stay for desert too as long as it’s just desert. lol
Let's have a 2011 season. Get a deal done
by skinnykinney on May 24, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I have sat down and eaten crawfish with many of the players, and can tell you that my favorite player is Mike Mckenzie. Any function he is at, the man has a huge smile and makes a point of speaking to everyone in the crowd. Most other players just show up cus Coach tells them to. As much as I love Deuce on the field he always hides in the corner. Drew Brees also impressed me. The first time I met him this little guy walks up and ordered a water shook my hand and introduced himself. I thought to myself if this is our new QB, we are screwed. Boy, was I wrong.
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
As much as I love Deuce on the field he always hides in the corner.
NOBODY PUTS DEUUUUUUUUUUUCE IN A CORNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
pizza, have you ever been to a Saints crawfish boil at the VFW?
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
Behind the Jiffy Lube on vets. Every year after the Draft the Saints hold a crawfish boil there. Only season ticket holders are invited. If you attended one you would have noticed that DEUUUUUUUUUCE puts himself in a corner anytime fans are around.
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
No, I’m usually at the BWW in Slidell for the draft, save this past one, which I got the chance to attend live in NYC.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Like you some wings, aye.
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
Like me some free beverage refills all afternoon, without waiting for table service.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
What kind of beverage do you consume during the draft? Obviously not beer. Hold up let me guess hmmmm Dr. Pepper seems to fit you well.
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
Why Slidell? I figured, from some of your comments, you lived in the Metairie Harahan area
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
My cousin and a few of his friends are from Slidell and watch it there. I just like it better, because no one pesters you for loitering hours on end. They also have Buzztime trivia, if I get tired of staring at Kiper’s hair helmet.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
I figured. From reading some of your post and comments, it seems that we have a lot of the same watering holes. Now that I think of it, Ii wonder how many times I have sat down next to or passed right by fellow members without even knowing.
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
What?
Only season ticket holders are invited.
I have never been invited to such an event.
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by Dave Cariello on May 25, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
The VFW hall only fits maybe 400 people. I dont know what the criteria is realy for getting in the door. I bartend at the VFW for side money, I just know the people invited are season ticket holders. I do notice most events have a large amount of handicapped fans in attendance.
"My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them."-Winston Churchill
I’d go with Tommy Myers, Craig Heyward, Hank Stram, Tom Dempsey … and Charlton Heston.

Eff your unwritten rules. He counts.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
why does he wear #17, if he's Number One?
Win Now...
WINGRAMANIA
by Hans Petersen on May 24, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Because the tide was high that day and Debbie Harry wanted to be my number one.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
I'm not the kind of girl...
Win Now...
WINGRAMANIA
by Hans Petersen on May 24, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Scratch Dempsey, I’ll take Mr. Wonderful. 12th round pick, 1973.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Do you think a certain person who does not need to be named will ever be satisfied about anything.
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 6:20 PM CDT reply actions
Bwahahaha!!!!!
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by Dave Cariello on May 24, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
CP?
I hope not. I think the strenght of Coach Payton is keeping his players on edge.
Repeat? Under construction...
They are using cc58 for my nickname
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
given the publicly stated admiration SP and ML have for the “new england” model, do you foresee the saints trading aging players for draft picks in the next few seasons? if yes, most likely candidates for trade and the draft value you think the player would currently achieve assuming a willing (but not anxious) “buyer” (ie al davis not involved in the trade).
Only six days ...welcome aboard!
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Unfortunately...
That is not one part of the “New England Model” SP & ML are noted for. They are more prone to give up picks to get someone they want. Maybe “times will be a changing” but probably not.
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Beg to differ.
Over all, I’d say there is a lot of positions where our starters are fairly young. Therefore, I can easily see Saints trading players in there 5th or 6th year.
Repeat? Under construction...
Beg to differ back
Depending on what the restricted/free-agent rules wind up being, they usually try to tender at the lowest or highest rate that gets them the best available pick for their players providing someone tries to take them away. Whew, did I really get all that in one sentence?
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Depending on what the restricted/free-agent rules wind up being
Forgot about that. I was naively talking about old CBA rules
Repeat? Under construction...
Hey, French Freak,,,Don't see you on da map
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by cajuncommando58 on May 24, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Way up north
Montreal, Quebec. Last french bastion in North America. And to say we “populated” Louisiana,..
Google already knows way too much about me. No way am I gonna make it easier for them as tagging my own self at my own house in my home backyard cooking on my own B-B-Q. Then again, thinking my outrage could actually change something about it is pretty naive….
Technological paranoia? Absolutely. That’s how I earn a living…
Repeat? Under construction...
by FrenchFreak on May 24, 2011 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Too late for paranoia
They already know where U are.
Heck if you zoom in on mine U can even see my pool. We call it Lake LeBlanc. LoL
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by cajuncommando58 on May 25, 2011 5:43 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What is the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything?
Peyton, I can eat Oreos faster than you!!!!
hitchhikers' guide reference - cha-ching
Win Now...
WINGRAMANIA
by Hans Petersen on May 24, 2011 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
what was once Jason David and once Darren Sharper
Win Now...
WINGRAMANIA
by Hans Petersen on May 24, 2011 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
I was thinking about posting something but I don’t want to get banned. Hopefully Dave will just give me a warning haha

Peyton, I can eat Oreos faster than you!!!!
Consider yourself lucky I don't have mod powers.
(just kidding…maybe.)
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
so long, and thanks for the fish
and that’s all I can recall…
Win Now...
WINGRAMANIA
by Hans Petersen on May 24, 2011 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
44.
As in, Super Bowl 44.
Canal Street Chronicles-A place of great Saints news and information. Oh and the stuff I write!
"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
As in...
turning 44 the year Saints won Super Bowl 44…
Repeat? Under construction...
by FrenchFreak on May 24, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Dave,
If we ever do have a season this year, who are your 11 on offense and 11 on defense starting first against Green Bay? And also, who is your punt and kickoff returners?
What’s your favorite concession stand food at the Superdome?
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
crawfish pie.
Why are there no Lucky Dogs in the Superdome? Lucky Dog with chili is a must every time I’m down there.
by snowboard_kat on May 25, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Something tells me any hot dog that enters your mouth qualifies as a Lucky Dog.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
I'm speechless.
you ARE in a good mood today aren’t you?
by snowboard_kat on May 25, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
that was meant as a reply to the Spider-Man comment but I was laughing too hard.
by snowboard_kat on May 25, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions

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