Saints @ Raiders: Gameday Fleur-De-Links

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:00 PM CDT

The Saints and Raiders line it up tonight in the main event of Sunday Night Football on NBC.

For your pre-game enjoyment, I have collected the day's links, tweets, and videos, and guess what? I posted them after the jump.

Dave's got the Open Thread ready to go up 30 minutes before kickoff, so let's use this as our pre-pre-game open thread. How y'all doin' while getting ready for the game? How are you feeling about things?

Vote in the poll, too. I borrowed the question from Ralph's Podcast (but left Kevin's rage behind)...

Twitter

LanceMoore16 My thoughts and prayers go out to all who have and will be affected by hurricane Irene. Stay strong!

JonVilma51 Hope everyone has made it safe and sound thru Irene

Official_Saints GAMEDAY! Saints & Raiders kickoff tonight at 7 pm CT & it will be nationally televised on NBC! What are your plans?

Mark_Ingram28 Happy Sunday, Thank God for blessing us with every breath we take!

hakimdropsball When #Irene causes a guy to go nuts and cook his girlfriend, then I'll be impressed. #eastcoasthurricanebias

thomasmorstead #whodat whodat whodat say day gonna beat dem #saints Playing @ #raiders tonight on @SNFonNBC National tv to represent New Orleans

Mark_Ingram28 Studying this gameplan before pre-game meal. Excited about the game tonight! #SundayNightFootball #WHODAT

Mark_Ingram28 iPod on Headphones in #vibin #focused

kspainTP jordan jefferson's fall from grace stems from the fight, #lsu:nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/...

Official_Saints Nice weather for tonight RT @SNFonNBC Beautiful day here in the Bay Area. Temp at kick-off in #Oakland expected to be 80-degrees... sunny

HeathEvans WIN tix 2 SAINTS/PACKERS NFL kickoff & help fight sexual abuse! Raffle tix $2!! Winner gets tix/hotel/airfare for 4! ow.ly/6cZZp

miketripletttp Any issues, questions with my projected 53-man #Saints roster? Let me hear 'em: tinyurl.com/3z8n9nf

miketripletttp I've seen a lot of folks disagreeing with keeping two FBs. That's a tough call, but I definitely expect a total of 5 TEs/FBs in some combo.

miketripletttp In other words, don't expect the #Saints to keep just 3 TEs and 1 FB to bulk up elsewhere ...

miketripletttp Also, some disagreeing with Mitch King as a fifth DT. As I said in the article, that would be temporary if Franklin, Johnson are still hurt.

miketripletttp Joe Morgan, Nate Bussey were the two toughest cuts, but I do think#Saints could get both of them back on practice squad.

miketripletttp A lot of comments that Nate Bussey is valuable on special teams. I think #Saints like FB Korey Hall even better on special teams for now.

miketripletttp RT @shelbywmccarty: why not cobbs over bell and taylor ... Very tough call. Actually had Cobbs first then changed it. Bell has higher upside

miketripletttp Wouldn't be surprised at all if Cobbs earns roster spot, though, especially since he's a standout special teams player.

miketripletttp RT @bobsaints1: was wondering if theyd cut henderson & keep morgan or arrington? ... They clearly value Henderson.

miketripletttp #Saints would've cut Henderson earlier if they needed cap space, but they like him. Plus, may need him if Lance Moore's not ready by Wk 1.

miketripletttp RT @doylejgirouard: Why Humphrey over Lorenzen? ... More experienced/seasoned. They like Lorenzen though so I wouldn't be shocked.

miketripletttp RT @TheFFAddict: what NO RB gets most carries Wk1? ... I could see something like Thomas 13, Ingram 12. But more TD chances for Ingram.

HeathEvans "@AlbertBreer: Hard to believe It's now game wk for major college football programs across the country. I'm just glad I finally get 2 watch!

AlbertBreer @ @HeathEvans Gotta be a pretty different perspective for you these next few weeks ...

JohnnyPatrick32 What's up twitter....

AlbertBreer OK, amended ... sorta ... RT @NBCSNF @AlbertBreer sunday night football tonight Albert - Saints vs Raiders

From the Saints Sideline

Saints-Raiders Broadcast Information | neworleanssaints.com

New Orleans Saints could benefit from a statement victory against Oakland | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - Saints' primary goals are to mend and meld.

New Orleans Saints aren't putting added emphasis on third preseason game | NOLA.com
James Varney - No matter the outcome, the team says don't read much into it.

Game Preview: Saints at Raiders | neworleanssaints.com
Saints and Raiders will battle in week three of the preseason on Sunday Aug. 28, at 7 pm CT in O.co Coliseum.

Gameday! Saints @ Raiders - 5 Things to Look For | thesaintsnation.com
Tyler Dupree

Some New Orleans Saints roster spots hinge on health as well as performance | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Projecting the final 53-man roster.

Three things: Saints-Raiders - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - Three things to watch for in New Orleans' preseason game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.

Saints FB making most of his chance | The Advocate
Sheldon Mickles - Free agent Jed Collins knows veteran Korey Hall has two things going for him as they battle to be the New Orleans Saints starting fullback when the regular season opens Sept. 8.

Raiders Review

Raiders seek redemption against Brees | Sacramento Bee
Eric Gilmore

Wide receiver Moore impresses Raiders | Sacramento Bee
Eric Gilmore

Three things: Saints vs. Raiders - AFC West Blog | ESPN.com
Bill Williamson - Three things to look for in Oakland's game against visiting New Orleans on Sunday night.

NFC South Scoreboard

NFL.com Game Center: Carolina Panthers 13 at Cincinnati Bengals 24
Includes stats, highlights, play-by-play, and drive charts.

NFL.com Game Center: Atlanta Falcons 16 at Pittsburgh Steelers 34
Includes, stats, highlights, play-by-play, and drive charts.

NFL.com Game Center: Miami Dolphins 13 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17
Includes stats, highlights, play-by-play, and drive charts.

V-Roll Roll Call

Poll

How do you think you'll feel about the Saints after tonight's game?

Much relief and very confident about the Saints future success.

51 votes

Mildly optimistic/pessimistic. They might be good, they might suck eggs.

45 votes

Gloom and doom. I didn't think it could possibly get any worse, but it did.

3 votes

Depends on how good my burger tastes.

11 votes

Other.

2 votes

112 votes | Poll has closed

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Comments

I'm the conductor of the optimism train

we’re going to play well and feel much betterbetterbetter….

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions

I'm feeling like we'll play better as well

Ready to watch the game with friends and let’s see some action tonite. Go Saints!!

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.

by Jricky70 on Aug 28, 2011 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions

How’d you like to have to sit next to that dude?

In Breesus' name we play

by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 28, 2011 4:17 PM CDT reply actions

shhh, he's in my living room

and he smells

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

tell him not to shed on the couch

In Breesus' name we play

by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 28, 2011 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm not going to tell him nothin'

I’m just going to keep quiet until he goes away…

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions

I feel like.....

When we play teams in both pre and regular season we play vanilla, we don’t play the Raiders again so look out!

A good clown is a DEAD clown!

by St Jenkins on Aug 28, 2011 4:28 PM CDT reply actions

but I like vanilla

vanilla malts are yummy!

french vanilla with bean flecks is a great Breyer’s flavor

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Hans you should try Turkey Hill's french vanilla it too has bean flecks

LOVE MY SHOCKMEISTER AND THE COOL BREES!

by N_O_1saintfan on Aug 28, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Jeff Duncan on the Oakland Coliseum: “This place is a dump.” View from the pressbox. Check out those field level seats at 6 o’clock low. Must be the visitors’ side. Not on my list of stadiums to visit.

Deal me another hand Lord, this one's very hard

by stujo4 on Aug 28, 2011 4:35 PM CDT reply actions

yeah

Chris Berman calls it the LA “Mausoleum”

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions

oops

Oakland Mausoleum

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

but you know you'd go see that stadium

if it helped you get a room at that rock waterfall hotel patio area that the T-P beat writers and Kevin Spain were hanging out on last week…

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

why didn't oyu tell us about this Duncan tweet?

jeffduncantp Jeff Duncan
Just spent day in my favorite S.F. neighborhood —Pacific Heights, Fillmore Street. Awesome weather today.

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

oyu=you

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

It's amazing how a stadium is built for two sports

and fails to function at either, takes some architectural genius to pull that one off

by TtD on Aug 28, 2011 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

And we're actually grilling burgers for dinner tonight!!

the burger option is legit for me today

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:38 PM CDT reply actions

about to fire up the grill

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Aug 28, 2011 4:53 PM CDT reply actions

How did the burgers turn out? By the way the game went I assume your burgers were great.

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by cscmember on Aug 29, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Just deep fried some wings for the first time using the fryer I got as a wedding gift.

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by Dave Cariello on Aug 28, 2011 5:03 PM CDT reply actions

Your Welcome

by twhite94 on Aug 28, 2011 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions

For better or worse

After tonight, we’ll be that much closer to games that actually count. After watching the Patriots take a beating, and Tom Brady looking like he was playing us back in 2009, makes me feel a little better. The Falcons took a beating last night as well. We didn’t play well last week, but we’re not the only team that is struggling so far this preseason. At the end of the day. the preseason doesn’t count. How many preseason games did we win in 2009? I don’t remember. I’m just rambling on here.

Peyton, I can eat Oreos faster than you!!!!

by mknkachow on Aug 28, 2011 6:13 PM CDT reply actions

3.

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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!

by Jon Banks on Aug 28, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Birds got b****slapped.

In Breesus' name we play

by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 28, 2011 6:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I hope I can come out of this game feeling very optimistic

I was over the top optimistic 2009 and even 2010. 2009 was warranted. I think 2010 I was in denial about if we were able to overcome the injuries. This year, I am concerned. O-Line, pass rush, defensive backfield depth. Other than that we are a Super Bowl team. I think the O-line could come together, but not by week 1 vs Green Bay. The defensive secondary (esp safeties) will be fine if there are no injuries (aren’t there always injuries?) . Maybe (MAYBE) getting sharper would help – or if Oliver steps up. Pass rush- to me that can cure a lot of shortcomings, but I don’t see us having a great pass rush without a great pass rusher. We did it (to some degree) in 2009, but it seems to me that almost every team that has a great pass rush has at least one great pass rusher. Who is ours? I think in 2009 I wasn’t concerned becauuse absolutely every other phas was in line and our pass rush was adequate. Contrary to others, I liked our LBs that year and they got the job done. This year, we will see.

If Pro is the opposite of Con, what is the opposite of Progress? Congress!
-Men's Restroom - House of Representatives, Washington, DC

by Philinwood on Aug 28, 2011 6:51 PM CDT reply actions