Panthers 17 @ Saints 45: The View from Section 140

by Dave Cariello on Jan 2, 2012 9:00 AM CST

Happy Drew Year!!!

Well, that'll do it folks. Stick a fork in the 2011 Saints regular season because it's officially in the books. The record books that is. With 617 yards of total offense in their 45-17 win against the Carolina Panthers, the Saints put the exclamation point on their record-breaking year in fitting fashion.

And damn if it wasn't a fine season. Possibly even better than 2009. Possibly even the best ever. I don't know, we'll certainly have to talk about that but you might have a hard time convincing me otherwise. Either way, the Saints finish the year with a 13-3 record overall and just about every other offensive record you could possibly think of. Just in case you missed it, here's a quick rundown of all the good ones:

7,474 - NFL record for total yards gained in a season
5,347 - NFL record for most net passing yards in a season
329 points - NFL record for most points at home in a season
472 - NFL record for most completed passes
71.3% - NFL record for highest completion percentage in a season.
416 - NFL record for most first downs in a season
280 - NFL record for most passing first downs in a season
6 - NFL record for fewest fumbles in a season
56.7% - NFL record for highest third-down conversion percentage in a season (since 1991)
547 - Franchise record for most points in a season

Suck on that, 2000 Rams! The Bayou Wrecking Krewe is here to stay. And let's not forget about the sweet individual records we saw get broken yesterday by Darren Sproles (NFL record for all-purpose yards in a single season with 2,969) and Jimmy Graham (NFL record for receiving yards by a tight end in a single season with 1,310), though Graham would quickly get eclipsed by New England's Rob Gronkowski, giving Graham another record for shortest time actually holding an NFL record.

Speaking of Jimmy Graham, did you see his sick one-handed grab? It's almost as if he's using skills learned while playing another sport to help him excel on the football field, even though he's got relatively little experience. Wait...didn't Graham play basketball in college at some point? Someone should look into that because there might be a correlation. I'm just thinking out loud here.

Let's take a moment to give the defense a little love, too. Sometimes they can be frustrating to watch with all the yardage they give up, I know, but when it really matters most they always come up with the big play and/or the big stop. So no more negative talk about these guys, alright? Besides, opponents are going to need to put up at least 40 points if they hope to have a chance against the Saints at home. Good luck with that, loser.

Plain and simple, the Saints are the hottest team in football top to bottom. And now that all those records are out of the way, it's time for the team to focus squarely on kicking some playoff ass. If you're a Saints fan, you can't be any more pleased with this team right now. If you're the Detroit Lions, you should be kissing your season goodbye.

Here are the rest of my thoughts and opinions from my time at the Saints final regular season game of the 2011 season:

The team announced the special teams starters for a change. Don't think I remember them ever doing that.
I think the black jerseys with the gold pants may be my favorite uniform color combination.
Disney's Imagination Movers sang the National Anthem.
Jermon Bushrod led the pre-game Who Dat chant.
Before introducing the Saints at the start of the second half, the in-stadium announcer let the crowd know the Saints offense had broken the NFL's single-season total yardage record. Their 617 yards of total offense yesterday was also a franchise record.
The team also made announcements after Jimmy Graham and Darren Sproles broke their records.
The crowd got the wave started late in the 3rd quarter.
Jeremy Shockey caught a few passes early in the game and was booed by the crowd after each one.
I'm convinced Drew Brees is intentionally throwing to Marques Colston more than usual simply for the purpose of making him look good and padding his stats so Colston will command the big bucks in his next contract. I would have liked to see Jimmy Graham get some of Colston's targets instead so he could have owned the tight end receiving yards record. Marques finished the game with 7 catches for 145 yards and 2 TDs.
The defense definitely seems to be coming up with more turnovers, and just in time for the playoffs. Patrick Robinson made an incredible interception in the back of the end zone, keeping his toes in bounds with fancy footwork. He's still the only defensive back who can catch a damn ball. Then Tracy Porter recovered a Steve Smith fumble forced by Isa Abdul-Quddus.
Ladies and Gentleman, we had an Adrian Arrington sighting. He caught one pass early for 17 yards and took a serious hit after making the catch. Good for him for holding onto the ball. Like the woman sitting behind me said when it happened, "Welcome to the NFL, Adrian."
Also seen during this game: Devery Henderson. He had 2 catches for 48 yards plus an end around run for 9 yards.
Steve Smith is one loud-mouthed son of a gun. He was often showing off or running his mouth after making a play and following one catch near the Saints sideline, he mouthed-off at practically the entire team. I don't think they liked it.
The halftime entertainment was a Christmas-themed dance by the Junior Saintsations.
Chris Ivory ran incredibly well yesterday (19 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD), putting together the first 100-yard rushing game by a Saints running back this season. Talk about Drew Brees and the Saints passing attack all you want, but you'd be foolish to sleep on their rushing attack.
Both Thomas Morstead and Pam Oliver acknowledged the crowd when fans yelled out their names. Morstead had plenty of time to interact with fans since he only had to punt once and that didn't come until the middle of the 4th quarter.
The Saints finish the regular season a perfect 8-0 at home.
Jonathan Casillas, Robert Meachem and Will Herring all walked into the locker room with injuries during the game but, with the possible exception of Casillas, none appear to be serious.

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Good points, Dave.

- To follow-up and extend your Steve Smith bullet…

There was plenty of “chippiness” between the two teams (at least early on) that we were lucky didn’t blow up into a full-blown fight, the way the refs were letting the teams play. I was hollering at Hochuli to call something, anything, on one of the teams for the crap that was going on after the whistle. Steve Smith jumped up after his first catch and fired a light “head-butt” on the DB that I thought could have been flagged if refs wanted to send an early message to the players about not putting up with that stuff, and then PT had his helmet “removed” for him by the facemask after a Panters player after a run. And it seemed quite a bit of contact between players prior to the ball arriving was allowed…but it never got out of hand, it seemed, and I was pleasantly surprised, especially given the late hit RH laid on SS last game….

And to the refs’ credit, it seemed pretty even and consistent throughout, and I don’t feel like the Saints were either targeted unfairly, or allowed to get away with any more than the Panters were allowed.

although it is a shame that the Saints scored so many points and then didn't let the Panters score in the 2nd half

HOW rude!!

- And I don’t think we can underplay the significance of the sequence at the end of the half and beginning of the second that really put the game away…

Carolina scores to tie it up @ 17, and then the Saints (as I’m hoping to just get a FG and trying not to worry about the Panthers getting second half KO) ZAP-BOOM-nailed a SPEEDY 81-yd TD drive in just 1:11 to go up 7…

Then the defense opens the half with a FANTASTIC 5-and-out (not a 3-and-out like I said yesterday…but it sure felt like a vintage Dome Patrol smackdown 3-and-out) punctuated with a huge CAM-SACK (Wiiiiiiilsoooooonnnnnn!!!) on third down of -16 yards to put them back on their 20 (right where they started) to punt.

After that, the offense shoves a 7-play, 61-yard TD drive right up their noses (and that’s with a potentially drive-killing 10-yard red zone holding penalty) to go up 31-17 with 8:54 to go in the third, and at that point I really felt good about getting the win…

It didn’t involve a turnover, even. Just a timely stop sandwiched by two smooth TD drives. And that’s where this defense is better or at least equal to 2009’s crew in the long run, I think – less takeaways, but more timely stops.

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 9:30 AM CST reply actions

Wrong end.

the offense shoves a 7-play, 61-yard TD drive right up their noses

You’re far too nice sometimes, Hans.

And maybe Marlon Brando will be there by the fire,
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by Doc Boudin on Jan 2, 2012 12:37 PM CST up reply actions

Here's the view from my TV set

It was a Saints masterclass, there’s just nothing much to complain about.

• Colston – sign him! That is all…
• Our running game looks fierce. Pierre Thomas is a beast. I mean how many times was he stopped for no yards and then goes for 10+ carrying guys on his back. My feeling is that they will unleash him in the playoffs. Oh and Ivory is not bad either :) Crap, how are we going to keep all 4 of our backs happy? I love em all!
• Defense impresses. After a shaky start they made Newton look ordinary which is pretty tough to do considering the level he was playing at this year.
• Roman Harper can defend the pass! He had some nice pass break ups and if he keeps playing at this level I ask you; where are our weaknesses?
• Rookies impress. Cam Jordan where have you been all season! All three rookies looked great and made plays, especially Jordan who harassed Newton all day. Wilson is one of the fastest guys I’ve seen at the position for a while and I look forward to seeing him start next year. Even Quddus joined the party today!

Steve Smith is a punk. He reminded me of a street thug who is about to mug someone, but then finds out that person is a UFC fighter and gets his ass handed to him. He should not have been talking trash under any circumstances yesterday…and going after our head coach, please…

And on a parting note Ed Hochuli cemented his credentials as one of the worst reefs in football….

by Swidub on Jan 2, 2012 9:49 AM CST reply actions

Steve Smith...

…makes me laugh.

His team is getting handed their @$$es, he catches an out, and stands with his back to the Saints bench, and points at his name…I’m sure everyone just chuckled and suggested he look at the SCOREBOARD….stupid piece of garbage.

Irony: an atheist Saints fan

by GSO Saints Fan on Jan 2, 2012 10:01 AM CST reply actions

If Smith wasn't fast

he’d be spending his life pumping iron between morning and evening roll calls.

"Sinn Féin, motherf*****s!"

by MtnExile on Jan 2, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions

Yup.

He should be anyhow, isn’t breaking someone’s jaw felony assault? Oh, and what about ramming your car into your estranged wife’s car – WITH YOUR KID IN THE CAR – isn’t that ALSO felony assault?

Dude has serious anger management issues, on top of being dumber than a box of crayons. Total thug, lucky he can run and catch a football.

Irony: an atheist Saints fan

by GSO Saints Fan on Jan 2, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions

No matter what happens for this point on...

This has been a really fun season. It is a real joy to watch players like Brees, Sproles and Graham do there thing for this team. can’t really count the number of times I’ve laughed out loud over the past 5-6 weeks at how ridiculous our O is. Let’s hope we keep it going and make this season really special.

"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010

by SaintBevo on Jan 2, 2012 10:05 AM CST reply actions

The Saints are just getting better every week.

Seems like the defense always plays 50% better than the previous week. As far as inteceptions and forced fumbles, I think we will see that from our defense in the playoffs. I was very impressed with those young guys on defense stepping up. Cam Jordan will be feared next year, possibly this year in the playoffs and SB. Colston was an absolute ball magnet. How bout that quick tuck it in grab in the end zone? Very great win, even with the absence of Lance and Vilma. Lions better stay in the jungle and not show up in New Orleans.

by tommy v on Jan 2, 2012 10:37 AM CST reply actions

Great season guys

How about a little love for Coach Payton. In his 6 seasons with the Saints, their regular season record, I believe, is 63-33. They have made the playoffs 4 times, and won the Super Bowl once (not counting this year). They have broken more records than a fundamentalist at a Black Sabbath concert, and there is NO team in the NFL that looks forward to playing the Saints. Think of how many good opponents over the last 3 years the Saints have pulverized- the Patriots, the Giants, the Eagles, the Falcons. Yes he has Brees, but his offensive playcalling is nonpareil, and there isn’t a single other team in the NFL (other than perhaps the Patriots and Packers) who would not fire their coach in a New York second to hire Coach Payton. The playoffs are always a bit of a crapshoot, but the season and the era are glorious.

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by BenDerDonDat on Jan 2, 2012 10:41 AM CST reply actions 3 recs

pizza.. he is talking to you..

by the 9th plague on Jan 2, 2012 12:00 PM CST up reply actions

Quote of the day....Greened it for ya

They have broken more records than a fundamentalist at a Black Sabbath concert

You're such an inspiration for all the ways that I will never, ever choose to be-Maynard James Keenan

by AcquiredPanic on Jan 2, 2012 5:36 PM CST up reply actions

and the appropriate interlude:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtqy4DTHGqg

by the 9th plague on Jan 2, 2012 6:02 PM CST up reply actions

6 fumbles?

who woulda thunk it? i had no idea, thats awesome. we had all season what AP can do in a game.

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by maybetoday on Jan 2, 2012 11:11 AM CST reply actions

Beautiful Dave just Beautiful!!

Suck on that, 2000 Rams!

That’s right move over 2000 Rams, the greatest show on turf has just been replaced by “The Greatest Show On Earth”

And what was sweet, we beat the 2000 Rams in the playoffs.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

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by Jricky70 on Jan 2, 2012 11:28 AM CST reply actions

They got replaced by a 1952 film about the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus?

-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.

by jeff.l.b on Jan 2, 2012 11:30 AM CST up reply actions

Drew Brees will be played by the late Charlton Heston

Soylent Green is….footballs!!

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 11:40 AM CST up reply actions

LOL

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 2, 2012 11:46 AM CST up reply actions

anyone know about the Casillas injury?

"We've established the run; we've established the pass. Now all we have to establish is another championship!"

by Philinwood on Jan 2, 2012 11:47 AM CST reply actions

Yeah I’d like to know too.

I hope Vilma, Jenkins and Casillas are all ready.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 2, 2012 12:13 PM CST up reply actions

Payton had no business starting Casillas in a meaningless game. He needs to pull his head out of his a**.

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by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions

Seriously, why on EARTH would you start Casillas in that situation? He is easily the best LB on the team.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 2:17 PM CST up reply actions

Anything short of a Super Bowl victory and you can blame Sean Payton for starting Jonathan Casillas in Week 17.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

and you can blame Sean for that rotten 13-3 season too

Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 2, 2012 2:20 PM CST up reply actions

The big picture is irrelevant. Do you feel as though he should be starting regular starters in a meaningless game? If so, why?

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 2:32 PM CST up reply actions

Up until the clock in the San Fransisco-St. Louis game hit 00:00, our game was not at all meaningless. We still had a shot at the number 2 seed. Payton did everything he could to get us there

Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!

by Alex Swift on Jan 2, 2012 2:52 PM CST up reply actions

I would think it was meaningless prior to that. The 49ers-Rams game wasn’t over when he pulled Brees. But I do appreciate your differing opinion.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions

He pulled Brees because we were up 45-17.

Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!

by Alex Swift on Jan 2, 2012 3:39 PM CST up reply actions

Correct. Insurmountable lead = meaningless from that point forth in Payton’s mind. That was prior to the clock reaching 0:00 in the 49ers-Rams game.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 4:54 PM CST up reply actions

It’s not like we stopped playing the game, we just took out our star quarterback. Based on the first half, it wasn’t out of the realm of possibilities that Newton could bring his team back from that deficit. Hence, leaving in the starters.

Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!

by Alex Swift on Jan 2, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions

You’re absolutely right. I concede our mild debate, as well.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 5:40 PM CST up reply actions

uh oh - that's two mild debates

did you say “at least one mild debate” in your prediction?

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 5:41 PM CST up reply actions

It was the technically same debate. They were both responding to my initial assertion. The secondary point of contention stemmed from my prompting of the debate, not from Casillas’s injury itself. When the game was rendered meaningless or why Sean Payton made the decision he made are both debatable topics to be sure, but neither is relevant to the truthfulness of the prediction. There was a mild debate (in this case, a three party one), it did stem from the injury of a starter and the contest itself amounted to a meaningless game (if for no other reason, due to the truthfulness of prediction #3 in hindsight).

Beyond that, I’m sure if someone had stated “Marques Colston scores” they’re not going to be demerited for him scoring twice.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

we'll see what Dave says about this when the story posts - I'm just planting the seed of reasonable doubt

and I just like “messin’ with Sasquatch” sometimes…

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 7:01 PM CST up reply actions

I think he has to honor it.

I also think my hat trick (including a Matt Flynn victory over a playoff team) offsets a fairly weak first prediction.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions

he very well may

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 7:13 PM CST up reply actions

Good, because I don’t want to have to fly down there.

*cracks knuckles

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 7:58 PM CST up reply actions

Your arms would get pretty tired...

This isn't about rules, it's about manners. Now there's no rule that says that I cant come over here and fart on your entree. But I don't do it. Why? Because it's not good manners.

by Doc Boudin on Jan 2, 2012 8:32 PM CST up reply actions

that's gonna give you arthritis

also: fly down…here? Which here? Should Dave be scared, or should I?

or did we both make your list of “things to do”?

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions

I do.

He started the players he needed to. Johnathan needed the playing time because he has missed some games because of injury, So he got injured again. Maybe serious, maybe not. Agree he is one of our best LBs, but best to know if he will be able to help us going forward or not. He rested Vilma and Jenkins, because they needed it. Same with Lance. I’m glad we are going in to the post season playing aggressive like this,myself. We are not beat up like we were in ‘09, so I’m kinda liking the 3 seed, since we couldn’t get the 1.

Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 2, 2012 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

Excellent rebuttal. You’ve convinced me that Payton made the right decision and I concede our mild debate.

Dave, let the record show that I’m 3-for-3 in this week’s predictions. ;-)

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions

Who are you and what have you done with Cold Pizza?

This isn't about rules, it's about manners. Now there's no rule that says that I cant come over here and fart on your entree. But I don't do it. Why? Because it's not good manners.

by Doc Boudin on Jan 2, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions

Saints 33, Panthers 24
1. No Saints defensive players score, much to the chagrin of desperate Player Pick ’Em contestants CSC wide.
2. Saints lose at least one offensive or defensive starter to injury, in what amounts to a meaningless game, sparking a mild debate over whether or not Sean Payton made the right decision in playing him/them.
3. Saints to host Lions in opening round of the playoffs, as Packers, 49ers and Falcons all win their season finales.

I needed a mild debate, in order for my second prediction to be rendered true. CC58 and I just had one. If I continue to argue to the contrary, the debate would no longer be mild.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Ah!

Comes the dawn. Well played, sir.

This isn't about rules, it's about manners. Now there's no rule that says that I cant come over here and fart on your entree. But I don't do it. Why? Because it's not good manners.

by Doc Boudin on Jan 2, 2012 3:18 PM CST up reply actions

Gracias

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

Very funny.

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by Dave Cariello on Jan 2, 2012 3:53 PM CST up reply actions

And very legit. The prediction mentions nothing about who would be participating in the mild debate. No one had to respond.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 4:55 PM CST up reply actions

Except for the minor distinction that the predictions have to be about game events, and have to be easily qualified by stats from the game.

Other than that minor violation of the basic rules of the game, you’re probably right.

by FriarBob on Jan 2, 2012 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

heh heh

I thought someone else might dig into this a bit…

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions

Boom!

Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!

by Alex Swift on Jan 3, 2012 6:33 AM CST up reply actions

Ha ha!

Nicely done. And a holyday rec for you.

Repeat? Run it!

by FrenchFreak on Jan 2, 2012 4:02 PM CST up reply actions

And a Yippy Drew Year to you my friend.

Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 2, 2012 3:12 PM CST up reply actions

The same to you and yours, my bait swallowing apprentice.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

I'll speak up for FPK here

Don’t say “yip”

and don’t say hip flexor injury either

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 2, 2012 3:59 PM CST up reply actions

One record the Saints broke that everyone is overlooking is....

they won every game that they won the coin toss in!!!!!~(8^}

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by Tac Hammer on Jan 2, 2012 11:48 AM CST reply actions

They also won 8 out of the 11 games when they lost the coin toss, so no need to get nervous if we lose the coin toss Saturday night.

by Drew-Dat on Jan 2, 2012 12:47 PM CST up reply actions

so no 27.3% need to get nervous if we lose the coin toss Saturday night

FIFY.

by coldpizza on Jan 2, 2012 2:47 PM CST up reply actions

I am on a crazy high today

And no I haven’t smoked anything. Can’t stop smiling. I am trying to settle myself down though because anything is possible which was working until I listened to Drew’s press conference from yesterday. Whatever was in his voice got me all excited again (don’t be dirty!).

I am so proud of those guys and so proud to be a proud of the who dat nation. We are a fan base like no other, we need no reason to celebrate and although I was not there during those years the fans have proved they love this team through thick and thin. Funny because when I went Saints crazy no Saints fan called me a bandwagon fan, it was all Cowboys fans that did and look at me now, a**holes.

by SarahT on Jan 2, 2012 1:04 PM CST reply actions

How very classless of you

to gloat when 11 other teams in the NFL got their feelings hurt by our classless offense and dirty defense. Have you no empathy at all?!

This isn't about rules, it's about manners. Now there's no rule that says that I cant come over here and fart on your entree. But I don't do it. Why? Because it's not good manners.

by Doc Boudin on Jan 2, 2012 2:31 PM CST up reply actions

Legatron

I haven’t seen or heard anything about Morestead and his touchback record or the fact he was snubbed in probowl votes.
I just think our special teams have been overlooked up to this point.

Duh!

by devilducky on Jan 2, 2012 1:09 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Fair point.

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by Dave Cariello on Jan 2, 2012 1:11 PM CST up reply actions

You are quite correct that Sean Payton "fixed" the special teams problem.

1. With the league pushing up the kick-off point and using Morestead for kick-offs, no more kick-off coverage problems.
2. With the offense humming, no more punts. So no punt coverage issues.
3. Sign Darren Sproles, that covers returns.

No Problem!

by Ship on Jan 3, 2012 12:52 PM CST up reply actions

"The Bayou Wrecking Krewe"

Rec’d!

Repeat? Run it!

by FrenchFreak on Jan 2, 2012 1:12 PM CST reply actions

Did Green Bay rest any defensive guys yesterday?

I’m hoping that was their best effort.

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by PanheadCatahoula on Jan 2, 2012 1:15 PM CST reply actions

Woodson and Clay Matthews sat

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by knucklesmalone on Jan 2, 2012 1:51 PM CST up reply actions

Come on guys..........................

You didn’t know that Steve Smith was on a" Work Release Program from the Carolina State Pen". He can’t help it his daddy was a “Pit Bull” and aint house broke yet. Feed that dude a bone to calm him down.

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by saint-sly on Jan 2, 2012 2:32 PM CST reply actions