Lions @ Saints: HansDat's Hot Reads

by Hans Petersen on Jan 7, 2012 6:02 AM CST

Happy Day After Epiphany (or Twelfth Night) for all who celebrate it. Hopefully your unofficial start of the Mardi Gras season was a winner in more ways than one...

Speaking of celebrating and winning, those are a couple of things I'm quite interested in today, and if you'll follow me across the jump, I'll clue you in to what five things (my Hot Reads!) I think the Saints need to do to win and celebrate in their Wild Card playoff game with the Detroit Lions tonight in the Superdome.

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** Let's continue using this comment area as our pre-pre-pre-game tailgating area to get psyched up for the first playoff game in what we all hope to be another magical Super Season for the Saints. How are you feeling about it? What are you eating/cooking? What are you wearing for lucky Saints gear? Will you watch the early playoff game, too? **

Primary Option

This time around, it is going to be a little bit tougher, and thus even more important to PROTECT DREW BREES. Why and how, do you ask? Well, because the beastly Ndamukong Suh will be digging in on the defensive line, and the skilled Louis Delmas will be patrolling the secondary tonight, and neither of them suited up in the first game. The ensuing better pressure and coverage of receivers will add some degrees of difficulty to succeeding in the passing game.

What I'd Like To See: Brees suffered four hits and two sacks when last these teams met, and I want the line to step it up even more and cut those numbers in half, while giving him a nice pocket to climb, open sight lines to see his receivers down the field, and unobstructed passing lanes to get the ball to them.

Checkdown # 1

RUN, RUN, AS FAST AS YOU CAN (and as much as you can). The running game of the Saints has flown a bit under the radar as the franchise and league passing records have fallen right and left this season, even as it has improved to sixth in the league by the end of the season at 132.9 yards per game. Last time, the Saints gained 100 yards and a Mark Ingram TD on 23 carries, and I'm not sure that's going to cut it this time.

What I'd Like To See: Close to 150 yards and at least two TDs out of the running game. I know Chris Ivory will get plenty of touches, Sean, but you've also GOT to make sure Pierre Thomas gets more than the pitiful two carries he had against Detroit in December.

Checkdown # 2

BIG PLAYS, NO WAY. In Game One, Matthew Stafford and the Lions seemed to be getting a big pass play to keep a drive alive, or get into scoring range every time I turned around (they notched six pass plays of 20 or more yards), and it was so frustrating to watch it unfold, either through a blown coverage, or bad positioning, lack of jamming the receivers at the line of scrimmage, or whatever. These could be the undoing of the Saints this time around.

What I'd Like To See: The Saints defense limit them to no more than three plays of 20 or more yards.

Safety Valve

DON'T FOOL AROUND ON THIRD DOWN. There's been some discussion on CSC this week about the effectiveness of third down shutdowns by the Saints defense. Here's how it went last time: Detroit converted only two of 11 third downs. These denials led to punting four times, missing one field goal and making another, getting two cheap first downs by penalty, and then throwing a fourth-down interception late. The road to success in this area involves forcing a lot of three and outs, or at least getting third down stops in the red zone.

What I'd Like To See: The Saints force the Lions into at least 15 third downs and allow no more than four of them to be converted into first downs, with at least six punts.

Bonus Hot Read

HANG ONTO THE BALL, Y'ALL. This year's model of the Saints has not been a ball-hawking bunch, and what worked well last time against the Lions was winning the turnover battle by mainly not coughing up the ball to them, and I think that's all we'll need to do again.

What I'd Like To See: More of the same, boys. No giveaways. Just practice ball security - Brees has tossed a few INTs in the last couple of games, so he needs to be smart with his throws, and everyone needs to hang on tight and watch out for your blind side.

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Now you've got one HansDat's take on what the Saints need to do to win tonight and advance to the Divisional round and a date with the 49ers, and it's time to share what you think about them and also what your Hot Reads for this game might be...don't be shy now, remember that we're in the single-elimination round, and there's no tomorrow if we don't win today!

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Nodamm makin' Suh

We have to rely on our pro-bowl O-line to protect Brees, Suh will have his toughest game of the season tonight and could end up being a non-factor all together… If any factor he’s probably contributing some yardage to our offense with a facemask here and there… His frustration level will be at a boiling point somwhere around the end of the 3rd. To make it even worse for him a no-huddle series every now and then to really screw with his mind…

Paul

by The Flying Dutchman on Jan 7, 2012 7:19 AM CST reply actions

Agreed

Confuse that dude like you moved around the furniture when he wasn’t home…

by Valmo on Jan 7, 2012 7:38 AM CST up reply actions

I think he'll cause some trouble with good playing (no penalties)

but I’m hoping it’s nothing they can’t handle – PT/Sproles checkdown screens all day, baby!!

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 7, 2012 9:10 AM CST up reply actions

The guy only has four sacks all season

by singleblow on Jan 7, 2012 10:54 AM CST up reply actions

Good morning Hans....................Another Hot Read thats spot on

I am about as nervous about this game as any I’ve watched in the past and knowing that a loss will end it tonight for another year only makes it worse but I totally agree with your accessment. I think the key to this game will be Ball control and keeping the Lions offence off the field. Running Pierre and Ivory with a few screens to Pierre and Sproles should open more lanes for the running game which translates to TOP, should do the trick. Matt Flynn had great success with the long ball last week so taking several shots down field would also help the running game.I would like to see above 150 yards in the ground game and abot 250-300 yards in the passing game. To me that would be great game and should be enough to win easily. I think Suh will eventually unravel and give us a couple unsportsman like/Personal Foul penalties that will help maintain drives if our offensive line fustrates him but I hope Payton has an answer for Fairley this go round. I just hope our Saints come out Hot and score early and score often and keep the pedal to the floor. I have no proble with running up the score and playing to the final whistle and then start concentrating on the 9ers. See yall after game so now I’ll go get drunk to calm down.

My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors

by saint-sly on Jan 7, 2012 7:38 AM CST reply actions

I'm a bit nervous too, mostly excited, but still a bit anxious

Hoping the Dome will help keep the Saints from coming out flat…and step up to make some noise if/when the Lions make a comeback…

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 7, 2012 9:11 AM CST up reply actions

Nervous!??

I got to go and catch some sleep ..it’s 19.12 over here in the Middle East and i have to get up at about 0330 to catch the pregame… i think i can’t sleep!!

Paul

by The Flying Dutchman on Jan 7, 2012 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

coming out flat.. flat..?

it will be pure fire..
absolute devastation..
this team has been rising a notch a game.. i see.. us close to full blast..
saints.. in a route..

by the 9th plague on Jan 7, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions

Think we're making way too much of the Suh thing.

I’m calling it now. He won’t have even one 15 yarder tonight. Schwartz may very well tell someone to make absolutely certain that they get to Brees on some plays whistle or not, but it won’t be Suh. I expect Suh to be on his very best behavior for this one. And our best trash talker on offense (Moore) won’t be in his ear all day to make him mad. Though it seems like DLP has gotten in some folks’ faces a few times this year.

PS:

by Jimbo03 on Jan 7, 2012 8:51 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

I think it'll be a pretty clean game, too, Jimbo

It’ll go back and forth scoring-wise, or the Saints will get up big and have to hold off a patented Detroit comeback, without the aid of all the stupid penalties from last time.

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 7, 2012 9:08 AM CST up reply actions

and no matter how tough Dark Helmet is, he still plays with dolls (ACTION FIGURES!!) when nobody's looking

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 7, 2012 9:08 AM CST up reply actions

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

I will be playing some disc golf this am then start watching the afternoon game. Looking forward to the game tonight.

The Saints must repeat so I can watch the Saints win the Superbowl LIVE... Not on vhs two months later....

by Dan39465 on Jan 7, 2012 9:11 AM CST via mobile reply actions

yes Happy Birthday Dan - did you send your birthday wish list to Payton yet?

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 7, 2012 9:17 AM CST up reply actions

IT's not my birthday... oh wait!

Happy Birthday, Dan!

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!
Want scientific proof? Read this paper by Dr. Jeremy Arkes.

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 9:48 AM CST up reply actions

Been watching the Saints too long not to be nervous

BUT, deep down I think we can run the ball, keep Stafford off the field much of the game, and dominate these guys.

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds" -Bob Marley

by PanheadCatahoula on Jan 7, 2012 9:22 AM CST reply actions

last time they beat us on total yards, total offensive plays, and TOP

Hope you’re right!

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 7, 2012 9:42 AM CST up reply actions

Great breakdown

I agree with all of the points. Like all of you I am excited for the game and my daughter will actually get to finally watch a Lion’s playoff game!

I of course would love to see the Lions win, but want both teams to have a injury free and entertaining game. If the Lions lose tonight I will be cheering on the Saints for the rest of the season. I’ve had my fill of the rest of the NFC teams :)

Best of luck tonight!

2011 - The Year the Roar was restored!

by West Side Lions Fan on Jan 7, 2012 9:33 AM CST reply actions

Enjoy the game - hope it's fun for both sides until the Saints win at the end!

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 7, 2012 9:43 AM CST up reply actions

Got to say if the the lions pull it off,

I’m a lions fan for the rest of the playoffs and kudos to your daughters 1st playoff game! It is actually my daughters 1st Saints playoff game, seeing as that she was born 1/2/12, WHO DAT, NEW DAT! Good luck West Side.

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 9:45 AM CST up reply actions

Wearin my PRob jersey today.

So far with it (got it at x-mas), we are 2-0, 90-33 point total. Let’s keep it goin boys!

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

by Alex Swift on Jan 7, 2012 9:38 AM CST reply actions

cool

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 7, 2012 9:45 AM CST up reply actions

I got an Ingram jersey for Christmas. His season may be over, but its brought good luck so far.

"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.

by VAsaintsfan on Jan 7, 2012 9:55 AM CST up reply actions

as they said in Bull Durham, "don't f*** with a streak"

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 7, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions

Wearing my Brees Jersey

Got it Christmas of ’09 and I will also be wearing my SB XLIV hat. Wont watch the early game cause I will be sleeping. I work the night shift so I get off in the am and get up just in time to watch the Saints game.

by Saintsfan75 on Jan 7, 2012 9:40 AM CST reply actions

yeah get your rest on, and have a smooth work shift that lets you off in time for kickoff!!

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 7, 2012 9:45 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks Hans :)

by Saintsfan75 on Jan 7, 2012 9:59 AM CST up reply actions

Only bad thing for night games for me

Go to work at midnight so can’t drink my Bud Heavy nerve pills during the game. This Saturday night game works out great for me since this is my weekend off. Gonna have to watch the LSU/Alabama rematch sober though.

Drew Brees....MVS Most Valuable Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 7, 2012 10:25 AM CST up reply actions

Have to see what Saints gear is clean - haven't done laundry since before Christmas

big stack of dirty clothes to deal with tomorrow

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 7, 2012 9:44 AM CST reply actions

Super stoked, cant start tailgating yet little to early for me

I think we got this, for one reason or another I think the D gonna bring it!

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 9:49 AM CST reply actions

I'm tailgating at the table with a bowl of yogurt/granola/sliced banana

gon make some groceries with the wife in 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 7, 2012 10:02 AM CST up reply actions

Very much the same here, trying to decide on preparing some red beans and rice

for the game. Tradition to have the whole family tooting it up for the game!

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 11:01 AM CST up reply actions

breakfast

Some cathead biscuits with sausage gravy.

Lunch is going to consist of Bombay Sapphire.

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 12:26 PM CST up reply actions

“cathead biscuits”?

please explain.

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 1:25 PM CST up reply actions

drop biscuits

the size of a cat’s head

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 2:47 PM CST up reply actions

Ever had Skillet Biscuits?

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 3:18 PM CST up reply actions

I'm not sure

explain

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 4:37 PM CST up reply actions

see my note… most common recipe online and pictures, show “cathead biscuits” as ones cooked in a cast iron skillet.

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 6:32 PM CST up reply actions

oic… my dad called em ‘drop biscuits’.

and, I looked it up, and most looked like they were cooked in a deep cast iron pan.

were yours in a pan or ‘dropped’ onto a baking sheet?

(i love me some biscuits!)

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 6:31 PM CST up reply actions

Wearing #57, Jackson

Defense may never have won a championship here, but the future is a big place. Dome Patrol!

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds" -Bob Marley

by PanheadCatahoula on Jan 7, 2012 9:50 AM CST reply actions

and I saw that Rickey's signing autographs at the Saints HOF before the game tonight!!

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 7, 2012 9:58 AM CST up reply actions

no way dude

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 12:27 PM CST up reply actions

way - from the Saints official team email I get before every game:

Saints Hall of Fame Museum:

Former Dome Patrol members Rickey Jackson and Vaughan Johnson will appear at the Saints Hall of Fame Museum from 5:00-6:15pm. The Saints Hall of Fame Museum is located at Gate B on the Plaza level of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The museum will open 3 hours prior to kickoff and will remain open until 45 minutes following the game. The museum is open free of charge to all ticket holders on game day.

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 7, 2012 2:12 PM CST up reply actions

To be a Saints fanatic,

is it required to own a players jersey? If so I gotta step it up.

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 10:01 AM CST up reply actions

It's helps cement your status as one.

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 10:03 AM CST up reply actions

I don't own a jersey

but I have plenty of Saints stuff

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 7, 2012 10:04 AM CST up reply actions

Funny I'm the official Saints fan in the family since the late 80's yet,

my newborn daughter has 1000% more saints stuff, and my wife has like 400% more.

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 10:07 AM CST up reply actions

“my newborn daughter has 1000% more saints stuff, and my wife has like 400% more.”

You get a pass then.

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 10:21 AM CST up reply actions

I NEVER wear anything with Saints colors or logos on game day...

…bad gris gris!!!

My sister folds laundry during the game, I MUST drink Abita Turbo Dog, and have wings at halftime.

Failure means bad stuff. I will be holding up my part tonight, and my sister – even though she has a torn rotator cuff (Drew injury!) – will be folding (socks, all she can handle) throughout the game.

Y’all – WE GOT THIS!

Irony: an atheist Saints fan

by GSO Saints Fan on Jan 7, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions

play throught the PAIN, GSO!!!

there is no tomorrow if we don’t win today!!!!

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 7, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions

I love the names of each of your Hot Read's! :-)

…going to was my Brees jersey for the first time. I’m a little scared. :-/

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!
Want scientific proof? Read this paper by Dr. Jeremy Arkes.

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 9:50 AM CST reply actions

was → wash

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!
Want scientific proof? Read this paper by Dr. Jeremy Arkes.

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions

makes me think of was (not was) - gonna reach into the way-back VH-1 machine for this one

watch this

boom boom ackalacka boom boom
boom boom ackalacka boom boom

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 7, 2012 10:01 AM CST up reply actions

hehe

a long time ago in a galaxy far far away….

I can remember asking a pink-haired chick in club “Hey baby, wanna walk my dinosaur?” It was a good night.

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions

Dan

is the Jersey with the iron on #’s and name? or the sewn on tack twill? If the iron on cool water, inside out low heat when drying, but make sure you turn it right side out again before drying. Tack Twill: wash warm water and med heat drying.

LOVING MOORE, GRAHAM AND THE COOL BREES!

by N_O_1saintfan on Jan 7, 2012 12:17 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks… the tag instructions are cold water, low heat tumble dry. I did that, and it worked out well.

I’ll do the inside out thing next time.

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 7, 2012 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

thanks

sometimes I like ’em sometimes I hate ’em

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 7, 2012 10:01 AM CST up reply actions

Fellow saints fans what are some of yalls,

pregame traditions for playoffs specifically?

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 10:09 AM CST reply actions

I wear my Saints safety helmet

I’m in the middle east, not far from Baghdad and i walk into the DFAC with my Saints helmet on… the comments they throw at me is an exellent appetizer ha ha…. you should have seen them when we whooped the dirty birds….

Paul

by The Flying Dutchman on Jan 7, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions

Great, may it keep u safe and keep the Saints in the playoffs!

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions

Thank God!

that I have to work today. I would go crazy waiting all day for the game to start. I get off about 1/2 hr after kick-off, so I’ll catch most of the game. I have a lot of my friends who are tail-gating already, if I was still living there I would be out there with them. I’ve seen several of the Saints playoff games, (all losses though), and the excitement building up to the game is almost unbearable. Here’s hoping for a well-played, well-officiated game that the Saints win by 3 scores. WHO DAT!!!!! GEAUX SAINTS!!!!

p.s. GEAUX TIGAHS (on Monday)

Hmmm...
I probably shouldn’t come on this. ;-)

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by Cajun in CA on Jan 7, 2012 10:15 AM CST reply actions

OK, sure everybody knows what I fix by now...

Will start game day gumbo in a few hours. Chicken and sausage. For the NFCCG and the SB it will be Seafood gumbo.

Clothing…We have not lost when I wear this so I’m not gonna change now. Gold New Orleans Saints Football Tee complete with Fluer de Lis

Black and gold boxers

And Bud Heavy Jammy bottoms

Drew Brees....MVS Most Valuable Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 7, 2012 10:58 AM CST reply actions

Love it! Would dig it even more if you were to the dome!

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions

Wish I were there also.

Maybe next year…you think they will let me bring a bowl of my gumbo?

Drew Brees....MVS Most Valuable Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 7, 2012 11:06 AM CST up reply actions

i would wear everything but the Jammy bottoms! but to chilly in NJ to wear just the boxers

LOVING MOORE, GRAHAM AND THE COOL BREES!

by N_O_1saintfan on Jan 7, 2012 12:19 PM CST up reply actions

Never been to a game in the dome, but I would think smuggle it in

inside a baggy, next to yer junk to keep warm, pajamas look baggy enough to pull it off. Its probably what my wife would do! HA!

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 11:09 AM CST reply actions

I don't think you'll see PT rushing a lot.

I’m guessing screens and blocking Suh and V-Bosch. I also think we’ll see a lot of Tusk up the gut early to help keep the Lions D-line at home.

Or not. Maybe SP passes every down……………..

by Ship on Jan 7, 2012 11:33 AM CST reply actions

First drive, I think we'll see a "bring the wood" attitude

Run, run, then semi-bomb to Colston…

After that, all bets are off…we may indeed pass 55 times (hopefully not!)

Expect more...you'll get more...and if you don't, start over!

by Stilljreming on Jan 7, 2012 11:58 AM CST up reply actions

Had a conversation with a Saints fan today at work here is who he would take to improve the D Line

SUH and Jason Paul Pierce. JPP for sure but no way in Hades would I take SUH, too many headaches with him.
What do you guys say?

LOVING MOORE, GRAHAM AND THE COOL BREES!

by N_O_1saintfan on Jan 7, 2012 12:21 PM CST reply actions

You would be crazy not to take Suh

and did you mean Jason Pierre-Paul?

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 12:39 PM CST up reply actions

why would you

take a hot headed dirty player for your team? And yes I meant to say Jason Pierre Paul, my bad long day at work

LOVING MOORE, GRAHAM AND THE COOL BREES!

by N_O_1saintfan on Jan 7, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions

Heads up every body

For some reason the gameday fluer de links isn’t showing up on the home page
See Here

Drew Brees....MVS Most Valuable Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 7, 2012 12:38 PM CST reply actions

CRAZY

wonder what was up with dat?

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 7, 2012 2:15 PM CST up reply actions

Something to help pass the time:

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

by Jimbo03 on Jan 7, 2012 2:27 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

nice

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 2:51 PM CST up reply actions

This is what I'll be drinking tonight.

That’s right, Fleur-De-Lys baby!!

Repeat? Run it!

by FrenchFreak on Jan 7, 2012 2:42 PM CST reply actions

Allright, got the red beans and rice on, beer in hand, butterflies in the

stomach, lets do this!

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 2:47 PM CST reply actions

And go Texans!

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Jan 7, 2012 2:57 PM CST reply actions

Let me pass on what the Wife said to me the other day.

We were watching that Big Shrimping program on TV, and she says " We had to go to the grocery store when I grew up. We didn’t go Catch or Kill for the table like y’all did."

Drew Brees....MVS Most Valuable Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 7, 2012 3:05 PM CST reply actions

was she calling you old?

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Jan 7, 2012 4:38 PM CST up reply actions