2009 NFC Champs: N.O. Saints

[tappin_azz]

whats with the LT to new orleans talk??

[Roadtrippin']

IDK if there is anything to it. But Drees would like to have him.

[tappin_azz]

obviously. i wonder if its just brees helping his buddy get a contract worked out. i dont see how the saints could afford any more weapons on offence.

[Porch Monkey]

especially when their defense is on par with Denvers, horrible!

[Roadtrippin']

Well, we do need a big, bruising back.

The thing is, I kind of agree with San Diego -- he is just not worth that huge salary anymore. He may have a good year left in him, but perhaps no more.

[Roadtrippin']

I would not mind seeing the Saints pick up J. Garcia if he is willing to be a back up.

[tapout]

I pray he doesnt go to NO.

[tappin_azz]

i hate Garcia with a passion. well, i hate anyone that played for the Bucs. plus i hate gays. i also hate redheads. so he has 3 strikes against him.

im happy with brunell or joey.

[Spider Monkey]

i hate Garcia with a passion. well, i hate anyone that played for the Bucs. plus i hate gays. i also hate redheads. so he has 3 strikes against him.

im happy with brunell or joey.

But he played for the 9ers which trumps all three of those.

[tappin_azz]

that only adds fuel to the fire. if the 9ers werent such a non-factor i would have added that to the list too.

[Spider Monkey]

that only adds fuel to the fire. if the 9ers werent such a non-factor i would have added that to the list too.

:crap:

[Roadtrippin']

i hate Garcia with a passion. well, i hate anyone that played for the Bucs. plus i hate gays. i also hate redheads. so he has 3 strikes against him.

im happy with brunell or joey.

IDK, the Saints have not resigned either. Garcia can actually win games.

[tappin_azz]

who else is out there?? i havent even been worried about a backup qb.

[Porch Monkey]

Kyle Boller has a rocket-launcher arm.

[Spider Monkey]

How about you take O'Sullivan?

[Roadtrippin']

How about you take O'Sullivan?

He's gone, Cincy I think.

He was actually drafted by the Saints and I have always liked him.

[Spider Monkey]

Then take the other one. Who was teh 8er QB before him? Some kid fresh out of fail school.

[tappin_azz]

alex smith??

[Roadtrippin']

Alex Smith.

[Spider Monkey]

Yea yea. Take his ass. We don't need a QB. They do nothing but throw interceptions on the 9ers.

[Roadtrippin']

:laugh:

[Roadtrippin']

Byron Leftwich is still out there.

[Porch Monkey]

I never liked Gary "The Giant" Coleman.

[Roadtrippin']

Hah, I would not want him as a starter.

[Porch Monkey]

I still think Mark Sanchez doesn't deserve to be a 1st round pick.

[Roadtrippin']

I am not really crazy about the top of the draft this year.

[Porch Monkey]

Lot's of good LT's this year. Those are game breakers, give the QB more time to throw and help RB off the edge.

[Roadtrippin']

Yeah, if you can soliidfy that spot and have the need then that is always a spot worth spending a high draft pick on. It also seems to be a position that is easier evaluated than others.

[Randy Savage]

Drew Brees is my hero.

Give him some sort of running game, and he'd be unstoppable.

[Roadtrippin']

Drew Brees is my hero.

Give him some sort of running game, and he'd be unstoppable.

I'll be honest, I watch them every week and I can't say for certain that a good RB will fix the problem. The line does a good job in pass protection, but the don't seem to dominate the LOS in rushing plays. It's just hard to say, it's been a while since Deuce was healthy and even before that they were wasting running plays feeding the ball to Reggie.

[Randy Savage]

I'll be honest, I watch them every week and I can't say for certain that a good RB will fix the problem. The line does a good job in pass protection, but the don't seem to dominate the LOS in rushing plays. It's just hard to say, it's been a while since Deuce was healthy and even before that they were wasting running plays feeding the ball to Reggie.

You think Thomas will get a chance to carry the load?

He looked pretty good down the stretch..

[Porch Monkey]

Give Brees a defense and he'll be enshrined in the HOF.

[Roadtrippin']

You think Thomas will get a chance to carry the load?

He looked pretty good down the stretch..

I think the amount of touches that you saw toward the end of the season is more indicative of what you will see this season. I have been hoping that he would see the ball more from the begining of his rookie season. That year he was awesome during preseason. So was Lance Moore at WR. But then the regular season started and neither got much of a chance to play.

Then last year both played and did well. I really don't understand Payton sometimes. I don't know whether there are good reasons for holding a player back or whether he is just stubborn. Robert Meachum (WR) is fast as hell, has had some great catches, very high YAC and yet his playing time is very limited. The common belief is that he has problems with the playbook. To me that is just unexecusable, if you have a guy with the skills he has you just do what it takes to coach him up, even if he is near retarded. In any case, if he follows the pattern of Moore and Thomas then you can look for Meachum to have a breakout season this year.

[John3000]

Well, we do need a big, bruising back.

The thing is, I kind of agree with San Diego -- he is just not worth that huge salary anymore. He may have a good year left in him, but perhaps no more.

I agree, he is looking like he just doesnt have much left to offer.

I still think Mark Sanchez doesn't deserve to be a 1st round pick.

At all.

I'll be honest, I watch them every week and I can't say for certain that a good RB will fix the problem. The line does a good job in pass protection, but the don't seem to dominate the LOS in rushing plays. It's just hard to say, it's been a while since Deuce was healthy and even before that they were wasting running plays feeding the ball to Reggie.

They do need to beef up the line or something, they look as bad as my team at running the ball............the Colts :crap:

[tappin_azz]

I think the amount of touches that you saw toward the end of the season is more indicative of what you will see this season. I have been hoping that he would see the ball more from the begining of his rookie season. That year he was awesome during preseason. So was Lance Moore at WR. But then the regular season started and neither got much of a chance to play.

Then last year both played and did well. I really don't understand Payton sometimes. I don't know whether there are good reasons for holding a player back or whether he is just stubborn. Robert Meachum (WR) is fast as hell, has had some great catches, very high YAC and yet his playing time is very limited. The common belief is that he has problems with the playbook. To me that is just unexecusable, if you have a guy with the skills he has you just do what it takes to coach him up, even if he is near retarded. In any case, if he follows the pattern of Moore and Thomas then you can look for Meachum to have a breakout season this year.

good stuff.

i think with patton gone, meach will see more action. i would also love to see arrington get in some games this year. i think he is going to be big when he gets his shot.

im with you on the stubbornness of payton. sometimes it just seems he doesnt want to run the ball at all. one of the reasons i never felt comfortable with any type of lead in the 4th.

[Roadtrippin']

Yep, I heard good things about Arrington. It sounded like he could be big.

[Roadtrippin']

hahhaha, the Bears signed Josh Bullocks today. At least we will not have to watch him running around in circles trying to find the WR anymore.

[KyNGHyPE]

LT in the NO would be nice. I like Drew Brees, alot of people forget about him...

[Roadtrippin']

LT in the NO would be nice. I like Drew Brees, alot of people forget about him...

Unfortunately LT is going to stay in SD. He agreed to terms. But yeah, Brees is probably playing the best QB of anyone these days.

[KyNGHyPE]

He has a pretty accurate arm...

[Porch Monkey]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv248/bigdudemike/rivers-1.jpg

[Roadtrippin']

He has a pretty accurate arm...

Well he has that, plus he knows how to read a defense, make checkdowns, and good decisions. When you have a QB at that level it's impossible for any fan to appreciate the full scope of what he does on the field. There really are not that many QB's that get to his level. I would guess that at any one time there are only 2 or 3 that combine that level of understanding of the game along with the skills to take advantage of it.

[tappin_azz]

bullocks is gone!! that just made the saints D exponentially better. i guess they drafting a safety in the 1st. i really dont think they gonna sign Sharper. i could be wrong though.

[Roadtrippin']

bullocks is gone!! that just made the saints D exponentially better. i guess they drafting a safety in the 1st. i really dont think they gonna sign Sharper. i could be wrong though.

If they want to sign Sharper they are going about it in a strange way, IMO. I would have thought that if they were going after him they would have done it while there were more FA options. IDK if that rationale is sound, but is seems like he would have more negotiating power at the moment now that the FA options have dwindled.

[tappin_azz]

i still would like some upgrades with the LBs. this new defense needs pass rushing LBs. as much as i like Fujita, i dont think him or Shanle fit the bill.

[Roadtrippin']

I hope they are not relying on Dan Morgan, who has come out of retirement. The guy was once an excellent LB, but geez, his injury history was significant for years before he came to the Saints and called it quits at training camp.

[tappin_azz]

i can see morgan playing more than 2 or 3 games, if he even hits the field. didnt he have concussion problems??

[Roadtrippin']

i can see morgan playing more than 2 or 3 games, if he even hits the field. didnt he have concussion problems??

Yep, bad problem to have for a LB it would seem.

[cajun_duck]

i still say one of the worst moves the Saints made was signing Reggie. The only thing he is decent at is playing the slot. And the only time he makes anything happen is in the open field. Need a running game and Definately a secondary that can actually cover a reciever.

[splv]

it's all rumors man.

[Porch Monkey]

They need a defensive line that can hold gaps and stop the run, aswell as rush the passer.

[tapout]

werd. +1 for jew OP.

[tappin_azz]

fuck tha falcons!!!

i thought the d-line played the run pretty well all season. pressuring the QB is the problem. the secondary would not appear near as bad if there was a decent pass rush going on.

[Obama]

wat

[Roadtrippin']

fuck tha falcons!!!

i thought the d-line played the run pretty well all season. pressuring the QB is the problem. the secondary would not appear near as bad if there was a decent pass rush going on.

This.

[tapout]

This shit aint gonna go on much longer.

[Roadtrippin']

This shit aint gonna go on much longer.

If by "shit" you mean the Falcons being over .500 I agree.

[Uncle Rico]

We need a fucking qb.

[Roadtrippin']

We need a fucking qb.

I liked Jake a few years ago, but I have to say you are correct at this point. Well, I primarily liked him because I knew he should have been given a chance in NOLA, especially when Brookes was obviously hurt.

[Roadtrippin']

Saints signed Darren Sharper.

[tappin_azz]

think the saints are happy with the defense now? they gonna draft a RB in the 1st, or you think they just pump faking and wanna trade down??

[Uncle Rico]

You guys must dethrone the panthers in the south.

[Roadtrippin']

I think they would love to trade down, but I think they will have to get lucky to find a partner that is willing and able to make a deal that is worthwhile. It may be that Detroit is their best hope. Detroit might take an OT with their first #1 and then want to take a QB at 14, giving up their 20ish pick and maybe a second rounder. Who knows, that's just BS talk.

I personally don't want to see them take a RB with #14. I am not sure Wells is worth it.

I don't think they feel like they are set on D. The safety help they picked up does not offer long term solutions. I think if Jenkins is still there they take him, but who knows.

[Roadtrippin']

You guys must dethrone the panthers in the south.

I don't look for CAR to repeat. I think the rankings will be:

NOLA
ATL
CAR
TB

[Uncle Rico]

I see:

ATL
CAR
NO
TB

The NFC south suddenly got really competitive.

[Uncle Rico]

Atleast you have a fucking first round pick.

[Roadtrippin']

Atleast you have a fucking first round pick.

How did you lose yours?

[tappin_azz]

NFC south has always been crazy. im hoping the worst to first trend continues.

[Uncle Rico]

How did you lose yours?

Traded it away last year so that we could pick up Johnathan Stewart IIRC.

[Uncle Rico]

Either that or Jeff Otah.

[Porch Monkey]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29973073/

Investigators suspect two African immigrants slain at a Long Island condo owned by an NFL player may have been killed as revenge for an Internet scam, police said Tuesday.They say murdered or slain. I say Justice was served! Those piece of shit Liberian(we all know they're really Nigerian) scammers got what they deserved in Vilma's house!

[Porch Monkey]

HE'S BANGIN kIM kARDASHIAN WHO GOT ULTRA AIDS FROM rAY j

[tEh koRnDog]

Hope the bear used a rubber then...

[tappin_azz]

saw drew brees on sports science. dude is sick!

[Roadtrippin']

I saw'd that too! I was absolutely amazed. When I saw the intro, I thought there was no way he could compete in accuracy with olympic archerers. I just thought that was a given. But damn, 10 for 10 and 4 could not have possibly been any more accurate.

Do you remember the distance?

[tappin_azz]

i wanna say 20 yds for some reason...

he was absolutely sick. how did the saints EVER get so lucky??

[Roadtrippin']

i wanna say 20 yds for some reason...

he was absolutely sick. how did the saints EVER get so lucky??

20 is what I remembered as well. IDK, but it was incredible how his form and release were the same, and perfect, 10 out of 10 times.

[Spider Monkey]

No matter how good his throwing is, he still has to play for the saints.

[tappin_azz]

FU monkey.

[Spider Monkey]

lel

[tappin_azz]

i think the secondary has gone from a weakness to a strength.

now if one of those guys can handle short yardage...

[tapout]

lehuzehers

[tappin_azz]

if i ever meet you out on tha streets....its on.

[LiquidClen]

if i ever meet you out on tha streets....its on.
:srs:

[Porch Monkey]

Still have no D-LINE help....

[Roadtrippin']

Still have no D-LINE help....

DE's Smith and Grant have underachieved for sure. McCray is good. Smith was hurt a lot last year, hopefully he will be live up to his potential this year. Grant's the one who really needs to get off his ass.


Ellis should have a good year. Pressely is solid.

[tappin_azz]

they also added coleman and spicer.

oh, and they will be in NOLA till at least 2025!!! who dat!?!

[Porch Monkey]

Yeah but your forgetting the imposing suspensions for those who tested positive for those supplements.

[Roadtrippin']

Yeah but your forgetting the imposing suspensions for those who tested positive for those supplements.

No we are not forgetting them. We are sticking our heads in the sand and hoping those suspensions never happen.

[tappin_azz]

Week 1 Sunday Sept. 13 vs. Lions
Week 2 Sunday Sept. 20 at Eagles
Week 3 Sunday Sept. 27 at Bills
Week 4 Sunday Oct. 04 vs. Jets

i think they will be ok.

[Roadtrippin']

Week 1 Sunday Sept. 13 vs. Lions
Week 2 Sunday Sept. 20 at Eagles
Week 3 Sunday Sept. 27 at Bills
Week 4 Sunday Oct. 04 vs. Jets

i think they will be ok.

Wish Denver was in there. It will take them that long to select a QB.

[tappin_azz]

Wish Denver was in there. It will take them that long to select a QB.

yeah, good thing they have 54 RBs on the roster.

[Porch Monkey]

Per My ESPN:

Saints shopping for backfield help?

Upon the release of Edgerrin James earlier this week, the New Orleans Saints were mentioned as a possible destination, given the Saints' current backfield situation: somewhat untested Pierre Thomas looking to build on his 129-carry 2008 season, and electrifying yet injury-prone Reggie Bush as the X factor.
There's another option if the Saints don't land James, that being a trade. In his Diner Morning News column today, Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post throws out the possibility that the Saints could be calling teams around the league to assess the availability of some superfluous runners. In particular, Lombardi mentions the Denver Broncos, who have a veritable army of backs on the roster after a free-agency bonanza and the drafting of Knowshon Moreno; the Dallas Cowboys, a team that will begin 2009 with a three-headed monster in the backfield if no changes are made; and the New York Jets, who have yet to appease Thomas Jones with a new deal.

Of those three, the most likely deal would be made with the Broncos. The new management duo of coach Josh McDaniels and Brian Xanders has proved it doesn't let emotional ties get in the way of improving the team, as franchise quarterback Jay Cutler was first denigrated in the media and then traded away to the Chicago Bears. To this end, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Broncos trade away some other holdovers from the previous administration, and either Peyton Hillis, Ryan Torain or Selvin Young could be had on the cheap.

The Saints don't have much to spend under the salary cap - some estimates have them about $2 million under the cap number after signing their rookie class - but that could be enough room to sign Edge to an incentive-laden deal. Failing that, a trade would seem quite likely.
Wednesday, April 29
insider...

[Roadtrippin']

Do you know a big, speedy receiver?

[tapout]

if i ever meet you out on tha streets....its on.

:blee:

[Porch Monkey]

Do you know a big, speedy receiver?Al Davis can help you in that department...

[Roadtrippin']

Al Davis can help you in that department...

Hah, I meant to say "need" not "know." Seriously, you can have Meachum since we are not going to use him. I think he has a lot of potential, I really don't know why we don't use him more.

[95ZJ]

Haven't kept up with the Saints lately, is Copper still with them? Guy always seems to have one big play every three games or so.

[tappin_azz]

Haven't kept up with the Saints lately, is Copper still with them? Guy always seems to have one big play every three games or so.

he is gone. i think he is with the chiefs now.

[Roadtrippin']

Yeah, he made some plays -- but the Saints are just loaded with receivers with a lot of potential.

[Uncle Rico]

Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers

[Roadtrippin']

Troublemaker.

[tappin_azz]

Yeah, he made some plays -- but the Saints are just loaded with receivers with a lot of potential.

that potential need to transfer to plays. anyone can have potential with brees throwing to them.

[Roadtrippin']

that potential need to transfer to plays. anyone can have potential with brees throwing to them.


Well that's true. Beside the point, but true.

[Randy Savage]

I think Stephen Hawking would have potential to make plays with Drew Motherfucking Brees throwing strikes to that fucker.

[Roadtrippin']

I think Stephen Hawking would have potential to make plays with Drew Motherfucking Brees throwing strikes to that fucker.

I don't know, I read a news report that said he has just recently become seriously ill.

[tappin_azz]

tomorrow you guys get a sample of the best offense in the league.

[tapout]

tomorrow you guys get a sample of the best offense in the league.

negative. The Falcons dont play till Saturday.

[Porch Monkey]

Broncos @ SF tonight

[tapout]

nobody gives a shit.

:keke:

[Porch Monkey]

The crows will relapse this year.

[Spider Monkey]

nobody gives a shit.

:keke:

Hey mother fucker. Watch your mouth.

[tappin_azz]

negative. The Falcons dont play till Saturday.

a falcons fan??? please god no!! you disgust me.

that said.....turner is my 1st pick in my fantasy draft.

[Roadtrippin']

WOW, the Saints looked better tonight than any team has eva looked in a preseason game. For real.

[tappin_azz]

uh oh.....somebody got a defense.

[Roadtrippin']

uh oh.....somebody got a defense.

A turnover forcing machine is what that is. Falcons stand no chance. Anyone who pulls for Atlanta sucks peepee.

[tappin_azz]

yeah, and throw carolina into that too.

the NFC south is a done deal.

[Roadtrippin']

yeah, and throw carolina into that too.

the NFC south is a done deal.

dam, we found another WR. Harper looked very good.

[tapout]

you bitches been drinkin that voodoo juice?

[Porch Monkey]

Um how long did the starters even play?

[tappin_azz]

little more than a quarter on offense. defense played almost whole first half.

[Roadtrippin']

Um how long did the starters even play?

A pretty good while.

But the thing is the team looked good throughout the depth chart.

Our backup QB's did better than some starters for other teams.

[Porch Monkey]

Our backup QB's did better than some starters for other teams.
Die slow!

[Roadtrippin']

Sorry.

[Randy Savage]

Is Thomas going to get the bulk of work in the backfield?

Need to decide if I should keep him in my keeper league..

[Roadtrippin']

Is Thomas going to get the bulk of work in the backfield?

Need to decide if I should keep him in my keeper league..

I expect he will, but keep in mind that the Saints are going to pass, pass and pass. They are one team that really can abandon the run. To be honest, the O-line is great at pass protection but really do not open holes consistently.

[Spider Monkey]

UNDEFEATED BITCHES!

[Roadtrippin']

UNDEFEATED BITCHES!

Saints are gonna crush the 72 dolphins record

[Spider Monkey]

Do not care. Am no a Fishy fan.

[tappin_azz]

Do not care. Am no a Fishy fan.

youre clearly not a football fan either, if you pull for the 9ers. they havent played football there in years.

[Spider Monkey]

youre clearly not a football fan either, if you pull for the 9ers. they havent played football there in years.

We are undefeated bitch. WHAT YOU GO SON.

[tappin_azz]

give it a week. back to reality.

[Spider Monkey]

This week I am invincible though!!

[Spider Monkey]

IT is the only week I'll get for decades. :(

[tappin_azz]

which bum they got playin QB??

i guess it could be worse. could be a bronco fan.

[Spider Monkey]

Hey, Say that to my face and not online and see what happens. Meanie.

I'm going to go drink wine now.

[Spider Monkey]

How many rings does your team have?


Yea, that's what I thougt.

[tappin_azz]

How many rings does your team have?


Yea, that's what I thougt.


always gotta bring up hurtful things.

[Spider Monkey]

always gotta bring up hurtful things.

Oh zero. My bad bro. I didn't mean it. Sorry.

xooxoxox


They try though. Hell They got close right?

[tappin_azz]

i wish someone would make a saints appreciation thread. i bet it would have thousands of posts in it.

[Porch Monkey]

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2009/08/30/did-post-camp-discipline-elude-raiders/#more-6210

In the aftermath of Saturday’s disaster, veteran defensive end Greg Ellis openly wondered if his teammates were taking their profession seriously enough as in getting the proper rest and being physically and mentally prepared to play a game.

“Guys, you can’t stay out all night. Can’t expect to come in here and just turn it on,” Ellis said. “This isn’t high school or college football. This is the best of the best in the NFL. So you’ve got to do the small things that maybe you didn’t have to do in college.”

[Porch Monkey]

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/image/getty/2009/09000d5d8123d345_gallery_600.jpg

[tappin_azz]

looks like joey ballgame is having a good time. he thinking "we up 21 now....i get to play!!"

[crownvic21]

looks like joey ballgame is having a good time. he thinking "we up 21 now....i get to play!!"

ahahahah what a fuck he is

[tappin_azz]

ahahahah what a fuck he is

thats how scary good the saints are...

they even make him look good.

[tappin_azz]

one down....

[tappin_azz]

what a freakin beating. i almost wished some of the eagles other QBs were active so they could take some of that beatdown.

seems like the saints might have found a little bit of a defense. uh oh.....

[conversehtnut]

what a freakin beating. i almost wished some of the eagles other QBs were active so they could take some of that beatdown.

seems like the saints might have found a little bit of a defense. uh oh.....

reid was an idiot in starting kolb. he should have put in garcia. then shit would have went down

[Porch Monkey]

yeah would've started going down on all of the dudes on the field

[tappin_azz]

hahahahahaha

garcia gay jokes are tha best.

[Porch Monkey]

I still say his marriage to Carmella DeCesare is a cover up for his homo-eroticness.

[tappin_azz]

come on guys.....we got tha bandwagon crunked up. all aboard, bitches!!!!!

[crownvic21]

come on guys.....we got tha bandwagon crunked up. all aboard, bitches!!!!!

I will stick on the Colts supersonic jet tappin, my friend. Have fun on the bandwagon. I must stay true.

[Obama]

http://smiliesftw.com/x/huge_bow_rofl_crowd.gif

[Coltsfan18]

u got beat by tony homo

vikings 2009 nfc champs

[Obama]

http://media.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/photo/11cowboysjpg-f1aaab508b9ddd69_large.jpg

[IamDeMan]

I am mourning the loss of TA and RT.