saintlad74

I was right on our record being 6-11 or 7- 10 team.

I was right that we would win more on the back end of the season.

I was right that we were going to sweep at least one division team. And I guessed right on the Panthers.


As far as Shough ? I was neither right or wrong about him. On draft day I liked him better than any of the other quarterbacks except for Dart. I liked the size and I was not scared of his injury history. His age did not concern me one bit.
But I thought it'd take him at least 2 to 3 years and/or he might be a career backup.




I was wrong about Cam Jordan responding to this defense. I thought he wouldn't get a lot if sacks.

I was wrong about Kool-aid stepping up big as #1 corner.

I was wrong about Kamara blowing it up this year in Coach Moore's offense.

I was wrong about both guards stepping up this year.

I imagine it's the same way that we feel about Saban.

I get why they are ticked, they are looking at NC and he left them high and dry

It just goes against my nature to root for the Saints to lose, especially to the damn Falcons.

To make the playoffs next year the Saints might want to lose this week.

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I get what you are driving at, but I rather beat the damn Falcons and keep our overall record even with them ( plus I don't want to give their fan base any joy that they swept us going into the offseason)

Also I don't want the Buccaneers to win , giving them five straight years of an NFC South title


Besides we never know what teams are going to be like next year, so I wouldn't worry too much about their opponents.

But had we won some of those Rattler might still be the starter. I’m glad things have gone the way they have. Now just finish 1-1 and go into the offseason on a high note.
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Agreed, had they won those games, we may have never known if Shough is good until next year.

Plus that time on bench probably helped him better than getting thrown into the deep right off the bat.

Not going to question it.

A win at home vs the Jets gives you hope? So much that you would rather have a less talented player on your team next year to acquire this magical win?

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No idiot, it gives me hope that we have our QB and that he gets another win under his belt. Great for his confidence and experience

You always want to win, doesn't matter who you play.

Besides , you never know what you get with a high draft pick. You could get a bust like Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Charles Rogers, or Tony Mandarich.

So ?

Rather have the win and have hope for next season.

Plus be nice going into Christmas with a win

I say " Shough it "

Just have that funny feeling

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I like your optimism, but as a life long Saints fan , I exercise caution.

Seems like the Saints don't do as well against rookie QBs and the Saints play some the next couple of weeks.

Fingers crossed ??

If I was coach./GM . Try to take down to where I know I can get a stud WR with 1st pick and get additional picks.

A guard or defensive end with second pick.

By 3rd and 4th picks, take best RB, TE , or DB available.

Later rounds take special teams guys ( a returner perhaps) that stand out and maybe grab another offensive lineman ( guard or center)

Last pick? See if there is viable college kicker or punter