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He and Zion need to train with one another in the offseason.

re: Paying off debt strategy

Posted by Suntiger on 9/29/26 at 12:55 pm to
It was started here. And I don’t disagree with paying off the highest debt first. It’s probably what I would do.

But it sounds like it wouldn’t pay it all off and if you’re coming here to ask this question, you are probably better off snowballing.
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depends on how financially secure you are. Is emergency fund robust, job extremely stable?


I was going to ask if OP has an emergency fund, but just decided to answer the question. But I agree that OP should have an emergency fund and make sure that liquidity issues are met before paying off debt.

As far as interest rates go, I think that’s the personal decision in personal finance. High interest rate debt like CC debt should absolutely be paid off as quickly as possible. Vehicles are a depreciating asset, so those should probably be paid off as well, but if you have a sub-4% rate, I get the math on investing vs. paying off debt. But I would pay the debt. Mortgages are a completely different issue.
Suntiger’s take - We are in year 2 of a total rebuild. Last year was a stripping down to the studs and shedding of salary. This year we are in true rebuild mode. We have a good QB, three good OL (LT, LG & C), a decent RB, a good WR & TE corp, and a few decent pieces on defense.

We lack experience.

We lack depth.

We lack established star power.

I agree that this team is establishing its identity and learning how to win. They need to learn how to play a complete game. We had a stupid slow start against the Lions and we failed to close against the Raiders. I think part of that was pressing when we faced adversity and were getting terrible calls.

But I like that we don’t quit. I see the potential we have like the 9 min drive we had to go down the field and score last week.

We need a better RG/RT combo. We need someone who can consistently rush the passer. We also need some depth. That’s most teams in the NFL, but I see promise and we are competing and trying and that gives me hope.
He was on the field yelling at the ref on the Boyd hold.

I think he needs to hand the ball off to Donaldson and tell him to run as fast as he can right into the sideline judge. Just lower his shoulder and absolutely truck him! Then on the next play run a slant and have Shough drill the LJ. If on defense, let Reid blitz right into the back judge.

re: Paying off debt strategy

Posted by Suntiger on 9/28/26 at 6:33 pm to
Yep, snowball it. Pay off the truck and use any leftover to put towards car. Then take whatever you were paying on the truck and pay it towards the car. Once the car is paid off, keep making that payment towards a HYSA to pay as much as you can when you have to buy a new car.
That sucks. We struggled running the ball after he went out. He’s not a top 5 RB or anything, but he’s a solid RB and we don’t really have that without him. Kamara is just a guy at this point and Miller is more injured than not.

I think we need to remember that we are in a rebuild and need to be happy we have a QB to build around. This isn’t crappy college where you can turn over a roster in a year.
He was definitely in on a sack yesterday.

re: Missed holding call on K.Boyd

Posted by Suntiger on 9/28/26 at 11:45 am to
Moore is pretty calm, but even he was out on the field yelling at the refs at that point.


Mark Buttersworth is a sitzpinkler and a sorry excuse for a human being!
So from a 10th overall pick to being traded for a 5th rounder in 3 years. And most think it’s an overpay. Oooof!

Saints probably could have gotten a 3rd for Rattler or Zach Wilson.
I’m as mad as I’ve ever been at referees after yesterday’s game! It’s unacceptable.

“Boycotting the NFL” is a child’s answer. So how can fans really show how upset we are with these terrible referees? I’m seriously asking. And while we seem to get screwed over more often, it’s gotta be other fan bases as well.

So what’s the answer?

1) Amend and reopen the no-call litigation to do discovery on referees?
2) Hire protesters to protest non-stop outside of the NFL’s park avenue offices?
3) Stage a “walk-out” or something where fans don’t show up for the first 5-10 minutes of a particular week?
4) Agree to buy no concessions for a particular week?
5) Hire engineers to create a cheap referee AI that the NFL ends up replacing refs with?
6) Get the DOJ to investigate refs for conspiracy and/or corruption?
7) ???

re: Why did we draft Delp?

Posted by Suntiger on 9/28/26 at 6:26 am to
Moore wanted to run 13 personnel so he needed TEs. Johnson has proven to be a bit injury prone. So he signed Fant and drafted a TE. Delp is playing and is more of the blocking TE doing the dirty work.

Not sure if you noticed, but TEs scored all four TDs yesterday. I’d say it’s a pretty important position.
I agree with you. I haven’t been as mad about officiating since the NOLA no-call. It’s the way they call it. 3rd down incompletion? Nope, BS PI. Same series, 3rd down incompletion? Nope, BS roughing passer on perfect form tackle to extend drive.

Saints came out at halftime pissed off and went on that run. Then the calls came again and you could feel the frustration and pressing and the game flipped.

I have no doubt the Saints would have won if the game was officiated fairly. Zero. It completely frustrated the players and everyone was pressing. Terrible officiating. Unacceptable. Someone needs to answer to the fans. Where’s that butthole Buttersworth?!?!
He’s on the refs as much as I’ve seen him. He was on the field pointing out the hold.

These are the most crooked refs I’ve ever seen.
What happened to Etienne? Haven’t seen him since he limped off.

re: Raiders 35 @ Saints 27 Final

Posted by Suntiger on 9/27/26 at 2:28 pm to
I can’t update with score or anything, because I wanna Win! So if anyone wants to make an updated game thread, feel free to use the info.

:saints: I Love the Saints :Saints:

Raiders 35 @ Saints 27 Final

Posted by Suntiger on 9/27/26 at 2:25 pm
Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-1)


Location:
Caesars Superdome - New Orleans, Louisiana

TV Broadcasts:
NFL on CBS
- Chris Lewis, Luke Kuechly

Radio:
WWL 870AM/105.3FM New Orleans
-Featuring: Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Steve Geller
SIRIUS XM 263 / Internet 822

Uniform Combination:
Gold Helmets, Black Jerseys, and Black Pants


New Orleans Saints inactives:
QB Zach Wilson (emergency third QB)
WR/RS Barion Brown
CB Martin Emerson Jr.
DL Christen Miller
TE Treyton Welch
DT John Ridgeway III
EDGE Tyree Wilson

Las Vegas Raider inactives:
QB Aidan O'Connell
CB Darrell Luter Jr.
S Treydan Stukes
S Dalton Johnson
G Bryce Cabeldue
DT JJ Pegues


Officiating Crew
Referee Adrian Hill
Umpire Roy Ellison
Down Judge Danny Short
Line Judge Julian Mapp
Field Judge Tra Boger
Side Judge Glen Fucik
Back Judge Greg Steed
Replay Official (RO)—Bob Hubbell
Replay Assistant (RA)—Durwood Manley


re: Ricky Whittle

Posted by Suntiger on 9/27/26 at 9:08 am to
Chris Naeole