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As I look at the NFC, I'm beginning to think more and more that the Saints are going to come up short this year. At 4-4, NO is looking up at teams like the Giants, Eagles, Redskins, Panthers, Bucs, Falcons, Bears, Coyboys (barely), and the Cardinals. We're tied with the Packers and Vikings. The one saving grace is that we get to play the Panthers and Bucs one more time, one game each against the Pack and Bears, and the Falcons twice. We only have THREE FREAKIN HOME GAMES LEFT. Lets just say the 'definite' wins should come against the Chiefs, Lions, and at least one guaranteed against the Falcons. Thats seven wins. That means that, just to get to 10 wins, we have to win 3 out of 5 either at the Bears, Bucs, and Falcons or home against the Packers or Panthers. Ten wins doesn't even guarantee anything either. The way this team has been playing (schizophrenic) and all the injuries we have sustained, I really am getting to the point where I would be surprised if we got in. I doubt we will sweep the Bucs or Falcons, which is two more losses and going to Chicago (even with Retarded Rexy) this late in the season, as we know, is not an easy task for a dome team that depends on throwing the ball all over the field. If we lost those three games, then we are at 9-7 and, almost certainly, on the outside looking in. Please...I would love for you guys to talk me off the ledge. I'm, in no way, bailing on my beloved Saints, but, the task at hand is looking worse by the day.

This post has been edited by NJSaintsGuy: 03 November 2008 - 02:13 PM

Thats not realism sinking in, its being kicked in the nuts repeatedly by pointy toed boots.

Danno, on Nov 3 2008, 02:23 PM, said:

With Shaq the boot wearer.

David E, on Nov 3 2008, 02:27 PM, said:

Doing his rendition of the Riverdance upon thy family jewels.

Lol. True, but, this season looked so promising before it started and even more so after the opening win. I just can't get over the fact that we can't get over the hump. 2006 is going to become a distant memory real soon. I know we're still in the mix, but we have a whole lot of teams to jump over. It's not looking good. The saving grace, again, is the fact that we play most of the teams in front of us. The problem is I don't have a whole lot of confidence this team will win with their heels against the wall. God, I hope I'm wrong.

In the NFC, I don't think 10-6 is good enough to guarantee a wild card. It sure won't be good enough for a division title.

If we want any realistic shot at the playoffs, we have to finish 10-6... (11-5 would guarantee playoffs) and thus far, I see no indication of going 7-1 or 6-2 in the 2nd half of the season. We simply have too many shortcomings on defense and special teams...

This post has been edited by The Man 451: 03 November 2008 - 03:01 PM

The Man 451, on Nov 3 2008, 03:54 PM, said:

And the crappy schedule. The fact that we have just 3 home games in our last 8 games is rediculous. Plus, again, having to go to Chicago late in the season. If we get to double-digit wins, Brees should be the undisputed MVP...and I'll get his name tatooed to my ass.

Every team we're chasing has multiple games against each other.

at a glance...

Philly must play- NYG, BAL, ARZ, NYG, WAS, DAL
Tampa must play-NO, CAR, ATL, SD, MIN
Atlanta must play - NO, CAR, SD, NO, TB, MIN
Carolina must play - ATL, GB, TB, NYG, NO
Green Bay must play - TEN, MIN, CHI, NO, CAR, JAX, CHI (Wow)
Minnesota must play - TB, JAX, CHI, ARZ, ATL, NYG

If we just start winning, we should creep up in the standings very quickly.

The Saints will go 12 & 4.
They will dominate in the playoffs.
They will win the Superbowl!



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loudlung, on Nov 3 2008, 04:29 PM, said:

Do you really, seriously think the Saints are going to run the table?? If they do that, I may not live to see the Super Bowl because I would have died somewhere around week 15.

There's no such thing as a definite win with this team...

Truth is, we're just not in the class of the Giants and Carolina. Add in Philly and maybe even Washington. Without the injuries, suspensions, kickers, and dumb luck we are maybe in that second class/wild card teams. We're too soft.

We could have used a an upgrade at LB (Shanle) and S (Keasviharn) and K (Gazoo/Melhaff) this offseason. I think if we were better in those two spots we would be 5-3 or maybe even 6-2. But we're not.

Either way, it will be interesting to see if Payton does a good job using these two weeks getting this team ready for ATL and KC. The defense needs fixing and if they come out Sunday and let Matt Ryan light them up you can write the year off.

DG

NJSaintsGuy, on Nov 3 2008, 03:49 PM, said:

Why else would I watch and cheer? If I thought they would lose all their games there really would be no point in me watching.


Why would I say....Oh the Saints suck and are gonna lose today......

If I thought like that, there would be no hope....no point.

But that's just me.