Jul

15

Breaking Down The New Orleans Saints’ 2009 Schedule

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July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Saints were arguably the best last-place team in the NFL in 2008.  They were a high-flying offense, but weak on defense and inconsistent on the ground.  In 2009, New Orleans benefits from playing Detroit and St.Louis as their “strength of schedule” games, but with the volatility of the NFL, last year’s laughing stocks can [...]

May

20

Where Will Michael Vick Land? - NFC Breakdown

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May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A team-by-team breakdown of the chances of Michael Vick being a part of their respective rosters:
Philadelphia - The fans would eat Vick alive….literally.  Next….
Giants - Manning is the franchise guy, Coughlin is not the right coach for Vick’s return.
Dallas - Would Jones roll the dice?  Romo has the potential, but hasn’t put it together yet.  [...]

Oct

21

Week 7: Atlanta Falcons v. New Orleans Saints

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October 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Falcons return to the scene of last year’s crime the Superdome for a crucial divisional battle an epic struggle for the #2 draft pick with the Saints. 
Stick with me to see if Leftwich is our savior.
First Quarter Update: Falcons hanging; Leftwich looks ok; not magnificent, but not sucking either.  Atlanta 3, New Orleans 7.
Second [...]

Oct

14

Better Luck This Time, Falcons

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October 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This is what happened the last time we played on Monday Night Football.  We ran into the buzzsaw that was the Katrina-related mojo of the Saints last year. 
The Giants don’t have anything like that on their side tomorrow night, but they have won 3 games in a row.  And we’re, um, us.  We just hope [...]

Sep

21

NFC South Update

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September 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

NFC South standings after Week 2:

Carolina                       1 - 1
Tampa Bay                   1 - 1
Atlanta                         0 - 2
New Orleans                 0 - 2
Carolina - The Panthers went down to the impressive Texans (why, oh why, did we get rid of Schaub?).  Next up for the Panthers is our very own Falcon squad.
Tampa Bay - The Bucs laid one on [...]

Sep

6

Go Colts; Yeah, I’m Thinking About Division Standings Already

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September 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment

So, now that they’ve finally decided to stop playing crappy country music, the NFL season has begun with the Colts and the Saints getting things underway.  And, against my better judgment, I’m going for the Colts because the Saints are in the Falcons’ division (except for Reggie Bush; he’s on my fantasy team, so I hope [...]