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re: Official optimism post-draft and FA, thread ed.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 8:16 pm to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 4/30/17 at 8:16 pm to SlowFlowPro
We shored up the OL with Ram and added a dynamic 3rd down back in Kamara on offense.
We added the top CB, a ball hawk S, a LB who, when healthy, was very good and a RDE who has potential.
Brees should be chomping at the bit for 2017 with the offensive additions in AP and the draft.
BLACK AND GOLD SUPERBOWL!
We added the top CB, a ball hawk S, a LB who, when healthy, was very good and a RDE who has potential.
Brees should be chomping at the bit for 2017 with the offensive additions in AP and the draft.
BLACK AND GOLD SUPERBOWL!
This post was edited on 4/30/17 at 8:18 pm
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Posted on 4/30/17 at 8:30 pm to bonethug0108
Ok
Posted on 4/30/17 at 8:52 pm to bonethug0108
quote:
Okafor isn't playing LB for us. He'll be a rush end like Kikaha and Gwachum.
This. He's 6'4 260 right now and will likely be heavier by training camp. Probably 265 or 270. His hand will be in the dirt. He might take him some getting used to though. Idk how often he did that at Texas or with the Cards
Posted on 4/30/17 at 9:03 pm to LooseCannon22282
I also wouldn't be surprised if we continued to shop around for another CB.
When asked if the Butler trade was dead Loomis smiled and said, "We'll see"
It might not be Butler but maybe someone like Orlando Scandrick or something. I have a strange feeling we might add someone from the spring league too.
When asked if the Butler trade was dead Loomis smiled and said, "We'll see"
It might not be Butler but maybe someone like Orlando Scandrick or something. I have a strange feeling we might add someone from the spring league too.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 9:06 pm to WicKed WayZ
I'm getting more optimistic by the day.
I think we got a good bit better on the defensive side, and the exchange of Cooks (quick strike guy) for Peterson, Kamara and an improved O line, makes me think the offense will be better. We'll still be able to score a lot, but we'll be able to do so a little more methodically.
Just a little better... 3 games come to mind immediately: Boncos, Raiders, Giants.
Take those 3 (imminently possible), and this team was 10-6 last year.
Then, the Falcons- people talk about their defense, but we scored a lot, just gave up more. Control the ball more, contain them a bit more, we might add another win; 11-5 then.
This Saints team is close. Won't take much to push it back into serious contention.
I think we got a good bit better on the defensive side, and the exchange of Cooks (quick strike guy) for Peterson, Kamara and an improved O line, makes me think the offense will be better. We'll still be able to score a lot, but we'll be able to do so a little more methodically.
Just a little better... 3 games come to mind immediately: Boncos, Raiders, Giants.
Take those 3 (imminently possible), and this team was 10-6 last year.
Then, the Falcons- people talk about their defense, but we scored a lot, just gave up more. Control the ball more, contain them a bit more, we might add another win; 11-5 then.
This Saints team is close. Won't take much to push it back into serious contention.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 9:15 pm to Scoob
Staying healthy and getting a quick start is something this Saints team needs.
If we can be injury free and be 2-2 or 3-1 headed into the bye we will make the playoffs
If we can be injury free and be 2-2 or 3-1 headed into the bye we will make the playoffs
Posted on 4/30/17 at 9:32 pm to WicKed WayZ
quote:This would be awesome, but we'll have to see come September.
If we can be injury free and be 2-2 or 3-1 headed into the bye we will make the playoffs
With so many new additions and not the greatest of early schedules, I could see a typical Saints slow start. But if team can gel by the bye week, I think the back-end of schedule could see winning 9 of 12 games.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 10:32 pm to SlowFlowPro
Good offseason for the Saints, but NFC South will be the best in the NFL. Could be vastly improved and still go 9-7.
Posted on 4/30/17 at 10:40 pm to Elleshoe
You are EXACTLY one of "those" LSU fans, Mr. Travin-Dural-Is-The-Only-UDFA-With-A-Chance-To-Make-The-Team.
And there's nothing at all wrong with that. LOL
And there's nothing at all wrong with that. LOL
Posted on 4/30/17 at 10:47 pm to PuddinheadSr
I'm really not. And I didn't say only. Or that he'd make the team. I said I think he's got a shot to make the practice squad
Posted on 4/30/17 at 10:58 pm to drizztiger
That's why I think it's important to start off well. Get some things to go our way for once. If we can be 3-1 headed into the bye then we can get hot down the stretch. We've shown to be capable of that
Posted on 4/30/17 at 11:09 pm to Elleshoe
I stand corrected.
But you're really not? Maybe just a little, "Elleshoe"?
LOL J/K
But you're really not? Maybe just a little, "Elleshoe"?
LOL J/K
Posted on 5/1/17 at 5:27 am to Scoob
quote:
Just a little better... 3 games come to mind immediately: Boncos, Raiders, Giants.
and the Panthers game on Thursday night @ Carolina.
I think that game was the most livid I was at Payton out of all of last year.
the blocked kick in that game was the key I think. There was a 10 point swing there.
same thing in the Giants game.
The Broncos game was just a fricking joke at the end.. almost at the level of the Cleveland game in god damn 1999.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:06 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:
3 impact rookies at positions of need (lattimore, williams, and AnalZone).
I flew back from Philly with Joe Vitt last year and the thinking is Brees had three good years left, so now we are down to two. Considering that the future is now this draft makes perfect sense.
We need contributors now.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:29 am to Lakeboy7
At the league meetings Payton said Brees told him he has 2-3 years left (I thought he also said after this, meaning 3-4 total).
Despite how he feels about thinking he can play until he's 45, I don't think he wants to play that long.
Definitely can see us trying to grab that QB next year (and Payton admitted if not for Lattimore and KC we would have Mahomes right now), or at the very least in 2019.
Despite how he feels about thinking he can play until he's 45, I don't think he wants to play that long.
Definitely can see us trying to grab that QB next year (and Payton admitted if not for Lattimore and KC we would have Mahomes right now), or at the very least in 2019.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 9:29 am
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:52 am to Elleshoe
Analzone was the only pick I just didn't like. Sure IF he stays healthy its great but he never has, I doubt that changes once he enters the NFL.
other than that I think they crushed this draft
Media types still seem to think Butler is in play, but having already given up a 2nd in next years draft not sure what the compensation will be.
other than that I think they crushed this draft
Media types still seem to think Butler is in play, but having already given up a 2nd in next years draft not sure what the compensation will be.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 9:55 am
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:04 am to BilJ
Analzone's last injury was a broken arm, which won't affect his play long term. Nothing to do with the other injury.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:06 am to bonethug0108
just seems like Ellerbee where its always something.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:08 am to BilJ
True but these things can never be predicted unless it's a recurring thing.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:42 am to bonethug0108
is michael floyd worth kicking the tires on?
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