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Good read here.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:03 pm
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"Conclusion:
Going into the 2014 season, the New Orleans Saints have to be considered one of, if not the most complete team in football. Producing both a top 5 offense and defense, but then adding playmakers to that mix is not common in todays NFL. It has actually been known to be the other way around due to free agency and salary cap.
The 2014 New Orleans Saints will arguably be better than the team that won the Super Bowl in 2009, but will achieve that 2009 teams same result, a Super Bowl Championship."
"Conclusion:
Going into the 2014 season, the New Orleans Saints have to be considered one of, if not the most complete team in football. Producing both a top 5 offense and defense, but then adding playmakers to that mix is not common in todays NFL. It has actually been known to be the other way around due to free agency and salary cap.
The 2014 New Orleans Saints will arguably be better than the team that won the Super Bowl in 2009, but will achieve that 2009 teams same result, a Super Bowl Championship."
This post was edited on 6/4/14 at 12:04 pm
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Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:09 pm to BRL79
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New Orleans Saints: Why They Will Win Super Bowl XLIX
By Patrick Barber
*gulp*
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:10 pm to BRL79
Love it.
And it's hard logic to argue with.. Honestly. People think I'm joking when I tell them we're taking it. It's partial homerism but also it's just logical. We were already a very good team and we really didn't do anything this offseason BUT make upgrades, except for Sproles. Barring major injuries we're DEFINITELY the most complete team in the league.
And it's hard logic to argue with.. Honestly. People think I'm joking when I tell them we're taking it. It's partial homerism but also it's just logical. We were already a very good team and we really didn't do anything this offseason BUT make upgrades, except for Sproles. Barring major injuries we're DEFINITELY the most complete team in the league.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:10 pm to BRL79
I hope he writes one of these for all 32 teams so that we take off a jinx
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:12 pm to BRL79
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:14 pm to Rand AlThor
I agree we are very complete. I also feel our LB core is better than people on here say it is. Really the only position I'm somewhat worried about is kicker.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:54 pm to windshieldman
It's hard to argue with anything said in that article.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:56 pm to BRL79
I hate sunshine pumping, but there's a lot of good stuff in there.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:03 pm to Mr.Perfect
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I hope he writes one of these for all 32 teams so that we take off a jinx
Pretty sure Patrick Barber isn't jinxing anyone.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:09 pm to Hoodoo Man
I'm with you on the sunshine pumping but only if it's unrealistic optimism. This article mimics everything I've been telling friends and fellow saints fans that I associate with. So, I had to post it. There really isn't much on it that can be argued with it.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:19 pm to JPLIII
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Patrick Barber
Hmmm.......
Oh, and I read the article and:
This post was edited on 6/4/14 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:33 pm to windshieldman
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I agree we are very complete. I also feel our LB core is better than people on here say it is. Really the only position I'm somewhat worried about is kicker.
pff and everyone's eyes say otherwise about the LB, but I agree I do worry about kicker.
Worst case, we can bring back hartley after getting humbled if graham falls off the face of the earth.
People that don't understand our team (national writers and falcon fans) want to keep arguing that we got worse or they got exponentially better, but I just can't see where we dropped off?
Lost Harper and Jenkins, gained a top 3 Safety in the league and re-signed a #3 safety that could be someone's starter.
Lost Smith, return of Butler
Lost Greer, drafted SJB and signed up Bailey
Lost Moore and Sproles, drafted Cooks and return of Morgan (possibly)
Lost DLP, lateral move at worst with Lelito
Lost Brown, no comment.
Our starting defense's average age is: 25.9
Hicks: 24
Jenkins: 24
Jordan: 24
Galette: 26
Lofton: 28
Hawthorne: 29
Butler: 26
Vaccaro: 23
Byrd: 27
Lewis: 28
Robinson: 26
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:37 pm to BRL79
Good read. I think he and a bunch of writers will be shocked at the impact PRob has coming back this season. Guy had all the tools and showed it in 2011. The atrocious 2012 zone scheme and overall defense made him look really bad, but that was more a horrible system than anything.
Saints have the pieces in place but it will all depend how they are used.
Saints have the pieces in place but it will all depend how they are used.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:43 pm to BRL79
quote:
The 2014 New Orleans Saints will arguably be better than the team that won the Super Bowl in 2009, but will achieve that 2009 teams same result, a Super Bowl Championship."
The 2011 team was better than the 2009 team imo.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:52 pm to htran90
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pff and everyone's eyes say otherwise about the LB, but I agree I do worry about kicker.
I feel Hawthorne and Lofton, along with Harylson are a pretty solid LB crew.
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Worst case, we can bring back hartley after getting humbled if graham falls off the face of the earth.
Yea, need more competition at K but Graham hopefully will be good.
quote:
Lost Harper and Jenkins, gained a top 3 Safety in the league and re-signed a #3 safety that could be someone's starter.
We will be much better at S
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Lost Greer, drafted SJB and signed up Bailey
Losing Greer sucks but I feel good about our corners. Maybe Greer comes back and placed on PUP, doubt it though.
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Lost Moore and Sproles, drafted Cooks and return of Morgan (possibly)
Not concerned about losing Moore with Stills and Cooks. Losing Sproles kinda sucks, wanted him for 1 more year.
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Lost DLP, lateral move at worst with Lelito
I feel Lelito will be better at run blocking, no clue about pass blocking.
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Lost Brown, no comment.
We cannot afford any injuries to Armstead or Strief this year.
Why did I do all this when I agreed to just about everything you said?
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:57 pm to windshieldman
It's not huge, but we picked up a supposed run blocking specialist HB, too.
We definitely needed help with run blocking last season.
We definitely needed help with run blocking last season.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:58 pm to Hoodoo Man
Forgot about our new fullback. I was fullback in HS, its a very respectable position 
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:29 pm to windshieldman
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Forgot about our new fullback. I was fullback in HS, its a very respectable position
Would've loved to play Full back in HS.
I played mainly DT with some formations at DE and NT at 6'2 210. I should've been a OLB or FB/HB. Hell, even playing DE on a consistent basis would've been awesome.
To the OP:
Basically everything said in there I agree with. I hate doing the sunshine-pumping route, but this team is stacked.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:30 pm to BRL79
The only question mark is can this team play well enough on the road during the season to secure home field.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:34 pm to windshieldman
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Really the only position I'm somewhat worried about is kicker.
Kicker? Pftt. We will score at will and often. We will suffocate teams on defense. We wont be kicking field goals. Hell, we dont even need the extra points. Keep em....
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