re: When will the NFL Schedules be released?

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One day you will be appreciated. May take a few more years but soon March/April will be known for mock schedules AND the draft.

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I appreciate your optimism, St Aug.

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Wk 1: at Minnesota

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link?

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Just a hunch, cleanmatt. 3 of the last 5 season openers have been at home, so I think we may be due for an away game to start the year. Also, I think the season opener will be a home game for a team with a big fan base that is down and needs a shot in the arm. The Saints and their 7-9 records over the last three years will probably be a win for a home team in week 1, so the Saints become the NFL's version of Appalachian State for a team like the Minnesota Vikings or Green Bay Packers, but probably the Vikings.

Week 17? Has to be a home game for us, as we have watched the Saints play their season finale on the road the last three teams. Also, the Saints have to close against an NFC South opponent, and have closed with the Falcons the last two years, the Buccaneers the two years prior than that, so it's a virtual lock the Saints will host Carolina in Week 17 at 12pm (unless there are playoff implications).