Aquietguy Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Many would say not because of all the bounty gate nonsense that we faced this off season. I call it bull gate. But then that's me. I just don't see much affect at all if any. But here are my reasons:1) Much improved d-line play.No doubt about it they are much better than what we have seen under Payton. Maybe even ever. If can continue this, woe to opposing QB's2) Over all improved D.Mostly at LB. even though we had all the injuries, our LB corp is better. Also been impressed by the play of Patrict Roberson. He is young and still have things to learn but coverage skills are much better. He made some great plays cover Jonhson vs the Texan's. I really love his break on the ball. 3) Physical toughness.Since Payton, the Saints have gotten tougher every year. That looks to continue. Clearly we were not tough in 06 as evident by the NFCCG that year. A good example of this is our 06 and 2010 games vs the Ravens. In 06 we were no match for them. In 2010 we when toe to toe with them although they had a slight edge. 4) Bounty Gate.All the experts seem to think the penities handed down will have more impact than reality. The truth is that it will be very minimal. If anything it will have more positive impact than negative. We have already taken an us against the world mentality. All bounty gate did was to strengthen the bond of strong team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezy0236 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Many would say not because of all the bounty gate nonsense that we faced this off season. I call it bull gate. But then that's me. I just don't see much affect at all if any. But here are my reasons:1) Much improved d-line play.No doubt about it they are much better than what we have seen under Payton. Maybe even ever. If can continue this, woe to opposing QB's2) Over all improved D.Mostly at LB. even though we had all the injuries, our LB corp is better. Also been impressed by the play of Patrict Roberson. He is young and still have things to learn but coverage skills are much better. He made some great plays cover Jonhson vs the Texan's. I really love his break on the ball.3) Physical toughness.Since Payton, the Saints have gotten tougher every year. That looks to continue. Clearly we were not tough in 06 as evident by the NFCCG that year. A good example of this is our 06 and 2010 games vs the Ravens. In 06 we were no match for them. In 2010 we when toe to toe with them although they had a slight edge.4) Bounty Gate.All the experts seem to think the penities handed down will have more impact than reality. The truth is that it will be very minimal. If anything it will have more positive impact than negative. We have already taken an us against the world mentality. All bounty gate did was to strengthen the bond of strong team.Get ready for the hate fest for this thread my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I don't think you can make those claims before they take the field in a meaningful game. I think there is a good chance that they are correct, but its too early to state them as facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Many would say not because of all the bounty gate nonsense that we faced this off season. I call it bull gate. But then that's me. I just don't see much affect at all if any. But here are my reasons:1) Much improved d-line play.No doubt about it they are much better than what we have seen under Payton. Maybe even ever. If can continue this, woe to opposing QB's2) Over all improved D.Mostly at LB. even though we had all the injuries, our LB corp is better. Also been impressed by the play of Patrict Roberson. He is young and still have things to learn but coverage skills are much better. He made some great plays cover Jonhson vs the Texan's. I really love his break on the ball.3) Physical toughness.Since Payton, the Saints have gotten tougher every year. That looks to continue. Clearly we were not tough in 06 as evident by the NFCCG that year. A good example of this is our 06 and 2010 games vs the Ravens. In 06 we were no match for them. In 2010 we when toe to toe with them although they had a slight edge.4) Bounty Gate.All the experts seem to think the penities handed down will have more impact than reality. The truth is that it will be very minimal. If anything it will have more positive impact than negative. We have already taken an us against the world mentality. All bounty gate did was to strengthen the bond of strong team.errr bountygate is a positive? against the world mentality?This is real life fella, not a Rocky flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperAINTSfan Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) errr bountygate is a positive? against the world mentality?This is real life fella, not a Rocky flick.The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Edited September 6, 2012 by SuperSK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 errr bountygate is a positive? against the world mentality?This is real life fella, not a Rocky flick.anybody in team athletics can tell you that any motivation that adds to chemistry and single mindedness of purpose can be a factor. In the NFL, any small thing that can give just a little extra effort can mean the difference between winning and losingdon't discount it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquietguy Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Get ready for the hate fest for this thread my friend!Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquietguy Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 errr bountygate is a positive? against the world mentality?This is real life fella, not a Rocky flick.I'm guessing that "us against the world" is new to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm guessing that "us against the world" is new to you.Why would you guess that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane#7 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Saints are a very good team but I don't think they are the favorites...Don't know who is tbh we haven't finished week 1 no one has gotten away from the pack yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquietguy Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Saints are a very good team but I don't think they are the favorites...Don't know who is tbh we haven't finished week 1 no one has gotten away from the pack yet.Again, this is my opinion. But if our D is anywhere near top 10(and the potential is there) who can hang with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPITFIRE Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Again, this is my opinion. But if our D is anywhere near top 10(and the potential is there) who can hang with us?after week 3 lets revisit this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) after week 3 lets revisit thisI'd wait until around week 7 or 8.. The Bucs had me thinking they were a shoe in to do something special last season, after they beat the Falcons and Saints. They proved me wrong and made me look like an azz all at the same time. Edited September 7, 2012 by pox 08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperAINTSfan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'd wait until around week 7 or 8.. The Bucs had me thinking they were a shoe in to do something special last season, after they beat the Falcons and Saints. They proved me wrong and made me look like an azz all at the same time.i agree. week 4ISH you can see a trend starting. Week 7 or 8, you know where that trend went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 The way I like to explain it is, the Saints with the "most prolific O of all time" just needs to keep opposing team's "pedestrian Os" from looking like the Saints O. A little more D and the Saints will blow out every opponent they meet. Looks like we may have that luxury now, so I feel what you're saying quietguy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 almost forgot, add in the psychological factor of "us against the world" and it could get downright ugly for opposing teams. Of course I won't downplay the distraction factor as no team has ever been put through what the Saints have. Time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbird84 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 If New Orleans can get home field in playoffs I'd say yeah they're a sure bet to win the SB they're practically un-beatable at home. I look at it like this it's their division to lose so whoever built, and prepared themselves this offseason to beat New Orleans is going to win the division if it's not them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenFalconsWin Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Many would say not because of all the bounty gate nonsense that we faced this off season. I call it bull gate. But then that's me. I just don't see much affect at all if any. But here are my reasons:1) Much improved d-line play.No doubt about it they are much better than what we have seen under Payton. Maybe even ever. If can continue this, woe to opposing QB's2) Over all improved D.Mostly at LB. even though we had all the injuries, our LB corp is better. Also been impressed by the play of Patrict Roberson. He is young and still have things to learn but coverage skills are much better. He made some great plays cover Jonhson vs the Texan's. I really love his break on the ball.3) Physical toughness.Since Payton, the Saints have gotten tougher every year. That looks to continue. Clearly we were not tough in 06 as evident by the NFCCG that year. A good example of this is our 06 and 2010 games vs the Ravens. In 06 we were no match for them. In 2010 we when toe to toe with them although they had a slight edge.4) Bounty Gate.All the experts seem to think the penities handed down will have more impact than reality. The truth is that it will be very minimal. If anything it will have more positive impact than negative. We have already taken an us against the world mentality. All bounty gate did was to strengthen the bond of strong team.You can feel that way Aqg, but we don't have to buy it. Truth is no one really knows how the saints are going to react to what happened to them in the off season and how that will translate to the field in the regular season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRay Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 New Orleans is starting to rev up as gametime is just 48 hours away.It's gonna be a wild Sunday morning in Champions Square before the game starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st. diehard Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 New Orleans is starting to rev up as gametime is just 48 hours away.It's gonna be a wild Sunday morning in Champions Square before the game starts.Its going to be crazy, inside and outside of the dome. Only thing that could make it bigger was if it was a primetime game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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