Saints fans not afraid of Patriots

[hgelpke]

They would downright wet themselves if Wilfork was chasing any one of them down. Then they'd be afraid.

 

[DomeDude]

Hey guys, Saints fan here, I come from the site this thread is about, and replied to that thread. My response was:

DomeDude:
I'm not scared of them, but they are a really good team. They will be the best team we will face this season until the playoffs. We very well could lose this game if we dont take care of the ball. If we can limit the turnovers like we did yesterday, we should win this one, but I believe it will be a close, and very entertaining game.

This is going to be a close game, anyone who thinks its going to be a blowout either way is just being homerific. The possibility is always there, but I think it will more likely be a close game.

Of course being a Saints fan I'm sure my opinion of who will win is different than most people here. A few reasons I believe this are as follows: first, the Saints have outscored opponents in the 4th quarter by some ridiculous amount (dont have the stat in front of me, but its something like 120 + to 20+), which plays into our hands because I heard (correct me if I'm wrong) the Pats have had trouble scoring towards the end of games. Second, its in the Dome on a Monday night. I know teams are used to playing in hostile environments, but the Dome during a primetime game is absolutely insane. Third, we have been weak against the run the past 3-4 weeks due to our big run stuffer Ellis out, but he will be back this week, which will help us return to one of the best rushing defenses in the league like we were before he went out. I was very glad to hear he was coming back, because as much as I worry about your passing attack, I think your ground game is just as dangerous.

Anyways, here's to a good, injury free game, and regardless of the outcome, maybe we can have a rematch in Miami in Feb.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Hey guys, Saints fan here, I come from the site this thread is about, and replied to that thread. My response was:


This is going to be a close game, anyone who thinks its going to be a blowout either way is just being homerific. The possibility is always there, but I think it will more likely be a close game.

Of course being a Saints fan I'm sure my opinion of who will win is different than most people here. A few reasons I believe this are as follows: first, the Saints have outscored opponents in the 4th quarter by some ridiculous amount (dont have the stat in front of me, but its something like 120 + to 20+), which plays into our hands because I heard (correct me if I'm wrong) the Pats have had trouble scoring towards the end of games. Second, its in the Dome on a Monday night. I know teams are used to playing in hostile environments, but the Dome during a primetime game is absolutely insane. Third, we have been weak against the run the past 3-4 weeks due to our big run stuffer Ellis out, but he will be back this week, which will help us return to one of the best rushing defenses in the league like we were before he went out. I was very glad to hear he was coming back, because as much as I worry about your passing attack, I think your ground game is just as dangerous.

Anyways, here's to a good, injury free game, and regardless of the outcome, maybe we can have a rematch in Miami in Feb.

Good post. Welcome aboard.

Ellis is solid. Seeing that he is recovering from an MCL sprain, they'll ease him in the lineup.

 

[Nikolai]

Thanks for popping in DomeDude.

I'm not so sure that the Dome will intimidate the Pats too much. They visit Indy as a yearly ritual and just did so on primetime two weeks ago. I think that might be a very overrated angle to the game. However, I also think you give the Pats' running game a bit too much credit, because it hasn't been terribly consistent this year. The pattern I've seen is that the run is used in the first half to set up the play-action, so I do expect to see a heavier tilt toward the run early and if the Saints can shut that down, it could cause some problems.

It'll be a good game, and I expect the Pats to be there in February. The Saints have the tougher road IMO. The Vikings are no joke this year.

 

[pherein]

Thanks for popping in DomeDude.

I'm not so sure that the Dome will intimidate the Pats too much. They visit Indy as a yearly ritual and just did so on primetime two weeks ago. I think that might be a very overrated angle to the game. However, I also think you give the Pats' running game a bit too much credit, because it hasn't been terribly consistent this year. The pattern I've seen is that the run is used in the first half to set up the play-action, so I do expect to see a heavier tilt toward the run early and if the Saints can shut that down, it could cause some problems.

It'll be a good game, and I expect the Pats to be there in February. The Saints have the tougher road IMO. The Vikings are no joke this year.

Positive the Dome will not effect the patriots game.

 

[Saintsfan422]

Positive the Dome will not effect the patriots game.

I wouldn't go that far. The Patriots are a veteran, smart team, but to say the Saints will have no homefield advantage is flat out wrong, if that's what you are saying. The Dome is always loud, but it's gonna be deafening Monday night. That is, as long as the Pats don't take over the game.

 

[DomeDude]

It'll be a good game, and I expect the Pats to be there in February. The Saints have the tougher road IMO. The Vikings are no joke this year.

The rest of our schedule after Monday is pretty cake. The best team left on our schedule is the Cowboys at home. Funny our schedule looked a lot harder before the season and the Panthers/Bucs total collapse, and the Falcons are also worse than I thought they'd be. Sure we may have the Vikes to get past in the playoffs, but you guys will likely have to see the Colts again to get there. If Favre doesnt have a end of the year collapse, the Vikes will be tough, they are a very good, well rounded team.

 

[pherein]

I wouldn't go that far. The Patriots are a veteran, smart team, but to say the Saints will have no homefield advantage is flat out wrong, if that's what you are saying. The Dome is always loud, but it's gonna be deafening Monday night. That is, as long as the Pats don't take over the game.

They have been there done that, it will not effect their play.

 

[xmarkd400x]

They have been there done that, it will not effect their play.

The dome being a dome, in and of itself, will not (IMO) affect the outcome of the game.

The crowd, on the other hand, could (probably will) play a factor.

 

[pherein]

The rest of our schedule after Monday is pretty cake. The best team left on our schedule is the Cowboys at home. Funny our schedule looked a lot harder before the season and the Panthers/Bucs total collapse, and the Falcons are also worse than I thought they'd be. Sure we may have the Vikes to get past in the playoffs, but you guys will likely have to see the Colts again to get there. If Favre doesnt have a end of the year collapse, the Vikes will be tough, they are a very good, well rounded team.

nice post, but I do not respectfully think the vikings are well rounded. There OL is #14 they have #1 good RB , which the saint keep to 33 yards, and the vikings secondary is not good #28 I think

 

[pherein]

The dome being a dome, in and of itself, will not (IMO) affect the outcome of the game.

The crowd, on the other hand, could (probably will) play a factor.

Im respectfully saying no, these guys are pro's pro's. If we beat them it will be on the field. Brady will do fine.

 

[DomeDude]

The dome being a dome, in and of itself, will not (IMO) affect the outcome of the game.

The crowd, on the other hand, could (probably will) play a factor.

The advantage homefield gives to your D is that it takes the advantage away from the O line. When the O line can hear, they know the snap count and have the advantage over the D line who have to look at the ball and react to the snap. When the O line cant hear the snap count they have to look at the ball same as the D line they lose that advantage. Its only a fraction of a second advantage, but it can make a pretty big difference.

 

[JR4]

The advantage homefield gives to your D is that it takes the advantage away from the O line. When the O line can hear, they know the snap count and have the advantage over the D line who have to look at the ball and react to the snap. When the O line cant hear the snap count they have to look at the ball same as the D line they lose that advantage. Its only a fraction of a second advantage, but it can make a pretty big difference.

So when an Oline can't hear the count they look at the ball?

Hmmm ... are you sure that's the only way?

 

[pherein]

The advantage homefield gives to your D is that it takes the advantage away from the O line. When the O line can hear, they know the snap count and have the advantage over the D line who have to look at the ball and react to the snap. When the O line cant hear the snap count they have to look at the ball same as the D line they lose that advantage. Its only a fraction of a second advantage, but it can make a pretty big difference.

Good post , I understand what a home field brings. But these are the Patriots with 3 rings, they get it by now, don't you think. No advantage in my mind, call me crazy.

 

[BradyBranch39]

You and me both. I was rooting for a GB win because I was more confident about the Pats playing against GB in that SB. I didn't remind my Packer fan friends why I was pulling for GB during the game, though. But of course he Favred it up in OT against...well, we all know.

same here. I confused the heck out of my dad when I sat there rooting for a Favreled team.

 

[alon5041]

Hey guys and gals...New Orleans here. Have a great deal of respect for your team. With that said, I absolutely think that the Saints turned "back on," this past week in spite of the fact that we played Tampa. We played three games in a row pretty poorly and still won. The Saints from the earlier part of this season re-arrived last week and I expect this to continue down the stretch. I'm confident. Is New England a test--obviously, it is. But, as a Saints fan and as an NFL fan, I truly recommend that you all approach this game with the utmost of respect, and understand, it is highly likely that the Saints will win and win big. Nothing against your team--truly, but, we have pretty much played incredible football this season and I saw almost perfect football last week, again, in spite of the previous three weeks against Tampa. Monday night in the Dome....expect it to be fierce. It's been rare that I could ever say that about my Saints, but, this isn't the Saints we have known ever. Watch.

 

[Tunescribe]

The Patriots are more physical than the Saints. That's the key difference. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see New England control this game from start to finish.

 

[Nikolai]

The Patriots are more physical than the Saints. That's the key difference. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see New England control this game from start to finish.

Interesting perspective. That was the classic Pats formula for beating high flight teams in the past, until our ol' buddy Bill in Indy tried to mitigate that advantage through the competition committee. I think if the Pats get too physical, it could bring the wrath of the zebras.

Then again, Pete Morelli is calling the game on Monday and he's been a friendly face to the visiting team, if I recall correctly. He's also a low penalties per game kind of guy.

 

[brdmaverick]

The Saints are not afraid of anyone at this point, much like we are not afraid of anyone.

Besides, even if they lose their record will be 10-1 with the one loss being a non conference game.

 

[swheeler23]

I was reading the Saints messageboard,they think Brady is a protected wimp.I do not understand where people think Brady gets any more calls than any other qb. For such a great qb Brady gets little respect from other team fans. He has worked for everything he has.