tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20419983435115975102012-01-22T22:46:52.879-08:00New Orleans Saints, NFLNew Orleans Saints NFL blog: Drew Brees highlights, Mark Ingram highlights, 'New Orleans Saints jersey' chat and more from the Saints helmet including the <a href="http://saints-nfl.blogspot.com/2009/11/drew-brees-chant-2009-to-2010.html">Drew Brees chant</a>.Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.comBlogger2631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-80510215512025720332012-01-02T12:08:00.000-08:002012-01-02T12:09:21.963-08:00Saints NFL Records - 2011 Season of Record Breakers the Best EverSo that was the season that was. 16 and done with a bunch of team and personal records in the locker. What I love about it is the Madden like numbers that I used to post as a kid on a console now playing out in real life. I mean its just unbelievable right down to the last game of the regular season and the most offensive yards in a game in team history! Here let's hand it off to 4th back Chris Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-56736665370013025822011-12-20T16:15:00.000-08:002011-12-20T16:15:08.588-08:00Is Drew Brees God? Which Falcon Player Do You Hate The Most?Let me start by answering the latter question first.
Is it Matt Ryan?
Sure he's ugly as sin but hey so are most folk east of the Georgia line.
Is it THE Tony Gonzalez?
He of the trumped up self agrandized opinion whence he says his name in the starting Atlanta O players on TV?
Nah he's OK, he at least is good, played most of his career at the worst team in League history and deserves some Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-9083059473007820472011-12-06T02:03:00.000-08:002011-12-06T02:05:36.747-08:00Top 5 Predictable Things TV Analysts Say About The SaintsIt's primetime TV and the nation is tuning in to watch a game from the Super Dome (I'm not calling it that sponsored thing ever). The analysts are on the mic and having just read up on the Saints they are all set to trot out a set of boringly predictable dross to try and clue up a nation. Here we yawn go:
1. Analyst says: That pass broken up by Tracy Porter who you may remember intercepted Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-91660674599851481102011-11-26T08:32:00.000-08:002011-11-26T08:38:41.314-08:00Why David Thomas' absence is going to hurt down the stretchA couple of years back, during our Super Bowl winning campaign, I used to flippantly joke that David Thomas was a future Hall of Famer. I did this from a sense of Saints luxury. Drew Brees seemed to have so many weapons at his disposal that anytime the ball made its way to Thomas I felt the guy needed an honorary beef up so marginalised was he from recognition.
Well now that same sense of Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-67245276260067286562011-11-11T10:29:00.000-08:002011-11-11T10:29:31.562-08:00Let's Get Ready To Rumble/The Falcons Are Going DownSo the time has come, it's finally down to the real business, it's finally THE FALCONS GAME.
And what a game we have in store. A Saints win and we still have a decent chance of playing at least one game at home in the playoffs. A Saints loss and we're in trouble with the remaining schedule plus it will SUCK big balls to lose to the Spandex wearers.
So I have 5 tips to share with the team this Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-64485536009273544652011-10-30T15:37:00.000-07:002011-10-30T15:37:10.175-07:00Embarressing, shocking, sloppy - Saints O line finally found outWell what can I say about that? The Saints couldn't run the ball against the most porous run defense in the league (not that that's a surprise given how uterally useless we've been all season at opening holes) and now they can't pass protect. It all comes from up front and we were hopeless.
It's one of the fundamentals of football. You run the ball to set up play action. We can't run the ball Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-84766311982976501592011-10-23T04:55:00.000-07:002011-10-23T05:01:05.370-07:00Why the Saints lost to the BucsI've waited all week to watch this game. I am out of the country and had to wait until it became available online. I've just watched it and I am pissed.
Why'd the Saints lose?
Was it because of the turnovers? Sure it was a big factor but it's not the rotten apple at the core of the problem.
Was it the needless penalties? Again they didn't help but they could have been over come.
Was it Sean Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-86036069663745449352011-10-07T08:32:00.000-07:002011-10-07T08:32:19.214-07:00Saints V Panthers pre game debateJames, Jeff and Mike from the Times-Picayune talk about how the Saints D will be go after the Panthers QB Cam Newton. I say get a nice crisp Harper and Jenkins double Safety blitz hit early doors and watch him question what he's doing on the field.
Here’s a compilation video of the Saints Touchdowns from weeks 1 to 4 against the Packers, Bears, Texans and the Jaguars. To enjoy this video evenPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-41539125422641550032011-10-02T14:22:00.000-07:002011-10-02T14:22:25.917-07:00I LOVE A.J. SMITHPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-26905896252340234922011-09-20T02:30:00.000-07:002011-09-20T02:35:54.022-07:00Saints Finally Bring Team A GameWe've waited a while but finally the Saints brought their A game on all sides of the ball. We looked more hungry than the Bears overall in fact.
On the D side we pursued harder, gang tackled, did an excellent job in man coverage (Jabari Greer outstanding!) and got penetration up front. 6 sacks was a telling end statistic.
On the O side I thought the line did an incredible job of keeping the Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-39760409474337532142011-09-19T06:20:00.000-07:002011-09-19T06:28:05.416-07:00Sean Payton's Long Lost Brother Turns Up Refereeing English Premier League GameNo sooner had I finished watching the Saints on Sunday than I started watching the English Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea on Fox and noticed the referee bore a striking resemblance to our very own Sean Payton.
It's not so much a question of separated at birth as conjoined twins at birth!
Not sure what I'm going on about? Well may I submit to the court items 1, 2 and 3Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-22105527659281321252011-09-11T14:10:00.000-07:002011-09-11T14:10:51.973-07:00Saints Need To Improve Up Front And Fast For Bears GameJust watched the
beat the
and it's got me worried.
On Thursday night the Packers dominated us on both lines. Watching the way the
totally dominated in the trenches leaves me thinking we could be in for a long night.
The
O line are going to have their work cut out. Last week the holes opened for the backs were miniscule. It ain't gonna get any easier this week.
And if they are to Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-28232027674122587752011-09-10T09:01:00.000-07:002011-09-10T09:01:09.202-07:00Reflections on Saints Packers GameHmm. Some good, some bad on Thursday. Some great O, some poor D. What else is new?
I was heartened by the running game. I thought all 3 backs made important contributions.
was back to his 2009 standard after last years ankle problems. He looked sharp and full of running. I always feel so much better if he's getting a lot of the ball. Mr reliable.
also did a good job with some inside running. Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-86368621345559778352011-09-07T04:12:00.000-07:002011-09-07T04:12:03.876-07:00Revenge Time for 2008 Humbling? Let's Hope NotRemember the 51-29 whipping the Saints put on the Green Bay Packers in 2008? Well the Packers haven’t. Let's hope they don't exact revenge. My gut says they won't although the Saints D still concerns me.
Responsibility has its rewards, be a responsible driver and reap the rewards after. Well at least that's the message I take from this kind of amatuer but well intentioned video. Don't drink Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-56613295447703913972011-09-06T08:56:00.000-07:002011-09-06T09:00:58.680-07:00Saints Packers Season OpenerFamily Falconer are back from a weeks vacation just in time (no coincidence I might add) for the season opener. It's a strange one going on vacation just before the big kick off. Part of you is wanting the trip to stretch on forever and the other part just cannot wait for the football to begin.
So now I've made my bed and I need to lie in it. But that's OK for now because the season is an open Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-3558830526364549812011-08-24T07:43:00.000-07:002011-08-24T07:43:41.991-07:00Pierre Thomas Getting Back To His Best + Training Camp TalkThe league's most underrated starting HB Pierre Thomas talking about the Saints ground game and his health. Love Pierre. He's such a great asset to the Saints. I hope he has a great year as that will mean we're in business.
SportsNOLA.com's Ken Trahan and Lenny Vangilder break down the Saints training camp to date including the move to Oxnard and the implications for the team. I like what theyPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-36519995485739465662011-08-22T04:58:00.000-07:002011-08-22T04:58:30.091-07:00Sean Payton Unhappy With Team And With Good ReasonApart from the fact that our first string D couldn't stop the run or passing game I thought we looked pretty good against the Texans - well at least when the D was stood on the sidelines.
Particularly impressive were most of the guys trying to lay claim to the starting spots. At one time I saw Paul Oliver standing with his hand on hip and helmet in the other. I took this to be a good sign. Now Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-26471984366614156532011-08-19T03:35:00.000-07:002011-08-19T03:35:09.506-07:00Saints Training Camp VideosA couple of vids from the training facility today. I love watching practise even if through a shaky hand cam.
Here's one of Brees working out with his WR's.
Hang on in there for this one as eventually you'll see a nice Darren Sproles cut back en route to a score.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-34721550733894485642011-08-17T08:10:00.000-07:002011-08-17T08:12:12.206-07:00Saints Camp and Pre Season Black And Gold Report BreakdownHere's a good in depth breakdown from the boys at Times-Picayune on the Saints Camp and Pre Season 1st game.
It was worrying to see the complete lack of running lanes for most run plays. Unless the boys upfront can start to get it done it doesn't matter who we have in the backfield as they ain't gonna go anywhere. That remains troubling. It's like having gold in the bank when all you need is aPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-36831987696420478582011-08-16T03:34:00.000-07:002011-08-16T03:34:17.783-07:00Jon Stinchcomb releasedA sad day any time a stalwart of the team leaves and so its only right to say thank-you to Jon Stinchcomb for all the hard work and effort he put into being the best he could be for our Saints.
Clearly a big presence in the locker room and someone who will be missed. Good luck Jon to you and your family and I know everything pans out for you.
Clearly Coach Payton was torn by the decision. Like Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-22133989245759159032011-08-15T10:53:00.000-07:002011-08-15T10:54:29.499-07:00Saints 49ers Post Game AnalysisThings we learned this week:
Good stuff
* Free agent rookie Joseph Morgan knows how to make a nice cut in a return and could be an outside bet for a spot on this team,
* The pass rush looked good and we got like a gazzilion sacks,
* Mark Ingram nabbed the first of the 250 career touchdowns he'll score in a Saints uniform en route to a Hall of Fame spot - A 'Where were you when' moment if ever Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-65851221840571240662011-08-12T01:47:00.000-07:002011-08-12T01:47:46.791-07:00The Saints Are ComingCheck out this nice combination of Saints clips from recent years which also highlights some of our boys positions in the NFL top 100. Nice to see Colston getting some much overdue recognition at number 53 and General Doom Vilma at 37.
Next season I predict we'll see even more make that top 100 list after our march to the Super Bowl (getting ahead of myself? You better believe it).
And Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-85766819083131785472011-08-11T02:28:00.000-07:002011-08-11T02:28:16.140-07:00Saints Running Game Garnering AttentionFinally it seems some of the national press are waking up to the potential beast of a backfield the Saints are likely to deploy this coming season and it truly makes the heart sing.
In this USA Today piece Jon Saraceno breaks down the key attributes and skills on offer by our multi talented core and concludes that we could have a hum dinger (well der - but then what's obvious to us may not have Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-58555728110399458662011-08-10T06:26:00.000-07:002011-08-10T06:26:29.139-07:00Saints Training Camp Interview with Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Jabari GreerGood to hear Saints LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar eulogising about the tough running of Mark Ingram. The way he says it we may well have the next Emmit Smith on our hands (well hey you've got to think positive!).
Next up Saints cornerback Jabari Greer talks about the plus points of moving their upcoming practices to Oxnard, California. Go Jabari! Gotta love this man.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-21644372990406716352011-08-09T09:28:00.000-07:002011-08-09T09:28:13.609-07:00Saints Depth Chart and Front 7 Video AnalysisJeff Duncan takes an in-depth look at the Saints depth chart following the first week of training camp. As always some sound analysis from Mr Duncan.
Shame to hear Heath Evans is on his way out since this vid was made. A great locker room guy and option when healthy. Good luck Heath, I'm sure you'll have success wherever you go.
Now here's a vid reflecting on the Saints front 7 from last Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-90089682988891350142011-08-08T08:47:00.000-07:002011-08-08T08:47:57.456-07:00Drew Brees Training Camp VideoAfter the long absence from football its great to see the first real flickers of action as captured in this footage from the Saints training camp.
Drew Brees drops back in the pocket and looks down field, with receivers covered he scrambles to his left and unleashes a bullet to Lance Moore who scampers into the end zone.
OK so I'm a bad commentater but heck you can see from yourself from this Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-49022519675380086502011-08-05T06:18:00.000-07:002011-08-05T06:18:40.249-07:00First Impressions on Mark IngramExciting initial report on Mark Ingrams first practises alternating with Pierre. That sucker punch could be great. Throw in Sproles and Ivory and you've just got versitility in every way.
Still a shame to hear Lynell Hamilton has been cut. He was really unlucky to lose his shot last year with the ACL. A real team player and someone coach Payton loved.
Let's hope he gets picked up and given Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-12486349856520180982011-08-04T04:12:00.000-07:002011-08-04T04:12:55.607-07:00David Thomas Talks About Drew Brees Plus Excellent Season TrailerEvery day my nerves jingle each time I check for updates on the Saints front office decisions. Sometimes its great, Lance Moore, Darren Sproles, sometimes not so great but understandable, Reggie Bush, Randall Gay, Jonathan Goodwin.
Still I largely feel we've kept the real key components and one such player is Tight End David Thomas. He's much underrated. What I love is his team ethic and the Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-13079907887883520772011-08-03T16:10:00.000-07:002011-08-03T16:10:00.132-07:00Malcom Jenkins Highlights VideoHere’s a video of Saints Safety Malcom Jenkins highlighting his days at Ohio State until his times in New Orleans. What a football player we have on our hands. Barring injury we could have a Pro Bowl lock down for the next decade at that position.
And welcome to the team Cam Jordan. I'm hoping your quarterback eating skills will see Jenkins nab himself a couple of extra picks this year.Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-4698901339421271652011-08-03T04:09:00.000-07:002011-08-03T04:09:20.777-07:00Jeff Duncan breaks down the Saints' undrafted rookiesJeff Duncan from Times-Picayune made this special report about the New Orleans Saints’ undrafted rookie free agents following their workout on day four of training camp.
What are your early impressions of these rookies? And which rookie overall is going to have the biggest impact? Cam, Wilson, Ingram or other?Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-73323888292165770782011-07-29T13:17:00.000-07:002011-07-29T13:19:48.203-07:00Drew Brees Talked Sproles Into SigningCheck out this interview with Drew from training camp. By the sounds of it he had a big hand in turning the head and focus of Darren Sproles the Saints way.
If true this tells us that Sproles came here to win rather than just chase money from other potential suitors. I like that. I like that a lot.
With players of that calibre now attracted to the Saints on the basis of wanting to end their Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-4882469135285894252011-07-29T01:35:00.000-07:002011-07-29T01:36:19.392-07:00Saints Sign Darren Sproles!!Oh my lordy lord I never really expected that! I thought he was totally out of our pay bracket. This is unbelievable news.
To lose the talents of Reggie was sad but understanable given the cap restraints but to then replace him with a guy who gives you a 'comparable skill set' as coach Payton stated is a huge statement of intent. It means we have a premier kick and punt returner, 3rd down back Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-42929347045719073522011-07-28T11:43:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:43:17.310-07:00Breakdown of the Saints Undrafted Free Agent 2011 ClassGreat article over on Nola about the 20 undrafted free agents linking up with the Saints. Given Coach Paytons ability to find some diamonds in the rough this list makes for interesting reading.
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/07/new_orleans_saints_undrafted_f.html
On a separate but ridiculously brilliant note I am beyond happy that the Saints signed up Lance Moore for another 5 years.Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-29851493536853255242011-07-27T09:57:00.000-07:002011-07-27T09:57:47.329-07:00Saints Sign Wide Receiver Michael GalatasAnother free agent signing for the Saints is wide receiver Michael Galatas. In case you've not been tracking his progress take a look at his vitals in the NFL Draft Scout Page.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-69961854535627778402011-07-27T09:54:00.000-07:002011-07-27T09:54:36.610-07:00Saints Sign Running Back C.J. GableNow that the owners/players dispute is over we can get back to concentrating on football and what a season we potentially have in store. Not only do the Saints have one of the best rosters on paper in team history but we're also nabbing some decent free agants.
Step forward running back C.J. Gable who was signed yesterday. Here’s short preview of his career to date in the NFL.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-30203671257623849292011-07-20T08:26:00.000-07:002011-07-20T08:26:07.789-07:00New Orleans Saints 2009 - Mission MiamiThe following excellently produced videos chart the Saints dramatic road to Superbowl XLIV. Great to watch time and again!
This video highlights the NFC Championship game vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
Super Bowl Magic
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-57230473151221111752011-07-19T09:55:00.000-07:002011-07-19T09:55:56.408-07:00Remember The First Saints Game Post Katrina?This video was posted up on YouTube just the other day and gave me pause for thought as the Saints went into Carolina and nailed a hard fought victory on a very emotional day for the teams and fans.
The funny thing about the video is the audio is way out of sync with the video so you get to hear what is coming a good 10 seconds before you see it.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-4919675146985736572011-07-13T09:54:00.000-07:002011-07-13T09:54:14.755-07:00New Orleans Saints Season Highlights 2004 & 2010What a strange combination right but hey ho!
Let’s travel back in time, way back to 2004.
And these videos are a compilation of Saints 2010 Season Highlights which were shown on ESPN the other night.
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF7eVrWVTHU&feature=youtube_gdata
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1mfkwBvlHE&feature=youtube_gdata
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-30280986023420767322011-07-06T13:39:00.000-07:002011-07-06T13:39:00.516-07:00Mark Ingram Set Up Foundation For KidsNew Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is making solid use of his reputation by starting a foundation aiming to help children.
Also worth checking out this NFL Network debate regarding who is really the best quarterback out there. Still feel I'd go with Drew Brees everytime. I know I'm biased but the guy remains my all time hero and the guy I'd back every single time!
http://www.nfl.comPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-33140200492732581442011-07-05T12:29:00.000-07:002011-07-05T12:29:33.883-07:00Happy 4th Of July Reflections New Orleans Saints StyleAhh, the time of year where you get to enjoy pyrotechnics, beers and grills. Enjoy this recipe and some of the videos of the New Orleans Saints.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-41570390978551240392011-07-04T09:18:00.000-07:002011-07-04T09:18:00.772-07:00Great New Orleans Saints Highlights VideoThis video includes some great highlights from the New Orleans Saints in recent years. Posted on you tube on July 1st. Well worth a look. Enjoy!
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-58107604484425256702011-07-04T04:18:00.000-07:002011-07-04T04:18:17.885-07:00Bum Phillips Recalls Career HighlightsTake a trip down memory lane and witness some of the greatest events in the career of Bum Phillips from his days with the Nederland Bulldogs, Port Neches-Groves Indians, University of Houston Cougars, San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers and of course the New Orleans Saints.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-43249708791524313982011-06-22T07:30:00.000-07:002011-06-22T07:30:01.618-07:00Saints 1st Win In The Superdome Remembered Plus Meachem & Hamilton Join The CircusDo you remember those halcyon days when the Saints were total garbage and couldn't string a scoring drive together if Sugar Ray Robinson threatened to beat every last one of them to a pulp?
Yeah well for some it doesn't feel so long ago so here's a nice reminisce on the first time the Saints won in the Superdome to begin their slow ascent to greatness.
Arhchie Manning joy!
And here's a vid ofPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-26212684057101121462011-06-21T09:02:00.000-07:002011-06-21T09:11:49.283-07:00Eli & Peyton Manning in Football Cops Behind The ScenesHere's something Archie Manning probably never envisaged for his sons, rolls as pseudo Village People New York Cops impersonating the Beastie Boys.
It's a tough job but someone's gotta do it dagnabbit!
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-69901639796562498452011-06-21T08:02:00.000-07:002011-06-21T08:02:00.328-07:005 Saints Who Should Be In The Saints Hall Of FameNew Orleans resident Patrick Michael put together the following list over at Yahoo Sports of the 5 Saints players who should be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame.
Do you agree? Let's take a look.
5. LB Mark Fields (1995-2000) - Michaels argues that Fields was incredibly gifted, recorded 23 sacks, went to the Pro Bowl and once memorably chased down Isaac Bruce from behind. All fair points Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-72920132391417862932011-06-21T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-21T06:00:55.339-07:00Longest Punt Return In NFL History Against The Saints & Identical Twins Reflect On The SaintsationsHere's a bit of ignominious history this Tuesday. Just posted on YouTube it's the longest punt return in NFL history as performed by Robert Bailey of the Rams during a game against the New Orleans Saints in 1994.
And here are identical twins Letra & Netra Wilson being interviewed during their tenure in the Saintsations.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-56141441166299102712011-06-20T06:30:00.000-07:002011-06-20T06:44:22.913-07:00Mark Ingram HighlightsThis video of the career highlights of Mark Ingram whilst at Alabama makes for some pretty exciting stuff. I can't wait to see him in the black and gold of the Saints where his highlights package is set to only grow and grow.
And here is a video of Mark Ingram showing what a class act he is by helping out in Tuscaloosa as he helps the victims of the April 27th tornado.
The thought of PierrePeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-36249851831691495852011-06-17T04:48:00.000-07:002011-06-17T04:49:15.377-07:002 Saints Players In Yahoo Sports Top 10 Players To Track For Fantasy TeamsGuess who they are? One is a 6-6 TE with electric speed and all the attributes to be a stand out for years to come. The other is the next Emmitt Smith and future Saints Hall of Famer (hyperbowl - what hyperbowl?).
Yep you got it; Jimmy Graham and Mark Ingram. Who Dat!
On Graham: Expect to hear his name in conjunction with the word “sleeper” a whole lot this summer...
On Ingram: There’s a Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-32158963742211335742011-06-17T03:55:00.000-07:002011-06-17T03:55:12.464-07:00Drew Brees pleased with Saints' turnoutSaints quarterback Drew Brees said the turnout by the players for the workouts at Tulane were better than he could have hoped for.
In other news Saints defensive end, Cam Jordan, talks about his expectations for the upcoming season. He wants to contribute in every way he can with the best of his abilities.
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-47713547322981664532011-06-16T04:44:00.000-07:002011-06-16T04:44:20.800-07:00Former Saints QB Danny Wuerffel in hospital with nervous system disorderFormer New Orleans Saints quarterback Danny Wuerffel has been hospitalized and is currently undergoing intensive treatment for Guillian-Barre Syndrome. It's a condition which sees the immune system attacking the nervous system.
Best wishes to Danny for a speedy recovery from a horrible condition.Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-16704953406841265742011-06-16T02:19:00.000-07:002011-06-16T02:32:21.503-07:00Remi Ayodele Bigs Up Drew Brees As The Best Looking QB In The NFLWho do you think the hottest NFL Quarterback out there is? Well according to Remi Ayodele it is non other than his team mate and all round legend Drew Brees.
Now I don't know that I've ever given it much thought to be honest and doubt I will again after this. But what I do like is the fact that Remi is even willing to go on camera and say such a think about his team mate and leader. Whether Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-67522053551367403072011-06-16T01:52:00.000-07:002011-06-16T02:08:40.692-07:00Are You Ready For The New Orleans Saints 2011-2012 Season?I sure am and watching the following video makes me even more excited about another possible epic season. It's time to bash those heads together in those owner meetings so the players can get on and, er, bash their heads together on the football field (unintenionally of course).
Are you ready to be served by the New Orleans Saints once again? Let's go!
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-90601738955178685522011-06-12T11:22:00.000-07:002011-06-12T11:22:59.219-07:00Why oh why can't we just look forward to some football!Boy has it been a LONG time since my last post. I've been so busy getting my new business up and running that I've not a chance to breath let alone write a blog post. So for that I apologise. I'm hoping the coming season will allow me more time to post.
Which brings me onto the obvious... are we even going to have a season? Grrr!!
The anger within me builds daily on this issue. The longer thisPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-39317891739164016102010-11-21T04:06:00.000-08:002010-11-21T04:06:18.099-08:00All hail Roman HarperWe go into the second half of the season in great shape. Not only do we have a winning record despite playing some patchy football we also have a much improved Defense.
In particular I'm loving the play of Roman Harper. His hustle to the ball, tackling and all over play has been one of the standout elements of the teams play for me this season.
He's lead by example in a banged up secondary and Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-56295034257690688312010-10-22T14:43:00.000-07:002010-10-22T14:43:38.736-07:00Randall Gay placement on IR shows Saints heartBoy was it good to watch last Sundays performance. It was great to see the offense finally clicking into gear and getting the ball moving effectively.
Drew Brees was able to hit balls acurately down the sidelines for deep gains and control the field with short to middle distance passing.
The D played great again and boy is Sedrick Ellis blossoming into a top DT.
Two major points of praise
ButPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-4500311378780736462010-10-15T07:55:00.000-07:002010-10-15T07:55:21.998-07:00Drew Brees My Lord KumbayaDrew Brees My Lord Kumbaya,
Drew Brees My Lord Kumbaya,
Drew Brees My Lord Kumbaya,
Oh Lord Drewy Brees
It is at times like this that one's faith in the Lord, Drew Brees and the Saints nation ensures I am yet to succumb to the mass hysteria, train ball wreck, hair pulling, fatalism that has gripped so many comment pages on Nola.com of recent.
You see I live by a simple truth... In Drew I trust.Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-71731861162445330532010-09-27T13:58:00.000-07:002010-09-27T13:59:05.443-07:00Garrett Hartley not to blameIt appears some people I know have very short memories. Yes Garrett Hartley missed a field goal in over time but why were we even in that position in the first place?
Could it be that we couldn't run the ball yet again?
Could it be that we couldn't stop ANY third downs?
Could it be that we couldn't stop the run AGAIN?
There are all sorts of reasons why we lost. Chief amongst them is that we Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-4133845869466091252010-09-21T15:39:00.000-07:002010-09-21T15:44:20.764-07:00Saints win the hard way in San FranMan I hate the 49ers. Always have always will... It's just been a while so I forgot how much!
It was like watching those old games off youth when the Saints would be in the game and then cool hand Joe would march his team down the field and snatch a win.
Well luckily for the Saints we now have a great team who stick together in tough road conditions whilst the 49ers find new ways to implode. Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-28188640066211806112010-09-11T07:04:00.000-07:002010-09-11T07:04:03.519-07:00Roman Harper key to Vikings winThe Saints kicked off the season with a win against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday with some solid defensive play and the rousing backing of a sold out Super Dome. Following the coin toss Drew Brees led the Dome through the Who Dat chant which will now kick off every home appearance this season.
The game itself was a close run affair in this rematch of the NFC Championship game. After the Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-70181238262061677502010-09-07T19:12:00.000-07:002010-09-08T12:25:57.527-07:00Drew Brees Saints Who Dat Chant for 2010 seasonDrew Brees today announced the new Saints chant for the 2010 season... It's the famous Who Dat, Who Dat, Who Dat say dey gonna beat 'dem Saints!!
The plan is for the Saints honorary captian of the day to follow the coin toss by walking out onto the field, raising his fist and then dropping it to start the whole Dome chanting in unison to the famous Saints song. That is going to be one hell of Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-63490428012934189292010-09-07T18:51:00.000-07:002010-09-07T18:53:27.955-07:00Saints Vs Vikings opening dayIt is almost upon us oh brethren. Yes indeed the New Orleans Saints are about to begin the defence of their Super Bowl crown right here in New Orleans and it is time to get excited.
Pretty much all the starting line up are back for another tilt at the title and all noises coming out of training camp are of a unified collective intent on Two Dat'in. Praise the Lord!
Up first are the NFC Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-596138190703354062010-08-29T06:54:00.000-07:002010-09-09T06:47:57.814-07:00Chris Ivory 76 yard TD receptionWow! Well if ever I was needing reassurance that the Saints were going to fill the 3rd spot in the backfield with a decent runner here was the evidence courtesy of Chris Ivory and his 76 yard TD reception.
He has a decent first half and seemed to be cementing his place in the team and then came this excellent touchdown. The guy showed great hustle, power and decent speed on what was an Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-58163184897187507322010-08-17T07:12:00.000-07:002010-08-17T07:12:54.236-07:00Saints running game concernsHi All,
I've been away working for a long time but with football season fast approaching I thought it time I checked in and add my two cents to the latest Saints debates. And the issue most concerning me (football wise) at this time is the Saints running game.
The loss of Mike Bell was distressing for me. I thought Bell was the perfect balance in the Saints backfield last year and an unsung Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-4678530188793407832010-05-05T13:42:00.000-07:002010-05-05T13:42:11.761-07:00To the Good Ship New Orleans Saintsand all who sail within her... The Falconer is alive and well. The posts may have dried up but the fire and love for the Saints is still the same as it has always been! So I want to say hello and send big love to the natives at this difficult time for our local fisherman.
The past year has been a roller coaster personally and Worldwide. I am now back on my feet following the major back Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-2406189881843161572010-03-15T06:03:00.000-07:002010-03-15T06:05:04.022-07:00Scott Fujita - The King is Dead, Long Live the KingIt is with some sadness that I have to inform you that Scott Fujita has left the Saints to join the hapless Cleveland Browns... (cue LP scratching off turntable/People turning round with looks of disdain). OK so I'm a little late writing up the news these days, in fact a lot late, so sue me why don't you. I've got to earn a living after all. But I just wanted to add my two cents to the Scott Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-58275545819111785752010-03-01T14:00:00.000-08:002010-03-01T14:01:20.964-08:00Sean Payton Head Coach ExtraordinaireBoy do I love Coach Payton. No sooner have the Saints won the Super Bowl than the gutsy play caller is already planning for 2010. I remember on Super Bowl night, about 10 minutes after we had seen the coach lifting the trophy, thinking (in my inebriated state) 'I love this feeling and I'm sure Payton is hungry for more'. Well no doubt given his comments on NOLA.com from the 27th Feb.
"I Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-16477368958156684522010-02-26T07:39:00.000-08:002010-02-26T07:39:50.430-08:00Darren Sharper Contract SituationAfter the highs of the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras it's time to get back to business and what better way to return to Earth from a fairytale than to talk about free agent Saints player contracts. At the last count there are some 18 restricted free agents on the Saints roster including the likes of Darren Sharper, Roman Harper, Jermon Bushrod, guard Jahri Evans and tailbacks Pierre Thomas and Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-13927608160498973422010-02-23T06:27:00.000-08:002010-02-23T12:58:24.803-08:00Drew Brees Confirms Words to his ChantDrew Brees dropped into Lucy's bar following the Saints Super Bowl parade and finally confirmed the words to his chant. Here's the video and the confirmed words as previously reported on the Drew Brees chant post.
Drew Brees Chant at Lucy's Bar
Brees: 1; Chorus: 2
Brees: Win; Chorus: For You
Brees: 3; Chorus: 4
Brees: Win; Chorus: Some More
Brees: 5; Chorus: 6
Brees: Win; Chorus: For Kicks
Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-48453376548738588582010-02-21T09:43:00.000-08:002010-02-21T09:45:07.270-08:00Tiger Woods Ain't No SaintLook into my eyes, directly into my eyes, not around my eyes but directly into them... OK and you're under my spell. I am Tiger Woods. What I did was wrong. I am very sorry for the hurt I have caused. I did not mean to do these things. I am very sorry. I messed up. Please stone me oh court of public opinion and have your pound of flesh but in the end forgive me so I can go back to my Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-67580962064015003782010-02-19T04:46:00.000-08:002010-02-19T04:49:44.190-08:00And the World just keeps on turning...It's almost two weeks since magic Sunday and I'm only just about starting to come down from that high when Tracy Porter picked Mr Perfect. It still feels weird to be known as Super Bowl champions. I roll it round in my mouth like some kind of wine connoisseur and it tastes like something distant and faint like something lost in the sands of time. I find it hard to believe that the team of my Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-13121819595741393482010-02-09T06:25:00.000-08:002010-02-13T03:38:23.921-08:00Saints Super Bowl MerchandiseI've just been looking through the Amazon shop for Saints Super Bowl Merchandise and I cannot believe what you can already buy. I know people are geared up for either team winning but it still amazes me how fast they get this stuff put together and ready for the rush of us frenzied fans. I admit I couldn't help buying some stuff as I went through there. I mean how often have the Saints ever Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-52635457434396202592010-02-08T07:14:00.000-08:002010-02-08T07:22:53.246-08:00Drew Brees Super Bowl MVPThe Saints Super Bowl Sunday win is a night that will live long in the hearts of all the Who Dat Nation. After decades of hurt and after the trauma of Katrina the city of New Orleans came together last night to rejoice in the brilliance that was our Saints team and boy did we deserve it!
Bourbon Street Super Bowl Party
After some early nerves and missed opportunities the team came together withPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-57275639943860280802010-02-08T01:47:00.000-08:002010-02-09T09:14:13.779-08:00Saints Super Bowl HighlightsThe Saints have finally won a Super Bowl and all of New Orleans will be partying for weeks to come. It's what the city has been waiting for and this year the Saints have played some unbelievable football en route to our first ever Super Bowl victory.
Who Dat Super Bowl HighlightsHere are a selection of Saints Super Bowl highlights videos from the big game. Watching it back it stands to reason Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-65311515264658189022010-02-07T18:59:00.000-08:002010-02-07T18:59:16.534-08:00Drew Brees MVP Super BowlDrew Brees is the deserving winner of the Super Bowl MVP award following the most legendary performance of all time. That was incredible and forever Drew Brees will be a Saints legend.
I cannot take this in. I just cannot believe it. We are Super Bowl champions. Drew Brees be thy name!!
I don't think I've ever been so happy. Fuck I just cannot take this in.
Who Dat Nation = we won it babyPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-24093070880428235732010-02-07T18:54:00.000-08:002010-02-07T18:54:30.006-08:00Saints Super Bowl Victory!!!!!!Oh MY God! Oh MY God! Oh MY God! Oh MY God! Oh MY God! Oh MY God! Oh MY God!
I cannot believe it! The New Orleans Saints have won the Super Bowl, I repeat the New Orleans Saints have won the Super Bowl!
What a result. What a team. What a season. What a city. I love you New Orleans!!!!!!Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-29546573723711771372010-02-07T10:22:00.000-08:002010-02-07T10:22:53.068-08:00Saints Super Bowl PartyWith just hours to go until the greatest night of the Who Dat Nations collective lives and I am as excited as a kid in a candy store who's been told every day is Christmas and he never need go to school again... and his house is made of jelly and his team, the Saints, are about to win their first ever Super Bowl. In a word I am Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-661901516777802302010-02-06T05:11:00.000-08:002010-02-06T05:11:27.572-08:00Saints Injury News for Super Bowl SundayThe Saints injury report makes great reading ahead of Super Bowl Sunday with only reserve running back Lynell Hamilton reported as questionable. Even Saints talisman Jeremy Shockey was running full routes throughout Friday's final practise session leaving Saints fans and coaching staff with all round smiles heading into the big game.
In contrast the Colts continue to have question marks about Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-59504775707957675512010-02-05T06:02:00.000-08:002010-02-05T06:02:31.512-08:00Saints Super Bowl Shopping ListLike many a good Saints fan who can't make it down to Miami I will be watching the big game at home with a group of friends and a nervous disposition. I'm excited as hell but the fact is I'm developing a slight twitch and am already finding it difficult to hold a drink without spilling it such is the inner tension. So the only course of action I can see is to write a big Saints Super Bowl Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-32703349242846975452010-02-04T03:32:00.000-08:002010-02-04T03:34:36.701-08:00Saints Super Bowl DreamSometimes in my dreams I'm able to levitate. Othertimes I'm out somewhere chatting to people and they keep changing into random people from the past. Last night however it was Super Bowl Sunday and the Saints were winning. Now that is a dream I can believe in!
So using my unconcious mind as some sort of predictive tool here is what's going to happen in the big game.
The Saints will open up Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-407638419640979162010-02-03T08:51:00.000-08:002010-02-03T08:51:07.548-08:00Fleur de Lis t-shirtsThis week I recieved a nice email from a lady who designs t-shirts asking if I would give her Fluer de Lis t-shirts a plug ahead of Sundays big game. Now I know as much about ladies t's as farmers in Uzbekistan know about Courtney Roby's shaving habits, that is to say very little (as witnessed by the litany of returned Xmas presents over the years from my good lady wife). That said these t's doPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-56216450849271521392010-01-31T14:52:00.000-08:002010-01-31T15:20:22.199-08:00Saints Super Bowl PreviewNow that the dust has settled, the initial hangovers have become but a distant headache of a memory and the hype has truly kicked in it's time to turn our attentions to the realistic battles that are going to need to be won if the Saints are to come home with the Vince Lombardi trophy. In my totally unbiased moments (basically when I wake up in a cold sweat thinking about a Manning Monday) I Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-8205168681164937352010-01-27T09:28:00.000-08:002010-01-27T09:28:25.404-08:00What a Bittersweet WeekYou wait 32 years for this moment to come along and you go and suffer another major problem with your back and can't walk again. Well that's my story anyway.
I loved Sunday night in so many ways and no bitching pain in my back was going to stop that (well except when I jumped up in the air when Vilma picked Favre and remembered my back was part broken and ended up collapsed on the floor). Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-48998905929633091462010-01-23T06:28:00.000-08:002010-01-23T06:34:49.542-08:00Saints Championship Game Injury NewsIt's almost NFC Championship Game time people and the Saints have some concerns about some key personel with Jeremy Shockey chief amongst them. The big man has been struggling with the knee injury which so clearly troubled him during the Divisional Playoff victory against the Cardinals last Saturday. His status is officially rated as questionable. The loss of the big man will be a big blow Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-92003116248756947612010-01-18T13:50:00.000-08:002010-01-18T13:50:20.188-08:00Reggie Bush Saints Highlights 2009 and 2010The Reggie Bush Saints Highlights reel just continues to grow thanks to his ability to get it done when it matters most. After having to put up with the continued debate about his contribution to the team it's great to see the incredible athlete just gets on with his game and let his feet do the talking where it matters most... On the field.
Reggie Bush Saints Highlights Vs Cardinals in 2010 Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-24384675711866522952010-01-18T13:27:00.000-08:002010-01-18T13:27:24.189-08:00Saints NFC Championship GameThe Saints demolished the Cardinals on Saturday night en route to only their second NFC Championship of all time... And I can barely remember a thing about it! I know I was off my seat more times than a man with piles on an ice cold wooden bench but for the life of me I can't piece it altogether because I quite simply lost all control of my actions and drank like a fish for I was so ecstatic. Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-68183732851045049722010-01-16T02:15:00.000-08:002010-01-19T02:24:36.722-08:00Saints Injury Report for Cardinals GameHere's the latest Saints injury news for the Cardinals game. It's great to see the overall numbers reduced so clearly the time off has helped with general team conditioning. Let's hope it makes all the difference come Saturday.
Here's the complete Saints Cardinals injury news:
Rodney Leisle Saints DT: Knee injury, game status probable. He did not participate in practice this week.
Bobby Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-66483773986787728292010-01-14T11:59:00.000-08:002010-01-14T11:59:34.067-08:00Saints Cardinals PreviewWith the big game fast approaching my nerves have steadily grown through the week so to keep my mind at rest I'm going to be positive and give you my top 10 reasons why the Saints are going to beat the Cardinals on Saturday.
Saints Cardinals Preview Picks
1. Drew Brees is the best Quarterback in the NFL. I don't care where the official MVP award went because here's a fact for you, there is noPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-75209438150736662642010-01-06T07:51:00.000-08:002010-01-06T08:01:29.790-08:005 Reasons We Should Be Happy With 13 and 3Now that the dust has settled on the regular season and in the lull before the playoffs begin I thought I would reflect on the season so far with my list of 5 reasons to be happy with the 13 and 3 record.
1. It's the best record we've ever had! I couldn't have asked for a better season to watch from my bed and couch whilst recovering from spine surgery. Talk about great bad luck!
2. For thePeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-38900917016662409062010-01-03T13:11:00.000-08:002010-01-03T13:11:03.108-08:00Saints Vs Panthers 4th QuarterWelcome to the who cares bowl. The Panthers lead the Saints here in the 4th Quarter 23 to 10 although with most of the Saints 2nd stringers on display is it any wonder. At least some of these guys are showing a passion for the tackle on the D.
Highlight of the 4th Quarter comes as Jonathan Casillas jacks up the Panthers return man after the Saints fail to do much on O and punt away. Great hitPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-15304632953028749222010-01-03T12:34:00.000-08:002010-01-03T12:34:02.291-08:00Saints Vs Panthers 3rd QuarterThe snoozefest continues as the Panthers kick a field goal early in the 3rd. The Saints D is tackling a bit better today which is nice to see at least. Anthony Hargrove filling the middle nicely and some better gang tackling all round.
Saints 3 Panthers 20
A Robert Meachem fumble on the next drive leads to another Panthers field goal.
Saints 3 Panthers 23
Saints drive 80 good yards for a Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-29491650189488675522010-01-03T12:07:00.000-08:002010-01-03T12:07:13.943-08:00Saints Vs Panthers 2nd QuarterThe Saints start the 2nd Quarter by running the ball all out with Hamilton and Bush combining. The drive stalls when the Saints fail to convert on 3rd down. Garrett Hartley will try from 35 yards and makes it. Shame he didn't have that in him last week.
The Panthers next possession sees Moosie boy Mohammed beat 4 Saints players as they try to make tackles. So much for the early optimism thatPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-81753928888683926082010-01-03T11:05:00.000-08:002010-01-03T11:06:52.666-08:00Saints Vs Panthers 1st QuarterThe Saints fly into Carolina today with home field advantage secured throughout the playoffs courtesy of the Vikings choking even more than we have at this vital juncture in the season. It makes this game something of a meaningless contest for the Saints in so far as Drew Brees is sitting it out along with any number of Saints starters. So the point of today is to see how the second stringers Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-9969068490543762202010-01-02T04:33:00.000-08:002010-01-02T04:33:47.925-08:00Saints Injury Report for Carolina Panthers GameAfter last weeks debacle against the Tampa Bay Bucs the Saints now head into Carolina to face the Panthers in a battle for pride and to restore confidence to the team and fans ahead of the playoffs. The wheels have come off the team at just the wrong time so if we are to make any progress in the playoffs the Saints need to deliver a commanding performance this week to restore confidence amongst Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-55309898531774574412009-12-27T13:39:00.000-08:002009-12-27T13:39:25.874-08:00Tampa Bay Bucs Vs Saints OvertimeWelcome to the most unwelcome and unexpected overtime in Saints history with the Saints desperately trying to throw this game away.
1st down Bucs at their own 23.
Williams out right and runs an easy 7. 2nd and 3.
Williams right up the middle and makes our D look absolutely useless by running an easy 12.
1st down Bucs at the 42.
Williams again out right but finally some Saints defenders decide Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-59191939794086489872009-12-27T13:23:00.000-08:002009-12-27T13:23:18.157-08:00Tampa Bay Bucs Vs Saints 4th QuarterIt's the 4th Quarter and the Saints continue to lead the Bucs 17 to 3 after a scoreless 3rd Quarter. The Saints offensive machine has ground to a halt and the Bucs are moving the ball at will so this is not the sealed deal you would have hoped for after the big 1st Quarter demo.
The Bucs are driving but facing 3rd and 7.
Freeman to Winslow over the middle and he takes it 35 yards all the way Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-12193521918614987002009-12-27T12:10:00.000-08:002009-12-27T12:10:50.678-08:00Tampa Bay Bucs Vs Saints 3rd QuarterWelcome back to the second half in the Saints Bucs game live from the Super Dome. I'm hoping you're suitably fed and refreshed in order to enjoy more of the festive cheer as the Saints look to extend their 17 to 3 lead and secure that home field advantage through the playoffs.
1st down Saints at their 24.
Mike Bell takes the hand off and batters through for 3. 2nd and 7.
Drew Brees aims for Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-22232650734464053582009-12-27T11:36:00.000-08:002009-12-27T11:48:22.868-08:00Tampa Bay Bucs Vs Saints 2nd QuarterYou join us in the 2n Quarter with the Saints leading the Bucs by 14 to 0. The Bucs are driving and into Saints territory at the 44.
1st down Bucs
Freeman to someone or other and that goes incomeplete. 2nd and 10.
Derrick Ward over left tackle and goes 16 yards untouched to the 27.
1st down Bucs
False start pen moves that back 5. 1st and 15.
Freeman under pressure throws it away and anotherPeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-16509052029497475782009-12-27T10:54:00.000-08:002009-12-27T11:12:53.280-08:00Tampa Bay Bucs Vs Saints 1st QuarterWelcome to a Christmas flavored Super Dome where the visiting Bucs are looking to record an upset against a recently wounded and vunerable New Orleans Saints. I'll give you two reasons why that's not going to happen. Firstly the saints are out for revenge after last weeks perfect season ending loss to the Cowboys and secondly because it's the only thing I asked Santa for this year. Convincing Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-84072131741327467222009-12-26T03:00:00.000-08:002009-12-26T03:00:29.456-08:00Saints Injury Report for Tampa Bay gameHappy Christmas my fellow Saints fans. I hope y'all had a good day yesterday and are stuffed to the haunches with Turkey and gravy.
With the visit of the Bucs on Sunday it seems Santa has sprinkled some fairy dust on our banged up players and delivered a good batch of health to the team. There are less players definitely ruled out and questionable than has been the case of recent. So long as Peter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041998343511597510.post-41321020124420119522009-12-21T04:05:00.000-08:002009-12-21T04:13:11.777-08:00Saints Vs Cowboys Game SummaryI was going to write my usual quarter by quarter report but two things happened:
1. It was Saturday night and I needed a break after a long hard week and,
2. We went to a rib shack pre game and I could barely move as game time approached (burnt ends, pulled pork and cream corn for those that are interested... My night definitely peeked at that point but more on that later).
So the Cowboys camePeter Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263765035556370541noreply@blogger.com3