Check 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 here's a very short vid of Brees throwing deep to Robert Meachem during training camp and not connecting. Dare I say some things will never change? Nah, he'll get there. Come on Robert, this is your break out year. Focus, focus, focus.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Inside the Saints helmet and I'm going nuts!
1st play of the 4th Quarter and Jeremy Shockey goes 66 yards on a pass from Drew Brees down to the Dolphins 14. Huge play.
Bell now with short yardage. Then... double reverse to Reggie Bush for a spectacular touchdown leap (Michael Jordanesque... makes up for all the short yardage squirrel nuts of earlier). I guess that's why some people get on his back because when he pulls out magic like that they wonder why not every time. Reminds me of an English soccer player called John Barnes but that's a different story.
Great TD and the game is back on. Dolpins 34, Saints 31. Hide behind your barrels folks cause this is a shoot out.
Dolphins possession ended by combo of Greer and Tracy Porter big plays. Punt. Saints ball. Game On.
Mike Bell, Mike Bell, 1st down. I love Mike Bell. Saints at midfield.
16 yard pass to Jeremy Shockey and the big man looks pumped. Must be close to a 100 yards recieving now.
And again to Shockey for a 1st down to the Dolphins 17 (and definitely now over 100 yards). Big time plays. Mike Bell now for 7 yards and the Saints are down to the 10. Pass out to Heath Evans who takes it to the 4. 1st and goal.
What will Sean Payton call... Oh my, there we see it. Quarterback sneak by Brees from 4 yards and almost untouched. Great call Lord Peyton.
Dolphins 34, Saints 37 as Carney's extra point is missed; it's just one of those games.
Dolphins ball. Bobby McCray with some up front pressure. The Dolphins are 3 and out on this possession. Punt to Bush and now a Blackberry commercial butchering All You Need is Love by the Beatles. If I wasn't so turned around by the Saints revival I'd draft a strongly worded complaint to Blackberry that I wouldn't bother sending because really what's the point.
Back to the game and Dolphins just lost a stupid 15 yards on a self inflicted penalty. Saints down to the Dolphins 44.
Drew Brees to Devery Henderson for 22 yards. Brees now with more time and controlling the ball. They've really adjusted to the Dolphins pass rush scheme's to make this come back.
Mike Bell for 6 yards, Shockey drop, now 3rd and 4. Reggie Bush in the flat who brakes a tackle to take him and his squirrels 12 yards. 1st and goal with 5 minutes to go.
Mike Bell through the middle to the 2. Let that clock run... Bell dropped for a 1 yard loss to the 3. Big play coming up now and... The Saints take a timeout to have a cup of tea and a calm chat about the best Magnum PI box sets to buy for loved ones at Christmas.
Here we go. Brees to Colston and... incomplete. The Saints have to settle for a field goal.
Miami Dophins 34, New Orleans Saints 40. 3.23 on the clock.
Dolphins from their own 20. Quickly to 3rd and 4. Dolphins convert to their own 44. 2 min 30 to go. Give me someone’s nails as mine are no more.
Dolphin’s penalty and a loss of down see's them at 2nd and 8. Dropped ball by RICKY WILLIAMS, how's that salt and lime taste my man? Eat turf. 3rd and 8... But then a false start, 3rd and 13. Henne over throws the tight end. 4th and 13 and the game play.
Here we go. Henne drops back and... Tracy Porter intercepts and returns the ball 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN!! Flag down... But it's against the Dolphins so the touchdown stands! Saints are going for 2 to put this away... and they fail.
Miami Dolphins 34, New Orleans Saints 46.
The Saints see out the game for the victory.
Well I for one am glad I blogged whilst this game was in progress for I think it shows just what a roller coaster of emotions this has been. This surpasses the Giants win in terms of learning about the Black and Gold for it just goes to show what the team is made of. To come back as we have in this fashion is nothing short of remarkable. We are serious title contenders now. When the offence was seriously failing the D (and return team) stepped up and kept the Saints in the game. We were dead and buried before the half and yet somehow affected this recovery. Talk about knocked down twice for the count and still taking the belt.
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Bell now with short yardage. Then... double reverse to Reggie Bush for a spectacular touchdown leap (Michael Jordanesque... makes up for all the short yardage squirrel nuts of earlier). I guess that's why some people get on his back because when he pulls out magic like that they wonder why not every time. Reminds me of an English soccer player called John Barnes but that's a different story.
Great TD and the game is back on. Dolpins 34, Saints 31. Hide behind your barrels folks cause this is a shoot out.
Dolphins possession ended by combo of Greer and Tracy Porter big plays. Punt. Saints ball. Game On.
Mike Bell, Mike Bell, 1st down. I love Mike Bell. Saints at midfield.
16 yard pass to Jeremy Shockey and the big man looks pumped. Must be close to a 100 yards recieving now.
And again to Shockey for a 1st down to the Dolphins 17 (and definitely now over 100 yards). Big time plays. Mike Bell now for 7 yards and the Saints are down to the 10. Pass out to Heath Evans who takes it to the 4. 1st and goal.
What will Sean Payton call... Oh my, there we see it. Quarterback sneak by Brees from 4 yards and almost untouched. Great call Lord Peyton.
Dolphins 34, Saints 37 as Carney's extra point is missed; it's just one of those games.
Dolphins ball. Bobby McCray with some up front pressure. The Dolphins are 3 and out on this possession. Punt to Bush and now a Blackberry commercial butchering All You Need is Love by the Beatles. If I wasn't so turned around by the Saints revival I'd draft a strongly worded complaint to Blackberry that I wouldn't bother sending because really what's the point.
Back to the game and Dolphins just lost a stupid 15 yards on a self inflicted penalty. Saints down to the Dolphins 44.
Drew Brees to Devery Henderson for 22 yards. Brees now with more time and controlling the ball. They've really adjusted to the Dolphins pass rush scheme's to make this come back.
Mike Bell for 6 yards, Shockey drop, now 3rd and 4. Reggie Bush in the flat who brakes a tackle to take him and his squirrels 12 yards. 1st and goal with 5 minutes to go.
Mike Bell through the middle to the 2. Let that clock run... Bell dropped for a 1 yard loss to the 3. Big play coming up now and... The Saints take a timeout to have a cup of tea and a calm chat about the best Magnum PI box sets to buy for loved ones at Christmas.
Here we go. Brees to Colston and... incomplete. The Saints have to settle for a field goal.
Miami Dophins 34, New Orleans Saints 40. 3.23 on the clock.
Dolphins from their own 20. Quickly to 3rd and 4. Dolphins convert to their own 44. 2 min 30 to go. Give me someone’s nails as mine are no more.
Dolphin’s penalty and a loss of down see's them at 2nd and 8. Dropped ball by RICKY WILLIAMS, how's that salt and lime taste my man? Eat turf. 3rd and 8... But then a false start, 3rd and 13. Henne over throws the tight end. 4th and 13 and the game play.
Here we go. Henne drops back and... Tracy Porter intercepts and returns the ball 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN!! Flag down... But it's against the Dolphins so the touchdown stands! Saints are going for 2 to put this away... and they fail.
Miami Dolphins 34, New Orleans Saints 46.
The Saints see out the game for the victory.
Well I for one am glad I blogged whilst this game was in progress for I think it shows just what a roller coaster of emotions this has been. This surpasses the Giants win in terms of learning about the Black and Gold for it just goes to show what the team is made of. To come back as we have in this fashion is nothing short of remarkable. We are serious title contenders now. When the offence was seriously failing the D (and return team) stepped up and kept the Saints in the game. We were dead and buried before the half and yet somehow affected this recovery. Talk about knocked down twice for the count and still taking the belt.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Lance Moore, New Orleans Saints WR
I wrote recently about how I believe a number of unheralded New Orleans Saints players will soon find national acclaim if they continue playing as they have to date this season. In this post I want to pay particular attention to WR Lance Moore who I truly believe to be the Wes Welker of the Saints and one of the most underrated players in the NFL.
Whilst the Saints offence has functioned well without him at times this season I believe Moore brings added balance to the team when healthy, as witnessed by the display on Sunday last against the Giants. He has excellent hands and runs strict routes which gives Drew Brees great confidence when checking off receivers. Combined with the short yardage receiving threat posed by Reggie Bush and Jeremy Shockey it's no wonder that Moore is able to find the slot for so many key third down conversions.
No Lance Moore in NFL draft 2005
Moore went undrafted in 2005 but was invited to try out for the Saints practise squad after being passed up by the Cleveland Browns. His story could have ended there but as with a number of current undrafted Saints players his determination and strength of character ensured that he would make the most of any opportunity that came his way. Such an opportunity came about in the 2007 season when he made his first pro start and scored on a reverse play from 7 yards out against the Seahawks. From there on in he has proved his worth as a consummate team player time and again.
No doubt because of such humble pro beginnings coaches enjoy an ego free zone when dealing with Moore. He is not afraid to go up over the middle and risk the big hit if it advances the Saints downfield. I like such players; in fact I think the Saints are blessed to have found a group of wide receivers who prefer to do their talking on the field rather than in the press. Give me that kind of pro than a T.O. any time.
So far this season he has been hampered by injury as he stated after the Giants game: "It has been a long struggle for me this season because I have been injured. It felt great (today). It was awesome being with my teammates and playing in front of this crowd. Hopefully, I am able to stay healthy".
For a national audience his numbers will not be on the radar but for those of us who follow the Saints closely there will be few surprises when Moore's name is mentioned in dispatches come playoff time. When the game is on the line and you need successive 3rd down conversions in the 4th Quarter keep your eyes on Saint number 16 for he may just remind you of a certain New England Patriot of recent years.
Whilst the Saints offence has functioned well without him at times this season I believe Moore brings added balance to the team when healthy, as witnessed by the display on Sunday last against the Giants. He has excellent hands and runs strict routes which gives Drew Brees great confidence when checking off receivers. Combined with the short yardage receiving threat posed by Reggie Bush and Jeremy Shockey it's no wonder that Moore is able to find the slot for so many key third down conversions.
No Lance Moore in NFL draft 2005
Moore went undrafted in 2005 but was invited to try out for the Saints practise squad after being passed up by the Cleveland Browns. His story could have ended there but as with a number of current undrafted Saints players his determination and strength of character ensured that he would make the most of any opportunity that came his way. Such an opportunity came about in the 2007 season when he made his first pro start and scored on a reverse play from 7 yards out against the Seahawks. From there on in he has proved his worth as a consummate team player time and again.
No doubt because of such humble pro beginnings coaches enjoy an ego free zone when dealing with Moore. He is not afraid to go up over the middle and risk the big hit if it advances the Saints downfield. I like such players; in fact I think the Saints are blessed to have found a group of wide receivers who prefer to do their talking on the field rather than in the press. Give me that kind of pro than a T.O. any time.
So far this season he has been hampered by injury as he stated after the Giants game: "It has been a long struggle for me this season because I have been injured. It felt great (today). It was awesome being with my teammates and playing in front of this crowd. Hopefully, I am able to stay healthy".
For a national audience his numbers will not be on the radar but for those of us who follow the Saints closely there will be few surprises when Moore's name is mentioned in dispatches come playoff time. When the game is on the line and you need successive 3rd down conversions in the 4th Quarter keep your eyes on Saint number 16 for he may just remind you of a certain New England Patriot of recent years.
Full name: Lance Andrew Moore
DOB: August 31, 1983
Born: Columbus, Ohio
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 190lbs
High School: Westerville South High School
College: University of Toledo
Draft pick: Undrafted in 2005
Rookie year: 2006
Standout year: 2008 = 79 Rec, 928 Yards, 10 TD's
DOB: August 31, 1983
Born: Columbus, Ohio
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 190lbs
High School: Westerville South High School
College: University of Toledo
Draft pick: Undrafted in 2005
Rookie year: 2006
Standout year: 2008 = 79 Rec, 928 Yards, 10 TD's
Sunday, October 18, 2009
New Orleans Saints close out victory over Giants 48 to 27
4th down conversion by Manning then they're straight back facing another 4th and goal. Bradshaw makes a heck of a catch for a touchdown but it gets ruled out by a holding call so the Giants have to settle for a field goal (not sure about that holding call). 41 to 20.
Pierre Thomas breaks his first long one of the day on the next possession. They're going to start to eat up this clock now using Bell and Thomas. Interesting stat popped up at the end of the next Bell run: Saints Offence play selection = 31 runs, 29 passes. That shows what a complete package the Saints O now is and helps explain how they've kept the Giants guessing all day.
Back to the drive... Long one to Meachem on 3rd and 8 completes down to the 2. 1st and goal. Give it to Bell, give it to Bell (fantasy team!)... Nope, Heath Evans draw play making him the 7th player to score a touchdown for the New Orleans Saints today. Perfect offence, I mean literally. I knew they were good but they have totally made this very good Giants D look ordinary. I did not predict this. It had been total domination. Jeremy Shockey is looking very happy and relaxed on the sidelines. Saint 48, Giants 20. Remember this also, if it wasn't for the Vilma penalty the scoreboard would read 55 to 13!
Sub bet - Jim Zorn to loose his job Monday morning? I'll take that.
Back to the game. The Giants are facing 4th and 8 within 3 plays and will punt. Saints starting from their own 32. Mark Brunell comes in for Bree's who finishes the day on 23 of 30 for 369 yards, 3 TD's and 0 ints. Punt.
Eli Manning to someone or other (sorry was day dreaming about the Super Bowl) for a touchdown to bring it back to 48 to 27. Don't think I'm going to win any Sports Writer of the year awards for such blatant lack of attention and bias.
Game ends with a sack by Ellis, nice.
The Saints go to 5 and 0 with Miami next up before two home games at the Super Dome including the Falcons. What bet 8 and 0? Who wants my money?
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Pierre Thomas breaks his first long one of the day on the next possession. They're going to start to eat up this clock now using Bell and Thomas. Interesting stat popped up at the end of the next Bell run: Saints Offence play selection = 31 runs, 29 passes. That shows what a complete package the Saints O now is and helps explain how they've kept the Giants guessing all day.
Back to the drive... Long one to Meachem on 3rd and 8 completes down to the 2. 1st and goal. Give it to Bell, give it to Bell (fantasy team!)... Nope, Heath Evans draw play making him the 7th player to score a touchdown for the New Orleans Saints today. Perfect offence, I mean literally. I knew they were good but they have totally made this very good Giants D look ordinary. I did not predict this. It had been total domination. Jeremy Shockey is looking very happy and relaxed on the sidelines. Saint 48, Giants 20. Remember this also, if it wasn't for the Vilma penalty the scoreboard would read 55 to 13!
Sub bet - Jim Zorn to loose his job Monday morning? I'll take that.
Back to the game. The Giants are facing 4th and 8 within 3 plays and will punt. Saints starting from their own 32. Mark Brunell comes in for Bree's who finishes the day on 23 of 30 for 369 yards, 3 TD's and 0 ints. Punt.
Eli Manning to someone or other (sorry was day dreaming about the Super Bowl) for a touchdown to bring it back to 48 to 27. Don't think I'm going to win any Sports Writer of the year awards for such blatant lack of attention and bias.
Game ends with a sack by Ellis, nice.
The Saints go to 5 and 0 with Miami next up before two home games at the Super Dome including the Falcons. What bet 8 and 0? Who wants my money?
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Saints Giants 3rd Quarter Report
Both punters are called into action at the start of the 3rd before Manning is picked by the Saints under pressure and the Saints start driving with a highlight 3rd and 17 conversion by Lance Moore. 1st and 10 at the Giants 12. Play action and Colston wide open for another TD. 41 to 17 with 4.10 still left to go in the 3rd. 9 plays, 71 yards.
That's the 6th different Saint to score a touchdown today! I mean that just tells you a story in itself. How can any Defence cover so many threats when you have a QB like Bree's able to execute in the way he is? Pressure on Bree's is the only answer and they just can't get near to him because of his quick release and/or great protection.
Both teams exchange punts again to end the 3rd Quarter.
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That's the 6th different Saint to score a touchdown today! I mean that just tells you a story in itself. How can any Defence cover so many threats when you have a QB like Bree's able to execute in the way he is? Pressure on Bree's is the only answer and they just can't get near to him because of his quick release and/or great protection.
Both teams exchange punts again to end the 3rd Quarter.
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Saints Giants Half Time - what a game!
Brees deep to Meachem and the Saints continue where they left off. However the Giants hold the short running game and on 4th and goal they deny Thomas over left tackle. Is this a game changer? Giants ball.
Oh my... oh my what a game. 2 plays after the goal line stand and another momentum shift as a Roman Harper blitz strips the ball from Manning and Shanley recovers all the way down to the 7 yard line. Unbelievable. So the Saints have another crack at it with 18 seconds to go.
1st play battered down pass from Bree's. 1st incompletion in 16 attempts for Bree's.
2nd play - TOUCHDOWN REGGIE BUSH!! Hand off from shotgun and Bush gets to the corner.
Saints 34 Vs Giants 17 at half time.
315 total yards of offence for the Saints. Perfect football match up and everything we've been waiting for. Bree's 17 of 20 for 247 yards and 3TD's at the half against a top top Defence. They've scored the same number of points in two Quarters as the Giants have allowed all season!
Tune into a TV near you now to catch the rest of this game as it is on fire. The Kings of Leon should change their song lyrics to reflect this game!
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Oh my... oh my what a game. 2 plays after the goal line stand and another momentum shift as a Roman Harper blitz strips the ball from Manning and Shanley recovers all the way down to the 7 yard line. Unbelievable. So the Saints have another crack at it with 18 seconds to go.
1st play battered down pass from Bree's. 1st incompletion in 16 attempts for Bree's.
2nd play - TOUCHDOWN REGGIE BUSH!! Hand off from shotgun and Bush gets to the corner.
Saints 34 Vs Giants 17 at half time.
315 total yards of offence for the Saints. Perfect football match up and everything we've been waiting for. Bree's 17 of 20 for 247 yards and 3TD's at the half against a top top Defence. They've scored the same number of points in two Quarters as the Giants have allowed all season!
Tune into a TV near you now to catch the rest of this game as it is on fire. The Kings of Leon should change their song lyrics to reflect this game!
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The 2nd Quarter and the Giants are hanging in
Next drive, Thomas run, Thomas run, Shockey catch, Robert Meacham catch Touchdown!! Absolutely perfect throw again into double coverage. The Giants are just not able to deal with Bree's at the moment. The Saints O are moving the ball on the floor and in the air at ease. It's quite shocking. 207 total yards offensively already.
20 nothing after blocked point after. Scott Fujita is out the game though.
1st challenge of game by Peyton for a spot of the ball on Manning 3rd and 10 connection. It looked short of the spot. The Giants will have to go for it if they are to stay in the game even if they turn possession over at midfield. The Saints loose the challenge.
Sharper intercepts ball and returns for TD but called back for roughing the passer called on Vilma. Bradshaw takes the ball in from 12 yards 2 plays later instead making it 20 to 10 instead of 27 to 3. I hope that Vilma call does not come back to haunt us as the Saints are only 10 points ahead despite complete domination. 73 yard drive on 9 plays.
Brandon Jacobs is shook up.
Reggie Bush 1st play of the day takes a pitch and picks up 9. 3rd down converted by Mike Bell to the Giants 47. That's all 3 backs now in the game and making good plays. Perfectly balanced offence which allows Bree's to play action and throw deep which draws a pass interference penalty all the way down to the Giants 12. Play action again and Touchdown to Lance Moore!! The play picks me up points on the Fantasy team, heralds the 100th touchdown pass by Bree's as a Saint and puts them up 27 to 10 with an almost perfect game to date.
Giants special teamer Hixon returns another long one though and gives the Giants great field position at the Saints 37. Bar 2 returns by Hixon and the Vilma penalty this game would be over. Manning moves the ball and it's another TD making it a 10 point game. This worries me. To play this perfect and have the Giants still in the game? Not a good omen. Keep the faith though as Brees is on fire and is a cool customer.
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20 nothing after blocked point after. Scott Fujita is out the game though.
1st challenge of game by Peyton for a spot of the ball on Manning 3rd and 10 connection. It looked short of the spot. The Giants will have to go for it if they are to stay in the game even if they turn possession over at midfield. The Saints loose the challenge.
Sharper intercepts ball and returns for TD but called back for roughing the passer called on Vilma. Bradshaw takes the ball in from 12 yards 2 plays later instead making it 20 to 10 instead of 27 to 3. I hope that Vilma call does not come back to haunt us as the Saints are only 10 points ahead despite complete domination. 73 yard drive on 9 plays.
Brandon Jacobs is shook up.
Reggie Bush 1st play of the day takes a pitch and picks up 9. 3rd down converted by Mike Bell to the Giants 47. That's all 3 backs now in the game and making good plays. Perfectly balanced offence which allows Bree's to play action and throw deep which draws a pass interference penalty all the way down to the Giants 12. Play action again and Touchdown to Lance Moore!! The play picks me up points on the Fantasy team, heralds the 100th touchdown pass by Bree's as a Saint and puts them up 27 to 10 with an almost perfect game to date.
Giants special teamer Hixon returns another long one though and gives the Giants great field position at the Saints 37. Bar 2 returns by Hixon and the Vilma penalty this game would be over. Manning moves the ball and it's another TD making it a 10 point game. This worries me. To play this perfect and have the Giants still in the game? Not a good omen. Keep the faith though as Brees is on fire and is a cool customer.
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Saintsational - Defence holds Giants first drive then Brees comes out firing
Saints Defence holds first Giants drive to 1 first down. They managed to knock down Manning once, stopped Jacobs after a 6 yard pick and knocked down 2 balls. Great effort. As good a start as you could hope for.
The Defence just looks like such a changed team this year. The confidence Darren Harper brings to the secondary really helps the aggression of the front 7.
Saints offence comes out and 3 straight passes each for a 1st down. 1 to Moore, 1 to Shockey and 1 to XYZ (was typing so missed it). Then straight onto Henderson for short yardage.
WOW - bullet to Colston who catches around the 5 and the momentum takes him through. Post pattern, double coverage and he puts it on the money. Incredible throw and a perfect start. I cannot even keep up the typing with how fast Bree's is moving this offence.
Kill joy Coughlin is challenging the play and it looks like he'll win it with the ball being downed at the 1. Yep they win it. 1st and goal on the 1.
No bother, Bree's to Shockey in the back of the endzone on next play, TOUCHDOWN. Bree's 6 of 6 for 80 yards on the drive.
I'll check back in at the end of the Quarter.
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The Defence just looks like such a changed team this year. The confidence Darren Harper brings to the secondary really helps the aggression of the front 7.
Saints offence comes out and 3 straight passes each for a 1st down. 1 to Moore, 1 to Shockey and 1 to XYZ (was typing so missed it). Then straight onto Henderson for short yardage.
WOW - bullet to Colston who catches around the 5 and the momentum takes him through. Post pattern, double coverage and he puts it on the money. Incredible throw and a perfect start. I cannot even keep up the typing with how fast Bree's is moving this offence.
Kill joy Coughlin is challenging the play and it looks like he'll win it with the ball being downed at the 1. Yep they win it. 1st and goal on the 1.
No bother, Bree's to Shockey in the back of the endzone on next play, TOUCHDOWN. Bree's 6 of 6 for 80 yards on the drive.
I'll check back in at the end of the Quarter.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The lucky few returning from injuries
Just an update on yesterday's post. I was thinking about the way luck plays it's part in life not least on the football field.
Some players time they're return from injury with perfection and lady luck. Take Pierre Thomas. Back in week 3 to post 126 yards rushing and 2 TD's in an offence with the skills of Drew Bree's and the deep threat receivers keeping the D on their toes. Then for other unfortunate players they go down in week 3 and are out for the season... BOOM, all that off season work, all that time in the gym, all those hours of watching game film and for what? To know you've got 6 to 8 months of rehab ahead before it all starts again. I say this as someone who has been unable to walk more than a few hundred yards for the past 6 months due to 2 slipped discs in his back (surgery on Monday finally - pray for me!). I do feel for these guys although I guess they can take comfort in the fact that they will have the best medical care money can buy, lots of well wishers and a steady supply of dollar bills to do with what they must.
Demoralising... although in the great scheme of things I'd still take the job of a pro football player every day of the week and a month of Sundays!
Some players time they're return from injury with perfection and lady luck. Take Pierre Thomas. Back in week 3 to post 126 yards rushing and 2 TD's in an offence with the skills of Drew Bree's and the deep threat receivers keeping the D on their toes. Then for other unfortunate players they go down in week 3 and are out for the season... BOOM, all that off season work, all that time in the gym, all those hours of watching game film and for what? To know you've got 6 to 8 months of rehab ahead before it all starts again. I say this as someone who has been unable to walk more than a few hundred yards for the past 6 months due to 2 slipped discs in his back (surgery on Monday finally - pray for me!). I do feel for these guys although I guess they can take comfort in the fact that they will have the best medical care money can buy, lots of well wishers and a steady supply of dollar bills to do with what they must.
Demoralising... although in the great scheme of things I'd still take the job of a pro football player every day of the week and a month of Sundays!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Who's your money on for this years Super Bowl?
Hi sports fans,
So the NFL season is back and we're already in week 2, can you believe it?!! I love the early stages of the season as being a die hard Saints fan I am able to maintain hope until at least weeks 6 or 8. Thereafter the crushing reality of another playoffless season looms ever larger in the distance and I start having to stat crunch to at least see if any of our boys will make the Pro Bowl.
This season we've jumped out to a 2 and 0 start in some style. I won't get ahead of myself and predict a division championship but I will say at least we look like contenders. If Drew Bree's can stay fit and healthy we have as good a chance as anybody. That said Defence's win championships, as the old saying goes, and sometimes I think my old gran could tackle better in open play than some of our so called linebackers... oh how I wish the Dome Patrol were still around. So far so good but I'm not sure we have the frontline quality and depth to go all the way (please, please prove me wrong boys).
OK so that is my opening admission, I am a Saints fan, yadder, yadder, but I don't want this to be a Saints focused blog and basically just love football so will endeavour to speak from a neutrals perspective as much as is humanly possible.
Early surprises for me are witnessing a 100% record for the Broncos and Jets to date. I'm impressed by how fast Mark Sanchez has made an impact as the pressure's on a rookie QB are pretty intense especially playing for a hard to please New York crowd. Granted it's not the same kind of pressure as holding down 3 jobs, supporting a family of 5 with back rent and outstanding utility bills (any help would be much appreciated ;-) ) but you get my point.
Talking of QB's it's great to see Tom Brady back playing. Quality QB's make for a better league and I for one love to watch the likes of Tom, Manning, Favre, et al, ply their trade. It's a highly skilled business and it's fantastic to watch when executed by such practitioners of the art.
OK so early season prediction time. I'm wagering a tonne on the Steelers to regain the Vince Lombardi trophy. They'll beat either the Bears or Saints (OK the Bears as I said I'd be neutral) in the big final with a big Ben QB sneak with 1.32 left on the clock.
You read it here first people. Get your spread bet set on that now.
So the NFL season is back and we're already in week 2, can you believe it?!! I love the early stages of the season as being a die hard Saints fan I am able to maintain hope until at least weeks 6 or 8. Thereafter the crushing reality of another playoffless season looms ever larger in the distance and I start having to stat crunch to at least see if any of our boys will make the Pro Bowl.
This season we've jumped out to a 2 and 0 start in some style. I won't get ahead of myself and predict a division championship but I will say at least we look like contenders. If Drew Bree's can stay fit and healthy we have as good a chance as anybody. That said Defence's win championships, as the old saying goes, and sometimes I think my old gran could tackle better in open play than some of our so called linebackers... oh how I wish the Dome Patrol were still around. So far so good but I'm not sure we have the frontline quality and depth to go all the way (please, please prove me wrong boys).
OK so that is my opening admission, I am a Saints fan, yadder, yadder, but I don't want this to be a Saints focused blog and basically just love football so will endeavour to speak from a neutrals perspective as much as is humanly possible.
Early surprises for me are witnessing a 100% record for the Broncos and Jets to date. I'm impressed by how fast Mark Sanchez has made an impact as the pressure's on a rookie QB are pretty intense especially playing for a hard to please New York crowd. Granted it's not the same kind of pressure as holding down 3 jobs, supporting a family of 5 with back rent and outstanding utility bills (any help would be much appreciated ;-) ) but you get my point.
Talking of QB's it's great to see Tom Brady back playing. Quality QB's make for a better league and I for one love to watch the likes of Tom, Manning, Favre, et al, ply their trade. It's a highly skilled business and it's fantastic to watch when executed by such practitioners of the art.
OK so early season prediction time. I'm wagering a tonne on the Steelers to regain the Vince Lombardi trophy. They'll beat either the Bears or Saints (OK the Bears as I said I'd be neutral) in the big final with a big Ben QB sneak with 1.32 left on the clock.
You read it here first people. Get your spread bet set on that now.
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