The Saints aren't coming The SAINTS aren't coming

Well it's that time of the year again. It happens once a year though for one reason or another, this period of time took a vacation from the calendar year. And believe me, its' absence was not missed. After getting owned by Tampa Bay, one of the consensus picks for one of the worst 5 teams in the NFL. Those 'Aints are back.


One could trace my renowned love of Fantasy Football back to its' origin and they would find that the fact that I was a Saints fan played an intergral role. Their yearly lame duck attempt at a season in the late nineties led me to start focusing on specific players from other teams, it really was one of the only ways to enjoy the football season. I mean, I don't dislike watching them play, in fact, I despise missing a single game. Though up until last year, and to a certain extent, Jim Haslett's first year, watching New Orleans football led to terrbile disapointment. And now its back, I didn't miss it but i will constantly get owned by it on a weekly basis until late December.


Now don't get me wrong, describing the pain and the history of the terrible Saints does not mean that have given up all hope. As far as I can tell if Sean Payton can remove his offensive head out of his ass and start being creative the Saints explosive offense can recover to last season's form. Personally, I think this means running the ball more. Deuce and Reggie getting 15 20 touches each a game, the passing attack worked so well because the rushing was so effective early in the year. Defenses are playing the pass now but the Saints seem to be too stubborn to accept the fact that they need to run the ball in order to become an explosive team. When you have the perfect mold receiving back in Reggie Bush, a huge possesion receiver in Colston, a brusing down hill runner like Deuce and solid performers at other skill positions, I want to see curls, short crosses, screens, sweeps, and dives. Basically, the Saints need a west coast offense(which will open up the deep pass). Go short to long, Bill Walsh style, and they can still be effective. They can still save the season, the division is still one of the worst in football. They need to forget about these losses and move forward. That and release Jason David.
The greatest advantage that an NFL coach/gm has over the players is one that basically only exists in the NFL. Unlike Theo Epstein, who is stuck with JD Drew for the long haul; the Saints, with the exception of the signing bonus, can cut their losses after this season when it comes to David. He has been owned now for 8 straight quarters, and not just owned but absolutely and fully embarrased in front of the Nation on a National Broadcast that had every offensive coordinator on the N.O. schedule making like Da Bocker when presented with a Chicken Parm. 1 game against the Colts could be a fluke. The 2nd game against Tampa was no Fluke, he is flat out terrible. It is time to pull him, bring in the rookie or hell, i'd even take Fred Thomas at this point; bring him in on Dime packages only and soon enough we will all join Emmitt Smith in the sweet bliss of not being able to remember this guy's name. The Saints have decent defenders elsewhere on the field but its tough to stop an offense with one receiver running free down the left side of the field.(<------------- little known fact but I know these things as a sports blog contributor)


Speaking of Emmitt Smith. I know there is always a good amount of ridicule for play by play announcers, for whom, rankings vary greatly. But this season, watching Emmitt Smith is like watching a spoof of every single football player analysis ever.
Emmitt Smith Top 3 Moments of '07
3. Not being able to remember Jason David's last name (10 seconds awkward silence)
2. Disagreeing that the Cover 2 was good against the pass.
1. Referring to Tank Williams "and his guns" while confusion the Vikings Safety with the Bears defensive tackle. (He has since apologized to Williams)
Watching Smith is like attempting to watch a mentally inferior individual attempting to have less than pristine relations with a door knob. He is ridiculous.


Couple NFL thoughts.

1. I don't believe in the 49ers, Texans, or Rams offenses.
2. The Broncos are going to be sunk by Jay Cutler this year.
3. The Cardinals will finally make the playoffs
4. The Saints will make the playoffs if J.D. is demoted.
5. If he isn't the defense will average about 30 points a game allowed.
6. Randy Moss is as good as ever. Not one step lost.
7. No video game, can ever do Peyton Manning justice. He is that good.
8. If you ever bet against Vince Young, you deserve to come back as Vick's least favorite pit bull in your next life.
9. Kellen Clemons looked dangerous against a tough Baltimore D.
10. Justin McCareins single handedly lost Clemons his first start.
11. The Chiefs are the worst team in football. Trade LJ in fantasy, like yesterday.
12. The McCown guy in Oakland is not as bad as everyone thinks.
13. Very impressed that Eli played.
14. Patriots are going to win the Superbowl and they'll have a new way to cheat by Wednesday.



Go Relaxo in the fantasy baseball championship.
Ice Cold still remains the winningest regular season player that hasn't even sniffed a championship. Maybe LT will finally get you there.