Vikings @ Saints Open Thread
by Dave Halprin on Sep 9, 2010 7:24 PM CDT
Email
Print
Here we go, another NFL season is starting! The 2010 season gets underway with a couple of NFC powerhouses, the Vikings and the Saints. It's not quite the excitement of a Cowboys game, but at least it means the NFL is playing real games again.
This is an open thread for game chat.
255 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
FYI
Game is streaming online at NBC.com. 4 camera angles to choose from.
Deaf as a stone, dumb as a Bohr.
Foosball where
I’m a whiz at Foosball
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Can't say I'm a fan of this rendition.
I’m a traditionalist
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
and then I want the Vikes to win on a FG in OT.
“But……but……..we’re the Saints!!!!!!”
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Footballball!!!!
Let’s do this!!!!
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Its not cowboys but at this point
I just need a football fix.
Where's SaintsfaninIraq
I wanna get his reaction on that horrible play by his team
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
I am so bummed I can't download the player to my work computer
It’s like they are worried I’d watch football while I was workign or something
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
I was hoping for at least one pass play...
Want to see Farve hit the ground… LOL.
you know what really Sucks?
I have to Go to work in 30 mins
"Of all the things I have lost , I miss my mind the most-Random T-shirt
"There is a fine line between Genius and Insanity"-Unknown Author
by I draft the Cowboys!!!! on Sep 9, 2010 7:55 PM CDT reply actions
well at least it isnt the Cowboys Playing
"Of all the things I have lost , I miss my mind the most-Random T-shirt
"There is a fine line between Genius and Insanity"-Unknown Author
by I draft the Cowboys!!!! on Sep 9, 2010 7:58 PM CDT reply actions
Peterson isn't gonna be able to do this all game.
I wonder how much we’ll get to see Mr. Stanford(Gerhardt) tonight.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Who's the new Chester Taylor then?
Do they still have Muwelde Moore?
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Albert Young
Who ever the hell that is.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
There's Albert Young...
He’s no Chester Taylor…
This is why teams can't score
by just running the ball
If that's a false start, every QB in the league is in trouble.
April -
My mother MADE me watch a Cowboys game when I was 8. Now 20 years, 300 taped games, 1 tattoo and 1 son named Dallas later, she says I'm obsessed. Sometimes you just can't please your parents.
yea i've never seen that called before
I don’t think qbs should be able to do that though, so it seems reasonable. But everyone does it.
And there goes a screen pass to Peterson
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Favre looks really uncomfortable back there.
April -
My mother MADE me watch a Cowboys game when I was 8. Now 20 years, 300 taped games, 1 tattoo and 1 son named Dallas later, she says I'm obsessed. Sometimes you just can't please your parents.
That's the Saints
Big Play Defense.
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Can't wait to see Dez play...
Just had to say that…
Poor technique by Berrian
turned his head before his right shoulder came around…
I personally
like to use the trash bags with the nice scent built into them.
Oh, good grief Brett!
Deaf as a stone, dumb as a Bohr.
Do you think the Saints are aiming for Harvin's head much?!
Should’ve been a flag there.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Favre picked off
Now we can say the season has officially begun.
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little to no influence on society."
~Mark Twain
Can you imagine how pissed must the vikings be about berrian
considering that we hate the RW deal….
They gave him a lot of money...
Did they give up any picks?
Seeing him throw and INT
makes me like him a little more. Plus I have NO defense in my fantasy league.
What Since When
I’ve never encountered such a situation
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Well I think the Vikings have found a new number 1 WR
Congratulations for a Breakout game AP
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Memo to Saints...
Double 81, they have no other receivers…
After a half...
I have to say I’m not really impressed with either team…
After that first series,
On offense, Saints have had trouble running and throwing deep. On Defense, they have been unable to stop the run and covering the tight end with LB’s.
On Defense, Vikings CB’s were exposed in the first series. In subsequent series, it seems they are countering by dropping their safeties deep. On Offense, it’s been a lot of AP, but that hasn’t been enough on most series. Only one completion to the WR’s. Two passes to Shiancoe been the slight difference so far.
How am I supposed to support the Saints if
they Start Reggie Bush. I HATE THAT GUY
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
AP?
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
The Saints are playing way too cute.
The big dumb stinky linemen are probably even more amped up than everybody else so of course if you call all those pass plays they’re going to screw up.
I said it before Saints D just got lucky last year.. see Meachum INT/strip TD against WAS
Really?! Really?!
Say what you want.
They’ve consistently spent 1st and 2nd-rounders on their secondary; Harper, Porter, Jenkins and Robinson. There was nothing lucky about Porter’s picks in the postseason. Now I don’t think the Saints will get as many turnovers as they did last season but it’s clear from them carpet bombing the secondary in the draft they have a defensive philosophy in place. Aim to be a team that wins shootouts by throwing every down on offense and then having enough ballhawks in the secondary to make opponents pay for having to play catch-up. They got a ring last year out of it. Let’s see where the Cowboys strategy of drafting back-up linebackers and tight ends every year gets them.
See what happen's when Andy Reid isn't in his ear,
Childress is clueless.
…and yes I do believe Andy helped out after his season was over.
hahaah brees got em jumpin with that move with his hands ,combined with his voice lol
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
The pump fake to a draw
Looks like its going to become a staple for many teams. Vikes and Saints have both run it.
Cowboy football!
Did that play fake originate with the Cowboys...
I thought JG copied that…
Yea,from Norv
Like I said before if you spread them out,force LBs+DL to chase,second half the tree’s are winded.This is textbook Payton,the Barbarian is running amok about now,I remember the days.
Agreed
Nothing is new under the sun. JG just made in en vogue, and it looks like it’s getting in a few more teams playbooks.
by Bayou Cowboy on Sep 9, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
maaan, now if we could just run the ball that way ...
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
I nearly forgot
what a proficient offense looked like
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
loil... yup
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
Its funny. Even after Favre's mistakes and lack of WR's the Vikings are somehow still in this game.
I love how everyone predicted a Saint blowout. Boy I cannot wait for Thanksgiving. I am going to name my turkey Drew Brees
Really?! Really?!
I'm not. Considering Dallas has 3 CB and NO is using 4 or 5 WR pretty regularly
I’m a little worried.
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Sep 9, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
you dont think our safties cant cover a number 4 and 5 wr?
that’s not the relevant question. The relevant question is do think Dallas’s safties can cover NO 4th WR, who is either Lance Moore or Robert Meachem.
And no, I’m not confident in that matchup.
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Sep 9, 2010 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
1. I’m not confident in our safties covering moore.
2. the who else is Reggie Bush lined up as a WR
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Sep 10, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
hope red is lookin at the saints mixin up the offense looks like loil
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
setting minn up is whats happening ....
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
that was a close one.
c’mon, just let AD get 23 yards and one or two tds and I’ll be fine.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Screw Your Fantasy Football
My Pick’ems require a Saints win
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Brees and AD.
How you think I feel?
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
The people who made that
Ray Lewis commercial aught to be put in jail.
Deaf as a stone, dumb as a Bohr.
Games like this the winner is the one who can run.
AD will break out a huge run to win the game
Really?! Really?!
Anyone else sense a Sophmore Slump
for Percy?
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
migraines will do that.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
He has always looked to me
like more of a running back than a receiver… with the migraines, who know how much more he can accomplish…
OT
Auburn and Mississippi State going down to wire.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Auburn... and Mississippi State
What? What right does Miss State have to even be in the SEC? And what right does Auburn have to lose to them?
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Actually more people than you would think
And it’s not like this is the Cowboys playing, I like people keeping me abreast of other Football happenings.
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
whatever
take away the students and the fan base is lame for college…majority are drunken fools who know nothing about football. Its worse than preaseason
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
but but but...
the college atmosphere!!!
no sarcasm
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
Tell me
Oklahoma-Texas isn’t as compelling as any of the most heated NFL rivalries. Or Ohio State-Michigan
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
I would rather watch cardinals seahawks. College is lame.
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
The games mean nothing when there is no true champion! Its worse than preaseason. Any 3rd string nfl team could beat any college team. Ohio state and michigan, when was the last time they were relevant. College sucks. Everyone cheats, its just a dumb league with archaic rules
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I always get into that argument with a pal who is huge into NCAA everything
Take worse team in NFL… Rams? and best in College Alabama? I say worse NFL wins everytime no doubt yet he is convinced the other way. I just shun him away
Really?! Really?!
Well considering Ohio State won a championship in 2002 more recently than the Cowboys
How does everyone cheat? Why are you so down on it? Without CFB you would have no NFL. Not only did it begin popularity in football but it provides all those football players that are so great in the NFL. True no College Football team could beat a bad NFL team, but you wouldn’t have an NFL team if you had not CFB.
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
That I can understand
I don’t agree, but I can understand
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
+1
Def a catch, what are michaels and collinsworth babbling about
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
-1
Brett? the vikings D is the only thing keeping them alive. He has adrian peterson and a monster O-line, how do you feel for Brett
No one to throw to.
Im sorry but you have to have WR who actually try to catch the ball.
Really?! Really?!
The Saints looked much better than this in preseason...
So much for preseason, right?
crayton sucks. we got a 7th rounder, that says it all
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Ill take Harvin and you can take Crayton….who is this Jerry Jones. Maybe you should offer a #1 to chargers for crayton
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Tonight? How can you say crayton over anyone tonight. Crayton hasnt even played, and last time he was in a big game vs Giants he dropped a game winning pass and killed our morale and chance for title
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
I am pretty sure Crayton is a 3rd to 4th string receiver who fills in ok but has no speed and no big play ability. And he holds the ball like a jerk
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Crayton = Camarillo
his value to us is far greater than his value to other teams.
+1
Thank you, someone with some sense. His value to us was also lame all things considered, we won 1 playoff game and he cost us a great shot at a title with that drop vs Giants
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll see how the season goes
but favre doesn’t look like the same player to me. It may just be that its going to take him some time to get into game shape.
huh?
this is still a really good team. They’re hurt at wr and Favre doesn’t look good, but their D, AP and their oline will get them enough points where Favre doesn’t need to do much for them to get to 9+ wins
they're really hurting at WR.....
Berrian sucks (he’s the minny version of RW), Camarillo might be their best option but doesnt have the timing with favre….Parcy aint nothing if he has to carry the load.
But..
with that running game and defense, you dont need all star receivers.
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
Favre is not making a huge difference, except for maybe leadership
by BleedBlueStar on Sep 9, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
i will hate if the cowboy game turns out like this.
i want a blow out one way or another
Really?! Really?!
fanshot
One of the last Joe Nieuwendyk supporters in Dallas....
Defending Big D - Dallas Stars news & analysis; SB Nation Dallas-Fort Worth
by Brandon Worley on Sep 9, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+x
where x equals the number of comments he has made just like that
Although I'm not a Jets fan, and most certainly not a USC fan, I'll root for any team that Mark Sanchez plays for. Mark Sanchez for Superbowl MVP and President 2012. The change that only I can believe in.
haha....
Davie Wilson
how bout them cowboys!!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
they are delusional then....
Davie Wilson
how bout them cowboys!!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I have this feeling that McNabb is
going to throw more than one interception…
i dont know about that
that would require him not throwing it directly into the dirt at his receivers’ feet
Under Shanahan, his technique has improved...
He is now throwing the ball high enough to complete interceptions… LOL.
hmmm.....lets what we can do with that Oline....
the way I see it, if they blitz consistently and we cant get first downs, our D will be gassed before the half and they’ll beat us in the 2nd half….Imscared of that game…they have a ood D and our line sucks.
they have a good D and our oline sucks
what team? Cowboys or Redskins both can say that.
Ware vs a Rookie.. ill take that all day and twice on SNF
Really?! Really?!
They have some good players on D...
I’m not sure they have a great Defense. Plus, we’ve got plays to beat the blitz… So, let them…
didnt look like had anything to beat the blitz against the vikings.....
If Free, Holland and Barron can do a better job against the blitz than flow, colombo and kozier then those injuries might be a blessing……but Holland looked horrible during preseason…..
Better than we think
They added jamaal brown, they have dockery, rabach and rookie williams.. There O line is ok, but no receivers and hopefully an inaccurate mcnabb, but there defense is still strong. They played us tough last year in dallas and orakpo and carter had 11 sacks each
Please use this button --------------------------------^
One of the last Joe Nieuwendyk supporters in Dallas....
Defending Big D - Dallas Stars news & analysis; SB Nation Dallas-Fort Worth
by Brandon Worley on Sep 9, 2010 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
haha i love it
Did you keep them in line over at the Stars blog too? I would of loved it there haha
Really?! Really?!
Ha ha.
Yes. But the “fanshot” comment was merely a joke, mainly based on the crappy fanpost complaining about people who complain about crappy fanposts.
One of the last Joe Nieuwendyk supporters in Dallas....
Defending Big D - Dallas Stars news & analysis; SB Nation Dallas-Fort Worth
by Brandon Worley on Sep 9, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
that for me?
Davie Wilson
how bout them cowboys!!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
No. The other guy.
One of the last Joe Nieuwendyk supporters in Dallas....
Defending Big D - Dallas Stars news & analysis; SB Nation Dallas-Fort Worth
by Brandon Worley on Sep 9, 2010 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
cool..
watching game on tv here and checking out the site..
confusing lol..
Davie Wilson
how bout them cowboys!!!
by scotscowboyfan on Sep 9, 2010 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
So....that game was very.....
…..blah.
One of the last Joe Nieuwendyk supporters in Dallas....
Defending Big D - Dallas Stars news & analysis; SB Nation Dallas-Fort Worth
I was so excited for football
but that was a terrible game. Also seemed like there were way too many commercial breaks.
by danielcp0303 on Sep 9, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Makes me feel love for Buehler
Yeah, I know, he hasn’t kicked in a real game, but I have a very good feeling about him right now.
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
That game was a real eyesore.
Besides Visante Shiancoe who the hell can Favre even rely on? Peterson better be ready for 30 carries a game.
The weirdest part was the final score.
The Vikings were so sloppy that it felt like the score should be 34-10 or something.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 10, 2010 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions
well , im hearing possible heavt rain for sunday nite game , any news on that at this point , could relegate us to running alot .
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
Terry Bradshaw made a living throwing deep balls to Swann and Stallworth in bad weather...
Because the WR knows where he is going, while the DB is tentative on wet grass.
Did everyone else know it was over when the Vikings punted?
It made no sense to punt in that situation. Even if you don’t make it and the Saints get a FG, you needed a TD anyway. All they did was allow them more field with which to run out the clock. That’s just bad coaching.
One thing I find odd is how Favre gets killed for that INT he threw, but no one comments that they got a delay of game penalty coming out of a timeout right before that play, which forced them into the passing situation to begin with. Otherwise a simple run up the gut gives them a long but makeable FG attempt. After that penalty, they needed at least 5 more yards. Delay of Game after a timeout. That’s once again horrendous coaching/clock management. No wonder Favre thinks the guy doesn’t know what he’s doing.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 10, 2010 1:14 AM CDT reply actions
It was 4th and 11
with nearly 6 minutes to play. He thought they could get the ball back. An incomplete pass would have given the Saints the ball near mid-field, and that would have sealed the game. It was the right call to punt in my opinion, but the defense did nothing to stop NOR from getting 3 more first downs and running out all of the clock.
The Cowboys ran a neat 75% overall from heavy formations. Defensive coordinators knew what was coming -- but it didn't matter. - Rafael Vela
Did you really think they would get the ball back?
New Orleans was running the ball pretty effectively in the second half, and you give them the ability to stretch your defense more by giving them more field to work with. If your plan is to play some D, then why not play it at midfield? No matter where you gave them the ball, a couple of first downs ends the game.
I don’t see how getting the ball at their 44 seals the game any less than getting it at their 12. At that point, the Vikings’ enemy was time, not field position. As long as you hold them to a FG, you’re still in the game and you get the ball back. If you let them get a couple first downs, from any spot on the field, the game is over.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 10, 2010 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Did I think they would get the ball back?
Yes.
Before that 4th down punt, the Saints had 10 possessions on offense. Even if you omit the possession right before the half, which lasted only :34 seconds, of the remaining 9 possessions 4 of them were 3 plays and punt. So it is accurate to say that nearly half of the Saints offensive possessions ended without them gaining even one first down.
The punt pinned NOR back to the 12 yard line. If the Vikes hold them without a first down, (which they had already done FOUR TIMES), then they get the ball back near their own 40 or 45 with over 3 minutes of game time left.
Personally, I think the punt was the right call. Everyone has their own opinion, but if I had been the coach, then yes, I would have called for the punt.
The Cowboys ran a neat 75% overall from heavy formations. Defensive coordinators knew what was coming -- but it didn't matter. - Rafael Vela
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
