What Saints Fans are Saying

Jeremy Igo · December 2, 2015

Each week I bring to you the highlights, and lowlights, of what the fans of the opposition are saying. The Saints have had a rough year, as predicted back in July.

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The Saints.... they aren't getting better in 2015. They are in real danger of finishing last in the division.

So what are Saints fans saying? Well, I went on over to our personal punching bag Saints Report and found a few gems.

On Saints Playoff Hopes ... ( Playoffs?!?)

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Yes, I know this team isn't very good right now but they have shown some bright spots at times. I was disappointed at our poor start to the season but I expected that after going 0-4 during the preseason. When the Saints went on a 3 game win streak to get to 4-4 I like I'm sure everyone else was thinking we turned a corner. These last few weeks have been difficult but there is still hope; there is nowhere to go but up IMO.

There are 5 more weeks of regular season football left. If we were to go on a run and get to 9-7 and with a little help from other teams we could wind up being the 6th seed. I was playing with the ESPN playoff machine this morning which is why I am posting this topic and I hardly ever start threads. I'm just really curious what others may think because as long as we're mathematically still in the hunt I'd like to stay positive and root for us to make it.

It all starts with a win over the Panthers. If the Saints can win that is a huge confidence boost that could send them on a 5 game streak possibly to finish the season. If we get hot at the right time and make the playoffs no team is gonna want to face us. Just look at the 2011 Giants. They started out 6-2 before falling to 6-6. They finished the season 9-7 winning 3 of their last 4 games. They went on to win the Superbowl that year as we all know.

Bad teams with an old QB typically don't get better in December. As fatigue sets in, things get worse. Much, much worse.

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Wow, I wish I had your optimism.
I was thinking of starting a thread about trading Brees, firing Payton & rebuilding lol.

... more reasonable.

Would beating the Panthers help make the season a little more enjoyable?

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Does it fix the bad season we're having? No, but knocking the last unbeaten team off their perch would be great. Certainly not expecting it, but would love to be surprised.

Sounds right, I would feel the same way.

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It would be like inheriting $20 grand from a close relative that passed away. I'd much rather have the relative be alive and around, but if you can get past the grief, the $20K check isn't bad.

Someone take away this guy's firearms, stat.

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I would love to see us put on some big boy pants and at least play a physical game. Since this is wishful thinking not seeing us embaress ourselves by quitting in the middle of the game again would do. As far as I am concerned this is our Super Bowl. Leave it all on the field since it is probably the last thing the team can give the fans this year except more sadness.

I have bolded the important part here, as this is what many players on the Saints team feel I imagine. Not much left to play for, but knocking the Panthers off the undefeated column would be a great moral victory. The Panthers need to bring their A game.

On Cam Newton

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I don't wish to hear about how wonderful Newton is.

It's the great team he has around him that makes him look legit.

Yes yes, those amazing pro bowl receivers make Cam Newton look good.

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Huh. I keep trying to get to Saintsreport, but it looks like I'm getting redirected to Carolina Huddle.

People enjoy talking about a winner, they can't help it.

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It's not hard to put homerism aside. Cam is becoming the most lethal QB in the NFL. We need to get our franchise turned around bc the Kitties are looking to dominate this division for the foreseeable future. Give them props-they are a really good team.

Accurate.

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First, let's look at his credentials as a passer being that he's, you know, supposed to be a quarterback. He's 19th in passer rating. Brady, Palmer, and Dalton all have great records and are top three in passer rating. All more deserving to be MVP. His rating so far this year(89.5), better than his career average(86), is still below average. When it comes to completion percentage he's ranked 29th in the league. 29TH! That's like a Saints defensive ranking. I'd hardly call that lethal.

No mention of Cam having one of the worst WR corps in the NFL, yet he continues to win.

Saints will beat Carolina

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I can't back it by science, but by NFL logic, Panthers will lose.

This guy should work for ESPN.

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Can't see Carolina losing. Both of our units are now playing horrible (granted our defnese played better, but lets see what happens when they face a legit offense) and Carolina will have an extra couple days of rest

This guy is way too good for ESPN.

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lol not happening. They would literally just have to stop playing to not beat this team. Pretty certain the best college team would beat us right now, these guys are playing with zero pride and zero effort. Disgusted by what's going on right now, and it's time for a change.

OK, I am starting to get depressed. These guys are bringing me down.

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This ridiculous asinine thinking of us beating anyone is nonsensical behavior.

I need to go run a warm bath, I suddenly have menstrual cramps.

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Let's lose the game
Get a better draft pick
See some coaches get fired
See some players play themselves off the team

Losing is for the long term health of this team. It's like sweating out a fever.

Thats the spirit! There is the Saints fan mentality we all knew and loved for decades upon decades. Welcome back, you lovable losers.

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Karma is the sweetest bitch saints fans:

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