NFL 2009

**thesteve** · 10-27-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tmlfan123

I don't think the Saints are as good as everyone thinks. Yes, their offense is fantastic, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them wind up 12-4.

I don't think anyone is really expecting them to have a perfect season. The problem is that looking down the schedule, NO only has one consistently good team left (New England). Sure they play Atlanta twice and Dallas once, but neither of those teams has been consistent. I think that 13-3 or 14-2 is very doable for the Saints and that they will have to beat themselves a couple times to do worse than that.

**Fandrew** · 10-27-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tmlfan123

I don't think the Saints are as good as everyone thinks. Yes, their offense is fantastic, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them wind up 12-4.

Their defense is better than people think. Greg Williams is a heck of a defensive coordinator. (and a lousy head coach)

S.B.Nichols · 10-27-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thesteve

NO only has one consistently good team left (New England).

Are the pats considered a consistently good team this year? I mean....Bucs, Titans, Bills, a so-so Ravens, and an over rated Falcons....

**thesteve** · 10-27-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

Are the pats considered a consistently good team this year? I mean....Bucs, Titans, Bills, a so-so Ravens, and an over rated Falcons....

that's true...but compared to the rest of the Saints schedule...

**tmlfan123** · 10-27-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by thesteve

I don't think anyone is really expecting them to have a perfect season. The problem is that looking down the schedule, NO only has one consistently good team left (New England). Sure they play Atlanta twice and Dallas once, but neither of those teams has been consistent. I think that 13-3 or 14-2 is very doable for the Saints and that they will have to beat themselves a couple times to do worse than that.

I think they will beat themselves a couple of times. I think Atlanta stands a decent chance this Sunday.

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Originally Posted by JayCarrFan

Their defense is better than people think. Greg Williams is a heck of a defensive coordinator. (and a lousy head coach)

Their defense has received plenty of accolades this season, although it was underrated at the beginning of this year. I seriously doubt it is better than most people think.

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Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

Are the pats considered a consistently good team this year? I mean....Bucs, Titans, Bills, a so-so Ravens, and an over rated Falcons....

Well they gave the Broncos a run for their money so they can't be too bad...

**thesteve** · 10-27-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tmlfan123

I think they will beat themselves a couple of times. I think Atlanta stands a decent chance this Sunday.

Atlanta is a division rival. I really don't see them taking a loss in that one, especially not in the Superdome. I'm predicting losses against Carolina in Week 17 and possibly Washington and/or Atlanta in weeks 13 and 14.

S.B.Nichols · 10-27-2009, 04:24 PM

I'm predicting week 14 or 15. The Cowboys are going to be in the heat of it by then, and Atlanta will be playing for a wild card. Those will be the two toughest games. I say they run the table until then.

**thesteve** · 10-27-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

I'm predicting week 14 or 15. The Cowboys are going to be in the heat of it by then, and Atlanta will be playing for a wild card. Those will be the two toughest games. I say they run the table until then.

I still can't get a read on Dallas. They looked great against Atlanta, but they also gave up 20 to the Chiefs...

S.B.Nichols · 10-27-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thesteve

I still can't get a read on Dallas. They looked great against Atlanta, but they also gave up 20 to the Chiefs...

The whole division is struggling, which is why Dallas will still be in it and needing a win when they face the Saints.

TunerSteve · 10-27-2009, 09:13 PM

What kind of reception do you think the fans will give Favre in Green Bay this week? I'm thinking it will be cordial at first, but as the game gets underway he will be the rival they want to destroy!

**Fandrew** · 10-27-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TunerSteve

What kind of reception do you think the fans will give Favre in Green Bay this week? I'm thinking it will be cordial at first, but as the game gets underway he will be the rival they want to destroy!

Are you kidding? A chance to CHEER whenever Favre throws a pick? That's gotta be exciting.

TunerSteve · 10-28-2009, 08:07 AM

As a Chiefs fan, the feeling around here is that Larry Johnson will not be a part of the Chiefs future. His annual 'I'm sorry and regret my actions' speeches have worn out their welcome, and I believe he will be released soon. His contract isn't guaranteed, so it will leave lots of salary cap room for the future, and possibly signing free-agents in the off-season (Yes, those KC fans are already contemplating the off-season).

I fully expect he will be picked up (if he is released) but like T.O., he comes with baggage, be cautious.