Ask Canal Street Chronicles!

by Dave Cariello on Dec 9, 2008 10:19 PM CST

Greetings WCG!

Saintsational here from Canal Street Chronicles. With the game between the Saints and Bears quickly approaching, I wanted to introduce myself and open it up to you guys for any questions you may have about the New Orleans Saints and/or the upcoming matchup between our two teams.

This is the third meeting of our teams in three straight years and I can safely say that Saints fans are hungry for revenge. Every game is a must win for the Saints from here on out if they want to even have a chance to play in January so we are all in full playoff mode.

Without further ado, please feel free to ask away. I am sure some loyal CSC readers will also make their way over to this thread to help me answer questions and lay down a little good natured trash talking.

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High powered aerial attack

We all know that you guys have this year’s greatest show on turf, but many don’t realize that you run the ball almost 50% of the time.

The Bears have had great success in completely shutting down the running game of some teams this season. If Pierre Thomas is held to minimal yardage Thursday night, how does that affect your offense?

--Torch

by torch on Dec 10, 2008 6:52 AM CST reply actions

Actually...

we aren’t running 50%.

http://www.moosedenied.com/runnin-with-the-devil/#more-932

if you are looking for a laugh read some of his previous stuff.

Honestly…IF…you stop PT, then we throw. I love to make it sound that easy, In Drew We Trust. It’s not like I think PT is going for over 100 receiving and 100 rushing….again. But last week was the first time any single rusher went for over a 100 yds in a game. I’m really curious to see what he does this week. What’s the forecast for tomorrow?

by asaint on Dec 10, 2008 7:51 AM CST up reply actions

My mistake

I was looking at team stats and saw Brees’ completion numbers (329) and mistook it for attempts (503). So you guys complete a pass about the same as rushing the ball.

--Torch

by torch on Dec 10, 2008 8:17 AM CST up reply actions

As of now

the forecast is: 28 with a chance of snow.

But seeing as we are where we are, that could change dramatically between now and kick off.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Dec 10, 2008 9:39 AM CST up reply actions

Cover 2

To beat the Saints, you have to slow them down. Take away the downfield throws, and stop the running game. Make us dink and dunk, and wait for third down stops or turnovers. That’s exactly what a Cover 2 is designed for, so youse guys (is that right? down here it’s y’all) have the right scheme.

We play against Tampa twice a year, and the games are always close and (relatively) low-scoring. This year we scored 24 and 20 points on them. Last year we scored 25 on the Bears, so that’s probably the range you can expect this time around. Also, remember what happened last year when we opened against the Colts…our offense couldn’t do anything.

Stupid Bucs...

by MtnExile on Dec 10, 2008 8:17 AM CST up reply actions

Wide Receivers

Lance Moore – Undrafted Free Agent
Marques Colston – 7th round pick
Terrance Copper – Undrafted Free Agent

How do you guys do this? Has Sean Payton become the Mike Shanahan for Wide Receivers? Can you guys just plug anyone in and get good production?

More importantly – can we have your receiver scouts?

--Torch

by torch on Dec 10, 2008 6:58 AM CST reply actions

see above

In Drew We Trust.

I dont think anyone realizes how good he is at getting the ball to .. well anyone. The reason you dont see a Saints leading the league in recieving yardage is that Brees spreads it around to anyone and everyone.

As for their souls… NO.

MT
Taking games 1 game at a time, but wearing a cup just in case

by MT_always on Dec 10, 2008 8:14 AM CST up reply actions

wait...

… you mean good QB’s make their receivers better?

You need that to more people around here.

Bringing moderation to a place I don't moderate.

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by big_lowitzki on Dec 10, 2008 8:55 AM CST up reply actions

Big_low

are you insinuating that Brandon Lloyd just might not be all that good? Unfathomable! :)

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Dec 10, 2008 9:35 AM CST up reply actions

Man....sounds like the opposite can be true too.

Hmm…

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Dec 10, 2008 9:40 AM CST up reply actions

If the recievers have hands

I’m sure thats true

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Dec 10, 2008 9:44 AM CST up reply actions

Yes...

it also helps if your WRs actually get separation… and can, you know… catch the ball.

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008

by SackMan on Dec 10, 2008 10:00 AM CST up reply actions

NFC South

How frustrating is it to play in a division where being 7-6 has you in last place?

--Torch

by torch on Dec 10, 2008 6:58 AM CST reply actions

makes me wish..

we were still in the ole West with 49ers falcons and rams. That would be nice

by asaint on Dec 10, 2008 7:43 AM CST up reply actions

suckage.

Thats how it feels.
NFC East and South both have all their teams over 500 so someone has to be last :(

I can bet the Redskins fans feel the same way we do.

MT
Taking games 1 game at a time, but wearing a cup just in case

by MT_always on Dec 10, 2008 8:17 AM CST up reply actions

Hey There CSC

I’m from Louisiana, and this is the only game that I get to root against the Saints.

First question: Why aren’t the Saints 10-3?

2nd: Will Brees finish his career as a Saint, and will he ever win a Super Bowl?

3rd: WTF is up with your #2 and #3 QB’s? Joey Harrington and Mark Brunell? I mean, in Brees you trust, but Jeesus Christ, what happens if he gets an ouchie?

4th: Is Deuce finished as a Saint after this year? If so, will he retire or go somewhere else? I loved watching him in college… except when he played against LSU.

Residence: Portland, Oregon Pro Team: Da Bears NCAA Football: LSU Baby!! Make sense?

by Dane Noble on Dec 10, 2008 9:48 AM CST reply actions

GB

Let me throw something out at you on #3. Have you seen who our #2 and 3 are? And you are knocking them? At least they have 1 great QB. We have one average- above average, one train wreck waiting to happen and a undrafted rookie who we have no idea what he can do. QB is one position we can never question another team.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Dec 10, 2008 9:59 AM CST up reply actions

We have Sexy Rexy

Who can compete with that?

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Dec 10, 2008 10:02 AM CST up reply actions

I lol'd.

Residence: Portland, Oregon Pro Team: Da Bears NCAA Football: LSU Baby!! Make sense?

by Dane Noble on Dec 10, 2008 11:06 AM CST up reply actions

Lol... not necessarily knocking them...

I know we can never point fingers… you are absolutely right about that! It is just worth pointing out I think, because Drew Brees is absolutley their offense… when you do look at their depth at QB… it kinda looks scary. Look, I am a Saints fan through and through, I just hope that they can find a good #2 just in case.

Residence: Portland, Oregon Pro Team: Da Bears NCAA Football: LSU Baby!! Make sense?

by Dane Noble on Dec 10, 2008 11:06 AM CST up reply actions