What’s up Saints fans? Big Daddy is singing the blues after Sunday’s embarrassing performance. This week on Saints Beat … Big Daddy examines Saints fans’ passion at the Kingpin bar, recaps the Carolina game, reviews the NFC playoff picture, questions Coach Payton’s decision making, ponders next week’s jaunt across the pond, and gives his world-famous pregame information.
Big Daddy wants to know how you enjoy Saints road games? Saints fans everywhere develop rituals maximizing their viewing pleasure during away games; some attend or host small get-togethers, others frequent their favorite watering holes (the Kingpin bar is Big Daddy’s locale). Big Daddy thinks die-hard Kingpin regulars create an unmatched atmosphere, generating energy levels nearly simulating stadium-like conditions. Whether the Saints win or lose, Kingpin patrons exude tremendous passion; too bad Sean Payton’s team doesn’t exhibit that desire.
Recapping Sunday’s game, Carolina kicked field goal opening the game and led 3-0 after one. The Saints took their only lead starting the second 7-3, Carolina turned Jeremy Shockey’s fumble into a touchdown, capturing a 10-7 halftime advantage. Seeing Reggie Bush limp toward the locker room at the break, Big Daddy wondered if Coach Payton could overcome losing his favorite player. Payton failed miserably; Carolina imposed their will, physically pounding Payton’s finesse team 17-0 in the second half, handing the Saints a demoralizing 27-7 loss.
Studying the NFC standings, "wait ‘til next year," comes to mind. The pathetic 3-4 start places the Saints 12th in the conference, seemingly out of playoff contention. Knowing the strength of the NFC, the Saints will need at least 10 wins to garner a post-season birth. Reggie Bush’s knee injury coupled with Coach Payton’s reluctance to improve his ineffective leadership makes playoff aspirations less attainable than the white guy winning the presidency.
After Sunday’s game, Payton’s words of wisdom were: "We got beat today. There really is nothing more to say." Wow! Hope he spent more time preparing that comment than he did on Carolina game-plan. NFL coaches in other cities posting a very mediocre 21-20 record possessing playoff-caliber talent like the Saints would face termination. Monday ESPN reported a list of NFL coaching jobs in jeopardy; however, Coach Payton received a five year contract extension earlier this season. Sound business decisions like that has banks failing around the world.
Hey coach, your team is struggling; quit acting like a bitch and make some adjustments. Do you think Carolina’s coaching staff learned you field a finesse team reading my blog? Have you watched Tennessee play? Kenny Chesney can’t help! Did Steve Weatherford (the punter) sleep with your sister? What the f##k did you cut him for? Impulsive ill-advised moves won’t solve any of our problems. Coach Payton, its time you start earning your millions, make more intelligent personnel decisions, play a tougher brand of football (run the f##king ball with Deuce), find some consistency, and start winning, or hit the road.
Promoters expect five thousand Saints fans to invade Wembley Stadium, teaching Londoners how to throw down New Orleans style. Local musicians rocking London will definitely leave the Crescent City’s mark across the pond. Who Dats will Educate British folks what tea time means in America at 4:20. Due to last year’s NFL London flop, cringing CBS executives fear this year’s match-up featuring two under-achieving small market teams potentially crippling network TV ratings. Maybe CBS lucks out, possibly airing an exciting thriller start-to-finish. Huh! Wouldn’t that be a ratings saving coincidence?
Next week on Saints Beat … check out Big Daddy’s blog for the San Diego game recap, a Kingpin bar update, and bonus coverage of the Voodoo Fest. If any Saints fans ever want to learn team history, go to this site: www.NOSaintsHistory.com to find it. Now Big Daddy releases his world famous pregame information: -- Go over 46 --
