Big Daddy searches for old Beach Boys records to heal these bad vibrations engulfing New Orleans following Sunday’s unacceptable outcome. Saints Beat asks for U.S. Rep. Bill Jefferson’s assistance, recaps the Atlanta game, reports fan reactions at the Kingpin, questions the Saints’ lack of focus, predicts probable NFC playoff teams, and releases his World-Famous Pregame Information.
Big Daddy’s hood has turned into a free admission demolition derby by repeated auto accidents attributed to short-sighted city planning on Prytania between General Pershing and Marengo turns . Unfortunately, crash victims suffer unnecessary injuries because of inadequate local leadership. Residents deserve safer driving conditions, erecting a traffic light at Marengo, plus more visible stop signs on Gen. Pershing and Milan would alleviate the problem. Mayor Nagin’s busy Dallas lifestyle occupies all of his time, so of course receiving help from C. Ray would be harder than getting local teens to pull up their pants. Hearing Bill Jefferson proclaim his unwavering devotion to public service last week, Big Daddy thinks Jefferson can fix community needs. After 18 years on the Hill, nothing springs honest Bill into action like shady closed-door deals, maybe donating a new Sub-Zero of his choice might do the trick.
Recapping the Atlanta game, rookie Quarterback Matt Ryan’s touchdown pass put Atlanta on top 7-0. Stone hands (Marquis Colston) dropped a tying pass, the subsequent 3-pointer made the score 7-3 after one. Atlanta stretched the advantage to 17-6 at the break. With 14:40 remaining, Ryan’s 67 yard scoring strike gave the Falcons an insurmountable 21 point bulge. Garbage time allowed Drew Brees to pad his MVP numbers, throwing for nearly 300 yards in the fourth quarter, closing the gap in Sunday’s troubling 34-20 loss.
Kingpin regulars showed their frustration, shouting countless four-letter expletives, watching Sean Payton’s team fail to show any sense of urgency in a critical division game. Obviously, the most frequently asked questions were: Where is the is Deuce? Why isn’t he on the field? Several fans compared this team’s demeanor to Haslett’s hapless bunch (just going through the motions), others yelled, “He’s never going to change, fire his ass!” Knowing Saints ownership, Payton just accepted a five-year contract extension, penny-pincher (Owner Tom Benson) will not consider replacement. However, did you realize the Saints have not won two games in a row since 2006? Pathetic!
Coach Payton, you need a check-up from the neck up. Your team stinks! What lame ‘it’s-not-my-fault’ excuse will you use this time? All Saints fans know the what the problem is. Do you? The season is over thanks to your hard-headed belief in finesse football. The league’s No. 1 offense put up more eye-popping numbers, yet the Saints took another thorough ass-whipping. Running the ball and stopping the run wins championships. Look Coach: until you understand football fundamentals, Saints fans will suffer through your mediocre underachieving results. Hanging out with Kenny Chesney can wait, right now you need to do some soul searching, otherwise even Benson will sh**can you.
Sunday’s embarrassing effort disgusted Saints fans, ending Playoff aspirations barring a prolonged win streak; savvy fans know those odds. Thank the sweet Lord Jesus we have Chris Paul easing offseason pain. Inexcusable shortcomings force local football junkies to pull for one these NFC playoff teams: Giants, Cardinals, Vikings, Panthers, Redskins, or the Buccaneers. Why aren’t we on the list Coach? You should be ashamed.
Next week ... look to Big Daddy’s blog for the Kansas City game recap, plus another Kingpin fan update as we reach the last of six agonizing weeks away from section 645. Check out www.NOSaintsHistory.com to search Saints history. Now this week’s World-Famous Pregame Information: -- Lay the 4.5 --
