In the first installment of the Chronic off season podcasts Andrew Juge stops by to talk Super Bowl, the new Saints D-coordinator, and defensive line with Ralph Malbrough. Will the Junior Gallete be the answer to our pass rush prayers in 2012? Who will be back at DT? Also we discuss heavy drinking, how men trick women into marrying us and the black hole known as non football Sundays.
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The Pro Bowl has mercifully ended in a 59-41 AFC win and the Saints players that were involved all had notable moments. The NFC coaches decide to leave Cam Newton in for the entire second half, and he was an absolute disaster out there. He was horribly inaccurate with his throws, his footwork was terrible, he threw three miserable interceptions, and he struggled to shake off the round of boos he endured for almost the entirety of the fourth quarter. If he can play half as bad next season the Saints will be able to easily take care of the Panthers again. As expected, the game showcased both defenses hardly trying and that resulted in a number of big plays and explosive scores. Still, there were some decent moments. Hopefully I watched the Pro Bowl so you wouldn't have to, and you're reading this write up right now in lieu sitting through that.Drew Brees finished... no comments
This is the last time this season you'll get to watch a Saints player on the football field and it may be the last time you'll ever see Carl Nicks wearing a Saints helmet. The NFC Pro Bowl squad will feature quarterback Drew Brees, tight end Jimmy Graham and offensive linemen Jahri Evans, Nicks and Jermon Bushrod. The game is slated for 7pm eastern (6pm New Orleans time) on NBC. Graham, Evans and Nicks will play with the starting units, while Brees and Bushrod will both come off the bench. I'll include a little recap of how each guy did for those of you that skip it.The only true interest I have other than seeing our guys do fairly well in this game is... no comments
With the Saints down 7-3 and facing a 3rd and 12, Devery Henderson ran right down the seam of a cover 2 outrunning double coverage and scoring on a picture perfect throw by Brees. The Saints would never look back after this play and would end up winning this game comfortably.
Previous entries:
#8 - Jimmy Graham's one hander
#9 - P-Rob's FG block vs. Lions
#10 - Vilma's TD @ Rams no comments
Previous entries:
#8 - Jimmy Graham's one hander
#9 - P-Rob's FG block vs. Lions
#10 - Vilma's TD @ Rams no comments
Jimmy Graham has had a number of ridiculous circus catches this season, but this was one of the best as he had a defender draped all over him and was still able to haul this in. Enjoy!
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#9 - P-Rob's FG block vs. Lions
#10 - Vilma's TD @ Rams no comments
Previous entries:
#9 - P-Rob's FG block vs. Lions
#10 - Vilma's TD @ Rams no comments
The 9th best play fo the Saints' 2011 season was a ridiculous display of athleticism as P-Rob got full extension to block a field goal just before halftime. Matt Stafford and Jim Schwartz both going insane makes this even better. Enjoy!
Previous entries:
#10 - Vilma's TD @ Rams
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Previous entries:
#10 - Vilma's TD @ Rams
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Now that the season's over and we're in offseason mode, I'm giving you guys a look back at the things that made us happy in 2011 with the top 10 plays the Saints made. You'll remember this game as one of the worst of the season, but that didn't stop Jonathan Vilma from making this play:
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It's kind of a borderline embarrassment that I've had the old poll up as long as I have, but that's finally been updated. Now, on the left side of the page you can vote for your MVP of the Saints' season not named Drew Brees. Will you go with Colston, Pierre Thomas, Sproles, Jimmy Graham or Thomas Morstead? All of those guys have been phenominal in their own right. Obviously Brees is the unquestioned MVP, but who is the team MVP after him? Vote in the poll!
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Hard to believe, but a team that the Saints beat by almost 30 points in the Superdome barely over a month ago that finished 9-7 will end up in playing for a chance to win it all. The Giants beat the 49ers, and I have to say I'm relieved by that. The idea of a quarterback as poor as Alex Smith winning a Super Bowl just makes me sick. Yes, I'm still bitter about the Saints being out of it especially when you consider that the NFC Championship could have been a home game. While the Patriots' defense are as bad as ever, their offense is unstoppable. I'm picking the Patriots to exact revenge over the Giants and win this Super Bowl. So there we have it, a repeat of the 2008 Super Bowl: Giants vs. Patriots. no comments
Currently here are the players who's contracts expire this offseason that the Saints will need to give new contracts to keep:Drew Brees
Marques Colston
Carl Nicks
Tracy Porter
Robert Meachem
Aubrayo Franklin
Jonathon Amaya (exclusive rights free agent)
Adrian Arrington (restricted)
Chase Daniel (restricted)
Justin Drescher (exclusive rights free agent)
Jo-Lonn Dunbar
Ramon Humber (restricted)
John Kasay
Turk McBride
Pat McQuistan
Shaun Rogers no comments
