Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints Game thread

[MadMadigan]

As much as i want the Saints to win this one, Peyton will make up for the defencive weakness of the Colts and pull this one out.

Hope i'm wrong.

Oh bother, Melonheads singing...Yawn

[boltpride515]

Go Saints. Reggie and Drew

[gazork]

The Saints had that short game rolling in the pre-season and can eat up some serious time. R. Bush in year two.

I'm picking them in the opening upset ...

[Leo]

I can't choose between the two. I like both equally. Manning's a nice guy, Addai looks like he could be great, Colts have a great WR corps.

Brees is a former Charger, Bush will be good, McAllister is good, the WRs are good, how will I choose.

[MadMadigan]

Faith Hill didn't sound very good, the miracles of modern sound mixers technology at work, it's pretty different when it's not present.

[MadMadigan]

I can't choose between the two. I like both equally. Manning's a nice guy, Addai looks like he could be great, Colts have a great WR corps.

Brees is a former Charger, Bush will be good, McAllister is good, the WRs are good, how will I choose.I hear ya, what decided it for me was AFC vs NFC.

[Leo]

True, but even if the Saints were in the AFC, they'd still be pretty good.

[MadMadigan]

True, but even if the Saints were in the AFC, they'd still be pretty good.It's possible, though they didnt fair very well against AFC teams last year.

[engage]

I like that LT commercial for the Vizio tv.

[Leo]

They can still give plenty of headaches to any team on any day, regardless of division or conference.

[MadMadigan]

Didnt take em long to start the "this is our country" commercials...Ugh Chevy's gonna ride the NFL's jock again this year.

[ChargerDiva]

I was hoping they'd retire that "This is our country" Chevy commercial.

[Hamburglar]

lets go saints

[ChargerDiva]

Dang he got rocked.

[MadMadigan]

Oh man, 1st play of the game!!! Shake it off Addai.

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

OUCH! Down goes Addai! Down goes Addai!

[SP17BOLT]

Hope Addai is alright

[HeadTrip]

At least Addai walked off by himself. He should be fine.

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

3 & out, way to go Peyton!

[MadMadigan]

Bush gets plowed for a loss! Cmon Drew light these guys up!

[bolthead123]

I like watching drew direct that offense. This is going to be a good game.

[SDjoe269]

lets go brees. put the first drive together and score on the world champs

[MadMadigan]

Drew, you gotta audible those calls!

[SDjoe269]

bolthead please send me that icon you are using. It is the BEST!!!

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

They shoulda kept Carney, oh well

[Chargers Fan]

That huge gust of wind you just felt from the Midwest was the collective sigh of relief from Colts fans after seeing Addai back on the field.

[SDjoe269]

I think I felt it come through the computer fromall fantasy players who have him

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

Damn, theyre in FG range already. Note to the NFL... don't give the colts a short field

[SP17BOLT]

Peyton to Harrison TD

[MadMadigan]

Nice play!! Time for Drew to start racking up passing yards.

[HeadTrip]

Lol, crazy play, but Drew couldn't make it happen.

[SDjoe269]

manning to harrison? since when did that start happening?

[poon]

My new fancy NFL.com gamecentre say's it's 1-0 to the colts, looks like a tight game :rolleyes:

[SP17BOLT]

manning to harrison? since when did that start happening?

That's the first TD I've seen from them ;)

[bolthead123]

Wow, that turnover (if it sticks) is huge.

[SP17BOLT]

Saints 7, Colts 7

[ChargerDiva]

The looks on the fans faces was priceless.

[MadMadigan]

Heh...Didn't see that comin..sweet!! TD Saints Defence

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

And I benched the saints d for philly's, whoda thunk it

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

I'm about to boycott Chevy until they stop using Melonhead's song, and I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford. At least Dodge has some nice trucks.

[bolthead123]

Some nice running plays on this drive for NO.

[MadMadigan]

Sanders should have caught that and taken it to the house.

[SP17BOLT]

That was a makeable catch for Sanders

[MadMadigan]

Colts defender knocked bush downfield for a 1st down,,heh heh

[jutang403]

Have there ever been more fantasy players in one game before? So happy that this is the first game.

[bolthead123]

I can't believe Reggie dropped that.

[MadMadigan]

Saints FG 10-7 Saints!! woot!!

[Tomlinson21]

Reggie: he's not overrated he does have the physical tools...he's just over hyped. Love the guy...but I'm getting tired of all of his commercials when he really hasn't done much yet...college is college...this is the freakin nfl...

I hope I didn't speak too soon...he might just break one for huge run...:o

[MadMadigan]

It's funny but whenever the announcers say its going to be a high scoring game, it never is.

[MadMadigan]

Have there ever been more fantasy players in one game before? So happy that this is the first game.Only when the Chargers play Baby!! :Beer:

[bolthead123]

Wow, NO's coverage is actually good. I thought they were supposed to be "suspect".

[MadMadigan]

Bad throw by Manning! he seems to be off target tonight

[MadMadigan]

Johnson got lucky, holding the ball out like that is stupid

[MadMadigan]

Reggie: he's not overrated he does have the physical tools...he's just over hyped. Love the guy...but I'm getting tired of all of his commercials when he really hasn't done much yet...college is college...this is the freakin nfl...

I hope I didn't speak too soon...he might just break one for huge run...:oI like Reggie, but i think Sproles is better.:D

[Tomlinson21]

Reggie...that's exactly what I'm talking about this guy, madmadigan...he doesn't want to get hit! Freddie Keaiho did a great job containing him from the outside.

[bolthead123]

Johnson got lucky, holding the ball out like that is stupid

I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure he will hear about it from the coaching staff.

[MadMadigan]

Reggie...that's exactly what I'm talking about this guy, madmadigan...he doesn't want to get hit! Freddie Keaiho did a great job containing him from the outside.He isnt exactly a power type running back like Turner or Jackson, dude is small and if he wants a carreer in the NFL he needs to avoid puttting himself in the position of getting injured.

[56lightsout56]

In watching these two punters, I realize just how good Scifries is

Tomlinson21, youre right about reggie. seems like he just gives up on play at times

[gazork]

his quickness and speed, R. Bush looking very tentative out there - not a lot of progress from last year. He seems to be concerned about being hit ...

Makes me appreciate LT all the more ...

[Tomlinson21]

He isnt exactly a power type running back like Turner or Jackson, dude is small and if he wants a carreer in the NFL he needs to avoid puttting himself in the position of getting injured.
Youre absolutely right...

Sometimes, it seems he's got that mentality to get that next highlight reel...but you look at Addai, he's very patient back there....and their both 2nd year starters...

[SP17BOLT]

Can't believe that wasn't a TD. 10-10...

[MadMadigan]

his quickness and speed, R. Bush looking very tentative out there - not a lot of progress from last year. He seems to be concerned about being hit ...

Makes me appreciate LT all the more ...Lt will run out of bounds to avoid a hit, he gets his yardage and avoids getting hit because he's a smart player.

[Tomlinson21]

In watching these two punters, I realize just how good Scifries is

Tomlinson21, youre right about reggie. seems like he just gives up on play at times

He's thinking 2 things almost everytime he has the ball: Adidas and Subway sandwiches....

[bolthead123]

Both of these teams are pretty good but the Chargers would eat them for breakfast.

[MadMadigan]

He's thinking 2 things almost everytime he has the ball: Adidas and Subway sandwiches....LOL... and a tub full of chili :LightsOut:

[Tomlinson21]

LOL... and a tub full of chili :LightsOut:

LOL!!! I think Manning's got the upper hand so far...LOL!!!!:Beer:

Hey, at least now he can be a spokesperson for Maalox....

What the hell was Reggie doing...he could have at least picked up the block on Freeney on that pass rush...

[Tomlinson21]

halftime...time for dinner..:Bolt:

[MadMadigan]

Reggie has 5 carries for 18 yds and -3 receiving yards...........against the Colts.....

[56lightsout56]

He's thinking 2 things almost everytime he has the ball: Adidas and Subway sandwiches....

youre right there. its like he cant make up his mind to zig or zag

[MadMadigan]

LOL!!! I think Manning's got the upper hand so far...LOL!!!!:Beer:

Hey, at least now he can be a spokesperson for Maalox....

What the hell was Reggie doing...he could have at least picked up the block on Freeney on that pass rush...LOL..Yeah Maalox should give him the runs.....Brilliant!!

[Pot Roast]

Both of these teams are pretty good but the Chargers would eat them for breakfast.


Pretty good? the saints look awful. they havent thrown the ball over 8-10 yards. they ahve the defense tight against them and are lucky to be in the game. What is Payton doing with the playcalling? does he think by dinking the ball down the field they are going to win?
what about hte third down call against the blitz on their opening drive? Pulling a F )))kng Guard? are you insane? that line was like wet toilet paper!!!!

[bolthead123]

Pretty good? the saints look awful. they havent thrown the ball over 8-10 yards. they ahve the defense tight against them and are lucky to be in the game. What is Payton doing with the playcalling? does he think by dinking the ball down the field they are going to win?
what about hte third down call against the blitz on their opening drive? Pulling a F )))kng Guard? are you insane? that line was like wet toilet paper!!!!

Good points, especially that stupid 3rd down call on the opening drive. I still think they both will make it to the playoffs.

[MadMadigan]

Look it's 3rd and 2 Drew!! and its knocked down..ppfffftt cmon Saints

[SP17BOLT]

Nice catch by 88. Who's number 88?

[MadMadigan]

Peyton it was wide open, you could have walked in!!

[SP17BOLT]

TD Colts addai...

[MadMadigan]

TD Addai , that was easy.

[gocharge]

Ok New Orleans now or never! Where is Colston?

Lucky! what?

[SDjoe269]

brees needs to move the ball

[SDjoe269]

did madden say "beat the meat"?

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

Brees is blowing chunks out there

[MadMadigan]

Ok New Orleans now or never! Where is Colston?2 catchs for 23 yards and 3 rushing yds, Brees 53 passing yards

[ChargerDiva]

The saints look a mess.

[SDjoe269]

the colts pump artificial noise. just like sota

[gazork]

Game over.

[56lightsout56]

saints need to regroup out there and the D needs to hold the Colts on this series

[MadMadigan]

the colts pump artificial noise. just like sota
and Seattle

[Pot Roast]

who cares these teams blow.

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

Say goodnight Gracie

[56lightsout56]

well they went thru the Saints D like it wasnt there. 24-10.

[ChargerDiva]

The Saints are getting torched. This is painful.

[gocharge]

whoa td they are just having fun now

Saints are hurtin

[engage]

Colts don't look scary, the Saints are just too soft.

[MontanaChargers]

good start to the season. can't stand the colts but i picked them to win in my pool at work. and joseph addai was my first pick on both of my fantasy teams. so far so good.

[Pot Roast]

Playcaller should be beaten in this game for the saitns this is awful.
Defense.... well thats a whole nother story... and was a given that both teams would suck..

[MadMadigan]

The Saints are getting torched. This is painful.AFC vs NFC but who knows, maybe they'll make a comeback.

[56lightsout56]

whooops.....Int by indy

[MadMadigan]

Drew, Drew, Drew....i know you.....................

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

AFC vs NFC but who knows, maybe they'll make a comeback.
You still feel that way?

[SP17BOLT]

Brees needs to relax. Bad throw there by Brees.

[MadMadigan]

You still feel that way?Why wouldn't I? its pretty plain that the AFC is by far a better conferance in terms of talent.

[gocharge]

Payton aint playin well held them to a field goal maybe just maybe

[Pot Roast]

Brees needs to relax. Bad throw there by Brees.

What? stupid Game plan by Sean Payton. that pass simply just underlined it.
they threw the ball downfield last year and they were successful.

Maybe this was an ode to that dead dweeb bill walsh? to dink to death with shrt passes.

Saints better wake up or they will be a 6-10 team.

Why would they go away from their success?

[Pot Roast]

Payton aint playin

And last year's playoff loss had nothing to do with the coaches :rolleyes:

[SP17BOLT]

27-10 Colts

[SP17BOLT]

What? stupid Game plan by Sean Payton. that pass simply just underlined it.
they threw the ball downfield last year and they were successful.

Maybe this was an ode to that dead dweeb bill walsh? to dink to death with shrt passes.

Saints better wake up or they will be a 6-10 team.

Why would they go away from their success?

The fact is brees was pressured and he should've just taken the sack.

[MadMadigan]

Saints fell apart every time they faced an AFC team last year, seems they are still following that trend.

[56lightsout56]

uguh is going to get beat like a rented mule when he plays us. which means the colts will need to double team that side.

leaving you know with only 1 man to block him.
pick your poison, Colts

[MadMadigan]

The fact is brees was pressured and he should've just taken the sack.Yes, bad decision by Drew.

[56lightsout56]

What? stupid Game plan by Sean Payton. that pass simply just underlined it.
they threw the ball downfield last year and they were successful.

Maybe this was an ode to that dead dweeb bill walsh? to dink to death with shrt passes.

Saints better wake up or they will be a 6-10 team.

Why would they go away from their success?

cover 2 defenses make it hard for offenses to come back and strike quick
it forces offenses to make a bunch of short plays in a row.

I dont think NO is that type of offense. they live by the big plays

[MadMadigan]

so easy it hurts.....TD Wayne

[gocharge]

payton aint playin td again

[SP17BOLT]

34-10 Colts ouch...

[FanSince67]

Watching brees makes me glad we have Rivers. Rivers has better arm strength, better vision and better decision making IMO.

[The-Beast]

absolutely tragic cb play by David, looks like Darrent Williams out there.

[Pot Roast]

you are a moron.dead dweeb, the man has past away have some respect .

ah.............. HAHAHHAHAHHA royals stadium.... your team is awful. NEXT!

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

This is officially Whoopi Goldberg ugly

[Pot Roast]

cover 2 defenses make it hard for offenses to come back and strike quick
it forces offenses to make a bunch of short plays in a row.

I dont think NO is that type of offense. they live by the big plays

Simply put: the saints need to stretch the field. I dont see why this is such a difficult concept to grasp. The colts certainly dont look like world beaters.

[FanSince67]

Fumble by Brees. I rest my case...

[ChargerDiva]

This is pathetic. The saints are lucky they are in the NFC.

[Rivers_owns]

Dissapointing game by New Orleans thats for sure.. Hopefully they can score some points on this drive. A Drew Brees touchdown pass would be nice, and help my fantasy team.

[Rivers_owns]

OK, just went back to the TV to discover the Saints fumbled, lol.. Jeese they better lift their act if they wanna win the NFC South

[MMJ4mil]

man keep feeding it to addai, he is scoring good pts for me

[gocharge]

John Madden - "you couldn't get a credit card underneath that" funny

[Pot Roast]

you are a moron.dead dweeb, the man has past away have some respect .

whats sweet is your pathetic piece of skin wont be found when your lame team lozes to the texas twits.

Yeah, I like the saints. they have always sucked. Being a fan of the NFL its hard not to root for a team that hasnt done crap........ unless its the redbungs.,.......BUNG>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BUNG>>>>>>>>>>>>> BUNG>>>>>>>>>

[Pot Roast]

OK, just went back to the TV to discover the Saints fumbled, lol.. Jeese they better lift their act if they wanna win the NFC South

Welcome to the NFCsouth.... Next.... serious... it was as bad as the AFC wet until we decided enough was enough.

[56lightsout56]

Simply put: the saints need to stretch the field. I dont see why this is such a difficult concept to grasp. The colts certainly dont look like world beaters.

no they dont and thats a great concept, sadly though, the Saints havent been able to execute that concept

[MadMadigan]

Since he left SD, Drew Brees and the Saints vs AFC teams 1-4 and they barely beat the Browns.

[Pot Roast]

realize folks. we could lose to the Bares. simply put it is a possibility. Really, we shouldnt. We are better.
Opening day is a *****. if you lose, its hard to recover. even when your team is superior. so much is expected.

[Pot Roast]

Since he left SD, Drew Brees and the Saints vs AFC teams 1-4

you know so much can I hold it for you? even for a second?

[MadMadigan]

realize folks. we could lose to the Bares. simply put it is a possibility. Really, we shouldnt. We are better.
Opening day is a *****. if you lose, its hard to recover. even when your team is superior. so much is expected.On any given sunday.......

[MadMadigan]

you know so much can I hold it for you? even for a second?????? What is your Issue pot?

[SP17BOLT]

Since he left SD, Drew Brees and the Saints vs AFC teams 1-4 and they barely beat the Browns.

The only AFC team Brees has beaten since leaving SD happens to be: The Cleveland Browns.

I expected the colts to win so this isn't a shocker to me. Doesn't mean the saints are done. It's just only one game.

[MadMadigan]

The only AFC team Brees has beaten since leaving SD happens to be: The Cleveland Browns.

I expected the colts to win so this isn't a shocker to me. Doesn't mean the saints are done. It's just only one game.No they are definately not done, they'll bounce back and soon.

[MadMadigan]

Ouch Drew, not again....Doh!!

[SP17BOLT]

Terrible throw by Brees

[kcfan4life]

ah.............. HAHAHHAHAHHA royals stadium.... your team is awful. NEXT!
uh what royals stadium .what are you talking about ,whats that got to do with my post about you ripping on a dead person.

[canadianfan_51]

the defensive line for the colts have been quite impressive all game. they have forced brees into bad/errant throws. i thought the colts would win for sure but not by this much.

[Pot Roast]

????? What is your Issue pot?

You act like Brees is the Saints. he is not. congrats, you are happy he left. YAY! we dont have him!
Fact is: one must still call a game. are all the losses of the cherers over the years becaue of LT?
Nah... you cant say that, but its easy t o say its Brees..

your joy aside from the past : SD still must produce, and opening week is tough.
If we lose to the bares it will suck. thats what Im most concerned about, not how an ex-charger QB performs in a poorly played game on Thursday, which some seem to find some sanctuary in....

[MadMadigan]

And I benched the saints d for philly's, whoda thunk itGood Decision...................

[Pot Roast]

uh what royals stadium .what are you talking about ,whats that got to do with my post about you ripping on a dead person.

uhhhhhhhh. your team sucks and walsh is dead.... same with dale earnhard. deal with it mullet boy!

[Ice717]

saints got raped

[ChargerDiva]

That was not fun to watch.

[kcfan4life]

whats sweet is your pathetic piece of skin wont be found when your lame team lozes to the texas twits.

Yeah, I like the saints. they have always sucked. Being a fan of the NFL its hard not to root for a team that hasnt done crap........ unless its the redbungs.,.......BUNG>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BUNG>>>>>>>>>>>>> BUNG>>>>>>>>>you got some issues ,lay off the pipe go check your self into rehab it will give you clarity on life.

[SP17BOLT]

You act like Brees is the Saints. he is not. congrats, you are happy he left. YAY! we dont have him!
Fact is: one must still call a game. are all the losses of the cherers over the years becaue of LT?
Nah... you cant say that, but its easy t o say its Brees..

your joy aside from the past : SD still must produce, and opening week is tough.
If we lose to the bares it will suck. thats what Im most concerned about, not how an ex-charger QB performs in a poorly played game on Thursday, which some seem to find some sanctuary in....

You're kidding right?

[Pot Roast]

That was not fun to watch.

not fun to watch? I wasted 3 hrs of my life I wont get back.......
HOWEVER: this is how Thurs night opening night always is : prop a pigeon up vs the defending SB champ to make them look god.


Like moths to a flame, we simply cant help watching.

[MadMadigan]

You act like Brees is the Saints. he is not. congrats, you are happy he left. YAY! we dont have him!
Fact is: one must still call a game. are all the losses of the cherers over the years becaue of LT?
Nah... you cant say that, but its easy t o say its Brees..

your joy aside from the past : SD still must produce, and opening week is tough.
If we lose to the bares it will suck. thats what Im most concerned about, not how an ex-charger QB performs in a poorly played game on Thursday, which some seem to find some sanctuary in....So youre putting thoughts in my head and assuming all this from a few posts? Maybe you should see my past opinions regarding Drew leaving before you assume anymore.

[SP17BOLT]

uhhhhhhhh. your team sucks and walsh is dead.... same with dale earnhard. deal with it mullet boy!

Let's keep the smack at the smack shack

[Pot Roast]

you got some issues ,lay off the pipe go check your self into rehab it will give you clarity on life.

redbung... you suck, your team sucks, you have Croie Boyle and Hyuard...... and you are telling me what to do? blow.

[mk87]

damnit Brees! you couldn't even keep the record for least yard average.

[SuperBolts07]

Ugh. Now we get to hear how great the Colts are over and over for the next week. I can't wait till we play them. No way they score like that on us. What the hell happened to the Saints??

[kcfan4life]

uhhhhhhhh. your team sucks and walsh is dead.... same with dale earnhard. deal with it mullet boy!sounds to me you like stereotyping people ,a guy named Adolf Hitler had them same kind of issues,i hope your just pretending to be a idiot..you got any other remarks about people in other parts of the country.

[Pot Roast]

Let's keep the smack at the smack shack

crybaby cop is out and about!!!! give em hell C.B.cop!

[kcfan4life]

Ugh. Now we get to hear how great the Colts are over and over for the next week. I can't wait till we play them. No way they score like that on us. What the hell happened to the Saints??there defence looks really good.

[SP17BOLT]

crybaby cop is out and about!!!! give em hell C.B.cop!

You should at least tend to follow the MB rules. :Beer:

[Pot Roast]

sounds to me you like stereotyping people ,a guy named Adolf Hitler had them same kind of issues,i hope your just pretending to be a idiot..you got any other remarks about people in other parts of the country.


wait. Adolf hitler thought the chiefs sucked? then how come they werent in Auscwitz? the league would have benefited. who needs a team that pretends they are Florida state?

[Pot Roast]

You should at least tend to follow the MB rules. :Beer:

Tend? is that like propensity?

[MadMadigan]

sounds to me you like stereotyping people ,a guy named Adolf Hitler had them same kind of issues,i hope your just pretending to be a idiot..you got any other remarks about people in other parts of the country.Nah, Pots okay, he's probably just had one too many tonight, this game was enough to drive anyone to drink ;)

[kcfan4life]

wait. Adolf hitler thought the chiefs sucked? then how come they werent in Auscwitz? the league would have benefited. who needs a team that pretends they are Florida state?your a classy guy

[SP17BOLT]

Tend? is that like propensity?

Well, i don't speak for you. I can't tell you what to do, oh please sir be nice

[kcfan4life]

Nah, Pots okay, he's probably just had one too many tonight, this game was enough to drive anyone to drink ;)i dont think hes a good guy ripping on dead people and stereotyping people are pretty good signs about some ones beliefs,so ill leave it at that,

[Der_BlitzSchlag]

You can't judge a whole season by the first game, but the Saints really sucked after 10 minutes or so into it.

I can make some snide comments about Brees, but won't and will give him 3 more games to see as to how he reacts to this loss, and his performance in general. The Saints team as a whole was ill prepared.

[MadMadigan]

i dont think hes a good guy ripping on dead people and stereotyping people are pretty good signs about some ones beliefs,so ill leave it at that,Yes sir! by all means sir...Good luck with that.

[SP17BOLT]

You can't judge a whole season by the first game, but the Saints really sucked after 10 minutes or so into it.

I can make some snide comments about Brees, but won't and will give him 3 more games to see as to how he reacts to this loss, and his performance in general. The Saints team as a whole was ill prepared.

Agreed...:Beer:

[MadMadigan]

You can't judge a whole season by the first game, but the Saints really sucked after 10 minutes or so into it.

I can make some snide comments about Brees, but won't and will give him 3 more games to see as to how he reacts to this loss, and his performance in general. The Saints team as a whole was ill prepared.Seconded :Beer: ...Is that a word? ;)

[SuperBolts07]

I can't imagine what it must be like on the Saints board. Ouch. I really hope this game is an anomaly for them - they're the only other team I ever root for, and not just for Brees, but for the city itself.

[Der_BlitzSchlag]

Seconded :Beer: ...Is that a word? ;)

Not a real word, but I hear ya :good:

[kcfan4life]

Yes sir! by all means sir...Good luck with that.
my instincts have kept me alive so far .so i have already had good luck with it but thanks any way.

[MadMadigan]

my instincts have kept me alive so far .so i have already had good luck with it but thanks any way.............................Ok

[mk87]

I think we all need to get in our friendship circle and try to ban any recollection of this game in the utmost crevice of our brain.

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

Seconded :Beer: ...Is that a word? ;)
It is after the thirded beer:Beer:

[gzubeck]

that the colts played really really good on both sides of the ball...maybe the commish can spot New england, san diego, or indianapolis to the nfc for a real superbowl championship game...

[OKCBOLTSFAN]

that the colts played really really good on both sides of the ball...maybe the commish can spot New england, san diego, or indianapolis to the nfc for a real superbowl championship game...
Not a chance of another original AFL team going to the NFC. Although, it did work out good for Seattle...

[boltpride515]

nice game brees had. (sarcastically) I got one fantasy point out of him. Not going to cut it. I should have started Kitna

[Pot Roast]

my instincts have kept me alive so far .so i have already had good luck with it but thanks any way.
You sound like quite of a "man of the wild" bung fan.

get a grip.

[Pot Roast]

............................Ok
Scuse me. Ladies. any takers on KC fanfor life? he is an instinctual type, but Im sure you will grow to like him.

[Pot Roast]

your a classy guy

and you ARE a grammatical nightmare. Cheers!

[Pot Roast]

my instincts have kept me alive so far .so i have already had good luck with it but thanks any way.

Your Junior college degree has done you wonders as well. Its splendid that they taught you to question everything, even you mullet, which you simply discarded.

[[H]]

That saints conerback #42 got lit up 2-3 times for touchdowns.. they need to cut him

[WonderSlug]

Anyone notice that the first INT that Brees threw, over the middle, to that waiting Colts LB, that he couldn't see over his own linemen?


---------

Also, notice how the Saints couldn't really put any pressure on Peyton all night and he frequently had 8+ seconds to wait for his WR to get open?

We know how to pressure the QB. We are one of the best at doing it. Sacks, knockdowns, and forcing out of the pocket.

The Chargers would crush Indy in the RCA Dome again. We did it two years ago with a lesser team than we have now. We almost did it the year before that too, save for some blown special teams on our part.

Peyton has only lost 3 times in the past 29 home games now. A 26-3 home record since the 2004 season and including playoffs. Those 3 losses? Jacksonville, Chargers, Pittsburgh.

What's the common denominator of those 3? A 3-4 defense that can stop the run, decent (but not necessarily great) pass defense, and lots of pressure on the QB.

The Saints got destroyed because they couldn't do any of those three. They couldn't stop the run, they have a sucking pass defense, and they couldn't pressure Manning.

If you thought our secondary isn't as good as some, the Saints' secondary is downright atrocious.

Dr. Z. of SI said that he thought the Saints would beat us in the Super Bowl this year as part of his prediction.

How is a Saints team that gives up 2000+ rushing yards every season (125+ per game) going to stop a Chargers team with the best RB in the league and one of the best in history?

Tonight's game versus the Colts is a preview of what would happen to New Orleans if we faced them in the Super Bowl.

[ChargersBoi]

The Saints defense look like trash out there. I mean Peyton hit there DB's up for 288 yards. The Saints DB's couldn't even hang with the receivers. Thats pretty embarrassing half the world seen that horrible defense.


Passing (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=PASSING)P. Manning (http://www.nfl.com/players/peytonmanning/profile?id=MAN515097)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 288 yards
Rushing (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=RUSHING)J. Addai (http://www.nfl.com/players/josephaddai/profile?id=ADD152616)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 118 yards
Receiving (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=RECEIVING) R. Wayne (http://www.nfl.com/players/reggiewayne/profile?id=WAY456953)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 115 yards
Sacks (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=SACKS) R. Mathis (http://www.nfl.com/players/robertmathis/profile?id=MAT227229)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 1.0 sacks

[WonderSlug]

The Saints defense look like trash out there. I mean Peyton hit there DB's up for 208 yards. The Saints DB's couldn't even hang with the receivers. Thats pretty embarrassing half the world seen that horrible defense.


Passing (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=PASSING)P. Manning (http://www.nfl.com/players/peytonmanning/profile?id=MAN515097)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 288 yards
Rushing (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=RUSHING)J. Addai (http://www.nfl.com/players/josephaddai/profile?id=ADD152616)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 118 yards
Receiving (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=RECEIVING) R. Wayne (http://www.nfl.com/players/reggiewayne/profile?id=WAY456953)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 115 yards
Sacks (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=SACKS) R. Mathis (http://www.nfl.com/players/robertmathis/profile?id=MAT227229)IND (http://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapoliscolts/statistics?team=IND) 1.0 sacks

Even worse is that the Saints couldn't key on stopping the pass because the Colts were running them all over the field with Addai.

The Saints went back to giving up 125+ rushing yards per game like they always do. Actually, it was more than 160 yards, including 118 by Addai.

Meanwhile the Saints barely got 100 yards rushing, and none of their rushers even reached 40 yards. Deuce McAlister and Reggie Bush both held to less than 40 yards!


You stop the run, then you can tee off on them when they pass. The Saints couldn't stop the run, so they couldn't focus on stopping the Colts passing game.

The Saints didn't even score an offensive TD!

Game Over.

[Aarostotle]

now that's what is call "NO" defense!

[TCUFAN5]

dayum... what happened to the saints?

[TurnerThaBurner]

dayum... what happened to the saints?
It appears that Cinderella carriage turned back into a pumpkin :( But maybe they'll find that glass slipper once again during the rest of the season.

[kcfan4life]

Your Junior college degree has done you wonders as well. Its splendid that they taught you to question everything, even you mullet, which you simply discarded.no junior college, was in boot camp 3 weeks after i graduated high school,but nice try on the making fun of some ones education ,don't worry some day you will grow up.also mullets are a no no in the military ,keep trying you will find another stereotype remark.

[GoHoarse]

dayum... what happened to the saints?

Looks like the Colts' D is still in post-season mode. It was nice to hear Al and John mention that the guys we have now on defense are better than the ones we lost. They're right. We were getting tired of listening to the national media guys saying that our defense will be hurting without many of last year's starters.

Of course - the noise of our dome, hanging the banner, watching the first real game since SBXLI could have had an effect as well.

It will be week 9 before the Colts play another playoff team.

[TonyGfortheTD]

Tonight's game versus the Colts is a preview of what would happen to New Orleans if we faced them in the Super Bowl.

I think you're reading too much into a game where Indy was feeding off coming from a Super Bowl win and playing at home. It's way too early to be craping on the Saints or dumping Brees from your fantasy teams.

[Number12]

These heavily-hyped, week 1 games between 2 good teams from the year before always end up being blowouts. That's why I'm so nervous about the Chargers game - I think it's going to be a blowout and I just hope we end up on the winning side.

[benjamink15]

These heavily-hyped, week 1 games between 2 good teams from the year before always end up being blowouts. That's why I'm so nervous about the Chargers game - I think it's going to be a blowout and I just hope we end up on the winning side.

You sound like you dont know what team you're cheering for.

Pick up that hanging head and behold the glory of your team ... what do you have to hope for ... the Bolts WILL prevail.

[JCDavey]

no surprise watching this game last night

brees sucks vs decent afc teams

[Rivers_owns]

Oh JC you'll never change

[CruX]

no surprise watching this game last night

brees sucks vs decent afc teams

Come on JC, did you see the help he was getting from his o-line and defense? Neither did I. Granted, I did see him make some bad decisions under pressure but the poor guy had almost NO help on the field.

[JCDavey]

Oh JC you'll never changeapparently either will brees :Beer:

[JCDavey]

Come on JC, did you see the help he was getting from his o-line and defense? Neither did I. Granted, I did see him make some bad decisions under pressure but the poor guy had almost NO help on the field.proven fact...he sucks vs decent afc teams

just look at last year


when he loses people say he doesn't get help, when he wins people say he is so great

and all the while denying the tendency he shows of sucking vs decent afc teams.

the good news for him is, indy was probably the only decent afc team he'll play this year, so they should do better than the 10-6 they did in 06.


some of you people act like i'm making up ****.....it's right there in front of your face, it's like how indy 'usually' sucks vs 3-4 defenses...it's just a fact, deal with it, don't cry about it.

[GoTomlinson]

no surprise watching this game last night

brees sucks vs decent afc teams

Hehe pretty much nailed it.

[GoTomlinson]

Come on JC, did you see the help he was getting from his o-line and defense? Neither did I. Granted, I did see him make some bad decisions under pressure but the poor guy had almost NO help on the field.

You mean that very same defense that kept the Saints alive in the first half with the only scoring touchdown??

Even the Chargers defense could only hold up for some time before Paid-a-ton Manning takes over.

[JCDavey]

You mean that very same defense that kept the Saints alive in the first half with the only scoring touchdown??it's the bengals game all over again man, cept brees didn't throw for 510 yards


10-10 early...blowout late

and 3 brees turnovers


it's like clockwork...this is why no decent afc team should have any concern whatsoever vs new orleans in the superbowl (if NO can get there, which they should be able to do if they don't have to play the nfc title game on the road)

[GoHoarse]

These heavily-hyped, week 1 games between 2 good teams from the year before always end up being blowouts. That's why I'm so nervous about the Chargers game - I think it's going to be a blowout and I just hope we end up on the winning side.

You will.

First game of the year, the home crowd, a hungry team, the better conference. So many reasons why the Bolts will blow them out...

[GoTomlinson]

You will.

First game of the year, the home crowd, a hungry team, the better conference. So many reasons why the Bolts will blow them out...

Somebody is in a good mood today... and rightfully so. Is rightfully a real word? That I do not know. But the second half performance by Manning was real. I was rooting for the Colts to lose.

[CruX]

proven fact...he sucks vs decent afc teams

just look at last year


when he loses people say he doesn't get help, when he wins people say he is so great

and all the while denying the tendency he shows of sucking vs decent afc teams.

the good news for him is, indy was probably the only decent afc team he'll play this year, so they should do better than the 10-6 they did in 06.


some of you people act like i'm making up ****.....it's right there in front of your face, it's like how indy 'usually' sucks vs 3-4 defenses...it's just a fact, deal with it, don't cry about it.

Look, I'm not even one of those shameless Brees fanboys. I am just talking about last nights game, not Drew Brees' body of work versus AFC teams nor will I start a comparison between he and Rivers because thats just stupid and a dead horse. I'm just saying, last night the Colts outplayed and outcoached the Saints in every facet of the game and it wasnt just Brees ineffective play that made them look as bad as they did.

[MrConfident]

Look, I'm not even one of those shameless Brees fanboys. I am just talking about last nights game, not Drew Brees' body of work versus AFC teams nor will I start a comparison between he and Rivers because thats just stupid and a dead horse. I'm just saying, last night the Colts outplayed and outcoached the Saints in every facet of the game and it wasnt just Brees ineffective play that made them look as bad as they did.


The saints just got out played yesterday. Too many WR were dropping the ball and #42 was getting burnt too many times. I think Brees to ok yesterday. I wouldnt say bad but Ok. When you look at it, the game got to the point where the Saints were down big time and Drew starting forcing the ball to make a play. Hey it happens. Theyll work things out and make it better next week.

[WonderSlug]

Look at the Saints losses to the Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, and Bears last year, and last night's loss to the Colts.

Drew Brees threw for 350-500+ yards in nearly all of those games. So, this is not a knock on him. He's not to blame for the majority of those losses.

There are 3 main common denominators in all of those games.

1.) The Saints couldn't run the ball well. In all those games, both Deuce and Reggie had a tough time even reaching 50 yards each.

2.) The Saints couldn't stop the run. In those losses above (and probably the others as well), they allowed 110+ yards rushing. Rudi Johnson ripped them for 111 yards by himself. Willie Parker got 210 yards. The Bears got 186 yards. The Ravens got 137 yards. Addai got 118 yards, and the Colts had 160 yards total.

3.) The Saints couldn't pressure the opposing QB.


To win consistently you must:

1.) Run the ball well

2.) Stop the run

3.) Pressure the QB

People need to realize that if you can't do any of the 3 above, you will never win the game, no matter how good your passing offense is.

You think the Colts would have made it to the Super Bowl if their run defense had still been giving up 170 rushing yards per game like it did the regular season?

[BoltsWillgetaWR]

Drew Brees needs to do the city of New Orleans a favor and pack it up and move on out of town. The guy doesn't deserve to be a starting QB in this league, and completely sh** the national stage last night and blew it for his team.

[FanSince67]

Anyone notice that the first INT that Brees threw, over the middle, to that waiting Colts LB, that he couldn't see over his own linemen?


---------

Also, notice how the Saints couldn't really put any pressure on Peyton all night and he frequently had 8+ seconds to wait for his WR to get open?

We know how to pressure the QB. We are one of the best at doing it. Sacks, knockdowns, and forcing out of the pocket.

The Chargers would crush Indy in the RCA Dome again. We did it two years ago with a lesser team than we have now. We almost did it the year before that too, save for some blown special teams on our part.

Peyton has only lost 3 times in the past 29 home games now. A 26-3 home record since the 2004 season and including playoffs. Those 3 losses? Jacksonville, Chargers, Pittsburgh.

What's the common denominator of those 3? A 3-4 defense that can stop the run, decent (but not necessarily great) pass defense, and lots of pressure on the QB.

The Saints got destroyed because they couldn't do any of those three. They couldn't stop the run, they have a sucking pass defense, and they couldn't pressure Manning.

If you thought our secondary isn't as good as some, the Saints' secondary is downright atrocious.

Dr. Z. of SI said that he thought the Saints would beat us in the Super Bowl this year as part of his prediction.

How is a Saints team that gives up 2000+ rushing yards every season (125+ per game) going to stop a Chargers team with the best RB in the league and one of the best in history?

Tonight's game versus the Colts is a preview of what would happen to New Orleans if we faced them in the Super Bowl.

I agree...

[FanSince67]

Just on ESPN Primtime Keyshawn Johnson was asked about Brees' play. Keyshawn said Brees looked like he did at the start of his career with the Chargers. I think he is right.

[MadMadigan]

It is after the thirded beer:Beer:LOL!!!!...............................Li ghtweight.:p

[JPPT1974]

Well Brees is off to a slow start
He will only get better I think!

[TurnerThaBurner]

proven fact...he sucks vs decent afc teams
Yup, just like he did whenever we played Denver while he was w/ us. We were 2 for 2 against them w/ PR as a 1st-year starter... too bad Drew couldn't accomplish that same task in 3 years. You got a valid point there.