NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

[wwharton]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

Ah... the blitz stuff is overblown and being pushed by the media more then anything.

Actually more by one poster on OS than the media.

[Chrisksaint]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

It'll be an interesting battle to say the least, i'm interested in seeing if the Saints can still run on the 49ers. They have one of the best Run D, but the Saints do have the best Guard tandem in the NFL along with another Pro Bowl LT and a solid stable of RBs.

With the way Brees has played of late I have full confidence in him winging it the whole game if it comes down to that, but i'd rather not if we can get some semblance of a running game to set up the PA.

[jmood88]

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I wonder if Payton will decide to come out running the ball just to prove a point. He seemed angry when people suggested that the Saints weren't a good running team.

[carnalnirvana]

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i am really looking forward to see the new alex smith and if he can put up 24pts which i think should be enough if that D can slow the saints...

[ABR173rd]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

i am really looking forward to see the new alex smith and if he can put up 24pts which i think should be enough if that D can slow the saints...

I'm assuming you read the article were analysts are saying the 49'ers will have a hard time putting up 24 against the Saints as well as holding them to under 24?

[carnalnirvana]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

I'm assuming you read the article were analysts are saying the 49'ers will have a hard time putting up 24 against the Saints as well as holding them to under 24?

no i haven't hahaha

but i dont expect a shootout, the saints are an enigma at times when they are bad that play really bad.

my post didnt say it but i fully expect the saints to win, as i feel the 49ers are a surprise team but i have been hearing things about alex smith i wanna see how he does because i could have swore he was playing like garbage previously but he played very good this season i believe coaching can bring out alot in players and maybe he has the right coach now, i know he has talent.....

[Chrisksaint]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

I wonder if Payton will decide to come out running the ball just to prove a point. He seemed angry when people suggested that the Saints weren't a good running team.

That is a very much Sean Payton type of thing to do, few runs if they work then a PA bomb.

[Brandwin]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

I wonder if Payton will decide to come out running the ball just to prove a point. He seemed angry when people suggested that the Saints weren't a good running team.

Maybe so. I don't expect the 49ers to pound the ball as much as some think. They obviously are going to run, but I expect them to come out passing. I bet the first play of the game is a pass.

[1Rose]

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This game is going to come down to Alex Smith's ability to sustain drives and keep the 49ers D off the field to stay rested. If he can't, it could get ugly.

[rdub78]

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New Orleans Saints + Natural Grass = Much More Ordinary Team

Last time they played on grass they struggled to beat the Titans.

I hope I am not wrong, but the Saints seem like a team that if you hit em in the mouth enough times, they may fold.

[Drewski]

Can't speak on football like I can basketball, but let's go Niners.

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[Chrisksaint]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

New Orleans Saints + Natural Grass = Much More Ordinary Team

Last time they played on grass they struggled to beat the Titans.

I hope I am not wrong, but the Saints seem like a team that if you hit em in the mouth enough times, they may fold.

I just love this total misconception.

I saw this in an article earlier, the Saints are 12-4 outdoors in the last 3 seasons and 22-13 since '06. In those 35 games they've played outdoors, they've scored 30 or more 19 times.

If the Saints become a "ordinary team" on Saturday it's because of the 49ers D, not some grass or sunshine.

[z Revis]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

I just love this total misconception.

I saw this in an article earlier, the Saints are 12-4 outdoors in the last 3 seasons and 22-13 since '06. In those 35 games they've played outdoors, they've scored 30 or more 19 times.

If the Saints become a "ordinary team" on Saturday it's because of the 49ers D, not some grass or sunshine.

Yeah with 11 of those 12 wins coming against the Bills, Dolphins, Bucs, Redskins, 49ers(singletary 49ers), Panthers, Bengals, Jags, and Titans. The only lone good team they beat outside in that stretch was the Eagles in 09.

I don't know what the Saints are outside, or even if it's being outside, but they are definitely NOT the same team away from the Superdome. I guess you could probably say that for any team(home vs away), but it is magnified with the Saints considering how dominate they are at home.

[tdouglass]

Re: NFC Divisional Weekend: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers

Looks like mid 60's and sunny predicted for Saturday's matchup. I bet that make's Brees and company a little relieved.

[BlueNGold]

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I don't believe in Alex Smith.

Saints - 27
49ers - 19