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Former Bears and Saints Head Coach Mike Ditka has passed away at the age of 86
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Former Bears and Saints Head Coach Mike Ditka has passed away at the age of 86

u/cjsc9079 — 6 days ago
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In 21 games under Kellen Moore, we have had a lead at the end of the 1st quarter only once.

I believed that under Moore we have started slow in every single game. So, I decided to dig in and see if my beliefs aligned with the evidence. And it did, even worse than I realized.

2025 games. First numbers are the score at the end of the 1st quarter, second numbers are at the end of the half.

  1. 0-3 | 10-17
  2. 0-6 | 7-16
  3. 0-21 | 6-38
  4. 7-14 | 10-14
  5. 3-7 | 16-14
  6. 6-14 | 16-22
  7. 0-3 | 7-20
  8. 0-0 | 3-7
  9. 0-7 | 10-20
  10. 3-7 | 10-7
  11. 0-3 | 7-16
  12. 0-7 | 0-16
  13. 7-7 | 7-10
  14. 0-7 | 7-10
  15. 3-3 | 9-6
  16. 0-6 | 10-20
  17. 0-7 | 7-10

2026

  1. 0-7 | 14-21
  2. 0-7 | 6-14
  3. 6-3 | 13-16
  4. 0-14 | 7-24

The only game that we were leading in the first quarter under Moore was the raiders game this year, 6-3. We’ve been tied at the end of the first quarter twice, and leading at half time twice. That is completely unacceptable, and on the coaching staff. It needs to be righted, or we need to start looking elsewhere.

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u/Shough_You — 6 days ago
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Sean Payton’s first 4 games of his second season as head coach

2007

0-4
Out scored 119 - 51
3 first quarter points scored
Did not score more than 14 points in a game
328 yards rushing

2007 free agent acquisitions: Jason David, Troy Evans, David Patten, Dhani Jones, Kendrick Clancy, Eric Johnson, Kevin Kaesviharn, Brian Simmons  

2007 draft: Robert Meachem, Usama Young, Andy Alleman, Antonio Pittman, Jermon Bushrod, David Jones, Marvin Mitchell

So compared to Kellen’s first 4 games of the second season we have fewer wins, fewer points first quarter scored, and fewer rushing yards.

The Saints 2007 draft gave us one starter, a WR3, and role players/depth.

The Saints 2007 free agency gave us role players/depth and the worst cornerback to ever put on a Saints uniform.

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u/westernsnaps — 6 days ago
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Wow! Saints Last Injury List is L-O-N-G

Synopsis:

  • Fifteen are on the list including three who are out for Sunday (including Elliss) and another six who are ??? (including Kamara)

See the whole list here, along with Minnesota's group.

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u/redbeansandrice4ever — 6 days ago
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Saints can beat the Vikings. They're good but not great.

The Vikings didn't even score a touchdown last week against the Dolphins.

QB Murray was 27/37, 247yds, 0 TD, 0 INT.

We can run against their D. Miami's Gordon ran for 100 on 9 carries.

But, They have 1 significant offensive weapon:

.TE Hockenson #87. He's big, gets open, and.catches everything that comes.his way. He had 13 targets, 13 receptions, for 119 yds against the Dolphins. We.may not have an answer for him. If we do, the Saints will win.

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u/kapootaPottay — 5 days ago
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Ditka’s 1998 Sports Illustrated interview that pissed off all of New Orleans

The French Quarter is crowded with renowned restaurants, but Ditka prefers to dine at an unheralded place in Metairie called Impastato's, out near a giant shopping mall and convenient to I10 and his long drive home. He usually agrees to eat in town only when he knows there's a parking garage near the restaurant.

Although Ditka has lived in the New Orleans area for more than a year now, he hasn't done any shopping in the city. "What?" he says. "You're going to go to a clothing store here?" He laughs. "You'll have to show me. Where?"

What about the upscale Rubenstein Brothers or Saks Fifth Avenue? Ditka shakes his head. "You go to Chicago and you go to Nordstrom's or some of those places that are just fantastic," he says. "Now, that's where you do your shopping."

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u/handawanda — 6 days ago
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What was your reaction when the late great Mike Ditka was named head coach in 1997, and why was the team so bad during his coaching tenure there?

How can anyone forget the magazine cover of him and Ricky Williams in a dress LOL. R.I.P. Coach Ditka.

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u/dee85 — 6 days ago
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Iron Mike for Big Shot, 1997

(Reposting because I fat-thumbed the year)

Saints record aside, Mike was one of the greatest characters the NFL has ever seen. RIP.

Morris Bart has not aged in 30 years

u/son_of_yacketycat — 6 days ago
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Random interjection: "Hou Dats" bring me joy

I've been living in Houston for 20 years now and still run into expats every day (probably because my entire wardrobe consisting of Saints jerseys and tees, or the Saints flags on my car, kinda give me away).

Since I'm hosting some out of town friends tomorrow, I had to go replace all the likka I finished on Monday night for reasons, and it was nice to have a bunch of total strangers yell "WHO DAT! We got ROBBED!" and similar things in the store from other people in black and gold jerseys.

Shit may suck right now, but sometimes it's good to know a whole-ass other city got ya back. Did an entire dance and chant with a lady in the HEB last week. I can't think of two other cities in this country that are that tight.

If you're here too, we just gotta get Fox to start broadcasting some games again up in this b*tch, because I'm real sick of them playing Jets vs Browns or something when there's zero broadcasting conflict.

(Done with anecdote)

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u/son_of_yacketycat — 5 days ago
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Former Saints Coach and NFL Legend Mike Ditka Passes Away

What are some of your favorite memories of Ditka as the head coach of the Saints?

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u/redbeansandrice4ever — 6 days ago
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Refs hating the Saints isn’t just perception

Data is from Stick To The Model. Obviously there’s not a perfect way to quantify this, but this is a solid method. Saints have more flags thrown and more calls go against us than literally every other team. Something to note for everyone who says “every team deals with this” yeah, they do, but not as much and not in as important of situations.

https://x.com/sticktothemodel/status/2105709735899173071?s=46&t=8FdyKLeoWtBY75qQnSkEZA

u/Cam_probably — 13 days ago
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[Rapoport] #Saints RB Travis Etienne will go on Injured Reserve, coach Kellen Moore. He’s dealing with a hamstring injury.

He will be out for 4 weeks minimum now. Sucks cause he just got going

u/AccomplishedBrush157 — 14 days ago
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Baker Mayfield injury

> Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb but got good news on the MRI. No fracture and no ligament or tendon damage, Baker Mayfield is still expected to miss some time...

good to see that Baker is only out for a short time. I've always liked him and I want to see what he does when we play the bucs.

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u/kapootaPottay — 14 days ago
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White Jerseys and Gold Pants on Monday Night

The Saints confirmed on their special media that they will be wearing white jerseys and gold pants on Monday night at home against the Falcons. Obviously this is a nod to the uniform combo we wore 20 years ago for the “Rebirth” game and Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina which feature the famous Steve Gleason blocked punt.

It makes me happy to see the Saints attention to detail with this uniform decision, but man I really wish we wore the gold pants more often. Unpopular opinion here, but it’s the Saints best look. I’m quite tired of black leggings every week, especially at home. Gold pants just feel like the classic Saints so I’m pretty excited. We really need to embrace the gold pants more in the regular season and not just wear them in the preseason.

On a side note, we also wore this same combo on Thursday night at home against the Falcons in 2015. That game honored the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and also featured a very similar blocked punt touchdown by Michael Mauti.

u/kgaviation — 13 days ago