Talking Saints With Canal Street Chronicles, Part Two

by Dave Choate on Oct 29, 2009 2:00 PM EDT in Editorial

This is the second half of a discussion with Saintsational, el jefe bloggerio over at Canal Street Chronicles. This discussion is much lighter on the Chinese food, but heavy on predictions that will probably not even be close to reality.

Read along after the jump!

Saintsational: Alright, back to football. What are the feelings of the average Falcon fan regarding Michael Vick now? Happy for him? Still wish he was in Atlanta?

Dave the Falconer: I think the average fan is slowly forgetting him. Which is as it should be. He's in Philadelphia now, doing what he do.

Saintsational: Blessing in disguise for the franchise?

Dave the Falconer: In many ways, yes. It changed the course of the franchise.

Dave the Falconer: It was like reaching for the last beef teriyaki. And finding a gold coin.

Saintsational: : Nice callback.

Dave the Falconer: Haha. Thanks. I think I just want chinese food.

Saintsational: Apparently.

Dave the Falconer: But yeah. I'm happy with the team as it is. Same for you and Aaron Brooks?

Saintsational: Ugh. I hated Aaron Brooks. Thankfully, he didn't need to commit a crime for the Saints to get rid of him. Drew Brees could probably be the single greatest thing to ever happen to the New Orleans Saints ever.

Dave the Falconer: Well, I disagree. He committed some interception-based crimes.

Saintsational: Ha, yeah. And fumble-based.

Dave the Falconer: There were those as well.

Dave the Falconer: But somehow, I liked the Saints better back then. Wonder why.

Saintsational: But what about now? Do the Falcons really have a chance to be the first to take down the Saints?

Dave the Falconer: Short answer?

Dave the Falconer: Yes.

Dave the Falconer: Long answer?

Dave the Falconer: They have a chance because they're about as familiar with the Saints as any team in the league, and because they're built offensively to hang with them. But it's going to be exceedingly tough..

Dave the Falconer: Are you at all afraid of the Falcons winning?

Saintsational: Yes. I'm slightly afraid.

Saintsational: Just because division games are always interesting.

Saintsational: Now wait a minute. Back to your statement. Are they built offensively to hang with this years defense? Or are you referring to last years defense? Cause this is a different ballgame now.

Dave the Falconer: Such hubris!

Dave the Falconer: Your defense looks markedly better, but we're not usually slouches offensively. I think we'll give you a good game.

Saintsational: 6-0 has made me a little cocky.

Dave the Falconer: Let me tell you a little story. Two years ago, my fantasy team went 6-0. I thought I was unstoppable. I ended the season 8-6.

Dave the Falconer: There's a lesson there.

Saintsational: The Saints have learned that same lesson in the past, believe me. But this year just feels different. They're beating teams with efficiency. They remind me a little of the '07 Patriots.

Dave the Falconer: Except without the teeth-grinding annoyance factor.

Saintsational: Thank you. I will say this though: They haven't played any division games yet. And those are the key. If they really are a good team, they will need to take care of business when it really counts. That's probably the only question remaining for the Saints and we're about to get our answer on Monday night.

Dave the Falconer: Number of times the announcers say "Drew Brees is like a big kid out there?

Saintsational: If they're saying that then it means the Saints are probably winning.

Dave the Falconer: True.

Saintsational: Got a prediction?

Dave the Falconer: I'll go with the answer I gave earlier. 35-24 Saints.

Saintsational: Wow! Predicting your team to lose. Interesting.

Saintsational: Smart man.

Dave the Falconer: Haha. Reverse jinx.

Saintsational: I am obviously going to pick the Saints to win and I think the score will be 42-24.

Dave the Falconer: Oh ho ho!

Dave the Falconer: 18 points? Wow.

Saintsational: You're right.. What was I thinking?

Saintsational: 45-24.

Dave the Falconer: Haha. You'll get what's coming to you, Captain of the Titanic.

Saintsational: Thanks for chatting with me, Dave.

Dave the Falconer: Always a pleasure.

Thanks again to Saintsational for the talk. Hope you all enjoyed it.

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Meh!

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Oct 29, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Without you, my ego would spiral out of control

by Dave Choate on Oct 29, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh Dave

that was really just aimed at the Aints dude. I really appreciate you doing everything that you do here. you the man!

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Oct 29, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks!

I was joking, really. I laugh every single time I open up a post and you’ve Meh’d it. You should trademark that shaz.

by Dave Choate on Oct 29, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I prefer his "Nah's"

And even better, an “um, nah”

You have opinions. We all do. Some of yours may have to do with the Falcons. Sign up today and share them.

by Adam Schultz on Oct 29, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I needed some laughs

thanks!

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Oct 29, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I fear

someone may have beat me to it… is there any money to be made with it??? meh!

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Oct 29, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

What does "Meh" mean?

Should I be insulted?

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by Dave Cariello on Oct 29, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Pistols at dawn!

by Dave Choate on Oct 29, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Ye of Little Faith

35-24 Saints? No way. They are very good. But they are still the Saints. Falcons by 10.

by striped shirt on Oct 29, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

ITS IN THE SUPERDOME!!

That is why I think the saints will win this one too. If it was at Atlanta then I’d pick the falcons easily.
But I am hoping for a falcons victory cuz the saints turn it over to us like 5 times and we get 24 points off their TO’s and win the game 34-31. Fingers Crossed!!

LETS GO FALCONS!!
L-DAWG

by ATLsince1972 on Oct 29, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

I'm thinking unless Turner shows up

this is going to be a very long day. Matt Ryan is going to need to stay the hell away from Sharper’s side of the field, and we need terrific returns from Weems to stand a chance. What do you guys think?

by thisistherevolt on Oct 29, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

I will say with confidence

that this will be the toughest game the Saints have played yet, by a wide margin. Could really go either way, though.

by Mountvillainy on Oct 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

i agree. this will be a very tough test for the saints.

but i think with the saints at home, it gives them the edge. regardless, should be a great game.

by nanvinnie on Oct 30, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I will say Roddy White will burn the secondary at least once

If for no other reason that Matt Ryan tosses a desperation heave, the Saints D is vastly improved but you guys are still lacking in the speed department.

by thisistherevolt on Oct 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

Falcons 38 Saints 31 !

Birds are mad after the Cowboy game.

This will be similar to our 45 to 10 win over SF coming off our loss in NE.

by WarWolf on Oct 29, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

You make a good point WarWolf

But we all know the Saints are not going to be held to 10 points, although this crop of Falcons seems to respond well to losses, I can see some fired up player or players rising above his perceived talent level and going lights out in a game that has been circled since May. This will be entertaining, win or lose.

by thisistherevolt on Oct 30, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions

I think you misread his post

He was comparing his prediction to the 45-10 SF game, not that we’d hold the Saints to 10 points. I’m not hating or anything, just clarifying.

by Zippo729 on Oct 30, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions

It's cool that's what I get for drinking and reading at the same time.

by thisistherevolt on Oct 30, 2009 6:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I was saying the Falcons will come back strong following a tough loss like after NE they beat SF. So I expect the same thing here, although not by as big a winning margin.

by WarWolf on Nov 1, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions