Observations from Section 326: ATL vs NO part two

I’ve been to plenty of Falcons/Saints games at our dome, and they are always well represented, but nothing like that. We still held our own though. The dome got loud as hell after we scored that tying touchdown. I was really proud of our fans after the horrible showing last week.

Also, the Saints fans around me were the lowest class of fan that I have seen in a very long time. They were standing in the aisles, and would yell and get in the faces of people that told them to sit down. I witnessed one drunk Saints fan, that had been standing in the aisle all game, get in the face (yelling, screaming, cursing) of a father who was trying to move the guy out of the way so his kid could see the damn game. It was disgusting. Even if they were mostly bandwagoners, they are the worst lowest class in the NFL, and we’ve had our share of large visiting fanbases this year (Bears, Eagles, Dolphins).

then you know that a 9 in the win column is all anyone wants here. Our Backup Birds just went toe-to-toe with the then 12-0 Saints. Believe me, they want 9 wins more than I do.

when they play Giants and Cowboys. but most importantly, we have to win out. if we win out and Jints or Cowgirls somehow sneak in, it still would be an accomplishement for us.

Not on did we have 2 extremely questionable PI calls against us, there were some on the other side. I noticed 2 occasions where our receivers seemed interfered to me, yet there was no call. It was no different than the calls on our defense. I just couldn’t believe it.

We get that INT, we win the game, period. Our D was holding at the most crucial moments, our O was rolling, we would’ve won. I hate blaming losses on refs, but I haven’t talked to anyone today that considered that PI by Grimes. Even all of the stupid “life-long” (yeah right) Saints fans at my office.

The Falcons were out manned but played very competitively yesterday. Redman did a 180 from last week when I was ready to cut him. And yeah, the Saints got some breaks yesterday..and last week against Washington..and that game against Miami. Actually, every time I’ve seen them this year and they always seem to be pulling one out of their @ss at the end (except against NE, they smoked those guys). When you play like that, it usually comes back to bite you. It won’t always bounce you’re way every time and when it doesn’t bounce you’re way in the playoffs, you’re done.

I hate to say it because I can’t stand Favre and I always pull for the Saints when they aren’t playing us, but Minnesota looks like they’d tear the Saints up right now.

I agree with all you’ve said about players, and I’m sure TD will do what’s necessary to fix things. the questions is that sometimes it appeared that playcalling was problematic on both sides of the ball, not just the players being down.
So I am hoping they carefully look into this in this offseason, and come up with what’s the best for us. There were moments when I was screaming “Mularkey and BVG out!!!”, but on a second thought, changing OC and DC can improve or worsen our team.
And about our playoff chances – I am also amazed that we’re still in the hunt! And IF we beat the Jets AND IF Dallas and Giants both lose, I will start believing in playoffs too.

ok, but he still sux. insurance salesman. geez.

He holds onto the ball far too long and makes poor descions under pressure

Can’t blame Rojohombre for the loss. He played well. His INT was set up by that moronic reverse call. He played well enough to win (like we have for most of the past month) we just keep coming up with the L’s.

it’s always nice to see a polite fan from an opposing team on this board.
the reality is, there are different fans – some of them hate other teams, especially if they’re doing well, while some, on the other hand, jump off the bandwagon once their team starts losing. and yet, there are others who support their team through adversity, and wish other teams luck unless their team is playing them.
one of the reasons why some people here are waiting for that first Saints loss is because the saints have been awfully close to losing in several games, and they came back. sometimes this had something to do with the team stepping up, but sometimes they had enormous amount of luck, like in that Skins game.
Actually, those Falcons fans who still have a hope for a wildcard will be on your side on Saturday night. hoping you beat Dallas, and then will be on the Panthers side hoping they beat the Giants.
I have nothing against NO, and I will have another team to cheer for come the playoffs simply because I always pick an underdog in those games (unless it’s us).
Good luck to you guys too.

in those plays, which is usually not called PI. and on this play grimes was actually looking at the ball during the play – our DB’s used to faceguard all the time and get flagged, but this was different. In addition, someone mentioned numerous holdings which weren’t called. some of those calls (or non-calls) could swing the momentum to our advantage, but many of us here realize that we still overcame those things and were in position to at least tie the game – it’s our playcalling that killed us on those last two drives.