By Paul Gotham Born on a bayou Rumors of the Saints' demise proved untrue. So too did the rumors that New Orleans lacks a defense. Reggie Bush brought the wood. Drew Brees reminded Saints fans of what he is capable. Jeremy Shockey returned to the lineup, and the Saints' defense made like some "old hound dog barkin.' Chasin' down a hoodoo there." Bush pounded out 217 … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Divisional Playoffs
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NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009
By Paul Gotham Down to the wire Indianapolis and New Orleans took different paths, but both remain undefeated. The Saints had to "hang on, hang on, hang on," while Indy was able to "look out, look out, look out." Uncharacteristically, the Saints turned over the ball four times to the St. Louis Rams, but as it has been all season, the Saints found a way. Courtney Roby … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 7, 2009
By Paul Gotham One less makes it makes it three Denver, Indianapolis, and New Orleans maintained their unblemished records. Denver's stayed intact by virtue of the bye week. Indy did what Indy does. The Saints took strides to legitimacy. The St. Louis Rams figured out how to keep Peyton Manning under 300 yards passing for the game. That was small consolation … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 7, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 6, 2009
By Paul Gotham Saints and Vikings march on Both New Orleans and Minnesota put their unbeaten records on the line yesterday. Both remained undefeated. The similarities end there. The Saints rolled up 493 yards of total offense and left no doubt in trouncing the formerly undefeated New York Giants, 48-27. Brett Favre tossed three touchdowns, but it almost wasn't enough … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 6, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 5, 2009
By Paul Gotham Tougher than the rest Indianapolis, Denver, Minnesota, and the New York Giants continue on without defeat (New Orleans enjoyed the bye week also undefeated). Minnesota's decision to sign Brett Favre parted the waters. For right now, it looks like those in agreement were right. Of course there is much football to be played yet this season. It is hard to … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 5, 2009