BRIGHTER NOTE

     If anyone told me that the Saints would be 7-9 at the end of this season, I would have kindly shared my anti-depressants. Now that it is the team's reality, some things have surfaced this season that could clearly be considered the cause of such a doozy of a season. Things such as team character issues and Coach Payton chasing down and benching guys. Plus, the future of Rob Ryan is up in the air. But amid all the frustration, there are some bright spots to this roller coaster of a season. What you ask? Well, take a look at the Packers and Saints  highlights from week eight. Or how about the Saints versus Panthers in week nine. Better yet week 15 against the Chicago Bears. This team has had spurts of  greatness, but we already knew that. But at the top of my list, has to be the endurance of Drew Brees. 

And now that players are prepared to clean their lockers, Who Dat Nation should look forward to the future. First, rooting for our Pro Bowl selections, Jimmy Graham and Jahri Evans. Then, playing seek and find Saints players in Carnival parades. Soon thereafter, looking  forward to the upcoming NFL Draft. And finally, the return of Jonathan Vilma.

Saints fans should put this season behind them and Count their Blessings. We could be starting Luke Mc Cown next season......Just a thought.

A final toast of the season,

 To, Curtis Lofton for ranking 4th in the NFL in tackles this season. Lofton hasn't been given enough credit for his consistency on defense this year. 

To, Junior Galette for sacking Josh McCown in the endzone for a safety.

To, Cameron Jordan, for sacking Josh McCown in the fourth bringing 3rd and long.   

To, the Saints offensive line that kept Drew Brees intact for the most part this season. Breesus didn't miss a game this season due to injury.                                                                  

That's the last  round for 2014. Until next season,
                                                                                                  Cheers,
                                                                                                      SC