UNPREPARED TO CLIMB

      Apparently, the Chicago Bears were unprepared to climb the obstacle of Josh Hill. The Saints fullback scored a career high two touchdowns in Monday night's primetime victory. Both scores came deep in the redzone. The first for eight yards and the second, a seven yard scamper.  Hill who has lots to celebrate this Christmas is having a productive season on and off the field. This season Hill has 14 receptions for 176 yards and five touchdowns. With two games remaining in the regular season, look for the fullback to be an even bigger threat while Graham is continuously swarmed with defenders or gnats. As for his off the field blessings, Josh is expecting another football-sized gift under the tree. To find out more, check out the post by John DeShazier on the New Orleans Saints website.   

     The Saints convincing victory out in Chicago this week sent volumes to members of the bandwagon. Thanks for making the trip lighter. The drizzle and chilly temps couldn't stop the real severe weather threat in a Brees' offense. Even the defense got in on the action. Whatever changes Rob Ryan made in eight days, worked. Gnats like Pierre Warren and Marcus Ball came to show the rest of the NFL in front of a nationally televised audience that they came to play and show out. Warren, the rookie from Jacksonville State, has four pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a recovery in the last two games. And for Ball, a Georgia native, he too has become a gnat with great potential. Ball  played in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts before signing with the Saints this season. Keep an eye on these two, especially against the Falcons. Wherever the ball is, there too will you find Pierre Warren and Marcus Ball. If they stay on board with the Saints, the defense will be a forced to be reckoned with.....again. To make my point clearly understood, the Saints will be a championship caliber team.

A toast to:

Josh Hill. Why? Read the first paragraphs. The boy is on fire. Always alert and on time.

Akiem Hicks. Why? For sacking Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.

Pierre Warren. Why? The rookie had two interceptions in Monday Night's show down.

Pierre Thomas. Why? For returning to the Pierre of old. The veteran Saint running back, is credited with a 40-yard catch and run.


Great performance heading into week 15.

UP NEXT, the 5-9 Atlanta Falcons.
                                                                                                                    CHEERS,
                                                                                                                        SC




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