NFL: ESPN's Cowherd predicts, 10-6 falcons?

[AsylumGuido]

(05-10-2012 01:04 PM)ATLBound Wrote:  "And why would there be a dip in production?"

This is a quote from you earlier. You obviously indicated earlier that you don't see a drop in production. You jokingly mentioned lowering the point total from 41 to 38.

All I was trying to do is get you to admit there will be an impact from Payton's absence but you're so headstrong and delusional it took you 6 pages to even admit that and that process you have essentially contradicted yourself. So to give you a change I ask

If you can finally foresee an impact from Payton's absence, then why do not see a dip in production?

I also ask how many games do you see Payton's absence affecting? 1, 2, 3, maybe none...how many?

I already told you his impact alone I can see 3-4 games impacted by Payton's absence.

I don't expect an overall dip in production. I do expect passing numbers to be down, but based on the fact that last year was the best ever in NFL history, that is to be expected. I do expect a marked increase in the running game. Ben Grubbs is one of the best run blocking guards in the league and I feel he'll have an immediate impact in that part of the game. I also expect the Saints to "keep the pedal to the floor" in games this year. They have no face to lose by doing it, right?

While Payton will definitely be missed I think that the combination of "us vs. the world" and "win one for the coach" will more than offset any lost value. The Saints will be playing a 1st place schedule, therefore it is tougher than last year's. While I don't see Payton's absence costing the Saints any games this year, it may be difficult to match the 13 wins from last season.

I understand that you feel his absence will account for an additional 3-4 losses, I just don't see it given improvements to the defensive personnel and coaching, as well as the emotional edge.