Saints Take Advantage of McNabbless Eagles

Another day, another win. The Saints are wearing their 2-0 start well, and it can honestly be said that they are the makings of what a good, solid team is supposed to look like. The Saints took advantage of the fact that the Eagles were without QB Donovan McNabb and of course showed no mercy. I will give the Eagles’ Kevin Kolb the credit he deserves. He did well with 391 yards as a first-time starter. Still, the Saints didn’t see him as much of a threat. I hate to admit, I was a little nervous in the beginning. We have a tendency to come with an explosive start, die somewhere in the middle and try to play catch up towards the end. It never fails. Although we have been a little better off these past two games, we’ll still have to watch out for those flaws.

Overall, I’m very impressed. I can’t remember being this excited about the team since the ’06 season. I think what gave them that boost that year was the fact that the city was counting on them. With all the drama-filled days during Hurricane Katrina, they were our black and gold saviors. This time around, they’re playing with an insatiable appetite that can only be satisfied with wins this season; wins that will hopefully carry us to a Super Bowl in the near future. Drew Brees always looks amazing, and I’m excited about him picking up where he left off last season.

Stepping Up Their Game:
Ok, ok I know our fans can be a little harsh at times. I heard a few fans comparing Malcolm Jenkins to Jason David, and that made me cringe. Nobody wants that! I decided to give the kid time, and I’m beginning to like the adjustments he’s made. He’s a lot quicker and his coverage is a lot better. He had to play catch up from the beginning, so there was really no room to judge. I’m happy for him. Every little bit counts. With his improvements, he’s making the team better.
Gotta give it to Mr. Bush. He seems to be getting his groove back; now maybe I can exhale. Bush’s turning point came with his 19 yard touchdown in the 4th quarter on Sunday. Hopefully this will renew Bush’s confidence and be the start to a very successful season. Plus, with Pierre Thomas still healing and Mike Bell taking a rest with his sprained right knee, Who Dats are counting on him; really counting on him.

*Side note: I’m praying that I’m wrong, but it seems as if injuries are beginning to take over, starting with Billy Miller who is out for the season, all the way down to our running backs. Pierre Thomas should not be out long but is keeping playing time at a minimum while still recovering from a knee injury. Lance Moore has a hamstring injury that is said to be minor, and Mike Bell is also suffering with a knee injury. What Payton will do about Moore and Bell should be determined by Wednesday.

Next week, the Saints will take on the Bills in Buffalo. I can’t wait! Until next time, we’ll be keeping the faith. 3-0? Anything is possible!