Alright Who Dat Nation — the season’s done. No more scoreboard watching. No more “if this happens, then maybe.” It’s officially the offseason. And honestly? I’m okay with that. This year wasn’t what any of us wanted. The record tells that story well enough. But I’ve been a Saints fan too long to judge a season by one number alone. I’ve seen worse. I’ve seen better. And … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: The Season’s Over — Now the Real Work Starts
From the Westbank: It’s Game Day — Let’s Shake the Division and Make a Statement
Who Dat Nation — it’s finally here. Saints vs. Falcons. Rivalry. Division bragging rights. And everything you want from a December game. Predictions are out, and sure, analysts are throwing out numbers and matchups — but today it’s about what happens on the field, not what’s on paper. Here’s what I’m thinking as kickoff gets close: 1. This is our chance to finish … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: It’s Game Day — Let’s Shake the Division and Make a Statement
From the Westbank: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — Looking Back on the Saints’ Season
Well Who Dat Nation — another season in the books. No playoffs. No late-December home crowd still fighting. And plenty of moments that made you scratch your head. But if you look at the whole picture, this year was more than just a record. It was a story with lessons, growth, and a real sense of direction — even if it didn’t end the way we hoped. The Good ✦ Signs … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — Looking Back on the Saints’ Season
From the Westbank: One Last One — Finish Strong Against Atlanta
Next Sunday is it. The final game of the season. Saints vs. Falcons. And if there’s one game you never mail in — it’s this one. Yeah, the playoff picture is settled. The Saints are out. No sugarcoating that. But this rivalry doesn’t need standings to matter. Beating Atlanta always matters. This is about pride. This is about finishing. This is about sending a message going … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: One Last One — Finish Strong Against Atlanta
From the Westbank: The NFC South Is Close — Even If the Saints Are Officially Out
Let’s be clear right up front: the Saints are officially eliminated from playoff contention. No scenarios. No scoreboard watching. That part is done. But that doesn’t mean the NFC South isn’t worth talking about — because it’s still one of the tightest, most underwhelming divisions in football. Carolina, Tampa Bay, and Atlanta are all still mathematically alive, and none … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: The NFC South Is Close — Even If the Saints Are Officially Out