Well, I was wrong, but hey it’s not the first time. The Saints played a near picture perfect game and now Mardi Gras has an early start in New Orleans.
Credit goes to Drew Brees for an almost flawless performance, Sean Payton for some gutsy play calling, particularly his decision to onside kick to open the second half. A tip of the cap goes to defensive coordinator Greg Williams and the rest of the New Orleans defense who gave up over 400 yards in total offense, but came up with the big play when they needed it late in the game.
Peyton Manning comes up short in his quest for a second title and his interception that turned the tide in favor of the Saints leaves some people doubting his credentials for quarterbacking immortality. They said the same thing about John Elway untilthe last two years of his career.
The Saints played like the riverboat gambler’s that once patrolled the Mississippi, playing like a team that had nothing to lose. That attitude that Sean Payton brought to his team paid off in their performance, no turnovers, only three penalties and a defensive touchdown.
Saints play-by-play announcer Jim Henderson told me this morning that you can’t begin to measure the impact this win will have on the entire Gulf Coast region. There is a waiting list of over 50,000 for season tickets and that was before last night’s win.
The Big Easy is back and the party is on.
Nice commentary.
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