Sometimes, it just takes a really futile and stupid gesture on the part of a Saints fan to help keep things in perspective. Hey! What's all this down in the dumps stuff? Why are you all moping around? Hans: "What the hell are we supposed to do? There's nothing to fight for anymore." Stujo4: "Let it go, man. War's over. Carolina dropped the big one." What? Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! Doc Boudin: "Germans?" Ship: "Forget it, he's rolling." And it ain't over now. Cause when the goin' gets tough.... (um?).... the tough get goin'! Who's with me? [Nobody speaks up] What the f*** happened to the Who Dats I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? This could be the greatest Season of our lives, but you're gonna let it be the worst - "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you B-Dog, we might get our hopes up and our feelings hurt." Well just kiss my ass! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Goodell, he's a dead man! Gregg Williams, dead! Spagnuolo!!! GSO Saints Fan: "Dead! B-Dog's right. Psychotic... but absolutely right. Our boys can take these bastards. Now, they could take the conventional route, with a #1 or #2 seed, but we'd have to wait until next season at a cost of millions in cap dollars. No, we have to go all out, THIS SEASON. This situation requires an absolutely herculean effort on the part of the team and a really courageous and loyal gesture on the part of our fans!" Dang Hu Dat: "We're just the fans to do it." CrazyforColston: "Yeah, I agree. Let's go get 'em!" Jricky70: "Let's do it! WHO DAT!!" Listen, I get it. You're disappointed and feeling gut punched right now. But, it really isn't over yet. So, here's a little something to wrap your heads and spirits around. Since the beginning of the 21st century only two #1 seeds have won the Super Bowl. The 2003 Patriots and and YOUR 2009 Saints. Six of the past thirteen Super Bowl champions have been a 4th seed or lower. Including the last 3 consecutive Super Bowl winners Team Record Playoff Seed 2000 Ravens 12-4 4th 2001 Patriots 11-5 2nd 2002 Buccaneers 12-4 2nd 2003 Patriots 14-2 1st 2004 Patriots 14-2 2nd 2005 Steelers 11-5 6th 2006 Colts 12-4 3rd 2007 Giants 10-6 5th 2008 Steelers 12-4 2nd 2009 Saints 13-3 1st 2010 Packers 10-6 6th 2011 Giants 9-7 4th 2012 Ravens 10-6 4th The 2010 Packers, 2011 Giants, and 2012 Ravens were no better than the 2013 Saints during the regular season. Don't let yourselves get caught up in some false idea of what a championship caliber team looks like. Instead, try a little good old fashioned "I believe" like our very own vjdancer. Until all the games are played and the Saints aren't Super Bowl champs - I will believe it's possible. You never know. You might get surprised. Just like the fans of some of the teams above. More from Canal Street Chronicles Follow @CSCtweet Follow @SBNationNFL Saints vs. Panthers Final Score 17-13: Cam Newton Leads Game-Winning Drive Saints vs. Panthers Preview and Matchup History What Went Wrong With Charles Brown? Saints vs Panthers: New Orleans Can Sweep Carolina [Film Breakdown] Goodbye Garrett Hartley, Hello Terron Armstead: Saints Podcast Source: Continue reading...
