You know that, "eeew gross, goddammit!" Feeling you get when you step on a figurative "landmine". Sometimes that's what I think Eli feels other peoples' reaction to finding out he's the Manning they're slated to meet instead of Archie or Peyton. I'm sure even some of his fans have felt that way considering his inconsistent appearances at games. As a son of New Orleans there isn't much personal I can say about the man. But I can suggest that Jenkins, Casillas, Ellis, Sharper and Harper remind him about how we do things in the Big Easy, meaning getting knocked on your ass. Granted in Nola its usually because we're wasted and not getting tackled by a D line, but hey- anything could happen in that city, that's for damn sure.
Drew, don't throw to the boys in blue (or white and blue I'm not sure of the color scheme today). Colston has been waiting for another multiple TD game, so why don't you give him an early christmas present? Ingrahm, maybe a rush TD or two? I want you and Sproles running faster than the Kenyans at the Olympics. Jimbo Graham.....you earned your spot from Shockey, who was a former Giant. I want you to have the same, "I'm either going to kill you or take away your ability to walk" look and passion in your game today that he brought to the 2009 game against the Giants. I personally thought all New Orleanians were going to have to band forces and funding and bail him out of jail that night.
You Saints are so incredible. The NFL loves to showcase you as one of their most interesting teams to watch. That's why we've started the season 3 out of the last 5 years. Thats why we get a lot of MNF games. And that's why I can be sitting in my car, an hour early for my new job, typing up this post and just smile thinking about the New Orleans Saints. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I will say that I am thankful for all that you have done for the city, all the charity work and the goodwill that you bring to the city, and from it to other places. Yes, Harper almost killed that guy one time and Hartley needs to lay off the booze a bit during the off season. But everytime people think of the Saints there's rarely if ever anything bad to say about them or their character. That's because of you guys and how you brought a city that was on its last breath back to life. And for that, I am forever indebted and thankful. Geaux Saints and bless you boys!!!!!!!!
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