Saints Happy Hour

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to explain if the pass rush we say against Philly is real, can running game stay consistent, and can the defense learn to tackle. Ralph then explains why a freak out over Sean Payton leaving is not warranted. Also it's Atlanta week which means let's bath in warm warm hatred. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Dave and Kevin stop by to discuss if the 2012 Saints have hit bottom. Ralph wonders if the only thing separating the Saints from being the worst team in football is Drew Brees. Kevin melts down over the Saints history making defense and he's so delirious he wishes for the return of Kevin Kaesviharn. Dave wonders if the Saints will waste the rest of Brees' prime years. The boys try to figure out if...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to discuss the Saints meltdown in Denver. He wonders why the Saints aren't using the tackle eligible play anymore to help the run game. He also explains why the Saints will have a tough off season trying to rebuild the defense. Ralph asks if the Saints have finally given up on the 2012 season. Andrew also wonders what the hell Joe Vitt was thinking making...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to discuss the Saints win in Tampa. He explains how the offense finally started to click by using great pass protection, the long ball, and Joe Morgan's super powers. He also thinks the running game is close to breaking out. Ralph and Andrew then discuss the defense and they want just want one thing from it; To stop being the worst defense in NFL history....

Only Dave stops by this week as Kevin is smoking pot and moderating a Senate Debate in Missouri. Dave and Ralph discuss their feelings on the Aaron Kromer experience, why they don't want Sedrick Ellis playing, and if there are any good defensive players not named Curtis Lofton. (There aren't). Dave then argues passionately Mark Ingram is not a bust and he thinks the Saints will run the ball down T...

After showing up late because he won his tennis club title and received a trophy so hideous his wife mocks it, Andrew Juge of The Saints Nation discusses why Steve Spagnuolo being flexible is a good thing for the Saints. Ralph wonders if an overlooked key to the rest of 2012 is the Saints getting their running game cranked up. Andrew explains why Jonathan Vilma playing might be more than just an e...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by for his Monday film review to analyze the Saints first win of the season. Ralph asks why the offensive line can look so good at pass protection but can't run block to save their lives. Has Spags turned into Gregg Williams 2.0 and should we expect all blitz all the time the rest of 2012? Ralph explains the historic pace the Saints defense is on and why the...

Kevin Held goes on a righteous rant about Adam Schein's column blaming Drew Brees for the Saints 0-4 start. Dave wonders why the Saints defensive line looks like its playing in the Pro Bowl. Ralph wonders if it's time for Spags to throw out the playbook and get crazy insane on defense. The boys then contemplate if Matt Ryan wins the MVP do they need to find a tall bridge to leap off?  Ralph wonder...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to discuss the heartbreaking loss in Green Bay even though the Saints got almost every break. Did the fear of more fines from Bounty fallout make the defense soft? Ralph thinks they just stink. Marques Colston's performance was amazing even in a loss. Andrew wonders if it's time to say "#$^& it and blitz everybody." Ralph thinks if the Saints don't win Sun...

This week Dave and Kevin try and figure out if they want everyone to suffer during the football season just like Saints fans. Will his horrible stint as interim-interim coach of the Saints ruin Aaron Kromer's head coaching dreams? Kevin is in awe of the regular refs getting treated like WWE Raw stars. Could the regular referees help the Saints receivers to not stink? Would it be better for the Sai...

The boys cover the latest Jonathan Vilma news and wonder if Gregg Williams signed the affidavit on Friday to protect his son. Ralph breaks Kevin's heart by wondering if Malcolm Jenkins peaked on Thanksgiving day 2010. Dave says  the offense needs to get its mojo back and  plays 'Game Time' involving Joe Morgan catching passes.  Ralph fears the scab refs, Kevin gives props to Steve Young for hammer...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation re-watched the Panthers game and graded the players so you didn't have to. He explains why the wide receiver struggles are a bigger problem than you think. Is there any hope that a Saints safety will intercept a pass this season? Should Pierre Thomas get more carries? Is Drew Brees putting too much pressure on himself? So many questions and the only answer is more...

After Dave yells at Ralph for meeting up with Andrew Juge at the Redskin game but not him, Dave is so fired up about the Saints awful loss to the Redskins he thinks Aaron Kromer is a little too much like zombie coach Jim Caldwell. Kevin wonders if the Saints might have the same WR issues they had at RB in 2010 i.e. they'll be playing homeless guys by week 15. Ralph explains what the Robert Meachem...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation breaks down the film from the disaster that was the Saints season opener. He explains the struggles of the secondary, why Jermon Bushrod was worse than you thought and Zach Strief played pretty good. He also explains how Washington completely out-coached the Saints Ralph defends Mickey Loomis' decision to not resign Tracy Porter. He also explains why the number 51...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to breakdown everything Redskins. Ralph wonders why the Saints keep digging in the St. Louis Ram garbage bin. The boys also explain why the offensive line is the one soft spot on the roster. They agree Robert Meachem will be replaced but that Meach might have a big year in San Diego. Ralph and Andrew then disagree over their season predictions for the Sain...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation breaks down Saints-Texans and sees good signs for the defense. He and Ralph explain why the Saints might have had a way better 2012 Draft than anyone originally thought. Is Cameron Jordan about to make the leap to being a complete defensive end? Who will be the worst team in the NFC? And Fantasy Football Draft tips! It's officially football season. Oh and Isaac can...

Dave and Kevin tie a bow on John Barr's ESPN piece. Ralph gets off topic and asks why hasn't Jim Haslett gotten another head coaching job. Kevin explains why he'll be sad when the Saints pick a kicker. Dave is amazed by Marques Colston's magic healing powers and wonders if Scott Shanle will play FOREVER. Kevin analyzes the Saints biggest problem of the preseason even though he can't watch the actu...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to discuss why God hates the Saints having competent linebackers. Ralph explains why he felt really bad for Andy Tanner. Andrew tries to figure out why ESPN keeps poking the Saints in the ribs. They also discuss if in game adjustments will be as good without Sean Payton. And Andrew explains the only thing that matters Saturday against the Texans. And Ralph...

The Boss Man Dave Cariello stops by while Kevin Held skipped out because of breaking news in St. Louis. Ralph blames Twitter for giving him a heart attack over the Jimmy Graham injury scare. Dave wonders if the injuries in the secondary could lead to a repeat of the 2007-2008 seasons. Ralph thinks  Steve Spagnuolo might have brought some sort of black plague for cornerbacks with him from St. Louis...

The Fearless leader Dave called for an emergency late night podcast after Drew Brees signed. The boys discuss if Brees or the Saints won the contract negotiation. Could Drew run for President? How many Jimmy John sandwiches does 40 million buy? What horrible joke did Ralph play on his Mom?  Ralph asks God to please have the Falcons talk Bounty trash the week of the Saints game. Kevin tries to figu...

Dave explains how the disappearing Drew Brees on the Chronic might be down to a birth mark in about 10 days. Kevin wonders if the NFL's Bounty Case can get any messier (Yes. Yes it can.) Dave wonders what the hell is holding up the deal and the guys give you signs to look for that a deal will not get done and how to prepare accordingly. (Drink heavily.) The boys also guess if Drew Brees will break...

This week, Joe Vitt goes on the 'Maury Povich Show' for a lie detector test, Dave Cariello tries to figure out if Anthony Hargrove making a stink will ultimately matter.  The guys aren't sure if the Saints are guilty of intent to injure, but they are 100% certain children are better at Photoshop and PowerPoint than Gregg Williams.  Kevin also wonders how anyone could read a Drew Brees tweet and th...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation fills in for our fearless leader Dave and discusses if he thinks Drew Brees will indeed sign a contract by Monday. Kevin Held wonders if the linebackers might be the strength of the 2012 Saints defense. This episode goes off the rails when after recapping his twitter war with Sean Pamphilon Andrew mentions Pamphilon tweeted his phone number and maybe the guys shoul...

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops bye to discuss all the scenarios where the calendar  turns to July, Drew Brees isn't signed, and we all look for tall bridges to leap off of. He also says compares a former Saints GM to midget porn! Plus the boys try to figure out if Grandmaster Wang is right about the local media (especially the Times Picayune) doing a crappy job covering the bounty scandal...

This week Kevin plays the role of himself and Dave Cariello. He and Ralph discuss the Saints 2012 schedule and how Tom Benson has completely rebuilt his reputation following Katrina. They also come up with the greatest idea for the interim Saints coaches post game press conference in the history of ever. Kevin also thinks Ralph's idea of signing Braylon Edwards is awful and the news that the Saint...