In trying to rationalize this loss, I think we(and by that I mean the bunch of us) got that little taste of success we have been waiting six years for and it was good. Everyting was finally clicking. 75 yards and a TD from our RB1 was going to be just fine with 250 and 2 from our new QB1. Defense looked solid even with our two back-to-back first round busts.

Then the wheels came off. Too many injuries for a team that sorely lacked depth. What the fuck play calling. Getting inside the 2 friggin yard line more than we have in 3 years and coming away with shit.

I think I realize now what I thought at the beginning of the year is pretty much reality. We would be much improved, have average guys fill in at key positions because we were all fucked up salary cap wise, and 8-8 was going to be reason to celebrate. We were all teased and left with blue balls.

This team is on the right track, however, I have to take a big bite of that shit reality sandwich. The wild card dreams and thoughts of being this year's Saints will have to wait till next year. There is much work to be done (a mother fucking running back first and foremost) and sadly, I have crashed back down to earth.

Sorry for the wordy post, but I thought it fit appropriately in Liston's right on the money (as usual) recap.