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Well-meaning Saints fans fall victim to open tryouts hoax

Don’t believe everything you read online. Some well-intentioned New Orleans Saints fans fell victim to an open tryouts hoax on Saturday:

Come on, people. According to New Orleans Saints linebacker Willie Gay Jr., multiple fans arrived at the team practice facility on Saturday looking to try out after falling victim to a hoax. Fake announcements spread around social media this week calling for fans to participate in public tryouts after a wave of injuries hit the team.

Unfortunately, we live in a time where it’s all too easy to fool people. Between the proliferation of social media and computer-generated imagery we’re seeing more scams pop up every day online, though in this case all it took was a bad actor who copied the Saints’ letterhead.

While the announcement falsely claimed that 40% of the roster was injured, necessitating these fictitious open tryouts, that isn’t too far off the mark. Of the 53 players on the active roster right now just 20 have not been listed on the injury report through the first seven weeks. The team’s training staff have struggled with injury prevention and things must change if they’re going to snap this five-game losing streak. Just don’t count on any local long-shots getting signed off the street.

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Wil Lutz responds to boos from the Caesars Superdome crowd

Wil Lutz did not exactly receive the warmest welcome in an emotional night at the Caesars Superdome, but he isn’t convinced all that booing was directed at him:

Wil Lutz did not exactly receive the warmest welcome in a night filled with all of the pageantry and about as much embarrassment as the New Orleans Saints could have suffered in their 33-10 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday.

And there’s good reason for that.

Lutz himself scored 12 of the Broncos’ points by his own accord with four field goals attempted and made in the victory. That is more than the Saints managed to put together as an entire team in the game.

If it were not for the garbage time touchdown made by pass-catcher Cedrick Wilson Jr. on a pass from quarterback Jake Haener in the final two minutes of the action, the Saints would have had just one field goal to show for TNF at all.

Lutz heard the boos from the New Orleans crowd and responded to a post on social media from fans pointing out that they thought the disdain being expressed was directed at him.

That’s very possible, but the responses to Lutz’s quote post of the comment seem to take a shot at the Saints themselves. After all, it was a plenty boo-worthy performance from a team that seems to lack direction and control now on a five-game skid that they will hope doesn’t turn to six games as they face the Los Angeles Chargers on the road next on the schedule.

“Ehh, I think we know who was getting booed out the building,” Lutz wrote. “All love WhoDatNation.”

Lutz had previously praised the Saints environment earlier in the week and said that he still had a lot of love for those associated with the team, so it seems he’s just having a little fun with this one.

“A lot of love for people in that building,’’ he said in an interview with 9News. “Made a lot of big kicks there. Spent more than half my career there, so excited to get back there but excited to be on the other end of things as well. I think it will be fun for a lot of guys on the team.”

It was fun for Lutz and many of the ex-Saints on Denver’s squad. As for the Saints themselves and their fans? That’s another story.

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Alvin Kamara says he can’t blame Saints fans for being ‘fed up’

Saints fans aren’t happy with the product being put out on the field by their team, and Alvin Kamara won’t blame them: ‘I would leave, too’

Saints fans aren’t happy with the product being put out on the field by their team, and it’s hard to cast much blame to them with New Orleans now on a dismal five-game losing streak. Boos and calls for head coach Dennis Allen’s job rained down before the Caesars Superdome stands began to clear out, leaving an orange swath of Denver Broncos fans in the lower bowl on Thursday night.

That’s something star running back Alvin Kamara made clear he understands well following the team’s 33-10 loss.

“I’ve been here eight years and I’ve never seen the Dome clear out like that,” Kamara said. “And I can’t blame them. They’re fed up. … I get it. I would leave, too.”

The way the Saints have performed since opening the season with two consecutive wins and what looked like could be a genuinely dangerous offense with a lot of firepower behind it with 91 points scored over that same time span.

Kamara has served as one of the team’s only bright spots looking at either side of the football, totaling 428 rushing yards on 104 carries with six touchdowns. As the popular example for what’s expected of NFL running backs in the modern era, Kamara has also been a factor out of the backfield in the receiving game. He has tallied 28 receptions on 36 targets so far this season with one score through the air.

He can’t do it all alone, though. The Saints will have their next opportunity to get back to the right side of the win column next Sunday when they go up against the Los Angeles Chargers on the road. And if fans make their voices and disapproval heard again? He gets it.

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Sean Payton doesn’t expect a warm welcome back to New Orleans

Sean Payton doesn’t expect a warm welcome back to New Orleans. He understands Saints fans won’t have ‘a lot of flowers and fuzzies for yours truly’

Sean Payton is no stranger to rivalry games. The longtime New Orleans Saints head coach endeared himself to the Who Dat Nation by embracing the pettiness and vitriol and egging on opposing fans, and sometimes running up the score. But he’s their former coach now. It’s a Denver Broncos blue and orange visor sitting on his head these days, not black and gold, after Payton decided he needed a year off from coaching and a change of scenery.

When Payton returns the Caesars Superdome on Thursday he’ll be checking into the visitors locker room for the first time. It’ll be the opposite sideline from which he’s patrolling and barking at referees, too, and he doesn’t expect many words of support to be thrown at his back from the stands.

“It will be unique,” Payton said Monday, via the Athletic’s Nick Kosmider. “Those around us know how challenging a short week is compared to a full week. Certainly, there will be emotions going back there, but that comes up quite a bit in our league with players.”

The Saints are struggling right now after slipping into a four-game losing streak, but Payton has his own problems to deal with. His Broncos missed the playoffs last year and currently sit at 3-3. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix has thrown as many interceptions as touchdowns (5). Denver’s offense has the second-worst conversion rate on third downs (25%) in pro football despite trying the sixth-most attempts (80).

And the Saints are encouraging a festive, if  not hostile, atmosphere. They’re packing the house by celebrating Drew Brees’ enshrinement at the team Hall of Fame. They’ve declared a blackout and will give away rally towels. They want it to be loud and chaotic when Nix is trying to relay Payton’s long play calls and  read the field as he drops back to pass.

“I understand it,” Payton continued, “I don’t think there will be a lot of flowers and fuzzies for yours truly, and I get it.”

We’ll see if it makes a difference. There probably aren’t two opposing coaches who know each other’s playbook more thoroughly than Payton and Dennis Allen, having practiced against each other for years in New Orleans. Allen’s back is against the wall after another 2-4 start and Payton’s vision for the Broncos has come under fire after failing to meet expectations.

Both sides are going to be desperate for a win in prime time, if for no other reason than to prove they don’t need each other. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 17. The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.

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Fans have a hilarious idea for Davante Adams after Steelers Week 6 win

Fans were doing their best Cordarrelle Patterson impression after the win and recruited Davante Adams to fly home with Pittsburgh.

Fans of the ‘Steel City’ made their presence felt throughout the entirety of the Steelers’ Week 6 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Pittsburgh faithful knew their team was on the wrong side of momentum, having lost the last two consecutive weeks, and fans provided the much-needed assist as the Steelers won in Week 6, far from home in Las Vegas.

While some would assume their work was over, fans quickly flocked to social media in hilarious fashion, letting Pittsburgh trade target and current Raider WR Davante Adams know that he should fly back with the Steelers to his new home.

Steelers Nation must have been watching Cordarrelle Patterson’s recruiting tactics, as sales pitch after sales pitch flooded social media when the Steelers handed the Raiders their fourth loss of the season. Here are some of the funniest fan reactions and tweets, requesting Davante Adams that fly back to (hopefully) Pittsburgh with his new team.

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Steelers fans react to Roman Wilson’s debut: 0 catches with 0 targets

Roman Wilson’s long awaited debut left much to be desired, as he was only given five snaps of offense to participate in.

Roman Wilson made his debut against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6, and while his team picked up the win on Sunday, supporters of the rookie third-round wide receiver out of Michigan were left disappointed.

Wilson’s regular season aspirations were put on hold when the rookie wide receiver suffered an ankle injury that caused him to miss the entirety of training camp, as well as the Steelers first five games of season.

Head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith hinted that his debut would take place “sooner or later”, but it appears they were leaning towards “sooner”.

Wilson was held without a catch in his regular season debut.  To make matters worse, he also didn’t receive a single target in the Steelers victory over the Raiders.  While holding Wilson to a snap count is understandable, allowing the young receiver to only participate in five offensive snaps is ridiculous.  Frustration from fans of the black and gold is completely understandable, and here are some of the best reactions from Wilson’s lackluster debut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Steelers fans have taken over Allegiant Stadium

The Pittsburgh Steelers have arrived in Las Vegas, and it appears they brought the entirety of the ‘Steel City’ with them.

With Terrible Towels taking over in Las Vegas, Steelers fans watching their team’s Week 6 contest against the Raiders on national television would assume this game was in Pittsburgh.  While the ‘Steel City’ is notorious for traveling well, the Las Vegas Raiders were once known for having one of the most passionate fan bases in the NFL.

However, it appears the home team left the majority of their dedicated fans back in Oakland, as Pittsburgh has packed the stands with black and gold.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will appreciate the much needed support, as they have produced two straight losses and need a win in Week 6 keep up with the AFC North title race.  The Baltimore Ravens are tied with the Steelers for the number one spot in the division, and face tough competition from the Washington Commanders this week.

The Las Vegas Raiders host their AFC rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, in a game that is sure to live up to the rivalries standard, on October 13th, at 4:05 PM EST.

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Steelers fans react: Pleas for Russell Wilson to take over as starter

The Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered their second-straight loss, and fans want Justin Fields substituted out with Russell Wilson as the QB.

After failing to help the Pittsburgh Steelers maintain their unbeaten record in Week 4 and doing almost nothing to contribute to the Steelers’ efforts in Week 5, Justin Fields’ time as the starting quarterback may be finished.  Fields doesn’t seem comfortable in the pocket or in Pittsburgh’s offense overall.

Everyone was fine with Fields remaining the starting quarterback after three straight wins to start the season, but after two consecutive losses, where Fields’ fumbles, decision-making, and overall accuracy are costing the team games, it may be time for a change at quarterback.

Russell Wilson has been the topic of conversation these past few weeks. There have been some rumors and theories regarding his overall health, but with Fields struggling to win the team games, Wilson may be the last hope of the ‘Steel City.’ Fans appear to feel the same way, with many taking to social media to not only voice their disappointment over the Week 5 loss but also to plead their case for the Steelers to start Wilson moving forward.  Here are some of their reactions on social media:

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In a shocking development, golf fans aren’t too happy with the 2024 Presidents Cup TV coverage

Not great.

The 2024 Presidents Cup kicked off on Thursday with Canadian Mackenzie Hughes taking a knee on Royal Montreal Golf Club’s first tee in front of the home crowd and chugging a Stella Artois. Once the matches were underway, it didn’t take long for fans to voice their displeasure for Golf Channel’s coverage — or lack thereof.

For starters, there are no streaming options on Peacock (although NBCSports.com does have it) until the weekend, including zero featured groups or matches.

The camera on the sixth hole is having an issue with the lens.

And, of course, the commercial load is a bit ridiculous.

Here’s what fans had to say on social media on Day 1 north of the border.

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Drew Brees fires back at heckling Eagles fans after Week 3 Saints game

Drew Brees fired back at heckling Eagles fans after Week 3 Saints game, pointing out that he eliminated them in three different playoff games:

Don’t spit into the wind. Don’t tug on Superman’s cape. And don’t heckle Drew Brees after a New Orleans Saints game. That’s what one Philadelphia Eagles fan learned the hard way after Sunday’s matchup at the Caesars Superdome.

“Drew Brees, Go Birds,” the Eagles fan called out, having spotted Brees in a  crowd leaving the stadium.

To which Brees turned back and responded: “I’ve got a pretty good record against you guys.”

Brees went 4-3 against the Eagles in regular season games, but he was 4-2 against them as quarterback of the Saints (one of those losses came when he was still with the Chargers), by a combined margin of 191-143. On top of that, Brees and the Saints ended three different Eagles Super Bowl bids in 2006 (winning 27-24 in the wild-card round), 2013 (26-24, the first Saints road playoff win in franchise history), and 2018 (20-14). So if you combine  regular season starts with postgame matchups when Brees was quarterbacking the Saints, he’s 7-2 against the Eagles.

And that caused this Eagles fan to falter. “Oh really?” they managed, surprised by Brees’ rebuttal, but that’s where the video ends. We’re guessing they didn’t have much more to say after that.

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