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Chronic Podcast:The Saints Mount Rushmore Edition

chronicpodcast — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:25:50 +0000

Dave, Ralph, Andrew and Kevin debate the four greatest players in Saints history and the four greatest non-players. Marques Colston or Joe Horn? Does Deuce make it? Plus a surprise entry in the non player category. And hookers….lots and lots and hookers.

Chronic Podcast:Drew Brees is not the 79th best player PFF!

chronicpodcast — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:17:48 +0000

Andrew, Dave and Kevin join Ralph to discuss Pro Football Focus ranking Drew Brees the 79th best player in 2012. Kevin tells Ralph to take his stat based logic and shove it because Brees isn’t the 79th ranked anything. Dave explains how an article he wrote about Malcolm Jenkins’ job being in jeopardy went sideways in the comment section. Andrew explains what all three safeties on the field at once might look like. Kevin explains why he is interested in Kenny Stills fashion sense. Andrew asks Dave if he still believes Devery Henderson will still be on the team in 2013 then asks who gets a job in the NFL first; Tim Tebow or Devery?

Dave tries to explain Reggie Bush’s desire to wait for his child to be born before he gets married because of religious reasons. Kevin then discusses the legal precedent for getting an engagement ring back after someone calls off the wedding. The boys wrap up the show getting an update on Kevin’s flourishing pro wrestling career and discussing off season arrest scenarios they’d like to see.

Chronic Podcast:Saints Draft Review aka Safety Dance

chronicpodcast — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:28:55 +0000

Andrew Juge and Kevin ‘Iron Eagle’ Held join Ralph to review the draft. Andrew reminds everyone Pro Football Focus rated the Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins AS THE WORST TWO SAFETIES IN FOOTBALL so Kenny Vaccaro was definitely a need pick. Kevin reviews the Chris Ivory trade and then explains the difference between fun fat guy and sack of #@$ fat guy. He is also incredibly excited about the fashion choices Kenny Stills makes come August. Ralph drops some Tarleton State knowledge.

The guys go off topic and discuss Jason Collins announcing he is gay and Kevin uses a great analogy to explain the meaning of it. The guys wrap up the show deciding what is a reasonable expectation for the rookies to contribute in 2013 , making fun of teams who had horrible drafts, and random salary cap thoughts.

Chronic Podcast:Saints Draft Preview Extravaganza

chronicpodcast — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:06:08 +0000

The Draft Preview has everything to get you ready for Thursday including Rammstein, a Jim Mora rant, the anointing of Kevin Held as the wrestler ‘Iron Eagle’, and actual draft talk. Dave, Kevin, and Andrew start the show by ripping Ralph for wanting wide receiver Tavon Austin. Is the 2013 season opener most anticipated since Katrina game in 2006? Dave uses a lot of four letter words to describe his feeling about the Saints trading up. How does the Darrelle Revis trade to Tampa might affect the Saints draft options. Andrew tries to figure out which WTF pick besides a QB would most help the Saints. The boys also make their dream pick and their pick which is most likely to happen.

The guys wrap up discussing Kevin’s budding pro wrestling career and have a very special edition of Mocking the Draft: Favorite Saints Scandal/Funny Moment Edition.

The next 90 minutes you WILL GET NO WORK DONE.

Chronic Podcast: Trading with the Enemy

chronicpodcast — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:54:57 +0000

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly looking to trade up. Ralph, Andrew and Kevin debate whether the Saints should accommodate them. Let’s just say Andrew and Kevin’s answer rhymes with duck bow. Kevin explains how the Saints signed of Seneca Wallace and let’s just say it involves Rob Ryan and beer. Ralph gets the shakes thinking about Mickey Loomis drafting Manti Te’o. The boys try to figure out which scenario is likely to happen so the Saints can trade down Andrew guesses Chris Ivory’s trade value and could the tragedy in Boston mean even tighter security at Saints games?

The boys end with another edition of ‘Mocking the Draft’ involving best Saints players names.It lasts four rounds and involves a website YOU SHOULD UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES GOOGLE AT WORK.

Chronic Podcast: Is Drafting for Need a Bad Strategy?

chronicpodcast — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:50:51 +0000

Dave, Andrew, and Kevin join Ralph to discuss the draft. Has drafting for need over best player been shown to be bad idea? Should the Saints trade down? Dave wonders if the Jason Smith signing means the Saints won’t do anything major at left tackle. Kevin wants to trade down and drops giant words to describe it. Dave goes on an epic rant explaining why Devery Henderson will be on the roster in September. Andrew wants a safety because he isn’t sure he can live through another year of Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins. Do the boys have Mingo Mania and is the Jim Leonhard signing worth anything? Kevin wants a faster draft and has a plan to make it happen.

The boys finish up mocking the draft by selecting the best late night places in NOLA to eat when you are drunk and or high.

Chronic Podcast:Former Saint Mike Karney explains why Spags was terrible

chronicpodcast — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:35:27 +0000

Former Saints fullback Mike Karney joins Andrew Juge and Ralph to talk about why Steve Spagnuolo failed as Saints defensive coordinator. It’s the most detailed and informative explanation on why the Saints defense was so bad. Seriously, it’s must listen. Mike also talks about the new helmet rule for running backs. The guys also talk about the insanity of the Rutgers basketball coach, what makes a great coach and Mike discusses the angriest a coach ever made him. Mike also wonders if the fullback position is going the way of dial up internet. Mike and Andrew also break down quarterbacks in the draft and the best moves in free agency.

Chronic Podcast:Is Nnamdi Asomugha ever going to make up his mind?

chronicpodcast — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:04:17 +0000

Dave, Kevin and Andrew all join Ralph to discuss if Nnamdi Asomugha will ever make up his damn mind on where to sign. They also debate the Saints would be better off with Nnamdi or Tracy Porter at corner. Andrew breaks the signings of Keenan Lewis and Ben Watson. Why has Victor Butler visited every NFL East of the Mississippi but has yet to sign a contract? Besides Bryant McKinnie what are the options at left tackle? Are Mickey Loomis and Sean Payton awful at picking in Round 1? Is Osi Umenyiora going to poop all over the Falcon Super Bowl chances and is he an upgrade over John Abraham? Andrew also expresses pride over his 3 year old’s hate of the Falcons. Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reported a gay player might be thinking of coming out. Ralph will ask if a player did come out what city would be most accepting and which would be least?And Andrew has an idea to destroy Twitter.

Chronic Podcast: Bushrod is Gone, Saints Corner Shopping, and Juge loves Cox

chronicpodcast — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:05:19 +0000

Andrew Juge and Kevin Held discuss the Jermon Bushrod departure and the options the Saints might do to replace him. Andrew explains why he loves Derek Cox to fill the Saints corner issues. Kevin says he is a better option at back up quarterback than David Carr. The boys play Geezer Roulette where they get to select one veteran defensive player to sign in free agency. Kevin predicts Reggie Bush going to Detroit will not end well and his Steeler hate means he doesn’t want James Harrison to be a Saint. Ralph wishes Mickey Loomis would have beat Seattle to sign Cliff Avril on the cheap. Finally Andrew and Kevin break down if the new Pope was a good signing by the Catholic Church.

Chronic Podcast:Loomis Salary Cap Magic and Free Agency Preview

chronicpodcast — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:56:01 +0000

Andrew, Kevin, and our fearless leader Dave are all together to discuss Mickey Loomis’ magic to get the Saints under the salary cap. The downside as Dave explains is that the 2013 Saints defense will look a lot like the 2012 defense. Andrew makes the great point that the Saints moves so far this off season show they still believe in their defensive talent for next year. Kevin throws ice cold water on whether the Saints should enter the Darrelle Revis sweepstakes. The boys discuss NFL news of Joe Flacco’s contract and the Saints off season move to give you nightmares. The final question is if you can only keep one player for 2013 from Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma, and Roman Harper who would it be?

Chronic Podcast: Can Saints front office build a 3-4 defense?

chronicpodcast — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:09:48 +0000

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation joins Ralph to discuss Johnny Patrick and Dave Thomas getting released. Is the Saints front office capable of building a 3-4 defense based on their draft record? How many old veteran defensive players is too many to sign in free agency? What will the Saints do at outside linebacker and nose tackle. Finally, since Ralph and his wife are trying to have a baby Andrew and Ralph discuss how much naming rights for a child are worth.

Chronic Podcast: Rob Ryan is drinking a hand grenade and coaching the Defense

chronicpodcast — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:36:56 +0000

Since the Saints have hired Rob Ryan to coach the defense it’s mega podcast time. Andrew Juge, Kevin Held , and Dave Cariello join Ralph to figure out if the hiring of Ryan means Sean Payton likes to have crazy person coaching his defense. Kevin thinks Rob Ryan for entertainment purposes is the best hire EVER and he is Jeremy Shockey at 50 years old. Dave wants to the defense to tackle better and Kevin wants Malcolm Jenkins to exit stage left. Andrew breaks down why the 3-4 will help the Saints substitution problems. Finally, Kevin dreams up a fantastic offseason NFL scandal but Andrew tops him with one involving Tim Tebow and Manti Te’o.

Chronic Podcast: Super Bowl Recap and still hating Goodell

chronicpodcast — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:26:55 +0000

Andrew Juge makes his normal Monday appearance to recap the Super Bowl. Andrew explains how when the blackout happened he thought for like 15 seconds Bane was going to destroy the Superdome. They agree the commercials were awful and they critique Beyonce. Ralph hopes next year’s Super Bowl in New York is sub -23 degrees unless the Saints are playing. Ralph and Andrew then debate if the Saints need to trade down in the Draft to recoup the 2nd Round pick. Jason Bernos from the Nola Rundown joins Ralph to vent one last time at Goodell and Jason throws out some interesting names for defensive coordinator. He also gives some interesting insight on defending the read option and pistol offenses. Is Ed Reed worth the risk?

Chronic Podcast: Spags gets sent packing MEGA EDITION

chronicpodcast — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:12:17 +0000

Since Sean Payton dropped Steve Spagnuolo like a bag of dirt it’s all hands on deck this week. Andrew Juge, Fearless leader Dave, and Kevin Held all join Ralph to discuss the Spags firing, and possible replacements.

Kevin, since he’s lives in Spags previous failure of St. Louis, wonders what should we have seen to know this was a horrible hire. Dave has thoughts on the futures of Jonathan Vilma/Will Smith/Roman Harper and brags on the Chronic covering the story like gravy on a biscuit. Andrew breaks down if the Saints have the personal to run the 3-4.

We have a special edition of Game Time where everyone tries to figure out which scenario is more likely. These include fans getting run over by streetcars and Bobby Hebert getting arrested.

The boys also discuss Joe Vitt’s awesome leaked testimony, Roger Goodell’s Reddit answers, and mock Jeff Duncan because he’s Jeff Duncan and was getting draft picks from Gregg Williams.Oh and Kevin Held has a meltdown that involves Kaiser Soze.

It’s can’t miss podcasting.

Chronic Podcast: Enjoying the Falcons Choke Job

chronicpodcast — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:21:10 +0000

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to join Ralph in congratulating the Atlanta Falcons on blowing the biggest lead in NFC Championship Game history. Is it small and petty? Absolutely but admit it, you loved it too. They then review their favorite Krewe Du Vieux float mocking Roger Goodell. The boys then discuss why a lot of coaches can’t manage the clock and what might be the solutions.

They eventually get around to talking about the Saints. The Saints are trying to extend Pete Carmichael and find a replacement for Aaron Kromer. Ralph wonders if after watching the title games he should re-evaluate the Saints off season needs? Finally Andrew recaps Scott Shanle’s Twitter war victory over Atlanta Falcons fans and debate if Shanle is a Saints Hall-of-Famer.

Chronic Podcast: Kromer Gone, White House Petitions, and fake Girlfriends

chronicpodcast — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:00:40 +0000

Kevin Held and Dave Cariello join Ralph to discuss Aaron Kromer going to the Bears, was he a good coach and how the Saints replace him. Dave completely dominates this discussion like Rowdy Piper on the WWF. The boys then discuss why if America can ask the White House to build a Death Star then Saints fans can petition the President to issue an executive order making Roger Goodell give back the 2nd round draft pick. It’s the most important thing Barack Obama might ever do. EVER.

The boys discuss Manti Teo and his imaginary girlfriend, is Drew Brees a dork, and how much is 2013 being ruined because Sean Payton is not back yet. Yeah they shamelessly plug the petition one last time and it’s a really crazy stupid idea but it’s the offseason so just sign it. What the else you gonna do?

Finally Ralph explains why Atlanta beating Seattle was as disappointing as any 2012 Saints loss and Kevin makes a Super Bowl pick.

Chronic Podcast: Will Buffalo steal Saints assistant coaches?

chronicpodcast — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:56:57 +0000

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to discuss if former Saints offensive line coach Doug Marrone getting the Buffalo Bills head coaching job means Pete Carmichael and Aaron Kromer are more likely to leave. Carmichael is one of the 345 people the Bears have interviewed to replace Lovie Smith. Andrew has an interview next week and he is very excited.

Andrew gives his season grades for the Saints and the results are as you would expect for a team that went from 13 wins to 7. Andrew’s four lowest graded players were corners. Don’t act surprised. Should the Saints try to trade a running back? The cap situation isn’t nearly as bad as experts would have you believe. It’s time to retire ‘Get Crunk’ from home games. Andrew thinks Sean Payton will be a better coach in 2013 because of the suspension. Finally, the boys preview the playoffs and if Atlanta will give us joy by losing.

Chronic Podcast: Who ripped Spagnuolo Edition

chronicpodcast — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:43:45 +0000

Kevin Held joins Ralph to discuss Spagnuolo getting tossed under the bus and what does it say about his ability to lead the defense? Kevin has a righteous rant about Roger Goodell not only ruining the 2012 season but 2013 as well. He’s doing this by not letting Sean Payton return before the Super Bowl. The Saints may need to replace their two best assistant coaches (Aaron Kromer & Pete Carmichael) and might have to wait until February. Kevin also explains how Mickey Loomis can contact Sean Payton on the down low to get help hiring new assistants if need be. It might be Kevin’s craziest, weirdest, espionage filled rant ever. SERIOUSLY.

He and Ralph then play the name game and try to horrify each other with possible Carmichael replacements. Kevin and Ralph debate if the Saints will be viewed as crazy divorced guy if they hire their 4th defensive coordinator in 8 years.

They end giving their playoff picks and Ralph explains what needs to happen to make both Saints and LSU fans happy.

Chronic Podcast:Time to fire the Entire Defense Edition

chronicpodcast — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:36:29 +0000

Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by for his final regular season visit. Now that the Saints gave up most yards in NFL history there shouldn’t be any option off the table to fix things including firing Steve Spagnuolo. Can one guy change the Saints defense? Why depth at corner is as big an issue as the pass rush. Who is better option at safety Malcolm Jenkins or Isa Abdul-Quddus? The curious case of Sedrick Ellis’ decline.

What’s Jermon Bushrod’s value on the open market and what happens if Saints assistant coaches want to leave before Sean Payton’s suspension ends? If Doug Marone gets a head coaching job will he raid Saints staff? And finally what memory will stick with Ralph and Andrew from 2012?

Chronic Podcast: Saints show grit in Dallas and why 2013 will be better

chronicpodcast — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:37:21 +0000

Andrew Juge of The Saints Nation stops by for a Holiday Recap of the Dallas win and why the Saints melting down with a two score lead was a good thing. Ralph argues Marques Colston is now one of the five greatest Saints of all time. Why did Saints interim coaching plan flop? Andrew has a great theory. Jimmy Graham’s game saving play showed everything we love about him and the Saints.

Ralph thinks the Panthers game should be a blast to watch as there will be points a plenty and which Saints player most needs to play well in the season finale?