Tampa Bay should not be much of a test for the Saints.  It is exactly what the team needs right now.  Under Payton the Saints have won the games that they are pencilled in and this is one of them.  This game will be won at the line of scrimmage.

Tampa has some injury problems.  David Boston, who in the past has had some steroid problems, was released from the BUCS, after a DWI and testing positive for GHB.  Cornell (Cadillac) Williams is nursing his bruised ribs and might play.  Even though CADILLAC is an unbelievable runner HE WILL NOT help if he plays. I expect him to have a couple of good runs and if he does not play then Tampa will sink early.

 The SAINTS DEFENSE will be blitzing Garcia and he is no Payton Manning.  Look for some sacks this game from SMITH and GRANT.  Also look for a few Safety blitzes.  If the Saints contain Garcia and his scrambling on broken plays is contained then it will be a real long day for him.  

The SAINTS offense will have a great game. look for the SAINTS on the first possession to throw deep. Henderson will be a great target.  This is not a game that  the SAINTS have to slowly churn the ball to eat up the clock to keep the opponents offense off of the field like in Indy.  

I know we will have a good following at the game and it should be over by the third quarter if not sooner  So look for the black and gold in the stands since most of the Bucs fans will be leaving before the 2:00 mark in the fourth.     

Other key injuries:  Brian Kelly Groin injury

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