I'm sure the Saints-Chargers game yesterday in London was a lot more fun for the locals than last year's Giants-Dolphins game. Two good offensive teams provided a shootout. There was no defense defence to be found. Saints head coach Sean Payton blamed the lack of defense defence on the footing and on the bad field. Anyone with eyes blamed it on the bad players and bad coaching. Neither team could get to the passer and neither team could cover anyone downfield. Both teams are still in the playoff picture but they'll need to improve considerably over the second half of the season.
A comment by Mike S at the London Times:
Great game and great atmosphere. The Saints will always be in my heart from now on.
Thanks for visiting London.
And a tip of the cap to jolly old England for embracing the teams, the traveling fans, and the game. Damn good job, mates.
Quote of the Day
It was enough of a home game for the Saints, that the sound of "Deuuuuuuuce" accompanied every touch by McAllister.
Chris Jenkins, San Diego Union Tribune
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "On the way here we were told on good authority that a flat near Kensington Palace, close to Harrods department store, sold for $150 million pounds. That's an apartment, not a castle. Can NFL players afford to live here?"
I'm sure NFL players could find a place to live in London. I doubt everyone there spends £150 million on living arrangements. -Rob
