Saints' Haslett Lays It Down
After Sunday's unpleasant 21-6 loss to Dolphins, the New Orleans Saints know that they'll find out pretty quickly if coach Jim Haslett keeps his promises. They probably know already, bearing in mind that he has been around for five seasons. His team is 'on notice' after the loss, in what was supposed to be a happy day for loyal Saints fans.
Playing at 'home' for the first time in two months since Hurricane Katrina tore through their city and stadium, the Saints were torn through themselves in front of 61,000 fans.
They are now 2-6 and Haslett, as well as owner Benson, are showing the strain.
"We have to go back to the drawing board, but I promise you this," he said after his offense produced a dismal season-low of 203 yards. "If anybody on this football team quits, or doesn't practice hard, doesn't play hard, I promise you - I'll cut him. Period."
The Saints have not scored a touchdown in seven quarters.
