totc Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I really like the "America's Game" series of hour-long documentaries. I think the story of the Saints is going to be awe-inspiring.My prediction as to who's going to be the featured "talking heads":Tom Benson (owner)Drew Brees (quarterback)John Vilma (linebacker)Sean Payton (head coach)Only two of the documentaries that had four voices (1995 Cowboys and 1970 Colts), and this documentary begs for four voices. You've got to have the tendrils of the 42-year history of the team (the Aints, etc.), Drew Brees as a castoff from the Chargers, John Vilma's relatives in Haiti, Hurricane Katrina, and Sean Payton's onside kick to begin the second half.I'd be willing to venture that there's enough story in this documentary to run 58 minutes rather than 46 -- cutting all of the commercials from the broadcast.Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Brees and Payton are givens I think. Vilma would be a good call. I'd put Garret Hartley in as well myself, I think his FG kicking was an important part of the game. I would personally limit the contextual stuff on Katrina and Haiti and the Aints and get to the season and onto the game quickly. (It is after all about 'America's GAME'.) But I wonder if this Superbowl win isn't going to be the easiest to mythologize about for some time mind! 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Brees & Payton are pretty much locks; I'd be very pleased with any of the following: Vilma, Sharper, Pierre Thomas, or Colston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totc Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 The narrator should be Dr. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 One should be Garrett Hartley www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm also just glad they won't be featured on The Missing Rings series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Drew BreesTracy PorterPierre ThomasSean PeytonIf there are only three knock out either Porter or Thomas.Narrator: James Carville  JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE|  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Drew BreesTracy PorterPierre ThomasSean PeytonIf there are only three knock out either Porter or Thomas.Narrator: James Carville Carville still may not carry enough star power. The obvious is Harry Connick, Jr, but Wynton Marsalis could be in the running. Two longshots: Brad Pitt or Ellen DeGeneres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Sharper, Brees, Payton. Narrator: James Carville (they'll want the accent) Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Sharper, Brees, Payton. Narrator: James Carville (they'll want the accent)Bingo. They usually take guys that are good story-tellers and have active memories as well as being large parts of the team's success. I can't stand Mercury Morris, but he was great in the 73 Dolphins' story. Darren Sharper was the leader of the defensive backfield and their ability to create turnovers was a huge part of the Saints success. Brees and coach Payton are obvious choices, but I don't know about James Carville. I'd rather they get a professional actor to narrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmening Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 PaytonBreesSharperShockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdm1219inpenna Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 How about Archie Manning as narrator? That would be cruel to ask him to do that I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 How about Archie Manning as narrator? That would be cruel to ask him to do that I think.Yes, on so many levels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totc Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 They're starting to run promos.Two of the talking heads are Sean Payton and Drew Brees. The narrator is going to be Brad Pitt.Debut: Sept. 8 on NFL Network.I can hear the music now ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVn1Pwzplnk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 They're starting to run promos.Two of the talking heads are Sean Payton and Drew Brees. The narrator is going to be Brad Pitt.Debut: Sept. 8 on NFL Network.I can hear the music now ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVn1PwzplnkThe 3rd speaker is Jonathan Vilma. From nola.com:===An NFL Films production, ?America?s Game? recounts the Saints? post-Katrina ascent through the entwined tales of Sean Payton, Jonathan Vilma and Drew Brees. ===Full Story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Interesting choice with Brad Pitt but his voice may actually work. Â JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Nice preview of America's Game - The 2009 Saints from the New Orleans paper. The show debuts tonight at 8pm EDT on NFL Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakonius26 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I'm sure BlueSky enjoyed that. I on the other hand, expected more from NFL Films, as while there was a lot to cover when it came to the 2009 Saints, it did seem rushed and very cut down in parts. Plus, I liked Jonathan Vilma, but without any reference to Haiti/comparing that to Hurricane Katrina (perhaps inner-motivation during Super Bowl XLIV to represent his people), Jeremy Shockey's story of rebirth when becoming a Saint probably would've fit more. I know Jonathan Vilma was important to their defense throughout that championship season, but Darren Sharper and Tracy Porter would fit in that role, just as much, if not more so.However, despite getting wiped out from the record books at USC, at least Reggie Bush was featured in two of their three playoff games as key to their championship run. Plus, during the NFC Championship celebration, that was a great hit he put on Gumbo... excellent form. That dog needs to put his head on a swivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Drew BreesTracy PorterPierre ThomasSean PeytonIf there are only three knock out either Porter or Thomas.Narrator: James Carville Carville still may not carry enough star power. The obvious is Harry Connick, Jr, but Wynton Marsalis could be in the running. Two longshots: Brad Pitt or Ellen DeGeneresWhile I understand in which the NFL wants the most popular bayou-based Hollywood star, I still think that Harry Connick,Jr. would have been the better voice. I am somewhat upset that I even placed him as a long shot in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I've only watched parts of it so far. Most of the SB stuff at the end was a disappointment, just footage taken straight from other NFL Films programs. Couldn't agree more that Harry Connick Jr. would have been a better and more deserving narrator. BTW, some trivia for you...longtime residents of New Orleans were familiar with the name Harry Connick long before his son came on the scene. The elder Connick was the Orleans Parish District Attorney for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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