Postgame Thoughts

WhoDat205 · 10-14-2007, 10:58 PM

U. Young was in on some plays...that's good to see. Props to Pierre Thomas, too. Get'em how you can, son!

Gibbs called a good game, too. Way to put Harper in position to make some plays.

MM played out of his mind. He's my drunken MVP of the game.

Hasslebeck blew it for sure. That pick to Bullocks was one of the worst plays I've seen in a while.

A little (lot) disconcerting that no points were scored in the 2nd half.

I'll see you thugs in the morning...Who dat talkin'?!?

BoudinSandwich · 10-14-2007, 11:02 PM

They dominated.

I've always said, that if the Offense could score more than 20-points, the Saints were going to win. The Defense will only give up around 20-points a game... as long as the Offense plays DECENTLY. Of course, if the Defense is on the field all game long because the Offense can't get a first down, then they'll give up more.

I was discouraged that we couldn't 'put the nail in the coffin'. If we wouldn't have abandoned the pass while trying to run out the clock, we probably would have atleast got a field goal. But, props to them for atleast building a lead large enough that they could still pull off a decisive win even after they couldn't run out the clock effectively on multiple chances.

exiled · 10-14-2007, 11:19 PM

now on to next week.
In my tenure as a saints fan I have always said it does not matter what the two teams records are
never take the falcons lightly
away
at home
underdog
or top dog.
it is Atlanta! 500 miles away. one year our senior. It is always a game.
Lets take this win and continue the momentum.
geaux!

blacksaint · 10-14-2007, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by exiled

now on to next week.
In my tenure as a saints fan I have always said it does not matter what the two teams records are
never take the falcons lightly
away
at home
underdog
or top dog.
it is Atlanta! 500 miles away. one year our senior. It is always a game.
Lets take this win and continue the momentum.
geaux!

Slow it down a lil. I'm still marinating here, give me a minute.

That was a damn good defense we just beat, much props goes to the Saints offense, especially Reggie Bush, David Patten, Drew Brees, and the Defense, but my MVP goes to the entire Offensive Line. They opened up running lanes, Drew Brees wasn't touch all night, and they gave him all kinds of time to survey the field and make the proper reads, that's how it supposed to look when your O-line does it's thing.

WillMacKenzie · 10-14-2007, 11:53 PM

Nice to get a win. Nice to see Brees throwing a few good passes (and people catching).

Overall, we did o.k. on defense - BUT, when they began shredding us in the second half, I think it was because we were lining up like 12 yard cushions on the receivers (dumb).

When you blitz, you get results. I'd like to see more jammage at the line of scrimmage.

oh and Simoneau, ride the pine.

Good win, feels great, hopefully we can build on the confidence and get a little streak simmering in a roux

maximkat · 10-14-2007, 11:56 PM

go defense! 5 sacks, an int, a block-fumble recover-td, nice work. offense, welcome back?

JOESAM2002 · 10-15-2007, 01:30 AM

And just for the record, Hollis Thomas had one hell of a game. Way to go fat boy, I'm happy for you. Us fat boys got to hang together.

WhoDatQB · 10-15-2007, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by blacksaint

Slow it down a lil. I'm still marinating here, give me a minute. That was a damn good defense we just beat, much props goes to the Saints offense, especially Reggie Bush, David Patten, Drew Brees, and the Defense, but my MVP goes to the entire Offensive Line. They opened up running lanes, Drew Brees wasn't touch all night, and they gave him all kinds of time to survey the field and make the proper reads, that's how it supposed to look when your O-line does it's thing.

=====

I am happy for the win....but a damn good defense? Um, they are only ranked one peg above us at 22nd. Let's not jump for joy here. It is a good win to build on and hopefully our O line can continue to block somewhat, but calling them a good defense is a stretch.

saintsrule · 10-15-2007, 01:35 AM

All of them played well. Although it seems the offensive linemen each had a penalty. But they played well besides those.

EJAMM · 10-15-2007, 06:15 AM

Maybe the first 4 preseason games were not enough. Maybe, just maybe, the Saints needed a 4 game preseason re-start. So now that the 2nd preseason is done and they have a bobbled punt returned for a TD (blocked punt against Atlanta last year) which may be the kindling that gets the Saints on fire...who knows.

10-14-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Postgame Thoughts U. Young was in on some plays...that's good to see. Props to Pierre Thomas, too. Get'em how you can, son! Gibbs called a good game, too. Way to put Harper in position to make some plays. MM played out of his mind. He's my drunken MVP of the game. Hasslebeck blew it for sure. That pick to Bullocks was one of the worst plays I've seen in a while. A little (lot) disconcerting that no points were scored in the 2nd half. I'll see you thugs in the morning...Who dat talkin'?!?

10-14-2007, 11:02 PM	#2
BoudinSandwich OldiesDJ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 951 Blog Entries: 12	Re: Postgame Thoughts They dominated. I've always said, that if the Offense could score more than 20-points, the Saints were going to win. The Defense will only give up around 20-points a game... as long as the Offense plays DECENTLY. Of course, if the Defense is on the field all game long because the Offense can't get a first down, then they'll give up more. I was discouraged that we couldn't 'put the nail in the coffin'. If we wouldn't have abandoned the pass while trying to run out the clock, we probably would have atleast got a field goal. But, props to them for atleast building a lead large enough that they could still pull off a decisive win even after they couldn't run out the clock effectively on multiple chances.
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10-14-2007, 11:19 PM	#3
exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 474	Re: Postgame Thoughts now on to next week. In my tenure as a saints fan I have always said it does not matter what the two teams records are never take the falcons lightly away at home underdog or top dog. it is Atlanta! 500 miles away. one year our senior. It is always a game. Lets take this win and continue the momentum. geaux!

10-14-2007, 11:41 PM	#4
blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	Re: Postgame Thoughts Originally Posted by exiled now on to next week. In my tenure as a saints fan I have always said it does not matter what the two teams records are never take the falcons lightly away at home underdog or top dog. it is Atlanta! 500 miles away. one year our senior. It is always a game. Lets take this win and continue the momentum. geaux! Slow it down a lil. I'm still marinating here, give me a minute. That was a damn good defense we just beat, much props goes to the Saints offense, especially Reggie Bush, David Patten, Drew Brees, and the Defense, but my MVP goes to the entire Offensive Line. They opened up running lanes, Drew Brees wasn't touch all night, and they gave him all kinds of time to survey the field and make the proper reads, that's how it supposed to look when your O-line does it's thing.

10-14-2007, 11:53 PM	#5
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Postgame Thoughts Nice to get a win. Nice to see Brees throwing a few good passes (and people catching). Overall, we did o.k. on defense - BUT, when they began shredding us in the second half, I think it was because we were lining up like 12 yard cushions on the receivers (dumb). When you blitz, you get results. I'd like to see more jammage at the line of scrimmage. oh and Simoneau, ride the pine. Good win, feels great, hopefully we can build on the confidence and get a little streak simmering in a roux

10-14-2007, 11:56 PM	#6
maximkat ChocolateMilk Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 362	Re: Postgame Thoughts go defense! 5 sacks, an int, a block-fumble recover-td, nice work. offense, welcome back?

10-15-2007, 01:30 AM	#7
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Postgame Thoughts And just for the record, Hollis Thomas had one hell of a game. Way to go fat boy, I'm happy for you. Us fat boys got to hang together.

10-15-2007, 08:00 AM	#8
WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: Postgame Thoughts Originally Posted by blacksaint Slow it down a lil. I'm still marinating here, give me a minute. That was a damn good defense we just beat, much props goes to the Saints offense, especially Reggie Bush, David Patten, Drew Brees, and the Defense, but my MVP goes to the entire Offensive Line. They opened up running lanes, Drew Brees wasn't touch all night, and they gave him all kinds of time to survey the field and make the proper reads, that's how it supposed to look when your O-line does it's thing. ===== I am happy for the win....but a damn good defense? Um, they are only ranked one peg above us at 22nd. Let's not jump for joy here. It is a good win to build on and hopefully our O line can continue to block somewhat, but calling them a good defense is a stretch.

10-15-2007, 01:35 AM	#9
saintsrule 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 657	Re: Postgame Thoughts All of them played well. Although it seems the offensive linemen each had a penalty. But they played well besides those.
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10-15-2007, 06:15 AM	#10
EJAMM Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13	Re: Postgame Thoughts Maybe the first 4 preseason games were not enough. Maybe, just maybe, the Saints needed a 4 game preseason re-start. So now that the 2nd preseason is done and they have a bobbled punt returned for a TD (blocked punt against Atlanta last year) which may be the kindling that gets the Saints on fire...who knows.
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