Time is needed to Build a D

cajunasian61 · 03-28-2008, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

There have actually been other assessments of a "Break don't bend" defense:

Saints 2007 Preview: The Real Miracle Season - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

Cold, Hard Football Facts.com: Dominant Dozen: Week 15 2006

SFIAH

I actually agree that this may be or defensive strategy, but it still doesn't explain, how we almost always seem to let the other team convert in third and long situations. I thought we were supposed to get the other offense off the field quickly, which I rarely see. I think its time for a change in out approach...

foreverfan · 03-28-2008, 09:47 AM

Good find SFIAH
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2006 Defense: The Saints ran an unusual defense last year -- the break but don't bend variety (yes, you read that correctly). Their job primarily was just to get the ball back to the offense, either by forcing an early three-and-out or by quickly giving up the big score. And they succeeded one way or the other. They still finished with the 11th overall defense, but causing turnovers was a major problem.
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I trust that we will play some form of it again because it helps foster Payton legend as a great offensive genius by giving the Saints offense more time on the field. Only a few teams can truely exploit the Saints defense which is it's offense. You need to either have a very good offense or a good offense and a great defense. Still, there no denying that this will not win the Superbowl.

The break but don't bend defense will keep your defense off the field which keeps them fresh in the 4th quarter and keeps opposing teams defense on the field so they are worn out in the 4th. In any case, the Saints offense needs to be really good to make up for our defenses short comings until we get the players necessary to play outstanding defense.

Last year we were not prepared for the loss of Deuce and no way I'm or Payton going into the season with a bunch of 3rd down back after Deuce who will prove to be washed up.

We have the best QB in the league and now we need a TRUE #1 RB to keep our offense #1 in the NFC. Payton has to know this.

LordOfEntropy · 03-28-2008, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

.. and here I thought the defense the Saints played was the "No Defense Defense"..

I LOVE IT! It's so accurate, great name. You know, I think I'll have to write that onto my Saints gameday brown paper bag.

Tobias-Reiper · 03-28-2008, 03:38 PM

.. I aim to please

Euphoria · 03-28-2008, 03:53 PM

Need to make sure you get royalties... and I get a cut because I pointed it out right. LOL.

Tobias-Reiper · 03-28-2008, 07:16 PM

... sorry, bro.. I'm open source

03-28-2008, 08:26 AM	#21
cajunasian61 Registered Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Evansville, IN (Where is that?) Posts: 64	Re: Time is needed to Build a D Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL There have actually been other assessments of a "Break don't bend" defense: Saints 2007 Preview: The Real Miracle Season - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog Cold, Hard Football Facts.com: Dominant Dozen: Week 15 2006 SFIAH I actually agree that this may be or defensive strategy, but it still doesn't explain, how we almost always seem to let the other team convert in third and long situations. I thought we were supposed to get the other offense off the field quickly, which I rarely see. I think its time for a change in out approach...

03-28-2008, 09:47 AM	#22
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Time is needed to Build a D Good find SFIAH ____________________________________________________________ 2006 Defense: The Saints ran an unusual defense last year -- the break but don't bend variety (yes, you read that correctly). Their job primarily was just to get the ball back to the offense, either by forcing an early three-and-out or by quickly giving up the big score. And they succeeded one way or the other. They still finished with the 11th overall defense, but causing turnovers was a major problem. ___________________________________________________________ I trust that we will play some form of it again because it helps foster Payton legend as a great offensive genius by giving the Saints offense more time on the field. Only a few teams can truely exploit the Saints defense which is it's offense. You need to either have a very good offense or a good offense and a great defense. Still, there no denying that this will not win the Superbowl. The break but don't bend defense will keep your defense off the field which keeps them fresh in the 4th quarter and keeps opposing teams defense on the field so they are worn out in the 4th. In any case, the Saints offense needs to be really good to make up for our defenses short comings until we get the players necessary to play outstanding defense. Last year we were not prepared for the loss of Deuce and no way I'm or Payton going into the season with a bunch of 3rd down back after Deuce who will prove to be washed up. We have the best QB in the league and now we need a TRUE #1 RB to keep our offense #1 in the NFC. Payton has to know this.
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03-28-2008, 11:53 AM	#23
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Time is needed to Build a D Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper .. and here I thought the defense the Saints played was the "No Defense Defense".. I LOVE IT! It's so accurate, great name. You know, I think I'll have to write that onto my Saints gameday brown paper bag.

03-28-2008, 03:38 PM	#24
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Time is needed to Build a D .. I aim to please

03-28-2008, 03:53 PM	#25
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Time is needed to Build a D Need to make sure you get royalties... and I get a cut because I pointed it out right. LOL.

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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Time is needed to Build a D ... sorry, bro.. I'm open source