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exile 01-13-2010 09:55 AM

Offense or Defense First?
 
Say we win the opening coin toss. Should we take the ball or defer? I personally always like it when our D in on the field first. If for no other reason than our O seems to be a better 2nd half group. Whattcha think?

Rickh 01-13-2010 10:06 AM

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It's a matter of principle. The Saints have the kick-ass offense and they should make the statement. Period.

If they had an incredible defense like back in the early '90's and won games 13-10 a lot then it should be defense first. Lead with your best unit and take control of the game at the beginning. Never let go, that's my thinking.

Belair57 01-13-2010 10:18 AM

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To quote Hasselbeck "We want the ball and were going to score"

ScottF 01-13-2010 10:22 AM

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No question. 100% offense.

granted an early stop would be a big lift, but that hasn't happened much lately

SAINT_MICHAEL 01-13-2010 10:32 AM

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I say d, mainly because it gives us a chance to come out strong in the second half after adjustments are made. It's too easy to let the excitement of a playoff game rattle you and result in a dropped pass, missed block, poor throw or dumb penalty that will kill your first drive. I'd rather start the second half with the ball after the jitters have died down.

Belair57 01-13-2010 10:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL (Post 191534)
I say d, mainly because it gives us a chance to come out strong in the second half after adjustments are made. It's too easy to let the excitement of a playoff game rattle you and result in a dropped pass, missed block, poor throw or dumb penalty that will kill your first drive. I'd rather start the second half with the ball after the jitters have died down.

or we come out flat and get burned on D like the Dallas game:( Then we spend the first half putting another come back together

Srgt. Hulka 01-13-2010 10:50 AM

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Offense! We have to hit first, hit hard, and hit them as many times as we can. We cannot offord to let them get any momentum. We also have to get the crowd into the game right off the bat, and an early touchdown will get them going. We can't let the croud sit in the stands silently. We need them as much as any player on the field.

exile 01-13-2010 10:54 AM

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I hear and understand all of the offense answers. But just remember that there is no better feeling than having more points at the end of a game. Besides that, there is no better feeling than leading going into halftime and knowing you get the ball first second half. I love that point in a game!

Euphoria 01-13-2010 10:57 AM

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OFFENSE...

SCORE FIRST right from the beginning of the game.

Srgt. Hulka 01-13-2010 10:58 AM

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I also understand both sides, that's why I never get upset about either decision. It all depends on the coaches game plan.

SAINT_MICHAEL 01-13-2010 03:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Belair57 (Post 191535)
or we come out flat and get burned on D like the Dallas game:( Then we spend the first half putting another come back together


Yes, but we started that game by getting the kick, putting the O out there and going three and out on offense. This is what we definitely do not need against the Cards! That helped give Dallas a spark and put more pressure on our D. Plus, Dallas got the ball second half and drove for another score, further putting us behind.
If we had put the D out first in that game, they may have caught a spark from the energy the home crowd had to start the game rather than the let down we all felt by watching our O go three and out. Plus, it resulted in worse field position.
Obviously if we avoid turnovers and play a solid game, either way will work. But it seems riskier given the choice to have the offense fail to open the game than to have the D fail. If the D gives up a score to start, we have the strength of our team (Offense) to help pull us back. If we go three and out to start the game (which we have done on many series the last weeks of the season), then the troubled part of our team goes out with poorer field position to defend and a bigger responsibility to stop the Cards as we would be behind on possession. This is the team’s first playoff game since 2006, so I expect them to be excited, nervous, and maybe a bit tight. This is not how I want our O hitting the field. It would be better to let the adrenaline die a bit before they have to go out and run plays.
Going back to the Miami game, Drew commented that they felt better knowing they had the ball to start the second half. It gave them more confidence that they could overcome the lead Miami had built up. We hopefully won’t have that deficit to overcome, but I like having that ace in the hole.

UK_WhoDat 01-13-2010 03:48 PM

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Hear ya all. But I say RECEIVE the kick and get on with it.

If we don't win the toss and Cards make us kick to them fine. Superdome BOOM should get our defense going.

mikesaintfan 01-13-2010 04:30 PM

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both teams are gonna score alot..get the ball and take the lead. That will put the pressure on them right away to have to match us score for score.

SAINT_MICHAEL 01-13-2010 04:44 PM

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Getting the ball first does not mean scoring first. Sorry to keep posting about this but I swear I was pissed off and said so while watching the Dallas game when we got the ball first. We walked on the field with an attitude like we had the ball first so we were gonna score first and it kicked us in the nuts. Getting to start the second half with the ball, after adjustments were made is far more valuable than getting it to start the game. It's a pet peeve of mine! I've *****ed about it fir years. Ok I'll stop now.

MATHIUS 01-13-2010 04:54 PM

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i think it would give the crowd a bigger boost if we go on DEFENSE FIRST and make a stop! then we get the ball and try and score. its too much of an UP and DOWN feeling for the crowd to be totally pumped when they introduce the players, then when the offense takes the field first and we have to be quiet. i say keep the energy goin, let the D go out there while the crowd is nice and pumped up and make a huge defensive stop on the opening drive. of course nothin is guaranteed. they may go down and score on us on their first drive. but u never kno, i say DEFENSE first.

neugey 01-13-2010 05:26 PM

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Defense first, then Mason Crosby-style onside kick recovery. JK.

Rugby Saint II 01-13-2010 09:58 PM

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Let's take the ball to start the second half. Get the Dome amped up and cheering for their Saints defense to start the game. Give Drew a chance to get the feel of the game.

strato 01-13-2010 11:02 PM

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Defer..i like D!!!!

jn671 01-14-2010 09:16 AM

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pound them with the offense, and hae a 3 and out with the D.

ScottF 01-14-2010 09:59 AM

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I just can't see risking having Arizona jam it done our throats in the opening drive. Let's score first and put the pressure on them.

Frankie Boog 01-14-2010 10:47 AM

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defense first, stop the cards on their first attempt, All of a sudden its our turn to look like Dallas did against us. Kick them in the nuts first I say. Then Offense comes out for a 5 play 82 yd drive to take the lead, BOOO YAH !!! Bring it Warner

Budsdrinker 01-14-2010 10:50 AM

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On D first with a defensive score and the roof comes off of the dome.

exile 01-14-2010 10:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker (Post 191909)
On D first with a defensive score and the roof comes off of the dome.

winner


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