Problems we cannot fix in time

ChrisXVI · 11-03-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

Are the Saints still zone blocking on the OLine because if they are it is not working. They should go back to gap blocking. Last season we had the same center and guards and they did fine. I think gap blocking would benefit Charles Brown also.

Amen. Zone blocking would work better for Armstead and a more athletic RT... But it doesn't suit Brown and Strief. With that being said, Brown and DLP are free agents after this year so I wouldn't be surprised if we let them both go and move forward with Armstead and a center that we pick in the first round of the draft.

The Dude · 11-03-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

We just need to play better. We played badly today, it happens to every team now and then.

We have not played great all year long. We have played well enough to beat the teams we have beaten, who are all bad teams btw. We were lucky to win those and just as easily could have lost. None of our wins have been impressive with the exception of the Cardinals game.

ChrisXVI · 11-03-2013, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

We have not played great all year long. We have played well enough to beat the teams we have beaten, who are all bad teams btw. We were lucky to win those and just as easily could have lost. None of our wins have been impressive with the exception of the Cardinals game.

Beware... You're gonna be called a fair weather fan for actually pointing out obvious flaws.

NonieT · 11-03-2013, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Amen. Zone blocking would work better for Armstead and a more athletic RT... But it doesn't suit Brown and Strief. With that being said, Brown and DLP are free agents after this year so I wouldn't be surprised if we let them both go and move forward with Armstead and a center that we pick in the first round of the draft.

But the Saints need to fix the OLine now. This can't wait until next season. If this continues Drew is going to get seriously injured and there goes the season.

The Dude · 11-03-2013, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

But the Saints need to fix the OLine now. This can't wait until next season. If this continues Drew is going to get seriously injured and there goes the season.

Not a whole lot we can do really. Changing schemes is about it. There is nobody out there to pick up. Even if there is someone I doubt they would be an upgrade. It also takes time to plug a new linemen in.

NonieT · 11-03-2013, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Not a whole lot we can do really. Changing schemes is about it. There is nobody out there to pick up. Even if there is someone I doubt they would be an upgrade. It also takes time to plug a new linemen in.

What I mean is kill the zone blocking. It isn't working. Go back to the gap blocking and I think that will help. If Charles Brown and DLP don't inmprove they have Armstead and there has to be someone else on the roster that can play center. This needs to be fixed now or Drew is gonna get killed out there.

ChrisXVI · 11-03-2013, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

What I mean is kill the zone blocking. It isn't working. Go back to the gap blocking and I think that will help. If Charles Brown and DLP don't inmprove they have Armstead and there has to be someone else on the roster that can play center. This needs to be fixed now or Drew is gonna get killed out there.

I don't think it's gonna be changed. I think the coaches will continue to run that blocking scheme with our current starters unfortunately. I guess all we can do is look forward to seeing what Terron Armstead and a new center can do next season. Hell, for all I know we may resign Brown and DLP but god I hope not.

Utah_Saint · 11-03-2013, 08:53 PM

Losing Kromer really hurt.

pherein · 11-03-2013, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

We just need to play better. We played badly today, it happens to every team now and then.

Brilliant Ill pass that to SP, sure it will make a huge difference

On a realistic note our defence still falls apart on away games on turf, and thats a problem we might not be able to fix before the seahawks in the playoffs.

Danno · 11-03-2013, 09:13 PM

Nm

11-03-2013, 08:25 PM	#21
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by NonieT Are the Saints still zone blocking on the OLine because if they are it is not working. They should go back to gap blocking. Last season we had the same center and guards and they did fine. I think gap blocking would benefit Charles Brown also. Amen. Zone blocking would work better for Armstead and a more athletic RT... But it doesn't suit Brown and Strief. With that being said, Brown and DLP are free agents after this year so I wouldn't be surprised if we let them both go and move forward with Armstead and a center that we pick in the first round of the draft.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by Danno We just need to play better. We played badly today, it happens to every team now and then. We have not played great all year long. We have played well enough to beat the teams we have beaten, who are all bad teams btw. We were lucky to win those and just as easily could have lost. None of our wins have been impressive with the exception of the Cardinals game. Boutte, ChrisXVI and Joker like this.
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11-03-2013, 08:32 PM	#23
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by The Dude We have not played great all year long. We have played well enough to beat the teams we have beaten, who are all bad teams btw. We were lucky to win those and just as easily could have lost. None of our wins have been impressive with the exception of the Cardinals game. Beware... You're gonna be called a fair weather fan for actually pointing out obvious flaws.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Amen. Zone blocking would work better for Armstead and a more athletic RT... But it doesn't suit Brown and Strief. With that being said, Brown and DLP are free agents after this year so I wouldn't be surprised if we let them both go and move forward with Armstead and a center that we pick in the first round of the draft. But the Saints need to fix the OLine now. This can't wait until next season. If this continues Drew is going to get seriously injured and there goes the season.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by NonieT But the Saints need to fix the OLine now. This can't wait until next season. If this continues Drew is going to get seriously injured and there goes the season. Not a whole lot we can do really. Changing schemes is about it. There is nobody out there to pick up. Even if there is someone I doubt they would be an upgrade. It also takes time to plug a new linemen in.
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11-03-2013, 08:42 PM	#26
NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by The Dude Not a whole lot we can do really. Changing schemes is about it. There is nobody out there to pick up. Even if there is someone I doubt they would be an upgrade. It also takes time to plug a new linemen in. What I mean is kill the zone blocking. It isn't working. Go back to the gap blocking and I think that will help. If Charles Brown and DLP don't inmprove they have Armstead and there has to be someone else on the roster that can play center. This needs to be fixed now or Drew is gonna get killed out there.
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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by NonieT What I mean is kill the zone blocking. It isn't working. Go back to the gap blocking and I think that will help. If Charles Brown and DLP don't inmprove they have Armstead and there has to be someone else on the roster that can play center. This needs to be fixed now or Drew is gonna get killed out there. I don't think it's gonna be changed. I think the coaches will continue to run that blocking scheme with our current starters unfortunately. I guess all we can do is look forward to seeing what Terron Armstead and a new center can do next season. Hell, for all I know we may resign Brown and DLP but god I hope not.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Losing Kromer really hurt. MatthewT, Boutte and WHODATINCA like this.

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pherein failclownHunter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N.O. and V.A. Posts: 2,260 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Problems we cannot fix in time Originally Posted by Danno We just need to play better. We played badly today, it happens to every team now and then. Brilliant Ill pass that to SP, sure it will make a huge difference On a realistic note our defence still falls apart on away games on turf, and thats a problem we might not be able to fix before the seahawks in the playoffs.
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