brees84

That block by Lelito. Was it illegal? I don't know with these rules anymore...

Halo

I think Drew is the best QB we've ever whiffed in the history of our franchise. That said, it should NEVER come down to his error losing games. He seriously does get paid a lot and because of that, the stakes are that much higher. Not like we gave him some deal-io and he's playing just from his heart as a good guy - we paid the man and continue to pay him.

I also think Drew played a much better game today then he has all season. Generally, instead of forcing plays or forcing the ball, he simply grounded it. It made a huge difference. But his lone costly INT was simply spy'd by a defensive back who jumped it. As a team, players and coaching, we did a really poor job managing the last 5 minutes of the game. Even our 4th down call at the very end of the game stunk!

Drew should hang his head, but keep up the improvement. I actually feel a lot more hopeful for this team after this close lose then I did after most games this year, even the wins. Still sucks to lose and I feel like poop.

Much rather Drew ground the ball like he did today than force it.

K Major

You are not alone... I was thinking the same thing after that flag.

Please, someone enlighten us on the ruling for that one.

Mr.Riaton

Its not illegal. I remember McCray laying that same lick on Warner and it was totally legal.

|Mitch|

They called it a blindside block, I didn't see anything "blind" about it. I thought he came from the side and shoulder to shouldered him. I don't even remember it being that hard of a hit, nothing like the McCray run through of Warner...

Barry from MS

The McCray/Warner hit was in a different era (i.e. pre-concussion lawsuits). We are currently in the era where the defenses are simply neutered by personal foul calls.

The Lelito hit, though, happened to be a hit by an O-lineman on a defenseless defender (???).

Oh, and of course we're now in the era where the Lions are destined for greatness & the Saints are destined for a dumpster-fire season, according to the conspiracy theorists.

nola_swammi

Those refs don't even know what is legal a couple of weeks ago eagles qb was hit just like that and the nflpa said it was legal and it won't be a fine or suspension
Chris Baker was ejected for hit that doesn’t violate the rules | ProFootballTalk

Halo

It was one of the garbage calls by the refs on both sides of the ball yesterday. Officiating was awful and changed the pace and shape of the game on both sides of the ball. This was just one terrible call.