Sean Payton explains how the Saints’ defense could look next season

03-24-2016, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Too many times last year, and before, the defense looked confused. Lots of miscommunication.

Looks like at least we'll have a smarter unit on the field. Replacing Ryan with Allen probably helps too.

Laurinaitus is only 29 years old so he should have plenty of gas left in the tank. Its just that he was never a really fast player to start with.

I'm hoping his 2015 slump was related to the elbow injury he played with all season.

Are you saying Stephone is now a bust?

Danno · 03-24-2016, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Are you saying Stephone is now a bust?

You got that out of my comment? Of course he's not a bust. Why would you think that? He's gonna be a star for us.

K Major · 03-24-2016, 08:45 AM

Dannell Ellerbe and Robertson will compete for the starting position @ WILB.

If you go back and look at Craig even in his limited starts up in Cleveland, he is the real deal in coverage. Maybe we get off the field on 3rd downs more often this season.

K Major · 03-24-2016, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

He's gonna be a star for us.

+1. SA is a excellent young player. With more help around him at the LB position, he will be a force.

I think he was a solid pick last year

.

Danno · 03-24-2016, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Dannell Ellerbe and Robertson will compete for the starting position @ WILB.

If you go back and look at Craig even in his limited starts up in Cleveland, he is the real deal in coverage. Maybe we get off the field on 3rd downs more often this season.

Agreed.

Anthony can play SAM while Laurinaitus starts in the middle, with Ellerbe and Robertson at the WLB.

We also have enough talent to mix in a ton of 3-4 with Kikaha, Tull, and likely a young draft pick at the JACK.

blackangold · 03-24-2016, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Too many times last year, and before, the defense looked confused. Lots of miscommunication.

Looks like at least we'll have a smarter unit on the field. Replacing Ryan with Allen probably helps too.

Laurinaitus is only 29 years old so he should have plenty of gas left in the tank. Its just that he was never a really fast player to start with.

I'm hoping his 2015 slump was related to the elbow injury he played with all season.

The key with signing JL is being the QB for the defense. The best part is that he will already know the Allen defense because he came from the Greg Williams system which is where Allen learned most of his tricks.

This should be a natural fit. Additionally, he was just cut and might feel he has something to prove. If he comes out hungry he'll be a pro bowl type MLB for us.

Most rewarding than risky in my opinion.

Rugby Saint II · 03-27-2016, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think we all know he doesn't really have an F'ing clue about defense.

Obviously a genius on offense, but still kinda floundering on defense.

Nailed it!

03-24-2016, 08:37 AM	#11
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Danno Too many times last year, and before, the defense looked confused. Lots of miscommunication. Looks like at least we'll have a smarter unit on the field. Replacing Ryan with Allen probably helps too. Laurinaitus is only 29 years old so he should have plenty of gas left in the tank. Its just that he was never a really fast player to start with. I'm hoping his 2015 slump was related to the elbow injury he played with all season. Are you saying Stephone is now a bust?
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03-24-2016, 08:43 AM	#12
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Sean Payton explains how the Saints’ defense could look next season Originally Posted by SmashMouth Are you saying Stephone is now a bust? You got that out of my comment? Of course he's not a bust. Why would you think that? He's gonna be a star for us. jonnyrotten likes this.

03-24-2016, 08:45 AM	#13
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sean Payton explains how the Saints’ defense could look next season Dannell Ellerbe and Robertson will compete for the starting position @ WILB. If you go back and look at Craig even in his limited starts up in Cleveland, he is the real deal in coverage. Maybe we get off the field on 3rd downs more often this season. Danno and \|Mitch\| like this.

03-24-2016, 08:51 AM	#14
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sean Payton explains how the Saints’ defense could look next season Originally Posted by Danno He's gonna be a star for us. +1. SA is a excellent young player. With more help around him at the LB position, he will be a force. I think he was a solid pick last year .

03-24-2016, 08:51 AM	#15
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Sean Payton explains how the Saints’ defense could look next season Originally Posted by K Major Dannell Ellerbe and Robertson will compete for the starting position @ WILB. If you go back and look at Craig even in his limited starts up in Cleveland, he is the real deal in coverage. Maybe we get off the field on 3rd downs more often this season. Agreed. Anthony can play SAM while Laurinaitus starts in the middle, with Ellerbe and Robertson at the WLB. We also have enough talent to mix in a ton of 3-4 with Kikaha, Tull, and likely a young draft pick at the JACK. K Major likes this.

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03-24-2016, 09:03 AM	#16
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Sean Payton explains how the Saints’ defense could look next season Originally Posted by Danno Too many times last year, and before, the defense looked confused. Lots of miscommunication. Looks like at least we'll have a smarter unit on the field. Replacing Ryan with Allen probably helps too. Laurinaitus is only 29 years old so he should have plenty of gas left in the tank. Its just that he was never a really fast player to start with. I'm hoping his 2015 slump was related to the elbow injury he played with all season. The key with signing JL is being the QB for the defense. The best part is that he will already know the Allen defense because he came from the Greg Williams system which is where Allen learned most of his tricks. This should be a natural fit. Additionally, he was just cut and might feel he has something to prove. If he comes out hungry he'll be a pro bowl type MLB for us. Most rewarding than risky in my opinion.

03-27-2016, 12:05 PM	#17
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Re: Sean Payton explains how the Saints’ defense could look next season Originally Posted by Danno I think we all know he doesn't really have an F'ing clue about defense. Obviously a genius on offense, but still kinda floundering on defense. Nailed it!

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