Week 2 Pats will test the Saint's Seconad Level

MatthewT · 09-05-2017, 08:27 PM

Hate to say this but I think Bradford is good for 300 and Brady for about 350. That secondary is going to get picked clean for a while. If injuries can be avoided, they should improve as the season progresses.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-05-2017, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Hate to say this but I think Bradford is good for 300 and Brady for about 350. That secondary is going to get picked clean for a while. If injuries can be avoided, they should improve as the season progresses.

Can you explain what you are basing your opinion on? The pressure, sacks, and pass break ups shown in the preseason belie that.

Dennis Allen has the right idea: You can't complete a pass when you are on your back.

SFIAH

Utah_Saint · 09-05-2017, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Hate to say this but I think Bradford is good for 300

I hope he doesn't but if he does, it won't necessarily be a bad thing. Bradford only broke 300 twice last season and lost both games.

frydaddy · 09-05-2017, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Can you explain what you are basing your opinion on? The pressure, sacks, and pass break ups shown in the preseason belie that.

Dennis Allen has the right idea: You can't complete a pass when you are on your back.

SFIAH

We've all been screaming for a defense with speed and attitude and I believe the pieces are finally all in place. I don't think we'll see nearly as many yards given up after the catch and there are enough veteran players with the experience in the system in the secondary to help minimize blown coverages. I'm sure they will take a few lumps here and there early on, but I expect them to progress quickly. There's more "on paper" talent on this defense than there has been in well over a decade.

K Major · 09-06-2017, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I hope he doesn't but if he does, it won't necessarily be a bad thing. Bradford only broke 300 twice last season and lost both games.

The Saints will need to effectively apply pressure on Bradford. If he has time, he is capable of slicing you up. You know who had the highest completion percentage in football last year? Sam was @ 71.5 %. Brees and Matty were at 70%.

Pressure, rushes, sacks ... our defense must make Sam uncomfortable. Don't allow him to stand back there and go through his progressions.

Can't wait.

09-05-2017, 08:27 PM	#11
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	Re: Week 2 Pats will test the Saint's Seconad Level Hate to say this but I think Bradford is good for 300 and Brady for about 350. That secondary is going to get picked clean for a while. If injuries can be avoided, they should improve as the season progresses.

09-05-2017, 08:45 PM	#12
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: Week 2 Pats will test the Saint's Seconad Level Originally Posted by MatthewT Hate to say this but I think Bradford is good for 300 and Brady for about 350. That secondary is going to get picked clean for a while. If injuries can be avoided, they should improve as the season progresses. Can you explain what you are basing your opinion on? The pressure, sacks, and pass break ups shown in the preseason belie that. Dennis Allen has the right idea: You can't complete a pass when you are on your back. SFIAH jnormand, AsylumGuido, frydaddy and 1 others like this.

09-05-2017, 10:51 PM	#13
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Week 2 Pats will test the Saint's Seconad Level Originally Posted by MatthewT Hate to say this but I think Bradford is good for 300 I hope he doesn't but if he does, it won't necessarily be a bad thing. Bradford only broke 300 twice last season and lost both games.

09-05-2017, 10:58 PM	#14
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,947 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Week 2 Pats will test the Saint's Seconad Level Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Can you explain what you are basing your opinion on? The pressure, sacks, and pass break ups shown in the preseason belie that. Dennis Allen has the right idea: You can't complete a pass when you are on your back. SFIAH We've all been screaming for a defense with speed and attitude and I believe the pieces are finally all in place. I don't think we'll see nearly as many yards given up after the catch and there are enough veteran players with the experience in the system in the secondary to help minimize blown coverages. I'm sure they will take a few lumps here and there early on, but I expect them to progress quickly. There's more "on paper" talent on this defense than there has been in well over a decade. AsylumGuido likes this.

09-06-2017, 09:08 AM	#15
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Week 2 Pats will test the Saint's Seconad Level Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I hope he doesn't but if he does, it won't necessarily be a bad thing. Bradford only broke 300 twice last season and lost both games. The Saints will need to effectively apply pressure on Bradford. If he has time, he is capable of slicing you up. You know who had the highest completion percentage in football last year? Sam was @ 71.5 %. Brees and Matty were at 70%. Pressure, rushes, sacks ... our defense must make Sam uncomfortable. Don't allow him to stand back there and go through his progressions. Can't wait.

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