ESPN's Marcus Spears: Saints still a playoff team with Jameis Winston at QB

K Major · 06-17-2021, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

You really think old, broke-down Gronk was the real difference over O.J. Howard, who Brady didn't have but Jameis did?

No but I've been beating the drum on defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for years now. His defense balled in 2020 & ultimately bailed Brady (3 ints) out in NFC title game & right into the SB.

Bowles inherited a 28th ranked defense and turned (from 15th to 6 in total defense) them into ballers within 2 seasons. Key FA acquisitions (Barrett, Suh, JPP), coaching up rookies & not to mention Devin, Vea & Winfield playing out of their minds.

Gronk & Brady steal the headlines but it was the improvement of a Todd Bowles defense that propelled them into the SB & subsequent trophy.

At least that's my take.

06-17-2021, 11:44 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,845 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN's Marcus Spears: Saints still a playoff team with Jameis Winston at QB Originally Posted by jeanpierre You really think old, broke-down Gronk was the real difference over O.J. Howard, who Brady didn't have but Jameis did? No but I've been beating the drum on defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for years now. His defense balled in 2020 & ultimately bailed Brady (3 ints) out in NFC title game & right into the SB. Bowles inherited a 28th ranked defense and turned (from 15th to 6 in total defense) them into ballers within 2 seasons. Key FA acquisitions (Barrett, Suh, JPP), coaching up rookies & not to mention Devin, Vea & Winfield playing out of their minds. Gronk & Brady steal the headlines but it was the improvement of a Todd Bowles defense that propelled them into the SB & subsequent trophy. At least that's my take. iceshack149, SaintFanInATLHELL, gosaints1 and 2 others like this.