Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Bills

Rugby Saint II · 11-26-2021, 01:51 PM

All of our money is tied up in huge unimaginable contracts for undeperforming players and our roster is loaded with dirt cheap contracts to offset that. I'm talking UDFA's loaded. Some of our late picks are finally developing on the team though and they look to have potential. When you tie up all your money in a large group of overpaid starters you can't afford to pay for quality replacements. In NO when they go down the next man up needs to be developing on the practice squad not being eaten alive by high draft picks with years of training and development.

AsylumGuido · 11-26-2021, 02:33 PM

- The defense stood up well in the first half for the most part. The Bills first drive was mostly likely their best scripted plays which should have given them their best chance for success. We were still in the game at the half. The ineptitude of the Siemian led offense kept the defense on the field far too long for them to remain effective.

- As poorly as Siemian played in each of his first three starts he is regressing even further. The opposition knows he is not threat to pass accurately or escape even minimal pressure. This allowed the Bills the opportunity to continuously load the box against the run and send minimal pressure on passing downs. Every Saints possession started out with a 2nd and 8 or worse. The Bills were shredded by the Colts the previous week for 264 yards on the ground because Wentz was an actual threat in the pass game and the defense had to play honest.

- As outclassed as our receivers are they were still getting open, but Siemian was not finding them. When he did target them he missed the throw more times than not. There were times when it wasn't even apparent who his target actually was.

- Bills fans had a huge presence in the Dome. I suppose ticket holders moved their tickets in favor of turkey and dressing early in the season. That many opposing fans cannot fly in under current conditions with the pandemic requirements. To their credit they were extremely vocal and were enjoying 70 degree weather instead of the normal Buffalo fare.

11-26-2021, 01:51 PM	#1
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11-26-2021, 02:33 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Bills - The defense stood up well in the first half for the most part. The Bills first drive was mostly likely their best scripted plays which should have given them their best chance for success. We were still in the game at the half. The ineptitude of the Siemian led offense kept the defense on the field far too long for them to remain effective. - As poorly as Siemian played in each of his first three starts he is regressing even further. The opposition knows he is not threat to pass accurately or escape even minimal pressure. This allowed the Bills the opportunity to continuously load the box against the run and send minimal pressure on passing downs. Every Saints possession started out with a 2nd and 8 or worse. The Bills were shredded by the Colts the previous week for 264 yards on the ground because Wentz was an actual threat in the pass game and the defense had to play honest. - As outclassed as our receivers are they were still getting open, but Siemian was not finding them. When he did target them he missed the throw more times than not. There were times when it wasn't even apparent who his target actually was. - Bills fans had a huge presence in the Dome. I suppose ticket holders moved their tickets in favor of turkey and dressing early in the season. That many opposing fans cannot fly in under current conditions with the pandemic requirements. To their credit they were extremely vocal and were enjoying 70 degree weather instead of the normal Buffalo fare. neugey likes this.
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