GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins

ChrisXVI · 12-27-2021, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Glad it isn't just me who sees this. He's been very underwhelming all season. I know it's only year 2 but I've never been impressed.

He's a human turnstile at guard.

I’ve been very patient with Ruiz, but I am officially 100% finished with him. It’s one thing to lose reps here and there, but he’s constantly allowing free rushers to run right by him like he has no idea what his blocking assignment is. He’s even worse than Peat. At least Peat can get out in space and bulldoze guys when he’s pulling or on a screen. Ruiz is just clueless and weak.

keithday123 · 12-27-2021, 10:15 PM

Far from the ugliest Saints game ever. There was a time that offense was this bad as well as defense. I have been hesitant all year about claiming how good this defense is but tonight it’s clear this is a playoff caliber defense that just had no help on the other side tonight. It’s not over yet this team still has a small chance to get to the tournament and I for one want to see them there. We see with the NFL ridiculous Covid rules that a game can turn quickly. How about Saints in Dallas round 1 and 2-3 days before the game Dallas is hit with the same situation. This is a year you just never know and definitely a year you just need to get there and see what happens. Yes this ugly but you keep chugging forward and hope for the best.

Sinner · 12-27-2021, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by keithday123

Far from the ugliest Saints game ever. There was a time that offense was this bad as well as defense. I have been hesitant all year about claiming how good this defense is but tonight it’s clear this is a playoff caliber defense that just had no help on the other side tonight. It’s not over yet this team still has a small chance to get to the tournament and I for one want to see them there. We see with the NFL ridiculous Covid rules that a game can turn quickly. How about Saints in Dallas round 1 and 2-3 days before the game Dallas is hit with the same situation. This is a year you just never know and definitely a year you just need to get there and see what happens. Yes this ugly but you keep chugging forward and hope for the best.

UGLY THOUGH. UG-LY.

Rugby Saint II · 12-27-2021, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Sinner

UGLY THOUGH. UG-LY.

I have just not been optimistic about the team this year. I've been ore of a realist with an understanding of the team getting under the salary cap in the offseason as well as the talent we lost. We started our season out by running from a Hurricane, playing our first home game on the road, a 6 game suspension for Onyamata, Winston is lost for the season, and injuries have a an impact on the team performance.

However, I can't get over this team's non stop spirit and energy.

The future is so bright I gotta' wear shades. I gotta' wear shades.

keithday123 · 12-27-2021, 10:20 PM

No argument here.

saintfan · 12-27-2021, 10:26 PM

We've got a LOT of work to do on the Offense. Injuries, Covid, blah blah.

Going to be an interesting off season. At least it needs to be. Top to bottom, left tackle to right, WR, TE, QB. We're a mess.

halloween 65 · 12-27-2021, 10:29 PM

Take away the pick 6 behind a make shift line I thought Book did a fine job surviving the night. No fumbles on the sacks he took tonight , just holding on to the ball was admirable. No wr showed up consistantly other than Calloway. No run game to speak of( make shift O-line). He had no chance. I wouldn't evaluate Book on this game. I would like to see him not holding onto the ball when he could save yds. instead of taking a useless sack, that part is on him but totally correctable.

Rugby Saint II · 12-27-2021, 10:38 PM

Callaway looked good tonight.

turbo_dog · 12-27-2021, 10:41 PM

Gotta give the Dolphins coach some credit for getting his team into seven straight wins.

keithday123 · 12-27-2021, 10:42 PM

This was a game where you couldn’t play behind the chains or turn the ball over. The pick 6 was huge even though it occurred early. No question Book cannot be judged on this game with that O-Line. The NFL put the Saints in a terrible situation with this game with there BS Covid rules. Regardless of who was playing tonight any team with 21 players missing should have had opportunity to move game like Cleveland the week before. Don’t be surprised to see games moved this weekend. I don’t necessarily believe the NFL is against the Saints I just believe the NFL has elected to let the government make the decisions for the with these CoVid rules. If your are asymptomatic get out there and play.

12-27-2021, 10:28 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins Originally Posted by K Major Glad it isn't just me who sees this. He's been very underwhelming all season. I know it's only year 2 but I've never been impressed. He's a human turnstile at guard. I’ve been very patient with Ruiz, but I am officially 100% finished with him. It’s one thing to lose reps here and there, but he’s constantly allowing free rushers to run right by him like he has no idea what his blocking assignment is. He’s even worse than Peat. At least Peat can get out in space and bulldoze guys when he’s pulling or on a screen. Ruiz is just clueless and weak.

12-27-2021, 10:15 PM	#2
keithday123 Texasaint Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 206	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins Far from the ugliest Saints game ever. There was a time that offense was this bad as well as defense. I have been hesitant all year about claiming how good this defense is but tonight it’s clear this is a playoff caliber defense that just had no help on the other side tonight. It’s not over yet this team still has a small chance to get to the tournament and I for one want to see them there. We see with the NFL ridiculous Covid rules that a game can turn quickly. How about Saints in Dallas round 1 and 2-3 days before the game Dallas is hit with the same situation. This is a year you just never know and definitely a year you just need to get there and see what happens. Yes this ugly but you keep chugging forward and hope for the best.
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12-27-2021, 10:17 PM	#3
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,059	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins Originally Posted by keithday123 Far from the ugliest Saints game ever. There was a time that offense was this bad as well as defense. I have been hesitant all year about claiming how good this defense is but tonight it’s clear this is a playoff caliber defense that just had no help on the other side tonight. It’s not over yet this team still has a small chance to get to the tournament and I for one want to see them there. We see with the NFL ridiculous Covid rules that a game can turn quickly. How about Saints in Dallas round 1 and 2-3 days before the game Dallas is hit with the same situation. This is a year you just never know and definitely a year you just need to get there and see what happens. Yes this ugly but you keep chugging forward and hope for the best. UGLY THOUGH. UG-LY.
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12-27-2021, 10:32 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins Originally Posted by Sinner UGLY THOUGH. UG-LY. I have just not been optimistic about the team this year. I've been ore of a realist with an understanding of the team getting under the salary cap in the offseason as well as the talent we lost. We started our season out by running from a Hurricane, playing our first home game on the road, a 6 game suspension for Onyamata, Winston is lost for the season, and injuries have a an impact on the team performance. However, I can't get over this team's non stop spirit and energy. The future is so bright I gotta' wear shades. I gotta' wear shades.
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12-27-2021, 10:20 PM	#5
keithday123 Texasaint Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 206	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins No argument here.
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12-27-2021, 10:26 PM	#6
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins We've got a LOT of work to do on the Offense. Injuries, Covid, blah blah. Going to be an interesting off season. At least it needs to be. Top to bottom, left tackle to right, WR, TE, QB. We're a mess.

12-27-2021, 10:29 PM	#7
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins Take away the pick 6 behind a make shift line I thought Book did a fine job surviving the night. No fumbles on the sacks he took tonight , just holding on to the ball was admirable. No wr showed up consistantly other than Calloway. No run game to speak of( make shift O-line). He had no chance. I wouldn't evaluate Book on this game. I would like to see him not holding onto the ball when he could save yds. instead of taking a useless sack, that part is on him but totally correctable.

12-27-2021, 10:38 PM	#8
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins Callaway looked good tonight.

12-27-2021, 10:41 PM	#9
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,644	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins Gotta give the Dolphins coach some credit for getting his team into seven straight wins.

12-27-2021, 10:42 PM	#10
keithday123 Texasaint Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 206	Re: GAMEDAY THREAD - SAINTS VS. Dolphins This was a game where you couldn’t play behind the chains or turn the ball over. The pick 6 was huge even though it occurred early. No question Book cannot be judged on this game with that O-Line. The NFL put the Saints in a terrible situation with this game with there BS Covid rules. Regardless of who was playing tonight any team with 21 players missing should have had opportunity to move game like Cleveland the week before. Don’t be surprised to see games moved this weekend. I don’t necessarily believe the NFL is against the Saints I just believe the NFL has elected to let the government make the decisions for the with these CoVid rules. If your are asymptomatic get out there and play.
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