Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers

K Major · 01-03-2022, 11:40 AM

I think it was Parcells or Bill Walsh who said it best …

“When you pack a defense and special teams, you’ll always have a chance of winning”. Saints have both.

Did anyone catch my guy Blake G on one of his punts? That football looked like it traveled damn near 60 yards in the air with a back spin at the end.

He’s nasty.

Boston Saint · 01-03-2022, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

I think it was Parcells or Bill Walsh who said it best …

“When you pack a defense and special teams, you’ll always have a chance of winning”. Saints have both.

Did anyone catch my guy Blake G on one of his punts? That football looked like it traveled damn near 60 yards in the air with a back spin at the end.

He’s nasty.

I wonder how he is with a pitching wedge.

SaintsBro · 01-03-2022, 11:55 AM

I just want that 30% chance of making the playoffs, just so I can keep on watching this defense. I couldn't really care less about the offense at this point. But this old man looks at this 2021 defense and remembers the Dome Patrol years, where field position and field goals could win the game, just from the defense alone. I want the playoffs, because I want to keep watching these defensive guys play one more time against somebody good. Period. Or once you get in, who knows. Favre could go down with a knee or something.

iceshack149 · 01-03-2022, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Ignoring the list of key players lost earlier in the season we were down RT1, LT1, C1, RB2 and some of y'all are acting like that's "our offense".

If those players come back, we're essentially at full strength on the O line for the first time in WEEKS.

While I don't expect a 180, I would imagine Taysom gets more time to survey the field and maybe use his legs.

I think most, if not all of us, DO know the current situation on offense. At full strength it’s a good O-line, great RBs, subpar WRs, and Tim Tebow 2.0 at QB.

blackangold · 01-03-2022, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

Yesterday's game reinforced everything we already knew.

- Our QB situation has been bad since Winston went down. The only way to be successful there is mix in designed runs to keep a defense thinking.
- The O line is struggling when most of them are backups
- Kamara is a superstar
- This defense is stellar. Kwon and Demario are great together. Cam can still turn it on, and Davenport is a force when healthy. All the other guys on the D line do their job and bring it when necessary.

- Kamara is a superstar

Got to say, I don't see it.

AK has been largely disappointing this year. Likely due to a poor O line, but I think this year will be his worst since entering the league.

At one point he had 12 carries for 0 yards, then rips a 30 yard run off. He was missing holes and running into blockers, the announcers made note of it twice.

RailBoss · 01-03-2022, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

- Kamara is a superstar

Got to say, I don't see it.

AK has been largely disappointing this year. Likely due to a poor O line, but I think this year will be his worst since entering the league.

At one point he had 12 carries for 0 yards, then rips a 30 yard run off. He was missing holes and running into blockers, the announcers made note of it twice.

In addition to our poor O-line AK injured his knee and tweaked his hamstring in the Atlanta game.
Up till then AK was over used for the most part. Unfortunately we have not seen a 100pct AK.

RailBoss · 01-03-2022, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I think it was Parcells or Bill Walsh who said it best …

“When you pack a defense and special teams, you’ll always have a chance of winning”. Saints have both.

Did anyone catch my guy Blake G on one of his punts? That football looked like it traveled damn near 60 yards in the air with a back spin at the end.

He’s nasty.

With all due respect we all thought your guy was Jake Verity.
But seriously Blake Gillikin the pride of Penn State is one serious punter.

saintfan · 01-03-2022, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

What you saw yesterday isn't our offense. It is what we have out there while major pieces were missing. Big difference.

This offense has underperformed from day one. Everybody seems to be aware of that but you...

exiled · 01-03-2022, 01:44 PM

This seemed like the best place to post this question. Apologies in advance for the somewhat trivial nature. Does anyone know if Brett Maher where’s number 19 in honor of Tom Dempsey?

I haven’t known many kickers (if any) other kickers to wear that number.

I have been meaning to ask that question since he was signed, since I wear my Dempsey jersey regularly for games.

AsylumGuido · 01-03-2022, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by exiled

This seemed like the best place to post this question. Apologies in advance for the somewhat trivial nature. Does anyone know if Brett Maher where’s number 19 in honor of Tom Dempsey?

I haven’t known many kickers (if any) other kickers to wear that number.

I have been meaning to ask that question since he was signed, since I wear my Dempsey jersey regularly for games.

I think he's pretty much always worn #2 in the NFL. My guess is that #19 was the only number available with the Saints. Jameis Winston already had Maher's #2.

01-03-2022, 11:40 AM	#31
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,742 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers I think it was Parcells or Bill Walsh who said it best … “When you pack a defense and special teams, you’ll always have a chance of winning”. Saints have both. Did anyone catch my guy Blake G on one of his punts? That football looked like it traveled damn near 60 yards in the air with a back spin at the end. He’s nasty. jnormand, MatthewT, neugey and 1 others like this.

01-03-2022, 11:53 AM	#32
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers Originally Posted by K Major I think it was Parcells or Bill Walsh who said it best … “When you pack a defense and special teams, you’ll always have a chance of winning”. Saints have both. Did anyone catch my guy Blake G on one of his punts? That football looked like it traveled damn near 60 yards in the air with a back spin at the end. He’s nasty. I wonder how he is with a pitching wedge.

01-03-2022, 11:55 AM	#33
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers I just want that 30% chance of making the playoffs, just so I can keep on watching this defense. I couldn't really care less about the offense at this point. But this old man looks at this 2021 defense and remembers the Dome Patrol years, where field position and field goals could win the game, just from the defense alone. I want the playoffs, because I want to keep watching these defensive guys play one more time against somebody good. Period. Or once you get in, who knows. Favre could go down with a knee or something.

01-03-2022, 12:22 PM	#34
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,339 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Ignoring the list of key players lost earlier in the season we were down RT1, LT1, C1, RB2 and some of y'all are acting like that's "our offense". If those players come back, we're essentially at full strength on the O line for the first time in WEEKS. While I don't expect a 180, I would imagine Taysom gets more time to survey the field and maybe use his legs. I think most, if not all of us, DO know the current situation on offense. At full strength it’s a good O-line, great RBs, subpar WRs, and Tim Tebow 2.0 at QB. Thirty3 likes this.

01-03-2022, 12:30 PM	#35
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers Originally Posted by turbo_dog Yesterday's game reinforced everything we already knew. - Our QB situation has been bad since Winston went down. The only way to be successful there is mix in designed runs to keep a defense thinking. - The O line is struggling when most of them are backups - Kamara is a superstar - This defense is stellar. Kwon and Demario are great together. Cam can still turn it on, and Davenport is a force when healthy. All the other guys on the D line do their job and bring it when necessary. - Kamara is a superstar Got to say, I don't see it. AK has been largely disappointing this year. Likely due to a poor O line, but I think this year will be his worst since entering the league. At one point he had 12 carries for 0 yards, then rips a 30 yard run off. He was missing holes and running into blockers, the announcers made note of it twice. MatthewT and MarchingOn like this.

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01-03-2022, 12:58 PM	#36
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers Originally Posted by blackangold - Kamara is a superstar Got to say, I don't see it. AK has been largely disappointing this year. Likely due to a poor O line, but I think this year will be his worst since entering the league. At one point he had 12 carries for 0 yards, then rips a 30 yard run off. He was missing holes and running into blockers, the announcers made note of it twice. In addition to our poor O-line AK injured his knee and tweaked his hamstring in the Atlanta game. Up till then AK was over used for the most part. Unfortunately we have not seen a 100pct AK. saintfan, MatthewT and MarchingOn like this.

01-03-2022, 01:05 PM	#37
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers Originally Posted by K Major I think it was Parcells or Bill Walsh who said it best … “When you pack a defense and special teams, you’ll always have a chance of winning”. Saints have both. Did anyone catch my guy Blake G on one of his punts? That football looked like it traveled damn near 60 yards in the air with a back spin at the end. He’s nasty. With all due respect we all thought your guy was Jake Verity. But seriously Blake Gillikin the pride of Penn State is one serious punter.

01-03-2022, 01:31 PM	#38
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers Originally Posted by AsylumGuido What you saw yesterday isn't our offense. It is what we have out there while major pieces were missing. Big difference. This offense has underperformed from day one. Everybody seems to be aware of that but you... MatthewT likes this.

01-03-2022, 01:44 PM	#39
exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 485	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers This seemed like the best place to post this question. Apologies in advance for the somewhat trivial nature. Does anyone know if Brett Maher where’s number 19 in honor of Tom Dempsey? I haven’t known many kickers (if any) other kickers to wear that number. I have been meaning to ask that question since he was signed, since I wear my Dempsey jersey regularly for games.

01-03-2022, 01:59 PM	#40
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Observations from the Saints' Win vs Panthers Originally Posted by exiled This seemed like the best place to post this question. Apologies in advance for the somewhat trivial nature. Does anyone know if Brett Maher where’s number 19 in honor of Tom Dempsey? I haven’t known many kickers (if any) other kickers to wear that number. I have been meaning to ask that question since he was signed, since I wear my Dempsey jersey regularly for games. I think he's pretty much always worn #2 in the NFL. My guess is that #19 was the only number available with the Saints. Jameis Winston already had Maher's #2. exiled likes this.