2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

AsylumGuido · 01-17-2022, 10:19 AM

3 Takeaways from the 2021 New Orleans Saints Offense

Three takeaways from the 2021-22 New Orleans Saints offense.

BRENDAN BOYLAN23 HOURS AGO

The New Orleans Saints have consistently ranked among the best in the league offensively under head coach Sean Payton. However, 2021 may end up serving as an outlier on Payton's resume. The Saints had a revolving door of linemen, quarterbacks, and wide receivers. This recipe resulted in one of the league's worst-rated offenses of the season.

However, there were some bright spots for New Orleans throughout the year. Before Jameis Winston's injury, he looked like the real deal behind a stellar offensive line, and Alvin Kamara played at a Pro-Bowl level yet again.

So how do we access this season for the Saints Offense? Was it a success? Far from it... But Sean Payton and the company learned some valuable lessons and proved this team is still set up for success when healthy.

Here are three takeaways from the Saints' Offense during the 2021-22 NFL Season.

Failing to Address the Wide Receiver Position Proved to be the Wrong Decision

Headed into the 2021 NFL Offseason, New Orleans faced a mountain of negative cap space, and though they were able to erase the $100M figure to get under the Salary Cap, it came at a price. A price that included the team's leading receiver from 2020, Emmanuel Sanders.

The veteran wide-out would sign with the Bills and left New Orleans with a significant hole at WR 2. The Black and Gold ultimately opted to stick with the guys already on the roster (Callaway, Smith, Harris) to fill that need, including Michael Thomas, rehabbing an ankle injury.

Unfortunately for the Saints, Thomas' rehab resulted in a shut-down season, and Tre'Quan Smith missed multiple weeks with a preseason injury. Vaulting Callaway and Harris (Now Harty) into starting roles, a big ask for two UDFAs.

Overall, the pairing put together a modest season considering their expected role to the one they played (I expect both to be big parts of the Saints offense for years to come). But throughout the season, New Orleans receivers could not create separation, dropped passes, and could never find a steady dose of consistency to help manufacture points.

Sean Payton consistently told the media he "liked" the guys they have in the locker room, and though he may have liked them, they did not produce what the Saints needed. A steady veteran may not have solved all the problems for the receiving corps this year, but it could have given them a nice boost.

Injuries to the O-Line Hurt More than the Injuries at Quarterback

With multiple Pro-Bowl selections across the offensive line, the Saints have one of the best O-lines in the NFL.... well, when they are healthy, that was the team's Achilles heel in 2021. It is now well documented that the Saints set a new NFL record this season, starting 58 different players. Still, the offensive line was the one unit ...

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Rugby Saint II · 01-17-2022, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Things get deleted from the internet all the time. Any idiot knows that. Well, any idiot but you. Just because you can't find it doesn't mean he didn't say it. He was pissed and said a LOT of nasty things. He even got support from Jimmy Graham at the time, but then Jimmy, who is a coward like you, deleted his statement.

Jimmy said, just so we're clear, "feel blessed u got out of there. Time to go shine big dog. All the best. Good luck.”

He promptly deleted the tweet. Cowards defending cowards. You fit right in.

He just asked for a link bud!

Rugby Saint II · 01-17-2022, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Unfortunately I can't find it either and I'm paraphrasing a little here, but I remember reading an article or a twitter post where Hicks said something along the lines of "better get 9 some protection or I'll make sure its QB2"

Hicks does not like Brees one bit apparently.

Apparently Brees is classier than Hicks and Hicks didn't like it. Ha!

saintfan · 01-17-2022, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

He just asked for a link bud!

Because why? Because someone should prove something to him?

Guido is not the truth police here or anywhere else. This is not a one-off. If it were I'd leave him be. This is a pattern of behavior that is well documented, bud...

Rugby Saint II · 01-17-2022, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Because why? Because someone should prove something to him?

Guido is not the truth police here or anywhere else. This is not a one-off. If it were I'd leave him be. This is a pattern of behavior that is well documented, bud...

You said in a PM along the lines of whatever....so, whatever.

If you keep this nonsense up I'm going after you like you've decided to do after Guido. I've got thick skin for insults hurled in my direction. Bring this **** to stop or find out how you like being driven out of town.

I asked you in a PM how to block you like you suggested I do. I don't understand computers. We used punch cards in college like NASA in those old films. Yeah, I'm older than dirt and I don't have time for your personal vendettas. If you continue, then I'll make you my personal vendetta like you did with Guido if you persist. I don't like, and others posters agree, your personal attacks on other members no matter who it is. If you want this discourse on the board we'll see how you like it. This should be right up your alley with the constant bickering. Just give it a rest please for everybody's sake.

Thanks for listening. I do like you though. I think we're friends on here.

AsylumGuido · 01-17-2022, 03:03 PM

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WW_Who_Dat · 01-17-2022, 04:35 PM

My question is how do moderators allow these kinds personal attach and not addressed by deleting the posting at a minimum. Would not like to see anyones access restricted. I’m sure there are limits to this type of ongoing postings if not there should be.

AsylumGuido · 01-17-2022, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat

My question is how do moderators allow these kinds personal attach and not addressed by deleting the posting at a minimum. Would not like to see anyones access restricted. I’m sure there are limits to this type of ongoing postings if not there should be.

saintfan IS a moderator.

AsylumGuido · 01-17-2022, 04:45 PM

I wonder how telling this is given that several others were signed to futures contracts?

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saintfan · 01-17-2022, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

saintfan IS a moderator.

Who tried nicely, starting in 2018, to get you to stop. You won't stop. Don't blame the moderator. You're getting what you give little

.

Reap it.

01-17-2022, 10:19 AM	#41
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,953	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook 3 Takeaways from the 2021 New Orleans Saints Offense Three takeaways from the 2021-22 New Orleans Saints offense. BRENDAN BOYLAN23 HOURS AGO The New Orleans Saints have consistently ranked among the best in the league offensively under head coach Sean Payton. However, 2021 may end up serving as an outlier on Payton's resume. The Saints had a revolving door of linemen, quarterbacks, and wide receivers. This recipe resulted in one of the league's worst-rated offenses of the season. However, there were some bright spots for New Orleans throughout the year. Before Jameis Winston's injury, he looked like the real deal behind a stellar offensive line, and Alvin Kamara played at a Pro-Bowl level yet again. So how do we access this season for the Saints Offense? Was it a success? Far from it... But Sean Payton and the company learned some valuable lessons and proved this team is still set up for success when healthy. Here are three takeaways from the Saints' Offense during the 2021-22 NFL Season. Failing to Address the Wide Receiver Position Proved to be the Wrong Decision Headed into the 2021 NFL Offseason, New Orleans faced a mountain of negative cap space, and though they were able to erase the $100M figure to get under the Salary Cap, it came at a price. A price that included the team's leading receiver from 2020, Emmanuel Sanders. The veteran wide-out would sign with the Bills and left New Orleans with a significant hole at WR 2. The Black and Gold ultimately opted to stick with the guys already on the roster (Callaway, Smith, Harris) to fill that need, including Michael Thomas, rehabbing an ankle injury. Unfortunately for the Saints, Thomas' rehab resulted in a shut-down season, and Tre'Quan Smith missed multiple weeks with a preseason injury. Vaulting Callaway and Harris (Now Harty) into starting roles, a big ask for two UDFAs. Overall, the pairing put together a modest season considering their expected role to the one they played (I expect both to be big parts of the Saints offense for years to come). But throughout the season, New Orleans receivers could not create separation, dropped passes, and could never find a steady dose of consistency to help manufacture points. Sean Payton consistently told the media he "liked" the guys they have in the locker room, and though he may have liked them, they did not produce what the Saints needed. A steady veteran may not have solved all the problems for the receiving corps this year, but it could have given them a nice boost. Injuries to the O-Line Hurt More than the Injuries at Quarterback With multiple Pro-Bowl selections across the offensive line, the Saints have one of the best O-lines in the NFL.... well, when they are healthy, that was the team's Achilles heel in 2021. It is now well documented that the Saints set a new NFL record this season, starting 58 different players. Still, the offensive line was the one unit ... Read the rest here ... Rugby Saint II likes this.
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01-17-2022, 02:20 PM	#42
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,250	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by saintfan Things get deleted from the internet all the time. Any idiot knows that. Well, any idiot but you. Just because you can't find it doesn't mean he didn't say it. He was pissed and said a LOT of nasty things. He even got support from Jimmy Graham at the time, but then Jimmy, who is a coward like you, deleted his statement. Jimmy said, just so we're clear, "feel blessed u got out of there. Time to go shine big dog. All the best. Good luck.” He promptly deleted the tweet. Cowards defending cowards. You fit right in. He just asked for a link bud!

01-17-2022, 02:22 PM	#43
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,250	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by dizzle88 Unfortunately I can't find it either and I'm paraphrasing a little here, but I remember reading an article or a twitter post where Hicks said something along the lines of "better get 9 some protection or I'll make sure its QB2" Hicks does not like Brees one bit apparently. Apparently Brees is classier than Hicks and Hicks didn't like it. Ha! jeanpierre likes this.

01-17-2022, 02:27 PM	#44
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II He just asked for a link bud! Because why? Because someone should prove something to him? Guido is not the truth police here or anywhere else. This is not a one-off. If it were I'd leave him be. This is a pattern of behavior that is well documented, bud... K Major likes this.

01-17-2022, 02:58 PM	#45
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,250	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by saintfan Because why? Because someone should prove something to him? Guido is not the truth police here or anywhere else. This is not a one-off. If it were I'd leave him be. This is a pattern of behavior that is well documented, bud... You said in a PM along the lines of whatever....so, whatever. If you keep this nonsense up I'm going after you like you've decided to do after Guido. I've got thick skin for insults hurled in my direction. Bring this **** to stop or find out how you like being driven out of town. I asked you in a PM how to block you like you suggested I do. I don't understand computers. We used punch cards in college like NASA in those old films. Yeah, I'm older than dirt and I don't have time for your personal vendettas. If you continue, then I'll make you my personal vendetta like you did with Guido if you persist. I don't like, and others posters agree, your personal attacks on other members no matter who it is. If you want this discourse on the board we'll see how you like it. This should be right up your alley with the constant bickering. Just give it a rest please for everybody's sake. Thanks for listening. I do like you though. I think we're friends on here.
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01-17-2022, 03:03 PM	#46
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,953	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook To ignore a user simply click on their username to bring you to their user page. Example: https://blackandgold.com/u/saintfan/ Here you'll see a link immediately under their username that says User Lists. Click this and there is an option to Add to Ignore List. Click this and your ready to go!

01-17-2022, 04:35 PM	#47
WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,286 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook My question is how do moderators allow these kinds personal attach and not addressed by deleting the posting at a minimum. Would not like to see anyones access restricted. I’m sure there are limits to this type of ongoing postings if not there should be. Rugby Saint II likes this.

01-17-2022, 04:39 PM	#48
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,953	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat My question is how do moderators allow these kinds personal attach and not addressed by deleting the posting at a minimum. Would not like to see anyones access restricted. I’m sure there are limits to this type of ongoing postings if not there should be. saintfan IS a moderator.

01-17-2022, 04:45 PM	#49
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,953	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook I wonder how telling this is given that several others were signed to futures contracts? Twitter Rugby Saint II likes this.

01-17-2022, 04:52 PM	#50
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido saintfan IS a moderator. Who tried nicely, starting in 2018, to get you to stop. You won't stop. Don't blame the moderator. You're getting what you give little . Reap it. K Major likes this.