Slow Starts

Rugby Saint II · 03-27-2022, 12:47 PM

As long as I can remember, we have been a team that has come out flat footed to start the season and always seem to get off to a slow start. It just takes time for this team to gel. Unlike what we did to Green Bay last year before the wheels fell off. It's a good thing we've been a "clutch" team because we always seem to start from behind.

This year I see another slow start to start the season before it all comes together mid season. First, and most importantly, our QB is still in rehab from a season ending injury. We'll see if Payton was able to break his bad habits.

Our # 1 receiver has been out for almost two years with an injury and our WR room is still the worst in the NFL. We need to replace the best LT in the NFL, which is not an easy task. Yes, Ram can slide over and Hurst can play RT if that's the plan, but last years O-line was abysmal and desperately needs an infusion of fresh blood.

We will have to find a replacement for the six or so games AK will miss to start the season. Although, knowing Godhell he will probably wait until the back half of the season and the playoffs to suspend him. Alvin Kamara is our best weapon on offense and it's hard to replace that kind of production.

We lost the best FS in the NFL but replaced him with a solid player who I'm hearing something about a possible DUI. But aside from that the defense should still be able to keep us in games while they put it together and make it click!

Did I mention that we have a new head coach? Yes, the system remains in place and DA will put his fingerprints all over it to make this his team. Not Payton's.

I definitely see another slow start to the season but have high expectations for the Saints when they eventually do come together as a team. The future is so bright I gotta' wear shades.

AsylumGuido · 03-27-2022, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Our # 1 receiver has been out for almost two years with an injury and our WR room is still the worst in the NFL.

You sure about that?

Would you rather have these?

Olamide Zaccheaus, Austin Trammell, KhaDarel Hodge, Chad Hansen, Frank Darby, and Calvin Ridley (SUSP indefinitely)?

vpheughan · 03-27-2022, 04:20 PM

We lost the best FS in the NFL

This play and the non call vs the Rams spotlighted the Sports /ENTERTAINMENT business that is today's WWNFL.

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SaintGnome · 03-27-2022, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

our WR room is still the worst in the NFL. We need to replace the best LT in the NFL, which is not an easy task. Yes, Ram can slide over and Hurst can play RT if that's the plan, but last years O-line was abysmal and desperately needs an infusion of fresh blood.
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I don't know, CGM + Calloway + bring back Harris isn't so terrible a start, but you are right if our O-line can give Winston more than 2.5 seconds to throw the ball we might be OK. I would put more effort to the line than new WR's.

K Major · 03-27-2022, 07:56 PM

Dennis Allen and his coaching staff have work to do.

Rugby Saint II · 03-28-2022, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

You sure about that?

Would you rather have these?

Olamide Zaccheaus, Austin Trammell, KhaDarel Hodge, Chad Hansen, Frank Darby, and Calvin Ridley (SUSP indefinitely)?

Uhmm....maybe.

03-27-2022, 12:47 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,762	Slow Starts As long as I can remember, we have been a team that has come out flat footed to start the season and always seem to get off to a slow start. It just takes time for this team to gel. Unlike what we did to Green Bay last year before the wheels fell off. It's a good thing we've been a "clutch" team because we always seem to start from behind. This year I see another slow start to start the season before it all comes together mid season. First, and most importantly, our QB is still in rehab from a season ending injury. We'll see if Payton was able to break his bad habits. Our # 1 receiver has been out for almost two years with an injury and our WR room is still the worst in the NFL. We need to replace the best LT in the NFL, which is not an easy task. Yes, Ram can slide over and Hurst can play RT if that's the plan, but last years O-line was abysmal and desperately needs an infusion of fresh blood. We will have to find a replacement for the six or so games AK will miss to start the season. Although, knowing Godhell he will probably wait until the back half of the season and the playoffs to suspend him. Alvin Kamara is our best weapon on offense and it's hard to replace that kind of production. We lost the best FS in the NFL but replaced him with a solid player who I'm hearing something about a possible DUI. But aside from that the defense should still be able to keep us in games while they put it together and make it click! Did I mention that we have a new head coach? Yes, the system remains in place and DA will put his fingerprints all over it to make this his team. Not Payton's. I definitely see another slow start to the season but have high expectations for the Saints when they eventually do come together as a team. The future is so bright I gotta' wear shades.
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03-27-2022, 01:50 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,395	Re: Slow Starts Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Our # 1 receiver has been out for almost two years with an injury and our WR room is still the worst in the NFL. You sure about that? Would you rather have these? Olamide Zaccheaus, Austin Trammell, KhaDarel Hodge, Chad Hansen, Frank Darby, and Calvin Ridley (SUSP indefinitely)?

03-27-2022, 04:20 PM	#3
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,499	Re: Slow Starts *We lost the best FS in the NFL* This play and the non call vs the Rams spotlighted the Sports /ENTERTAINMENT business that is today's WWNFL. saintfan, jnormand and Rugby Saint II like this.
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03-27-2022, 05:55 PM	#4
SaintGnome 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 642	Re: Slow Starts Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II our WR room is still the worst in the NFL. We need to replace the best LT in the NFL, which is not an easy task. Yes, Ram can slide over and Hurst can play RT if that's the plan, but last years O-line was abysmal and desperately needs an infusion of fresh blood. : I don't know, CGM + Calloway + bring back Harris isn't so terrible a start, but you are right if our O-line can give Winston more than 2.5 seconds to throw the ball we might be OK. I would put more effort to the line than new WR's.

03-27-2022, 07:56 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,063 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Slow Starts Dennis Allen and his coaching staff have work to do. saintfan, RailBoss, leilung and 1 others like this.

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03-28-2022, 10:23 AM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,762	Re: Slow Starts Originally Posted by AsylumGuido You sure about that? Would you rather have these? Olamide Zaccheaus, Austin Trammell, KhaDarel Hodge, Chad Hansen, Frank Darby, and Calvin Ridley (SUSP indefinitely)? Uhmm....maybe.