Boston Saint

Yeah, that’s likely the reason. And it’s sound. There’s just too many “new” pieces that have to fit together.

AsylumGuido

Once again one of the main topics of today on NFL Radio has been the holding of starters out of preseason play and the growing importance to coaches of dual practices. The consensus between talking heads, former coaches, former players, and a former GM, was that dual practices greatly outweigh the use of preseason games especially for the starters. The number of simulated live reps in the practices dwarves the same number of opportunities in the games. They said that timing or comfort is established in the dozens of weekly practice reps, not in a handful of game reps.

They also brought up the thought, once again, that if it wasn't for the revenue (through broadcasts and ticket sales) tied to the preseason games the coaches would "almost" unanimously choose to have those dual practices exclusively and do away with the preseason games altogether.

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

Boston Saint

A lot of it should be related to how stable your team is…especially with the Offense. If you have an established QB with a healthy returning line and healthy, established WRs that have built up a relationship with the QB and Head Coach then fewer preseason reps probably doesn’t matter. Unfortunately the Saints don’t have any of that.

AsylumGuido

AsylumGuido

We are so petty. I love it!

Boston Saint

Hey! Don’t poke the falcon!….😝

AsylumGuido

K Major

K Major

K Major

IMO Kirk Merritt has a legit shot at the 53-man roster spot. Versatility is the name of the game.

Guess we'll know (Aug 30) soon enough.