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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Truth is, this team is far from rosy. I look at past performance and to what degree things have to change, if enough change is possible. Not concerned about the defense. Not concerned about special teams ...
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08-23-2022, 09:03 AM | #811 |
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976
I agree the offensive line is the question mark. However, the improvement to the receiving corps (that includes TE) is colossal. We all know that pressure on the QB comes in two ways, the rush and coverage. Having targets that are actually capable of getting open AND catching the ball should take a lot of pressure off the line. Hopefully, if they can stay healthy and play enough games together, they will further gel as the season progresses.
Not to mention, I see us depending more upon the run game than we did last season. Penning is already showing he can be an absolute beast in run blocking and that was a strength of Ruiz, as well, while he did struggle with the passing game. Ramczyk and McCoy can hang with any other center and RT in the entire league. Peat ... just needs to stay healthy. |
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08-23-2022, 09:11 AM | #812 |
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp
None of that matters if defenders are in the backfield before receivers have time to get open.
I don't get the impression we'll have much if any scrambling from Jameis like we did last season. So yeah, protecting Jameis is THE key to this team's performance. |
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This cat has nine lives...
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08-23-2022, 09:24 AM | #815 |
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08-23-2022, 09:38 AM | #817 |
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp
Originally Posted by SmashMouth
One team's cut, is another team's ......?
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08-23-2022, 09:44 AM | #818 |
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Sounds like coach's really likes the skill set (versatility) of Kirk Merritt.
I had him as my dark horse at the beginning of t/c. Well, let's see if he makes the squad ... |
08-23-2022, 09:48 AM | #819 |
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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976
That's where Brees' quick reads and release helped a ton... Jameis needs to do his reads fast too. It's a fair point that we now have more capable talent in the short game. Focusing more on the run game where our new LT seems to already dominate should help some as well. They are trying out Merritt as a RB, who has as it turns out much experience as a RB. Thery must see something a bit elusive about his speed. Merritt seemed surprisingly confident when questioned at the presser about this move. Maybe we get to see some of that in the last preseason game.
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp
Originally Posted by SmashMouth
Exactly!
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