Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans

SmashMouth · 08-15-2022, 11:23 AM

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K Major · 08-15-2022, 11:31 AM

I kinda get Nick Toon vibes watching Dixon.

Big, possession guys who can keep the chains moving.

SmashMouth · 08-15-2022, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

I kinda get Nick Toon vibes watching Dixon.

Big, possession guys who can keep the chains moving.

That's a jinx if I ever saw one... Toon was a bust, father Al Toon's genes didn't help. Colston is more like it.

K Major · 08-15-2022, 11:39 AM

Damn, my fault Dixon.

Don't want to jinx the guy. He has the ability and I hope he does well.

SmashMouth · 08-15-2022, 11:52 AM

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iceshack149 · 08-15-2022, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

So what you're saying is that Trevor "Pending" doesn't deserve his new nickname yet despite his slower feet exhibited this past game?

Originally Posted by K Major

Lol.

Naw, it's gonna take time just like all of the other rookies. As most expected, his pass blocking & footwork needs fine tuning.

What I like most about Trevor is that he's coachable, has a mean streak and a ridiculous ceiling. He could end up as your starting bookend for the next 8-10 years.

Originally Posted by Crusader

I totally agree with this. I am very critical of his CURRENT technique but the potential he posesses is tremendous.
He is quite typical of the college player that has gotten by a lot on size and strength, he will have a period of time while getting used to the NFL.

I didn't watch the game but listening to Deuce Windham's perspective this morning he said that Penning seemed to struggle a lot when Book was dropping back much further than he was supposed to. Of course Lineman can't see where the QB is so the reps taken in camp give them an idea and a feel where the QB is supposed to be on the play.

Yes, I feel a little dirty giving someone else's perspective on a game rather than my own but I thought that it was worth considering.

AsylumGuido · 08-15-2022, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I didn't watch the game but listening to Deuce Windham's perspective this morning he said that Penning seemed to struggle a lot when Book was dropping back much further than he was supposed to. Of course Lineman can't see where the QB is so the reps taken in camp give them an idea and a feel where the QB is supposed to be on the play.

Yes, I feel a little dirty giving someone else's perspective on a game rather than my own but I thought that it was worth considering.

I've heard the exact same thing previously as a critique of other QB's. It's hard for a lineman to protect a QB if that QB isn't where he is expected to be.

SmashMouth · 08-15-2022, 08:41 PM

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K Major · 08-15-2022, 09:40 PM

Re watched the game. I agree with Maddy.

Safety - Justin Evans performed well.

TheOak · 08-16-2022, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Have you watched the game yet? You commented about no pass rush while admitting you hadn't even seen the game. If the 4th string players were fundamentally sound they wouldn't be 4th stringers now, would they. However, the entire defense performed quite well, especially early on when actual roster players were in the game. There was adequate pass rush. There's more to a pass rush than sacks, right? It's hard to rack up sacks when you are getting three and outs. I know they didn't actually go "three and out", but the Texans were really unable to do much of anything on offense until the final two minutes of the game.

Do you ever read your nonsense back to your self?

Two people commented about a lack of pass rush before I commented and that was the basis of what I found troubling. I should do like you and go find supporting tweets before forming a matching opinion? Why you feel the need to address me is truly beyond me.

You do not understand the difference between fundamentals and skills don't you (sorry, no you do not)? Fundamentals are taught in peewee and skill is what gets you into the NFL.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I've heard the exact same thing previously as a critique of other QB's. It's hard for a lineman to protect a QB if that QB isn't where he is expected to be.

Wait... What lol???? Again proving that without Twitter you have absolutely zero clue about the game. 'linemen need to know where the QB is to protect him'... 99% of the comments on the Falcons boards exhibit a greater understanding of football than that sh1t.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,048 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans I kinda get Nick Toon vibes watching Dixon. Big, possession guys who can keep the chains moving.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,012 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans Originally Posted by K Major I kinda get Nick Toon vibes watching Dixon. Big, possession guys who can keep the chains moving. That's a jinx if I ever saw one... Toon was a bust, father Al Toon's genes didn't help. Colston is more like it. jnormand, leilung, halloween 65 and 1 others like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,048 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans Damn, my fault Dixon. Don't want to jinx the guy. He has the ability and I hope he does well. SmashMouth likes this.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,092 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans Originally Posted by SmashMouth So what you're saying is that Trevor "Pending" doesn't deserve his new nickname yet despite his slower feet exhibited this past game? Originally Posted by K Major Lol. Naw, it's gonna take time just like all of the other rookies. As most expected, his pass blocking & footwork needs fine tuning. What I like most about Trevor is that he's coachable, has a mean streak and a ridiculous ceiling. He could end up as your starting bookend for the next 8-10 years. Originally Posted by Crusader I totally agree with this. I am very critical of his CURRENT technique but the potential he posesses is tremendous. He is quite typical of the college player that has gotten by a lot on size and strength, he will have a period of time while getting used to the NFL. I didn't watch the game but listening to Deuce Windham's perspective this morning he said that Penning seemed to struggle a lot when Book was dropping back much further than he was supposed to. Of course Lineman can't see where the QB is so the reps taken in camp give them an idea and a feel where the QB is supposed to be on the play. Yes, I feel a little dirty giving someone else's perspective on a game rather than my own but I thought that it was worth considering. Crusader, AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans Originally Posted by iceshack149 I didn't watch the game but listening to Deuce Windham's perspective this morning he said that Penning seemed to struggle a lot when Book was dropping back much further than he was supposed to. Of course Lineman can't see where the QB is so the reps taken in camp give them an idea and a feel where the QB is supposed to be on the play. Yes, I feel a little dirty giving someone else's perspective on a game rather than my own but I thought that it was worth considering. I've heard the exact same thing previously as a critique of other QB's. It's hard for a lineman to protect a QB if that QB isn't where he is expected to be.

08-15-2022, 09:40 PM	#59
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,048 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans Re watched the game. I agree with Maddy. Safety - Justin Evans performed well.

08-16-2022, 06:42 AM	#60
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Observations from the Saints preseason loss to the Texans Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Have you watched the game yet? You commented about no pass rush while admitting you hadn't even seen the game. If the 4th string players were fundamentally sound they wouldn't be 4th stringers now, would they. However, the entire defense performed quite well, especially early on when actual roster players were in the game. There was adequate pass rush. There's more to a pass rush than sacks, right? It's hard to rack up sacks when you are getting three and outs. I know they didn't actually go "three and out", but the Texans were really unable to do much of anything on offense until the final two minutes of the game. Do you ever read your nonsense back to your self? Two people commented about a lack of pass rush before I commented and that was the basis of what I found troubling. I should do like you and go find supporting tweets before forming a matching opinion? Why you feel the need to address me is truly beyond me. You do not understand the difference between fundamentals and skills don't you (sorry, no you do not)? Fundamentals are taught in peewee and skill is what gets you into the NFL. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I've heard the exact same thing previously as a critique of other QB's. It's hard for a lineman to protect a QB if that QB isn't where he is expected to be. Wait... What lol???? Again proving that without Twitter you have absolutely zero clue about the game. 'linemen need to know where the QB is to protect him'... 99% of the comments on the Falcons boards exhibit a greater understanding of football than that sh1t. SmashMouth and K Major like this.
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