Observations from the Saints come-behind win against Falcons

Boston Saint · 09-12-2022, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Some more grades:

Jameis Winston - 79.6 (Great rating)
Alvin Kamara - 54.2
Mark Ingram - 49.9
Michael Thomas - 73.5
Jarvis Landry - 66.3
Chris Olave - 65.5
Taysom Hill - 68.8
Juwan Johnson - 69.6

Cam Jordan - 63.3
Marcus Davenport 65.9
David Onyemata - 61.9
Shy Tuttle - 41.9 (Call Suh)
Demario Davis - 71.4
Pete Werner - 58.1
Marshon Lattimore - 65.4
Bradley Roby - 52.7
Tyrann Mathieu - 79.2 (He looked great to me.)
Marcus Maye - 56.4
Justin Evans - 57.5

Looks like Jameis was our highest rated player with Tyrann Mathieu close behind. Interior offensive and defensive line need to be addressed. Call Suh. Call Malcolm Brown.

We got good ratings from all our receivers as well. That's definitely a position of strength and the coaching staff needs to recognize we're a passing team. Kamara is much more of a passing catch back then he is a between the tackles runner. Ingram is still good but he isn't what he used to be, so truth is we don't have that kind of back anymore. We need to throw to open up the run...not the opposite. We're not built for it.

Thanks for the info rez. I’m surprised by a few of the grades. I thought ingram hit the holes well and with good quickness for him. His low rating must have been largely because of the fumble. It sure we be nice to have a guy like D Samuel or Patterson to help the run game. I would not mind if a 2nd or third round pick was used for a young RB stud if the right guy is out there.

rezburna · 09-12-2022, 12:34 PM

I'm on PFF and James Hurst graded out really well. I'm actually surprised by this.

James Hurst - 75.7
Andrus Peat - 50.5
Erik McCoy - 63.6
Cesar Ruiz - 46.4
Ryan Ramczyk - 77.2

It's the Guard play that we really need to address. They might need to put a call in to Ereck Flowers. We should have never given Peat a contact and Ruiz definitely needs to hit the door.

K Major · 09-12-2022, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I'm on PFF and James Hurst graded out really well. I'm actually surprised by this.

James Hurst - 75.7
Andrus Peat - 50.5
Erik McCoy - 63.6
Cesar Ruiz - 46.4
Ryan Ramczyk - 77.2

It's the Guard play that we really need to address. They might need to put a call in to Ereck Flowers. We should have never given Peat a contact and Ruiz definitely needs to hit the door.

Ruiz yet again. 46.4 ... smdh. Ridiculous.

All of that camp talk from players on his practices was fool's gold.

Year #3 & he's not improving.

K Major · 09-12-2022, 05:49 PM

A quick video to put a bow on week #1 vs Atlanta ...

Saints' Top Plays vs. Atlanta Falcons \| 2022 NFL Week 1 - YouTube

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AsylumGuido · 09-13-2022, 08:35 AM

Michael Thomas, a man possessed

The monster has been unleashed.

By Sterling Mclymont Sep 13, 2022, 8:00am CDT

For the past 2 seasons almost, Michael Thomas has either been playing through injury or on the shelf all together. The wait for Thomas to return has been both a long one for his team and the fans as well. Prior to his return, there were a few who voiced opinions on whether or not Thomas would be the same offensive weapon he was in days of past.

On Sunday, all doubters were put to rest as Thomas would not only return but did so in grand fashion as he exploded in the 4th quarter helping the New Orleans Saints overcome the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas played with such an intensity that some would say he played as if he were a man possessed. The monster has been unleased ladies and gentlemen.

5 receptions for 57 yards & 2 touchdowns may not seem like much but given that there wasn’t much going for the offense until the 4th quarter, these stats still hold weight considering that they came in such a short amount of time. Once the offense began to click, Thomas would switch into a different mode making it a long 4th quarter for AJ Terrell who found out why Thomas is known as “Can’t Guard Mike.”

Thomas played with the intensity that we all knew he had. Not only was he playing to help his team achieve victory, but he was also playing to prove everyone wrong. If Thomas continues playing like this, he very may well be on track to have another record season, making this a comeback for the ages.

AsylumGuido · 09-13-2022, 08:35 AM

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,022	Re: Observations from the Saints come-behind win against Falcons I'm on PFF and James Hurst graded out really well. I'm actually surprised by this. James Hurst - 75.7 Andrus Peat - 50.5 Erik McCoy - 63.6 Cesar Ruiz - 46.4 Ryan Ramczyk - 77.2 It's the Guard play that we really need to address. They might need to put a call in to Ereck Flowers. We should have never given Peat a contact and Ruiz definitely needs to hit the door. iceshack149, Crusader and K Major like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Michael Thomas, a man possessed Twitter Michael Thomas, a man possessed The monster has been unleashed. By Sterling Mclymont Sep 13, 2022, 8:00am CDT For the past 2 seasons almost, Michael Thomas has either been playing through injury or on the shelf all together. The wait for Thomas to return has been both a long one for his team and the fans as well. Prior to his return, there were a few who voiced opinions on whether or not Thomas would be the same offensive weapon he was in days of past. On Sunday, all doubters were put to rest as Thomas would not only return but did so in grand fashion as he exploded in the 4th quarter helping the New Orleans Saints overcome the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas played with such an intensity that some would say he played as if he were a man possessed. The monster has been unleased ladies and gentlemen. 5 receptions for 57 yards & 2 touchdowns may not seem like much but given that there wasn’t much going for the offense until the 4th quarter, these stats still hold weight considering that they came in such a short amount of time. Once the offense began to click, Thomas would switch into a different mode making it a long 4th quarter for AJ Terrell who found out why Thomas is known as “Can’t Guard Mike.” Thomas played with the intensity that we all knew he had. Not only was he playing to help his team achieve victory, but he was also playing to prove everyone wrong. If Thomas continues playing like this, he very may well be on track to have another record season, making this a comeback for the ages.
	“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

09-12-2022, 01:06 PM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Observations from the Saints come-behind win against Falcons Originally Posted by rezburna Some more grades: Jameis Winston - 79.6 (Great rating) Alvin Kamara - 54.2 Mark Ingram - 49.9 Michael Thomas - 73.5 Jarvis Landry - 66.3 Chris Olave - 65.5 Taysom Hill - 68.8 Juwan Johnson - 69.6 Cam Jordan - 63.3 Marcus Davenport 65.9 David Onyemata - 61.9 Shy Tuttle - 41.9 (Call Suh) Demario Davis - 71.4 Pete Werner - 58.1 Marshon Lattimore - 65.4 Bradley Roby - 52.7 Tyrann Mathieu - 79.2 (He looked great to me.) Marcus Maye - 56.4 Justin Evans - 57.5 Looks like Jameis was our highest rated player with Tyrann Mathieu close behind. Interior offensive and defensive line need to be addressed. Call Suh. Call Malcolm Brown. We got good ratings from all our receivers as well. That's definitely a position of strength and the coaching staff needs to recognize we're a passing team. Kamara is much more of a passing catch back then he is a between the tackles runner. Ingram is still good but he isn't what he used to be, so truth is we don't have that kind of back anymore. We need to throw to open up the run...not the opposite. We're not built for it. Thanks for the info rez. I’m surprised by a few of the grades. I thought ingram hit the holes well and with good quickness for him. His low rating must have been largely because of the fumble. It sure we be nice to have a guy like D Samuel or Patterson to help the run game. I would not mind if a 2nd or third round pick was used for a young RB stud if the right guy is out there.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints come-behind win against Falcons Originally Posted by rezburna I'm on PFF and James Hurst graded out really well. I'm actually surprised by this. James Hurst - 75.7 Andrus Peat - 50.5 Erik McCoy - 63.6 Cesar Ruiz - 46.4 Ryan Ramczyk - 77.2 It's the Guard play that we really need to address. They might need to put a call in to Ereck Flowers. We should have never given Peat a contact and Ruiz definitely needs to hit the door. Ruiz yet again. 46.4 ... smdh. Ridiculous. All of that camp talk from players on his practices was fool's gold. Year #3 & he's not improving. SmashMouth and rezburna like this.

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