Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator

02-06-2023, 10:54 AM

I'm not seeing that much of a regression with the defense between 2021 and 2022 in several statistical categories.

2021

Sacks - 46 - 8th in NFL
Points allowed - 19.7 - 5th
Total YPG allowed - 318.2 - 7th
Rushing YPG allowed - 93.5 - 4th
Passing YPG allowed - 224.8 - 14th

2022

Sacks - 48 - 5th in NFL
Points allowed - 20.3 - 9th
Total YPG allowed - 314.8 - 5th
Rushing YPG allowed - 130.5 - 24th
Passing YPG allowed - 184.4 - 2nd

The defense was improved in sacks, total yards allowed, and mostly in passing yards allowed from 2021 to 2022. It looks like any regression was in mainly the run defense.

AsylumGuido · 02-06-2023, 10:57 AM

Looks like Woods will likely be concentrating on his specialty, the defensive backs.

rezburna · 02-06-2023, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'm not seeing that much of a regression with the defense between 2021 and 2022 in several statistical categories.

2021

Sacks - 46 - 8th in NFL
Points allowed - 19.7 - 5th
Total YPG allowed - 318.2 - 7th
Rushing YPG allowed - 93.5 - 4th
Passing YPG allowed - 224.8 - 14th

2022

Sacks - 48 - 5th in NFL
Points allowed - 20.3 - 9th
Total YPG allowed - 314.8 - 5th
Rushing YPG allowed - 130.5 - 24th
Passing YPG allowed - 184.4 - 2nd

The defense was improved in sacks, total yards allowed, and mostly in passing yards allowed from 2021 to 2022. It looks like any regression was in mainly the run defense.

All facts.

SmashMouth · 02-06-2023, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'm not seeing that much of a regression with the defense between 2021 and 2022 in several statistical categories.

2021

Sacks - 46 - 8th in NFL
Points allowed - 19.7 - 5th
Total YPG allowed - 318.2 - 7th
Rushing YPG allowed - 93.5 - 4th
Passing YPG allowed - 224.8 - 14th

2022

Sacks - 48 - 5th in NFL
Points allowed - 20.3 - 9th
Total YPG allowed - 314.8 - 5th
Rushing YPG allowed - 130.5 - 24th
Passing YPG allowed - 184.4 - 2nd

The defense was improved in sacks, total yards allowed, and mostly in passing yards allowed from 2021 to 2022. It looks like any regression was in mainly the run defense.

What's the turnover statistic?

K Major · 02-06-2023, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

What's the turnover statistic?

Not good.

We didn't force many turnovers in 2022. Near the bottom in takeaways.

AsylumGuido · 02-06-2023, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

What's the turnover statistic?

2021

Forced Fumbles - 13
Fumbles recovered - 7
Interceptions - 18

2022

Forced Fumbles - 13
Fumbles recovered - 7
Interceptions - 7

There was a sizable drop in number of interceptions. Although, passes attempted by our opponents was down, as well. Our offense kept us behind too often to force our opponents into taking chances with the ball.

We were middle of the pack in forced fumbles at #15.

SmashMouth · 02-06-2023, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

2021

Forced Fumbles - 13
Fumbles recovered - 7
Interceptions - 18

2022

Forced Fumbles - 13
Fumbles recovered - 7
Interceptions - 7

There was a sizable drop in number of interceptions. Although, passes attempted by our opponents was down, as well. Our offense kept us behind too often to force our opponents into taking chances with the ball.

We were middle of the pack in forced fumbles at #15.

Makes sense if we couldn't stop the run like the previous year. Still, there was a stretch when we were reeling turnovers wise. Defense seemed to come around in the latter half of the season. We sucked for more than just one reason last year.

Rugby Saint II · 02-06-2023, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

2021

Forced Fumbles - 13
Fumbles recovered - 7
Interceptions - 18

2022

Forced Fumbles - 13
Fumbles recovered - 7
Interceptions - 7

There was a sizable drop in number of interceptions. Although, passes attempted by our opponents was down, as well. Our offense kept us behind too often to force our opponents into taking chances with the ball.

We were middle of the pack in forced fumbles at #15.

We need to get better at recovering the fumbles that we force and our defensive backs need stickier hands. On offense we turn the ball over a lot. However, defense needs to work on creating more turnovers while the offense cleans up their ball security issues.

AsylumGuido · 02-06-2023, 01:14 PM

I wonder what impact having Lattimore out most all of the season had on the interception numbers. His presence allows better coverage all the way down the line. We had 18 games missed between Lattimore, Alontae Taylor, and Adebo.

K Major · 02-06-2023, 01:15 PM

Still gotta fix the offense though.

A solid defense can only do so much. By the 4th, they are dawg tired.

02-06-2023, 10:54 AM	#11
Threaded by AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391 Rating: (0 votes - average) I'm not seeing that much of a regression with the defense between 2021 and 2022 in several statistical categories. 2021 Sacks - 46 - 8th in NFL Points allowed - 19.7 - 5th Total YPG allowed - 318.2 - 7th Rushing YPG allowed - 93.5 - 4th Passing YPG allowed - 224.8 - 14th 2022 Sacks - 48 - 5th in NFL Points allowed - 20.3 - 9th Total YPG allowed - 314.8 - 5th Rushing YPG allowed - 130.5 - 24th Passing YPG allowed - 184.4 - 2nd The defense was improved in sacks, total yards allowed, and mostly in passing yards allowed from 2021 to 2022. It looks like any regression was in mainly the run defense. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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02-06-2023, 10:57 AM	#12
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Looks like Woods will likely be concentrating on his specialty, the defensive backs. Twitter

02-06-2023, 12:41 PM	#13
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,650	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'm not seeing that much of a regression with the defense between 2021 and 2022 in several statistical categories. 2021 Sacks - 46 - 8th in NFL Points allowed - 19.7 - 5th Total YPG allowed - 318.2 - 7th Rushing YPG allowed - 93.5 - 4th Passing YPG allowed - 224.8 - 14th 2022 Sacks - 48 - 5th in NFL Points allowed - 20.3 - 9th Total YPG allowed - 314.8 - 5th Rushing YPG allowed - 130.5 - 24th Passing YPG allowed - 184.4 - 2nd The defense was improved in sacks, total yards allowed, and mostly in passing yards allowed from 2021 to 2022. It looks like any regression was in mainly the run defense. All facts. leilung and Rugby Saint II like this.

02-06-2023, 12:42 PM	#14
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'm not seeing that much of a regression with the defense between 2021 and 2022 in several statistical categories. 2021 Sacks - 46 - 8th in NFL Points allowed - 19.7 - 5th Total YPG allowed - 318.2 - 7th Rushing YPG allowed - 93.5 - 4th Passing YPG allowed - 224.8 - 14th 2022 Sacks - 48 - 5th in NFL Points allowed - 20.3 - 9th Total YPG allowed - 314.8 - 5th Rushing YPG allowed - 130.5 - 24th Passing YPG allowed - 184.4 - 2nd The defense was improved in sacks, total yards allowed, and mostly in passing yards allowed from 2021 to 2022. It looks like any regression was in mainly the run defense. What's the turnover statistic? K Major likes this.

02-06-2023, 01:03 PM	#16
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Originally Posted by SmashMouth What's the turnover statistic? 2021 Forced Fumbles - 13 Fumbles recovered - 7 Interceptions - 18 2022 Forced Fumbles - 13 Fumbles recovered - 7 Interceptions - 7 There was a sizable drop in number of interceptions. Although, passes attempted by our opponents was down, as well. Our offense kept us behind too often to force our opponents into taking chances with the ball. We were middle of the pack in forced fumbles at #15. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

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02-06-2023, 12:44 PM	#15
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Originally Posted by SmashMouth What's the turnover statistic? Not good. We didn't force many turnovers in 2022. Near the bottom in takeaways.

02-06-2023, 01:12 PM	#17
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Originally Posted by AsylumGuido 2021 Forced Fumbles - 13 Fumbles recovered - 7 Interceptions - 18 2022 Forced Fumbles - 13 Fumbles recovered - 7 Interceptions - 7 There was a sizable drop in number of interceptions. Although, passes attempted by our opponents was down, as well. Our offense kept us behind too often to force our opponents into taking chances with the ball. We were middle of the pack in forced fumbles at #15. Makes sense if we couldn't stop the run like the previous year. Still, there was a stretch when we were reeling turnovers wise. Defense seemed to come around in the latter half of the season. We sucked for more than just one reason last year.

02-06-2023, 01:14 PM	#18
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Originally Posted by AsylumGuido 2021 Forced Fumbles - 13 Fumbles recovered - 7 Interceptions - 18 2022 Forced Fumbles - 13 Fumbles recovered - 7 Interceptions - 7 There was a sizable drop in number of interceptions. Although, passes attempted by our opponents was down, as well. Our offense kept us behind too often to force our opponents into taking chances with the ball. We were middle of the pack in forced fumbles at #15. We need to get better at recovering the fumbles that we force and our defensive backs need stickier hands. On offense we turn the ball over a lot. However, defense needs to work on creating more turnovers while the offense cleans up their ball security issues. K Major likes this.

02-06-2023, 01:15 PM	#20
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints are expected to name Joe Woods defensive coordinator Still gotta fix the offense though. A solid defense can only do so much. By the 4th, they are dawg tired. leilung and Rugby Saint II like this.