Can't Guard Mike

Rsanders24 · 03-07-2023, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

If the O line can't effectively run block, pass protect and utilize AK (I'm specifically calling out Pete Carmichael) in the screen game, it won't matter who is under center.

Did you notice in a lot of 3rd and short situations TAYSOM HILL was on the sidelines? Throwing to Kirkwood & Merritt. WTF?!

Predictable play calling has to change. 2012 was a long time ago.

And this is why I wonder if we got better. While I believe that almost anything is an improvement over Dalton, if the other pieces are not better than what did we do other than spend a lot of money.

Coaching was horrendous last season. With AK possibly missing 1/3 of the season and no MT, if cut or traded, I can’t see Carr or our offense being any better.

The Dude · 03-07-2023, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rsanders24

And this is why I wonder if we got better. While I believe that almost anything is an improvement over Dalton, if the other pieces are not better than what did we do other than spend a lot of money.

Coaching was horrendous last season. With AK possibly missing 1/3 of the season and no MT, if cut or traded, I can’t see Carr or our offense being any better.

I agree with this. We got better at Qb, imo a lot better. Now it’s up to the staff to put the supporting cast in place. The way things are now we maybe a game or two better but we still aren’t a good team. Winning because your competition sucks doesn’t mean you are a winner.

saintsfan1976 · 03-08-2023, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I agree with this. We got better at Qb, imo a lot better. Now it’s up to the staff to put the supporting cast in place. The way things are now we maybe a game or two better but we still aren’t a good team. Winning because your competition sucks doesn’t mean you are a winner.

Winning is winning. Especially in the NFL.

saintsfan1976 · 03-08-2023, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I agree with this. We got better at Qb, imo a lot better. Now it’s up to the staff to put the supporting cast in place. The way things are now we maybe a game or two better but we still aren’t a good team. Winning because your competition sucks doesn’t mean you are a winner.

I agree the rest of the roster needs immediate improvement, not just for this season but well beyond.

03-07-2023, 05:02 PM	#1
Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,493	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by K Major If the O line can't effectively run block, pass protect and utilize AK (I'm specifically calling out Pete Carmichael) in the screen game, it won't matter who is under center. Did you notice in a lot of 3rd and short situations TAYSOM HILL was on the sidelines? Throwing to Kirkwood & Merritt. WTF?! Predictable play calling has to change. 2012 was a long time ago. And this is why I wonder if we got better. While I believe that almost anything is an improvement over Dalton, if the other pieces are not better than what did we do other than spend a lot of money. Coaching was horrendous last season. With AK possibly missing 1/3 of the season and no MT, if cut or traded, I can’t see Carr or our offense being any better. vpheughan and K Major like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,075	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by Rsanders24 And this is why I wonder if we got better. While I believe that almost anything is an improvement over Dalton, if the other pieces are not better than what did we do other than spend a lot of money. Coaching was horrendous last season. With AK possibly missing 1/3 of the season and no MT, if cut or traded, I can’t see Carr or our offense being any better. I agree with this. We got better at Qb, imo a lot better. Now it’s up to the staff to put the supporting cast in place. The way things are now we maybe a game or two better but we still aren’t a good team. Winning because your competition sucks doesn’t mean you are a winner. Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.
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03-08-2023, 05:16 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,093 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by The Dude I agree with this. We got better at Qb, imo a lot better. Now it’s up to the staff to put the supporting cast in place. The way things are now we maybe a game or two better but we still aren’t a good team. Winning because your competition sucks doesn’t mean you are a winner. Winning is winning. Especially in the NFL. AsylumGuido, SmashMouth and WW_Who_Dat like this.

03-08-2023, 07:42 AM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,093 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Can't Guard Mike Originally Posted by The Dude I agree with this. We got better at Qb, imo a lot better. Now it’s up to the staff to put the supporting cast in place. The way things are now we maybe a game or two better but we still aren’t a good team. Winning because your competition sucks doesn’t mean you are a winner. I agree the rest of the roster needs immediate improvement, not just for this season but well beyond.