Observations from the Saints win vs Titans

arsaint · 09-10-2023, 03:38 PM

Good - bad - and ugly

GOOD

1) DEFENSE
2) Carr - not superstar play, but played well - far more positive than negative plays.

BAD

1) Have to run the ball better
2) O-line has to play better

UGLY

1) NFL officiating still sucks

The Dude · 09-10-2023, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by arsaint

Good - bad - and ugly

GOOD

1) DEFENSE
2) Carr - not superstar play, but played well - far more positive than negative plays.

BAD

1) Have to run the ball better
2) O-line has to play better

UGLY

1) NFL officiating still sucks

Dude we had at least 2 major calls go our way. We can’t play the penalty card today.
Oline and running game problems go hand in hand so bench Penning and we are good.

K Major · 09-10-2023, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Dude we had at least 2 major calls go our way. We can’t play the penalty card today.
Oline and running game problems go hand in hand so bench Penning and we are good.

Yeah I agree on the first part.

As for Penning, this is career start #2 for him. His foot speed and lateral movements need work … coach him up !

I believe he”ll improve with film study & reps.

arsaint · 09-11-2023, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Dude we had at least 2 major calls go our way. We can’t play the penalty card today.

Correct - the officiating sucked. I don't disagree that the Saints were both benefited and harmed by calls today. I am not saying we were screwed over (although i have seen it happen MANY times) - I'm saying the refs look bush league.

I just wonder if the NFL will ever be able to lock down 1) what is a catch 2) what is pass interference 3) when a player is down or OOB

Every year the rules seem to waver - adds for a lot of room for the outcome/scores of games to be manipulated.

09-10-2023, 03:38 PM	#1
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,738	Re: Observations from the Saints win vs Titana Good - bad - and ugly GOOD 1) DEFENSE 2) Carr - not superstar play, but played well - far more positive than negative plays. BAD 1) Have to run the ball better 2) O-line has to play better UGLY 1) NFL officiating still sucks Papa Voodoo, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Observations from the Saints win vs Titana Originally Posted by arsaint Good - bad - and ugly GOOD 1) DEFENSE 2) Carr - not superstar play, but played well - far more positive than negative plays. BAD 1) Have to run the ball better 2) O-line has to play better UGLY 1) NFL officiating still sucks Dude we had at least 2 major calls go our way. We can’t play the penalty card today. Oline and running game problems go hand in hand so bench Penning and we are good. jnormand and MarchingOn like this.
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints win vs Titana Originally Posted by The Dude Dude we had at least 2 major calls go our way. We can’t play the penalty card today. Oline and running game problems go hand in hand so bench Penning and we are good. Yeah I agree on the first part. As for Penning, this is career start #2 for him. His foot speed and lateral movements need work … coach him up ! I believe he”ll improve with film study & reps. jnormand, Danno, Crusader and 3 others like this.

09-11-2023, 07:35 AM	#4
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,738	Re: Observations from the Saints win vs Titana Originally Posted by The Dude Dude we had at least 2 major calls go our way. We can’t play the penalty card today. Correct - the officiating sucked. I don't disagree that the Saints were both benefited and harmed by calls today. I am not saying we were screwed over (although i have seen it happen MANY times) - I'm saying the refs look bush league. I just wonder if the NFL will ever be able to lock down 1) what is a catch 2) what is pass interference 3) when a player is down or OOB Every year the rules seem to waver - adds for a lot of room for the outcome/scores of games to be manipulated.