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Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

If the defense plays as spirited as they did in the last game it will go a long way to a victory. I would like to see them actually get to the QB more but pressure is good. Our secondary appears capable of doing their part.

I feel that while Carr is getting more in sync with his offense our defense is his key. I have always been guardedly optimistic about Derek Carr.

Our O-Line and running game are a wee bit suspect. These two negatives concern me a lot, not necessarily about this game but the season. Granted we are down Kamara but he is only one man and an injury contains him more than any defensive scheme can.

Carr's outlets are currently the TE's since we don't have a back that has shown they will be able to get open in the swing and catch a ball. We know Williams is north-south.

If the O-Line improves and performs that diminishes the need for the quick outlet and gives Carr time to pick apart a secondary with Thomas, Olave and Shaheed. As the team sat last week for their first game the defense picked up the slack, but that is what winning teams do.

I think we will win the game but need to see the offense improving and heading in an upward direction to have more confidence in them.

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

Never take any opponent lightly when you're "supposed" to win. Especially, in the Dirty South!

Last year when we played Carolina, a QB who threw for 47 yds., 2 INTs, Sacked 2 times, and had a QB Rating of .... wait for it... 2.8... WON!

Hit them hard! Hit them often! And score! Let's get it done

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

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Originally Posted by subguy (Post 979759)

All good points with regard to the Oline performance and it’s affect on Carr and timing on route development. This week will tell give us a clearer picture, for me I just think 1st game of the season and they faced a team that has had the #1 and #2 run defense for the past 2 years and they added a speed end rusher this year. There was plenty of struggles across the Oline last week Penning being the most obvious.

If that type of Oline play continues Monday …. we’ve got problems. For what it worth after week 1 Power Rankings the Saints are ranked at 13 and the Panthers 30. Titans come in at 24.

Rankings 1-12 in order
49ers
Cowboys
Eagles
Chiefs
Bills
Bengals
Dolphins
Lions
Browns
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Jaguars

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

If you get a chance, check out the film study Rev Windham did on the interior D-line play.

Saunders & Roach were getting it done in those trenches. That interior "push" was getting there. Something that we missed last year.

By the way, Carl Granderson's hand technique is impressive & he's strong.

Saints are getting a lot of praise offensively, however, for me, it's that defensive front and secondary.

You stop the run, you make teams one-dimensional & subsequent turnovers. Saunders (his gap discipline is solid) was a key signing this off-season.

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 979764)

Turner won't be missed much if any. We'll prolly get better with our depth. Hopefully WTFoskey can step up and contribute sooner than later.

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

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Originally Posted by subguy (Post 979758)

This is my biggest hope...he clearly looked slow. I do think a lack of experience to the game at this level is a major contributor to his slowness.

You hear all the time about the speed of the game and every player takes time to adjust. Missing all of the time these first two off-seasons have to have had an affect. Just look at Ruiz. His first two off-seasons were totally non-existent and it took him time to become a really solid starter. Hopefully things start slowing down more and more with each game and practice.

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

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Originally Posted by subguy (Post 979759)

If the defense plays as spirited as they did in the last game it will go a long way to a victory. I would like to see them actually get to the QB more but pressure is good. Our secondary appears capable of doing their part.

I feel that while Carr is getting more in sync with his offense our defense is his key. I have always been guardedly optimistic about Derek Carr.

Our O-Line and running game are a wee bit suspect. These two negatives concern me a lot, not necessarily about this game but the season. Granted we are down Kamara but he is only one man and an injury contains him more than any defensive scheme can.

Carr's outlets are currently the TE's since we don't have a back that has shown they will be able to get open in the swing and catch a ball. We know Williams is north-south.

If the O-Line improves and performs that diminishes the need for the quick outlet and gives Carr time to pick apart a secondary with Thomas, Olave and Shaheed. As the team sat last week for their first game the defense picked up the slack, but that is what winning teams do.

I think we will win the game but need to see the offense improving and heading in an upward direction to have more confidence in them.

We were actually also missing our rookie RB Kendre Miller who is expected to be contributing on a regular basis. Hopefully he's back this week.

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 979764)

Saunders was probably our best offseason acquisition. He didn't grade out well but he looked good enough to make an impact. Our front seven is going to spoil a lot of OC's game plans! :p

Re: Week 2 - Saints @ Panthers

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Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 979766)

Turner won't be missed much if any. We'll prolly get better with our depth. Hopefully WTFoskey can step up and contribute sooner than later.

I don't know about not missing Turner much. He was looking like he had finally turned the corner and was getting pressure throughout training camp. I think he'll be missed even if Foskey gets all of his snaps.