Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs

10-02-2023, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Anyone else notice the last 2 weeks WR's seem to be running in the same general area? I don't think that's by design.

Yeah, on one play Olave and Thomas both ran an out, about 3 yards away from each other.

Olave just turned around and saw Thomas catch it, then just watched him go upfield. Definitely didn't look designed that way.

SmashMouth · 10-02-2023, 08:15 PM

https://sports.yahoo.com/derek-carr-...002035267.html

neugey · 10-02-2023, 08:43 PM

I get the sense that DA is starting to lose the locker room and the team morale is starting to dissolve in a way we haven't seen since pre-Haslett. Last year the team trusted DA out of consideration that Payton had left and that there wasn't much time to react. This year that benefit of the doubt is gone.

SmashMouth · 10-02-2023, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I get the sense that DA is starting to lose the locker room and the team morale is starting to dissolve in a way we haven't seen since pre-Haslett. Last year the team trusted DA out of consideration that Payton had left and that there wasn't much time to react. This year that benefit of the doubt is gone.

Prolly a more astute observation that you realize ...

And since DA's contract is still top secret, if he even has one , speculations will continue to unfold.

Sinner · 10-02-2023, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I get the sense that DA is starting to lose the locker room and the team morale is starting to dissolve in a way we haven't seen since pre-Haslett. Last year the team trusted DA out of consideration that Payton had left and that there wasn't much time to react. This year that benefit of the doubt is gone.

The coaching was bad last year. It’s way worse this year. The fact that we just “keep doing what we’re doing”, is pathetic.

K Major · 10-03-2023, 10:04 AM

Solid rant by Matt. SOLID. Most don't want to believe it though.

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K Major · 10-03-2023, 12:43 PM

Scary part is that we really hadn't faced "legit", "contending" teams yet. The Bucs are trash but embarassed us at home.

Patriots are equally terrible, QB play is terrible & they will be without two (Judon & Gonzalez) of their best defensive players on Sunday ... coaches are good though.

Toss up on Sunday tbh.

K Major · 10-03-2023, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://sports.yahoo.com/derek-carr-...002035267.html

On Sunday Chris Olave was held to single-digit receiving yards for the first time in his career, finishing with a single 4-yard reception on 5 targets. Michael Thomas didn’t catch his second pass from Carr until there were six minutes left in the third quarter. Carr funneled a ton of passes to Alvin Kamara (who caught all but one of his 14 targets), but they went nowhere, gaining just 33 yards.

Yikes!

Rugby Saint II · 10-03-2023, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by mapcow

Yawn... Boston. Same old song and dance.

Good for him! There is too much negativity on the board right now. Deservedly so, though. But the sun is still shing. Doom and gloom......

Rugby Saint II · 10-03-2023, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Anyone else notice the last 2 weeks WR's seem to be running in the same general area? I don't think that's by design.

It's probably just a poor design by PC.

10-02-2023, 06:16 PM	#61
Threaded by dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by K Major Anyone else notice the last 2 weeks WR's seem to be running in the same general area? I don't think that's by design. Yeah, on one play Olave and Thomas both ran an out, about 3 yards away from each other. Olave just turned around and saw Thomas catch it, then just watched him go upfield. Definitely didn't look designed that way. K Major likes this.
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10-02-2023, 08:15 PM	#62
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs https://sports.yahoo.com/derek-carr-...002035267.html

10-02-2023, 08:43 PM	#63
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs I get the sense that DA is starting to lose the locker room and the team morale is starting to dissolve in a way we haven't seen since pre-Haslett. Last year the team trusted DA out of consideration that Payton had left and that there wasn't much time to react. This year that benefit of the doubt is gone. SmashMouth, Sinner and K Major like this.

10-02-2023, 08:50 PM	#64
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs Originally Posted by neugey I get the sense that DA is starting to lose the locker room and the team morale is starting to dissolve in a way we haven't seen since pre-Haslett. Last year the team trusted DA out of consideration that Payton had left and that there wasn't much time to react. This year that benefit of the doubt is gone. Prolly a more astute observation that you realize ... And since DA's contract is still top secret, if he even has one , speculations will continue to unfold.

10-02-2023, 08:57 PM	#65
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,873	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs Originally Posted by neugey I get the sense that DA is starting to lose the locker room and the team morale is starting to dissolve in a way we haven't seen since pre-Haslett. Last year the team trusted DA out of consideration that Payton had left and that there wasn't much time to react. This year that benefit of the doubt is gone. The coaching was bad last year. It’s way worse this year. The fact that we just “keep doing what we’re doing”, is pathetic. Rugby Saint II, Rell&Gold and K Major like this.
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10-03-2023, 12:43 PM	#67
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs Scary part is that we really hadn't faced "legit", "contending" teams yet. The Bucs are trash but embarassed us at home. Patriots are equally terrible, QB play is terrible & they will be without two (Judon & Gonzalez) of their best defensive players on Sunday ... coaches are good though. Toss up on Sunday tbh.

10-03-2023, 02:56 PM	#68
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://sports.yahoo.com/derek-carr-...002035267.html On Sunday Chris Olave was held to single-digit receiving yards for the first time in his career, finishing with a single 4-yard reception on 5 targets. Michael Thomas didn’t catch his second pass from Carr until there were six minutes left in the third quarter. Carr funneled a ton of passes to Alvin Kamara (who caught all but one of his 14 targets), but they went nowhere, gaining just 33 yards. Yikes!

10-03-2023, 03:07 PM	#69
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs Originally Posted by mapcow Yawn... Boston. Same old song and dance. Good for him! There is too much negativity on the board right now. Deservedly so, though. But the sun is still shing. Doom and gloom...... AsylumGuido likes this.
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10-03-2023, 03:11 PM	#70
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Observations from the Saints Loss to the Bucs Originally Posted by K Major Anyone else notice the last 2 weeks WR's seem to be running in the same general area? I don't think that's by design. It's probably just a poor design by PC.