What Went Wrong

SmashMouth · 12-29-2023, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Now that we’re not gonna make the playoffs, its time to discuss what went wrong, what was unexpected. How we fix it is another topic for another day.

Offensive coordinator failed miserably
Carr was a huge let-down
O-Line Pass blocking sucked
O-line run blocking regressed
D-line pass rush was weaker than expected (Cam Jordan)
D-line run defense regressed as the season went on
Our Kicker was less than we hoped for
Our punter was a joke
TE’s underperformed
RB’s were weak (see O-line)
LB’s lost a step
Our defense just looks slow
Our offense looks basic and flat

Feel free to add your observations.

All of those observations can be attributed to poor decision making from management. Will a change be forthcoming?

iceshack149 · 12-29-2023, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

All of those observations can be attributed to poor decision making from management. Will a change be forthcoming?

I hope so, brother. If the Saints keep Allen next season the majority of the Saints fanbase will be infuriated.

Rugby Saint II · 12-29-2023, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I hope so, brother. If the Saints keep Allen next season the majority of the Saints fanbase will be infuriated.

I'm already there iceshack......as are most fans!

I hate to say it, but DA is probably running this **** show again next year. After that Saints fans can look forward to a rebuild! Woo Hoo!

Sinner · 12-29-2023, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I'm already there iceshack......as are most fans!

I hate to say it, but DA is probably running this **** show again next year. After that Saints fans can look forward to a rebuild! Woo Hoo!

At this point, any rebuild will only take place someplace besides New Orleans. Unfortunately.

SmashMouth · 12-30-2023, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Sinner

At this point, any rebuild will only take place someplace besides New Orleans. Unfortunately.

Please say it ain't seaux !

That would devastate the state, whole Gulf South really.

Sinner · 12-29-2023, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

All of those observations can be attributed to poor decision making from management. Will a change be forthcoming?

Maybe in 2030.

saintsfan1976 · 12-30-2023, 10:11 AM

What went wrong is more of a continuation of what's been going wrong.

An ageing roster
Draft picks traded for players that haven't worked out
Lack of depth
Letting quality players walk in FA, conversely signing players who haven't
Low quality coaching staff
Limited room in 2024 to improve roster due to
- Structure of player contracts
- Limited draft picks
- Cap room for free agency

Rugby Saint II · 12-30-2023, 01:51 PM

Relax ya'll! The Saints aren't going anywhere. We are tied to this city for the next decade at least. Woo Hoo! We are the New Orleans Saints! Now, and always!

Sinner · 12-30-2023, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Relax ya'll! The Saints aren't going anywhere. We are tied to this city for the next decade at least. Woo Hoo! We are the New Orleans Saints! Now, and always!

Translation:”The Saints aren’t going anywhere.”

lee909 · 12-30-2023, 03:45 PM

This thread and the answers would have been a lot shorter if it was

What went right

12-29-2023, 07:53 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,782 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What Went Wrong Originally Posted by Danno Now that we’re not gonna make the playoffs, its time to discuss what went wrong, what was unexpected. How we fix it is another topic for another day. Offensive coordinator failed miserably Carr was a huge let-down O-Line Pass blocking sucked O-line run blocking regressed D-line pass rush was weaker than expected (Cam Jordan) D-line run defense regressed as the season went on Our Kicker was less than we hoped for Our punter was a joke TE’s underperformed RB’s were weak (see O-line) LB’s lost a step Our defense just looks slow Our offense looks basic and flat Feel free to add your observations. All of those observations can be attributed to poor decision making from management. Will a change be forthcoming? AsylumGuido likes this.

12-29-2023, 09:59 AM	#2
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,406 Blog Entries: 1	Re: What Went Wrong Originally Posted by SmashMouth All of those observations can be attributed to poor decision making from management. Will a change be forthcoming? I hope so, brother. If the Saints keep Allen next season the majority of the Saints fanbase will be infuriated. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

12-29-2023, 04:48 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: What Went Wrong Originally Posted by iceshack149 I hope so, brother. If the Saints keep Allen next season the majority of the Saints fanbase will be infuriated. I'm already there iceshack......as are most fans! I hate to say it, but DA is probably running this **** show again next year. After that Saints fans can look forward to a rebuild! Woo Hoo! iceshack149 and SmashMouth like this.

12-29-2023, 04:56 PM	#4
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,068	Re: What Went Wrong Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I'm already there iceshack......as are most fans! I hate to say it, but DA is probably running this **** show again next year. After that Saints fans can look forward to a rebuild! Woo Hoo! At this point, any rebuild will only take place someplace besides New Orleans. Unfortunately.
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12-30-2023, 08:08 AM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,782 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What Went Wrong Originally Posted by Sinner At this point, any rebuild will only take place someplace besides New Orleans. Unfortunately. Please say it ain't seaux ! That would devastate the state, whole Gulf South really.

12-30-2023, 10:11 AM	#7
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,020 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What Went Wrong What went wrong is more of a continuation of what's been going wrong. An ageing roster Draft picks traded for players that haven't worked out Lack of depth Letting quality players walk in FA, conversely signing players who haven't Low quality coaching staff Limited room in 2024 to improve roster due to - Structure of player contracts - Limited draft picks - Cap room for free agency neugey, Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

12-30-2023, 01:51 PM	#8
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: What Went Wrong Relax ya'll! The Saints aren't going anywhere. We are tied to this city for the next decade at least. Woo Hoo! We are the New Orleans Saints! Now, and always! AsylumGuido likes this.

12-30-2023, 01:58 PM	#9
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,068	Re: What Went Wrong Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Relax ya'll! The Saints aren't going anywhere. We are tied to this city for the next decade at least. Woo Hoo! We are the New Orleans Saints! Now, and always! Translation:”The Saints aren’t going anywhere.” Rugby Saint II likes this.
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12-30-2023, 03:45 PM	#10
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: What Went Wrong This thread and the answers would have been a lot shorter if it was What went right