| BakoSaint |
01-07-2024 01:00 PM |
Re: Saints vs Falcons Game Day Thread
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Originally Posted by dizzle88
(Post 990460)
Derek Carr has definitely looked more comfortable recently.
Especially considering this O line 3/4 backups
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Two things the Saints are missing are accountability and competition. So often the starters don't know they need to improve and the backups are better but don't have a chance to play.
In the case of Carr, Michael Thomas helped hold him accountable on social media when the coaching staff would not on the field, and that feedback really helped him to improve and was a generous brave thing for Thomas to provide.
In the case of the oline, injuries forcing backups to play has actually made the line better, because it has given backups a chance and created competition that would never otherwise occur. Many of our starting oline are replacement level players, but with competition you get a lot more out of replacement level players than if you give one a safe job. |
