Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 992796)

I think he was being facetious. He has a good point though.

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 992809)

Better bolster up that pass rush in 2024.

Hebert, Mahomes, Dak, Mayfield, Hurts, Love & Atl (X) can all scramble & are surgeons when they have time to throw.

Quality DL & DE play is needed and necessary.

Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 992806)

Yeah I'll admit the 27 points was over the top lol

However, it is a fact that Dennis Allen's Defense plays better in the second half.

Not saying it's all his fault because the offense definitely didn't help the D out much.

However there were must win games where we were in such a hole from the first half, that whilst his D played well in the second half, it was too little too late.

Vikings game - 24 points allowed 1st half, 3 points allowed 2nd half

Lions game - 24 points allowed 1st half, 9 points allowed 2nd half

Houston game - 17 points allowed 1st half, 3 points allowed 2nd half

As I say, not all on his D as the offense was inept for 3/4 of the season, but I don't quite believe Dennis Allens "half time adjustments are overrated" quip, when the stats absolutely back up that his team is better in the 2nd half.

In fact, the way the games went was a microcosm of how the season went. Dug a hole, worked to get out of it, got hot near the end when it was already too late.

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 992831)

Go find you a Will Anderson Jr (Texans DROY) in round 1.

Gotta generate a legit pass rush.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 992833)

Or use the guy you traded up for? Zach Baun

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 992833)

Or use the guy you traded up for? Zach Baun

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 992835)

Not every player drafted #2 overall ends up like Will Anderson. Chase Young was drafted by Washington with the #2 overall pick at the same position and he's been a huge disappointment. It's always a crap shoot via the draft.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 992838)

I don't understand your comparison to Zach Baun here.

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 992839)

Right.

Personally, the Saints as a team should ALWAYS be looking to get better at each and every position. Baun is a nice piece, however he is upgradable.


The lack of a consistent pass rush hurt us on the back end.

We gotta “hit” on these draft picks like Detroit & Texans have done.