Observations from Saints preseason loss to the 49ers

BakoSaint · 08-19-2024, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

I know it's pre season but why didn't we try to win. Was it possible to stop the clock and get another possession? I don't care if it was just for 1 play. I remember when we actually had a true competitive coach.

Since preseason games dont deeply matter, and end with the 3rd-4th string in the game, I dont really mind not giving your all on last minute moves to win a preseason game. Ultimately in every preseason game the home team is the harlem globetrotters and the road team is the washington generals, especially in the 4th quarter. Players are there to impress but if the game is close in the 4th what good does a road win by a narrow margin really let your learn if you have to show your hand and go out of your way to get it. A big win may be slightly more encouraging than a big loss but ultimately in any close preseason game what you learn about the team as a whole is a wash.

darksoul35 · 08-19-2024, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

Since preseason games dont deeply matter, and end with the 3rd-4th string in the game, I dont really mind not giving your all on last minute moves to win a preseason game. Ultimately in every preseason game the home team is the harlem globetrotters and the road team is the washington generals, especially in the 4th quarter. Players are there to impress but if the game is close in the 4th what good does a road win by a narrow margin really let your learn if you have to show your hand and go out of your way to get it. A big win may be slightly more encouraging than a big loss but ultimately in any close preseason game what you learn about the team as a whole is a wash.

I get that but it's just an attitude thing in my opinion and plus it gives the young QBs experience with the game on the line. Not a very big deal because it's pre season. Idk maybe I'm thinking that because I just don't want DA as our head coach. I think I'm liking the new OC though and I have confidence in our defense as long as the offense can avoid 3 and outs and leaving our defense on the field for 75 percent of the game.

08-19-2024, 12:17 AM	#1
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,328	Re: Observations from Saints preseason loss to the 49ers Originally Posted by darksoul35 I know it's pre season but why didn't we try to win. Was it possible to stop the clock and get another possession? I don't care if it was just for 1 play. I remember when we actually had a true competitive coach. Since preseason games dont deeply matter, and end with the 3rd-4th string in the game, I dont really mind not giving your all on last minute moves to win a preseason game. Ultimately in every preseason game the home team is the harlem globetrotters and the road team is the washington generals, especially in the 4th quarter. Players are there to impress but if the game is close in the 4th what good does a road win by a narrow margin really let your learn if you have to show your hand and go out of your way to get it. A big win may be slightly more encouraging than a big loss but ultimately in any close preseason game what you learn about the team as a whole is a wash. darksoul35 likes this.
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08-19-2024, 08:48 AM	#2
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	Re: Observations from Saints preseason loss to the 49ers Originally Posted by BakoSaint Since preseason games dont deeply matter, and end with the 3rd-4th string in the game, I dont really mind not giving your all on last minute moves to win a preseason game. Ultimately in every preseason game the home team is the harlem globetrotters and the road team is the washington generals, especially in the 4th quarter. Players are there to impress but if the game is close in the 4th what good does a road win by a narrow margin really let your learn if you have to show your hand and go out of your way to get it. A big win may be slightly more encouraging than a big loss but ultimately in any close preseason game what you learn about the team as a whole is a wash. I get that but it's just an attitude thing in my opinion and plus it gives the young QBs experience with the game on the line. Not a very big deal because it's pre season. Idk maybe I'm thinking that because I just don't want DA as our head coach. I think I'm liking the new OC though and I have confidence in our defense as long as the offense can avoid 3 and outs and leaving our defense on the field for 75 percent of the game. Sinner likes this.
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