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.

08-19-2024, 12:17 AM	#11
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,330	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.
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,330