Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome

Halo · 12-29-2024, 03:12 PM

Here we are again, with one week left in the NFL season, the long and horrible 2024 season is almost over.

The Saints can't catch, can't protect, can't tackle, and can't do much correctly, lost a not so interesting game in the Superdome to a very bad Raiders team.

Bang your thoughts here and share!!!

dizzle88 · 12-29-2024, 03:18 PM

As usual, whoever we play, ends up controlling the line of scrimmage.

Rattler made some nice throws and some rookie mistakes. I can't believe too harsh on him though, he's the only one that looked like he's even trying.

The O line showed no pride in trying to protect him, they'd let him get decked and then offer him a hand up. No passion, no fight, nothing.

Defense, they all need to be sent to the old people's home.

Demario has been awful all season, even bits of last year too.

Kool-Aid and Taylor are awful at CB.

D line non existent as usual.

Got blown out at home by the 3 win raiders, Gayle needs to sell the team or fire Loomis, or both.

Halo · 12-29-2024, 03:26 PM

Well, I can't say I have a lot of positive to say except, if Rattler had a decent offensive line, I think he's a very viable starter in the NFL. Also, happy to see the addition of Clyde Edward-Helaire. That's about all.

Sinner · 12-29-2024, 04:05 PM

We simply cannot expect to develop an identity, beyond joke of the league, by haphazardly jamming incomplete pieces together and doing patchwork on a culture that is not fundamentally sound. We keep changing bandaids on a wound that never heals. The wound is an OWNER who is out of touch with a culture of WINNING PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL. Y’all can move the pawns around however you wish, but if the Queen ain’t on the table, we ain’t winning.

leilung · 12-29-2024, 04:28 PM

I like Rattler, but he's raw.
Get rid of Loomis and reboot this roster.
Demario is done. So is Honey Badger.
Cam is great but I would lovehim to be our D line coach, not playing.
Move Gay to the Mike and see what the difference is.
Safetys are question marks. I'd like to see what they can do in a different D scheme.
Taylor is a slot defender, not a shut down corner. Kool-aid is servicable.

papz · 12-29-2024, 05:17 PM

I didn’t watch the game but saw Miller only had a handful of touches. What he hurt? If he wasn’t, he shouldn’t have a roster spot on this team next season.

So much work to be done this off season. Hopefully we can find the right person to help us build. I hope we don’t spend draft capital this year on a quarterback. We can wait until ‘26 if we’re looking for a franchise quarterback. Build the trenches and better days will come.

leilung · 12-30-2024, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by papz

I didn’t watch the game but saw Miller only had a handful of touches. What he hurt? If he wasn’t, he shouldn’t have a roster spot on this team next season.

So much work to be done this off season. Hopefully we can find the right person to help us build. I hope we don’t spend draft capital this year on a quarterback. We can wait until ‘26 if we’re looking for a franchise quarterback. Build the trenches and better days will come.

Miller is a Glass Tiger and NOT a durable RB. It's pretty clear that he has checked out and waiting to be put on waivers.

neugey · 12-30-2024, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by leilung

Miller is a Glass Tiger and NOT a durable RB. It's pretty clear that he has checked out and waiting to be put on waivers.

Let Miller walk. There are a crap ton of RB's in the upcoming NFL draft that will outperform Miller. He was never the guy in the TCU peak season and I never got what we saw in him. Another empty RAS score instead of competent evaluation.

Halo · 12-30-2024, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I didn’t watch the game but saw Miller only had a handful of touches. What he hurt? If he wasn’t, he shouldn’t have a roster spot on this team next season.

So much work to be done this off season. Hopefully we can find the right person to help us build. I hope we don’t spend draft capital this year on a quarterback. We can wait until ‘26 if we’re looking for a franchise quarterback. Build the trenches and better days will come.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire started. He was good. Have no idea what is up with Miller.

SmashMouth · 12-30-2024, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Clyde Edwards-Helaire started. He was good. Have no idea what is up with Miller.

He's too soft ...

12-29-2024, 03:12 PM	#1
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,889 Blog Entries: 45	Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome Here we are again, with one week left in the NFL season, the long and horrible 2024 season is almost over. The Saints can't catch, can't protect, can't tackle, and can't do much correctly, lost a not so interesting game in the Superdome to a very bad Raiders team. Bang your thoughts here and share!!!

12-29-2024, 03:18 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,532	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome As usual, whoever we play, ends up controlling the line of scrimmage. Rattler made some nice throws and some rookie mistakes. I can't believe too harsh on him though, he's the only one that looked like he's even trying. The O line showed no pride in trying to protect him, they'd let him get decked and then offer him a hand up. No passion, no fight, nothing. Defense, they all need to be sent to the old people's home. Demario has been awful all season, even bits of last year too. Kool-Aid and Taylor are awful at CB. D line non existent as usual. Got blown out at home by the 3 win raiders, Gayle needs to sell the team or fire Loomis, or both. bobdog86 likes this.
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12-29-2024, 03:26 PM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,889 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome Well, I can't say I have a lot of positive to say except, if Rattler had a decent offensive line, I think he's a very viable starter in the NFL. Also, happy to see the addition of Clyde Edward-Helaire. That's about all.

12-29-2024, 04:05 PM	#4
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,068	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome We simply cannot expect to develop an identity, beyond joke of the league, by haphazardly jamming incomplete pieces together and doing patchwork on a culture that is not fundamentally sound. We keep changing bandaids on a wound that never heals. The wound is an OWNER who is out of touch with a culture of WINNING PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL. Y’all can move the pawns around however you wish, but if the Queen ain’t on the table, we ain’t winning.
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12-29-2024, 04:28 PM	#5
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,422	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome I like Rattler, but he's raw. Get rid of Loomis and reboot this roster. Demario is done. So is Honey Badger. Cam is great but I would lovehim to be our D line coach, not playing. Move Gay to the Mike and see what the difference is. Safetys are question marks. I'd like to see what they can do in a different D scheme. Taylor is a slot defender, not a shut down corner. Kool-aid is servicable. Halo and neugey like this.

12-29-2024, 05:17 PM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome I didn’t watch the game but saw Miller only had a handful of touches. What he hurt? If he wasn’t, he shouldn’t have a roster spot on this team next season. So much work to be done this off season. Hopefully we can find the right person to help us build. I hope we don’t spend draft capital this year on a quarterback. We can wait until ‘26 if we’re looking for a franchise quarterback. Build the trenches and better days will come.

12-30-2024, 09:10 AM	#7
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,422	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome Originally Posted by papz I didn’t watch the game but saw Miller only had a handful of touches. What he hurt? If he wasn’t, he shouldn’t have a roster spot on this team next season. So much work to be done this off season. Hopefully we can find the right person to help us build. I hope we don’t spend draft capital this year on a quarterback. We can wait until ‘26 if we’re looking for a franchise quarterback. Build the trenches and better days will come. Miller is a Glass Tiger and NOT a durable RB. It's pretty clear that he has checked out and waiting to be put on waivers. Halo, neugey and papz like this.

12-30-2024, 09:33 AM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,852 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome Originally Posted by leilung Miller is a Glass Tiger and NOT a durable RB. It's pretty clear that he has checked out and waiting to be put on waivers. Let Miller walk. There are a crap ton of RB's in the upcoming NFL draft that will outperform Miller. He was never the guy in the TCU peak season and I never got what we saw in him. Another empty RAS score instead of competent evaluation. Halo and leilung like this.

12-30-2024, 12:23 PM	#9
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,889 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome Originally Posted by papz I didn’t watch the game but saw Miller only had a handful of touches. What he hurt? If he wasn’t, he shouldn’t have a roster spot on this team next season. So much work to be done this off season. Hopefully we can find the right person to help us build. I hope we don’t spend draft capital this year on a quarterback. We can wait until ‘26 if we’re looking for a franchise quarterback. Build the trenches and better days will come. Clyde Edwards-Helaire started. He was good. Have no idea what is up with Miller.

12-30-2024, 01:17 PM	#10
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,714 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Observations from Saints loss to Raiders in the Superdome Originally Posted by Halo Clyde Edwards-Helaire started. He was good. Have no idea what is up with Miller. He's too soft ...