|
this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; You can count Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme among the people who have been impressed by the New Orleans Saints and their fast 3-0 start to this season. ...... “They are a different football team on film,� Delhomme said during ...
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-30-2006, 08:48 AM | #1 |
LB Mentallity
|
Delhomme Gets It.
You can count Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme among the people who have been impressed by the New Orleans Saints and their fast 3-0 start to this season.
...... “They are a different football team on film,â€? Delhomme said during a conference call with Louisiana reporters. “Up front, I always thought they were extremely good  and that hasn’t changed. (Ends) Charles Grant and Will Smith are really getting after it, but (tackles) Brian Young and Hollis Thomas, they’re doing a great job.â€? While linebackers Scott Fujita, Mark Simoneau and Scott Shanle haven’t played a lot together, Delhomme was nonetheless impressed with how they’ve performed in three games. “They haven’t played a whole lot of football together, but they’re sound,â€? he said. “They know where they need to be. They’re in the right place. They do the right thing.â€? The Saints rank fifth in the NFL in total defense, allowing 266.7 yards a game going into Sunday’s game against the 1-2 Panthers. They also are 12th against the run (88.3 yards a game) and ninth against the pass (178.3 yards a game). They have 12 sacks already after collecting only 25 a year ago. Delhomme said cornerbacks Fred Thomas and Mike McKenzie are also playing well, as are two youngsters at safety  rookie Roman Harper and second-year player Josh Bullocks. “No. 41 (Harper) doesn’t really play like a rookie, he does a real good job and he’s really physical,â€? Delhomme said. “The same thing with No. 29 (Bullocks). They’re playing with an edge and they’re playing well.â€? Delhomme said he’s watched how Payton has gone about turning the Saints around, but never thought the team lacked talent  even during last year’s 3-13 season when they played all their games away from home because of Hurricane Katrina. “They never lacked talent,â€? he said. “You’d ask anyone in our division and people from other teams have said it. Talent was not what they lacked. The Saints always had some talent and now coach Payton, I kind of know him a little bit, he’s kind of a no-nonsense guy. “He came in and he set a certain precedent. They still got a lot of those winners that are there. They added a bunch of new guys and they’re doing it the right way. Anytime you start 3-0, you’re doing something right. They’re playing well.â€? While he praised the Saints for what they’ve done on the field, Delhomme couldn’t help but notice what their fans have done as well â€â€Âbuying more than 68,000 season tickets, ensuring a sold-out Superdome for the entire season â€â€Âand embracing their team more than ever. “That was great. I think it shows one thing: in the state of Louisiana, football’s king,â€? Delhomme said. “Starting on Fridays and going through Saturday’s college games and into Sunday. ........ http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/4...?showAll=y&c=y I think he summed it up well. The rest of the read is good also. this is just the guts of the story |
Latest Blogs | |
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn
Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey
CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey |
10-01-2006, 09:49 AM | #2 |
Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,403
|
RE: Delhomme Gets It.
I think our D will really go after Jake today causing him to throw a couple of picks, I think we sack him quite a few times (5-6 times today)
|
10-01-2006, 07:53 PM | #3 |
Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,403
|
RE: Delhomme Gets It.
Was i wrong about this one..
Ouch!!!! |
10-01-2006, 08:07 PM | #4 |
Part Time Pimp
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,967
|
RE: Delhomme Gets It.
Well.....the few times we got to him, he tried to throw us some picks. Unfortunately our corners didn't come up with the ball. Kudos to that "back-up" Carolina line. They held their own.
|
10-02-2006, 08:05 PM | #5 |
Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 20
|
RE: Delhomme Gets It.
I always pull for Jake on a personal level. Just not his team.
|
10-02-2006, 08:58 PM | #6 |
500th Post
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 578
|
RE: Delhomme Gets It.
Agreed with Ghandi, we had chances to win
|