Payton Reveals DEFENSIVE Goals...

WillMacKenzie · 05-24-2007, 09:20 PM

According to the newest article on the N.O. Saints website, Payton is happy with the direction his defense is heading. He says one of the stresses this season will be on creating more turnovers, and turning the ball over less.

Suddenly, I go from being confident in the defense - to actually being optimistic. Perhaps this year the defense will be less of a liability, and more of something we can hang our hats on; knowing they'll keep us in the game.

hagan714 · 05-25-2007, 05:53 AM

baby steps. Sean (spell check...correct) has done a great job with selecting players. End of story. Give him 2 more years and we should be set. The only thing left on the house that Sean (spell check...correct) built is some trim work. Can not wait to see what happens in the 2008 FA.

SapperSaint · 05-25-2007, 07:22 AM

The only thing I am worried about is that Shawn

rebuilds this team to greatness and he does a Nick Saban on us.

JOESAM2002 · 05-25-2007, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

The only thing I am worried about is that Shawn rebuilds this team to greatness and he does a Nick Saban on us.

Hey,hey,hey don'tgive anybody any ideas.

21counterZ-trap · 05-25-2007, 08:39 AM

To me, the most encouraging thing about reading this is now knowing that Peyton (just kidding), Payton is aware that there is a defensive side of the ball, and his awareness that we didn't create turnovers last year. Didn't really have the hosses.

Looking at how last year's draft is turning out, I certainly won't be the one to doubt Payton's draft decisions but, I couldn't help buy wonder if we were going to go the way of Indy (of course they didn't do to bad last year) and ignore the defense and treat it like an unwanted stepchild. After all, our offense was very good last year yet we continue to draft offense and add TEs and such. That's cool with me, we certainly needed a TE, WR, and OL depth but, I was beginning to wonder for a while how much emphasis he puts on defense. This article makes me feel a little better about thatl.

SapperSaint · 05-25-2007, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by JOESAM2002

Hey,hey,hey don'tgive anybody any ideas.

I sorry Joe.

FatiusJeebs · 05-25-2007, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

The only thing I am worried about is that Shawn rebuilds this team to greatness and he does a Nick Saban on us.

The only problem with your quote is that Saban never rebuilt the Dolphins anywhere near greatness. ;0)

I'm sure like the Niners of yesteryear....this organization will make sure the only way Payton leaves is through retirement.

Euphoria · 05-25-2007, 11:08 AM

I still can figure out why anyone would say Payton ignored the D this offseason???

He took care of some issues on D with FA and some with the draft get off that trip already.

SapperSaint · 05-25-2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by FatiusJeebs

The only problem with your quote is that Saban never rebuilt the Dolphins anywhere near greatness. ;0)

I'm sure like the Niners of yesteryear....this organization will make sure the only way Payton leaves is through retirement.

Fatius,

In NO way, was I referring to the Fins. I was talking about the way he left LSU. Sorry for the confrusion.

bobcat4u2 · 05-25-2007, 12:43 PM

the only position of weakness not addressed on defense was dt.obvisously,payton felt like there was not a positive move available so far. don't be surprised to see something happen there prior to the start of the season.

05-24-2007, 09:20 PM	#1
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Payton Reveals DEFENSIVE Goals... According to the newest article on the N.O. Saints website, Payton is happy with the direction his defense is heading. He says one of the stresses this season will be on creating more turnovers, and turning the ball over less. Suddenly, I go from being confident in the defense - to actually being optimistic. Perhaps this year the defense will be less of a liability, and more of something we can hang our hats on; knowing they'll keep us in the game.

05-25-2007, 07:46 AM	#4
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Originally Posted by SapperSaint The only thing I am worried about is that Shawn rebuilds this team to greatness and he does a Nick Saban on us. Hey,hey,hey don'tgive anybody any ideas.

05-25-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by JOESAM2002 Hey,hey,hey don'tgive anybody any ideas. I sorry Joe.

05-25-2007, 10:30 AM	#7
FatiusJeebs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 973	Originally Posted by SapperSaint The only thing I am worried about is that Shawn rebuilds this team to greatness and he does a Nick Saban on us. The only problem with your quote is that Saban never rebuilt the Dolphins anywhere near greatness. ;0) I'm sure like the Niners of yesteryear....this organization will make sure the only way Payton leaves is through retirement.
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05-25-2007, 12:16 PM	#9
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by FatiusJeebs The only problem with your quote is that Saban never rebuilt the Dolphins anywhere near greatness. ;0) I'm sure like the Niners of yesteryear....this organization will make sure the only way Payton leaves is through retirement. Fatius, In NO way, was I referring to the Fins. I was talking about the way he left LSU. Sorry for the confrusion.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	baby steps. Sean (spell check...correct) has done a great job with selecting players. End of story. Give him 2 more years and we should be set. The only thing left on the house that Sean (spell check...correct) built is some trim work. Can not wait to see what happens in the 2008 FA.

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SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	The only thing I am worried about is that Shawn rebuilds this team to greatness and he does a Nick Saban on us.

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21counterZ-trap 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lafayette Posts: 120	To me, the most encouraging thing about reading this is now knowing that Peyton (just kidding), Payton is aware that there is a defensive side of the ball, and his awareness that we didn't create turnovers last year. Didn't really have the hosses. Looking at how last year's draft is turning out, I certainly won't be the one to doubt Payton's draft decisions but, I couldn't help buy wonder if we were going to go the way of Indy (of course they didn't do to bad last year) and ignore the defense and treat it like an unwanted stepchild. After all, our offense was very good last year yet we continue to draft offense and add TEs and such. That's cool with me, we certainly needed a TE, WR, and OL depth but, I was beginning to wonder for a while how much emphasis he puts on defense. This article makes me feel a little better about thatl.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	I still can figure out why anyone would say Payton ignored the D this offseason??? He took care of some issues on D with FA and some with the draft get off that trip already.

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bobcat4u2 Registered Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 71	the only position of weakness not addressed on defense was dt.obvisously,payton felt like there was not a positive move available so far. don't be surprised to see something happen there prior to the start of the season.
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