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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by poydras I'm afraid 3-0 is a little optimistic. I sure hope that's the case but I don't think Indy is just going to roll over in their season opener. It's going to be a shootout for sure. ...
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08-04-2007, 03:33 PM | #21 |
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Re: My personal opinion is the NFC South looks weak this season.
Originally Posted by poydras
It's going to be a shootout for sure. You have the two of the top NFL offenses duking it out. The Saints had the better defense during the season last year, while Indy's defense put it together for a fabulous playoff run.
But the difference is what happened in the off season. Indy's defense got stripped. We got David. Cato June is gone. Indy lost their other starting CB. OTOH the Saints acquired David, Clancy (a starting DT in this league) and valuable depth at LB with Simmons and Jones. More importantly we resigned all of our free agents. The Saints defense really wasn't bad last year. 11th in total defense and 3rd against the pass. However, the run defense was suspect, turnovers were like squeezing blood from a turnip, and Fred Thomas was the GameShow, giving up the long ball at every possible turn. But the key is that the organization took positive steps to address each of these issues. Let's not forget that Indy's defense was 32nd against the run last year and we have arguably the best running back tandem in the league.
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08-04-2007, 05:39 PM | #22 |
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Re: My personal opinion is the NFC South looks weak this season.
Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo
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08-04-2007, 06:00 PM | #23 |
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Re: My personal opinion is the NFC South looks weak this season.
Originally Posted by hagan714
I would hope we would be more pissed at Carolina. They gave us our ONLY 2 losses in the division, and we could have won both games. The first one if we were better prepared and the second one if it were a real game. I hate Carolina now more than any other division foe, because of last year. GO GET'EM SAINTS!!!!!!! |
08-04-2007, 07:32 PM | #24 |
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Re: My personal opinion is the NFC South looks weak this season.
Originally Posted by stockman311
I'm also predicteing the Saints to go 12-4... IMO the Bucs will be much improved compared to last year, I really don't see the Panthers having a good season this year... Bottom line: All Saints in the NFC South this year, bet on it!!! |