Is There a Lawsuit that prohibits the Saints from running the ball

papz · 10-29-2007, 08:19 AM

We take whatever the defense is giving us. And in this game, we were able to exploit their secondary and do whatever we pleased. Just because we didn't run the ball a lot doesn't mean we couldn't have. Sure I would have love for us to pound the ball 30+ times a game, but we didn't have to. Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play.

JOESAM2002 · 10-29-2007, 08:35 AM

I too think we need a running game. But to me Stecker sure as hell ain't the answer. As most of you know, i'm not a big Stecker fan. If Reggie is Bushed,no pun intended, pound PT. This kid has more running talent in his little finger than Stecker has in his entire body. I'd love to see PT in the offense more. He's just better than Stecker.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 10-29-2007, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by papz

We take whatever the defense is giving us. And in this game, we were able to exploit their secondary and do whatever we pleased. Just because we didn't run the ball a lot doesn't mean we couldn't have. Sure I would have love for us to pound the ball 30+ times a game, but we didn't have to. Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play.

That's what one of the analysts were saying yesterday, that the flair pass is the equivalent of a toss sweep.

The only problem I have with the "take what they give you" strategy is that if you don't practice running the ball consistently then you'll have a hard time doing it effectively when the chips are down, when the weather is bad, when you need to run out the clock, and especially when your passing game isn't working. The other thing is that the running game was working effectively yesterday too.

I just want to see it more consistently. Coach Payton seems to grab bag too much and his staple is based around that passing game.

And of course more of PT23.

SFIAH

LongTimeFan · 10-29-2007, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by papz

We take whatever the defense is giving us. And in this game, we were able to exploit their secondary and do whatever we pleased. Just because we didn't run the ball a lot doesn't mean we couldn't have. Sure I would have love for us to pound the ball 30+ times a game, but we didn't have to. Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play.

"Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play."

Amen to that papz !!

Take what they give us, who knows, against Jacksonville we may have to run more and IMO we can do if if need be.
Pick your poison I say.
Our defense is just playing so well, they'll win a few games themselves, the entire teams are making plays and that's one of the reasons the Saints have won 3 in a row.

10-29-2007, 08:19 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Is There a Lawsuit that prohibits the Saints from running the ball We take whatever the defense is giving us. And in this game, we were able to exploit their secondary and do whatever we pleased. Just because we didn't run the ball a lot doesn't mean we couldn't have. Sure I would have love for us to pound the ball 30+ times a game, but we didn't have to. Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play.
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10-29-2007, 08:35 AM	#2
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Is There a Lawsuit that prohibits the Saints from running the ball I too think we need a running game. But to me Stecker sure as hell ain't the answer. As most of you know, i'm not a big Stecker fan. If Reggie is Bushed,no pun intended, pound PT. This kid has more running talent in his little finger than Stecker has in his entire body. I'd love to see PT in the offense more. He's just better than Stecker.

10-29-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Is There a Lawsuit that prohibits the Saints from running the ball Originally Posted by papz We take whatever the defense is giving us. And in this game, we were able to exploit their secondary and do whatever we pleased. Just because we didn't run the ball a lot doesn't mean we couldn't have. Sure I would have love for us to pound the ball 30+ times a game, but we didn't have to. Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play. That's what one of the analysts were saying yesterday, that the flair pass is the equivalent of a toss sweep. The only problem I have with the "take what they give you" strategy is that if you don't practice running the ball consistently then you'll have a hard time doing it effectively when the chips are down, when the weather is bad, when you need to run out the clock, and especially when your passing game isn't working. The other thing is that the running game was working effectively yesterday too. I just want to see it more consistently. Coach Payton seems to grab bag too much and his staple is based around that passing game. And of course more of PT23. SFIAH
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10-29-2007, 06:38 PM	#4
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: Is There a Lawsuit that prohibits the Saints from running the ball Originally Posted by papz We take whatever the defense is giving us. And in this game, we were able to exploit their secondary and do whatever we pleased. Just because we didn't run the ball a lot doesn't mean we couldn't have. Sure I would have love for us to pound the ball 30+ times a game, but we didn't have to. Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play. "Those short swing passes to me are pretty much equivalent to a running play." Amen to that papz !! Take what they give us, who knows, against Jacksonville we may have to run more and IMO we can do if if need be. Pick your poison I say. Our defense is just playing so well, they'll win a few games themselves, the entire teams are making plays and that's one of the reasons the Saints have won 3 in a row.