Reason for Collapse?

Batwood · 08-07-2003, 01:15 PM

You have to realize now that teams playing the Saints will focus on stopping thier offense more now that the cats out of the bag so to speak. Game planning and mismatches will be key since teams will scrutinize film from last season and find ways to slow the Saints offense.

The Rams had that same problem also. Offenses are easier to gameplan against then a defense because they are initiating the play and the defense is reacting to that play. This is going to be the Saints biggest challenge this season IMO.

If Haslett does not put some wrinkles and new looks in the offense, teams will exploit them and it will be a long year and December won\'t be your worry.

[Edited on 7/8/2003 by Batwood]

08-07-2003, 01:15 PM	#11
Batwood Registered Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 55	Reason for Collapse? You have to realize now that teams playing the Saints will focus on stopping thier offense more now that the cats out of the bag so to speak. Game planning and mismatches will be key since teams will scrutinize film from last season and find ways to slow the Saints offense. The Rams had that same problem also. Offenses are easier to gameplan against then a defense because they are initiating the play and the defense is reacting to that play. This is going to be the Saints biggest challenge this season IMO. If Haslett does not put some wrinkles and new looks in the offense, teams will exploit them and it will be a long year and December won\'t be your worry. [Edited on 7/8/2003 by Batwood]
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