How would you "fix" the O

Euphoria · 03-22-2008, 02:04 PM

Well I would start revamping that O line. The O line proved to be suspect all year. When you can't grind out the clock by ball control because you aren't able to sustain a running game consistantly. Faine gone is probably one of the biggest improvements.

Crusader · 03-22-2008, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Well I would start revamping that O line. The O line proved to be suspect all year. When you can't grind out the clock by ball control because you aren't able to sustain a running game consistantly. Faine gone is probably one of the biggest improvements.

I'm right with you on the O-line. Brown wasn't his old self and really needs to rgain form. Stinchcomb was solid but not spectacular, we can do with that. The inside trio seemed to lack push. Jahri Evans played the best of them but still no real holes were created. A player like Deuce is going to plow his way through a small crease and get you 4-5 yard anyways while a smaller back like Bush won't be able to do that. Alan Fanceca (spelling on that name?) would have been nice but to much money. I hope one of our young guys can step up this year otherwise we should look for a guard in round 3-5.

thesaintsfan · 03-22-2008, 10:40 PM

As far as the offense goes the two things that really got on my nerves last year were the dropped balls and the O-Line play especially the run blocking. Am I the only one who thinks that our O-Line has been a little overrated the past couple of years? The media gives them a ton of credit because they don't give up many sacks (they do deserve alot of credit) but Brees has alot to do with that as well. Drew is great about identifying the open man and getting rid of the ball in a hurry. Also our air attack involves mainly short and intermediate routes so the pass protection doesn't have to hold up very long.

Although the unit might not be as good as the numbers would indicate they are still very solid in pass pro. The run blocking on the other hand was suspect to say the least. Reggie took alot of heat for not being able to run between the tackles but there are very few backs in the league who could have success with so little support from the O-Line. I think J. Brown and J. Evans are rock solid but you could make a case for needing upgrades at the other posistions. I would love to see us find a replacement for Stinchcomb. I have never been a fan of his and I think we could do better.

As far as the dropped balls go it was just rediculous at times last year. Even Colston would drop balls that were easy catches. And then there was Devery. What can you say about Devery that hasn't already been said?

03-22-2008, 02:04 PM	#1
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: How would you "fix" the O Well I would start revamping that O line. The O line proved to be suspect all year. When you can't grind out the clock by ball control because you aren't able to sustain a running game consistantly. Faine gone is probably one of the biggest improvements.

03-22-2008, 05:04 PM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: How would you "fix" the O Originally Posted by Euphoria Well I would start revamping that O line. The O line proved to be suspect all year. When you can't grind out the clock by ball control because you aren't able to sustain a running game consistantly. Faine gone is probably one of the biggest improvements. I'm right with you on the O-line. Brown wasn't his old self and really needs to rgain form. Stinchcomb was solid but not spectacular, we can do with that. The inside trio seemed to lack push. Jahri Evans played the best of them but still no real holes were created. A player like Deuce is going to plow his way through a small crease and get you 4-5 yard anyways while a smaller back like Bush won't be able to do that. Alan Fanceca (spelling on that name?) would have been nice but to much money. I hope one of our young guys can step up this year otherwise we should look for a guard in round 3-5.
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03-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#3
thesaintsfan The Real Deal Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 174	Re: How would you "fix" the O As far as the offense goes the two things that really got on my nerves last year were the dropped balls and the O-Line play especially the run blocking. Am I the only one who thinks that our O-Line has been a little overrated the past couple of years? The media gives them a ton of credit because they don't give up many sacks (they do deserve alot of credit) but Brees has alot to do with that as well. Drew is great about identifying the open man and getting rid of the ball in a hurry. Also our air attack involves mainly short and intermediate routes so the pass protection doesn't have to hold up very long. Although the unit might not be as good as the numbers would indicate they are still very solid in pass pro. The run blocking on the other hand was suspect to say the least. Reggie took alot of heat for not being able to run between the tackles but there are very few backs in the league who could have success with so little support from the O-Line. I think J. Brown and J. Evans are rock solid but you could make a case for needing upgrades at the other posistions. I would love to see us find a replacement for Stinchcomb. I have never been a fan of his and I think we could do better. As far as the dropped balls go it was just rediculous at times last year. Even Colston would drop balls that were easy catches. And then there was Devery. What can you say about Devery that hasn't already been said?