Interesting Stat

xan · 10-26-2009, 09:35 AM

Ok, I'm eyeing the Kool-Ade like a slovering hound, but this is more than a trend.

The Saints' D opposing QBs have an average rating of 54.6, best in the league, even though they give up 11th best in yardage allowed. 5 tds allowed (4th), 13 INT's (T1), and 14 sacks (T16) and 52.4% completion rate (1st).

With average pressure, our defensive secondary has effectively taken the passing game out of our opponents' control. This is a remarkable turnaround from the last 10 seasons, where the only corner we could find in NO is Bourbon and Canal.

Barring additional injuries, this could wind up being the best D this team has ever had (changes in the passing D rules makes comparing the Dome Patrol irrelevant, no disrespect intended.)

jnormand · 10-26-2009, 10:15 AM

Agreed. This is the best secondary the team has had in the last 15 years..possibly ever. It really made the difference in several ball games. Sharper and Porter's TDs turned the game around.

DeadmaN · 10-26-2009, 11:29 AM

the stats do make a statement but the game is where it really counts and I think that they have proven to be one hell of a secondary

but outside of that the whole D is really doing an awesome job

saintsfan1976 · 10-26-2009, 11:33 AM

IMO, the pressure has been good, hence the INT's. If the INT's were lower, I would think the sacks would probably be higher...meaning the qb held the ball instead of getting rid of it resulting in an INT

Rugby Saint II · 10-26-2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

IMO, the pressure has been good, hence the INT's. If the INT's were lower, I would think the sacks would probably be higher...meaning the qb held the ball instead of getting rid of it resulting in an INT

well said

10-26-2009, 09:35 AM	#1
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,369 Blog Entries: 34	Interesting Stat Ok, I'm eyeing the Kool-Ade like a slovering hound, but this is more than a trend. The Saints' D opposing QBs have an average rating of 54.6, best in the league, even though they give up 11th best in yardage allowed. 5 tds allowed (4th), 13 INT's (T1), and 14 sacks (T16) and 52.4% completion rate (1st). With average pressure, our defensive secondary has effectively taken the passing game out of our opponents' control. This is a remarkable turnaround from the last 10 seasons, where the only corner we could find in NO is Bourbon and Canal. Barring additional injuries, this could wind up being the best D this team has ever had (changes in the passing D rules makes comparing the Dome Patrol irrelevant, no disrespect intended.)
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10-26-2009, 10:15 AM	#2
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: Interesting Stat Agreed. This is the best secondary the team has had in the last 15 years..possibly ever. It really made the difference in several ball games. Sharper and Porter's TDs turned the game around.

10-26-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Interesting Stat the stats do make a statement but the game is where it really counts and I think that they have proven to be one hell of a secondary but outside of that the whole D is really doing an awesome job

10-26-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Interesting Stat IMO, the pressure has been good, hence the INT's. If the INT's were lower, I would think the sacks would probably be higher...meaning the qb held the ball instead of getting rid of it resulting in an INT

10-26-2009, 05:19 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Interesting Stat Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 IMO, the pressure has been good, hence the INT's. If the INT's were lower, I would think the sacks would probably be higher...meaning the qb held the ball instead of getting rid of it resulting in an INT well said

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