Not Scared of the Panthers

Danno · 11-08-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Well both our starting DT's are out now- so that doesn't help, but if we stop their run, and get up early by 10-14 points, I think it will be a blowout.

That said, we are coming off a short week, and are banged up...

Injuries might be the only thing to prevent a blow out

If there was ever a game we lose so far, this is it.

1. Short week after physical division game.
2. Our #1 and #2 DT are out
3. Facing a team that will definitely notice #2.
4. Facing a team built to take advantage of #2.
5. Our most disciplined run-stopping OLB is also out.
6. We have an over-hyped, albeit adequate, backup LT facing Julius Peppers.
7. We're facing a team that has nothing but confidence versus us.

I can see numerous runs bouncing outside as our defense cheats a bit inside to compensate for our DT's.

I can see Steve Smith and play action burning us as we cheat up to stop the run.

I can see Peppers going off on Bushrod. This is where we'll miss Heath Evans' chipping and pass blocking help.

Don't get me wrong though. I think we "should" win this game and probably will, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they kicked our ass either.

We'll need to play error free, and get out to an early lead. Of couse, thats the same thing I said against Miami and we ended up kicking their ass after being down three scores, so whadda I know?

Saints 27
Panthers 17

11-08-2009, 01:52 PM	#25
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Not Scared of the Panthers Originally Posted by spkb25 Well both our starting DT's are out now- so that doesn't help, but if we stop their run, and get up early by 10-14 points, I think it will be a blowout. That said, we are coming off a short week, and are banged up... Injuries might be the only thing to prevent a blow out If there was ever a game we lose so far, this is it. 1. Short week after physical division game. 2. Our #1 and #2 DT are out 3. Facing a team that will definitely notice #2. 4. Facing a team built to take advantage of #2. 5. Our most disciplined run-stopping OLB is also out. 6. We have an over-hyped, albeit adequate, backup LT facing Julius Peppers. 7. We're facing a team that has nothing but confidence versus us. I can see numerous runs bouncing outside as our defense cheats a bit inside to compensate for our DT's. I can see Steve Smith and play action burning us as we cheat up to stop the run. I can see Peppers going off on Bushrod. This is where we'll miss Heath Evans' chipping and pass blocking help. Don't get me wrong though. I think we "should" win this game and probably will, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they kicked our ass either. We'll need to play error free, and get out to an early lead. Of couse, thats the same thing I said against Miami and we ended up kicking their ass after being down three scores, so whadda I know? Saints 27 Panthers 17