Strief To Start Over Bushrod

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New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 ET

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The undefeated Saints head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers. Tim Ryan preview.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: This will be Josh Freeman's third start, and even with the Saints down two starting cornerbacks look for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to blitz him in hopes of protecting his secondary and creating some errant throws. Rookie Malcolm Jenkins and Randall Gay will be the starting corners for New Orleans, which will have safety Darren Sharper back in the lineup. Freeman should have WR Antonio Bryant in the lineup. The Bucs, though, should focus on running Cadillac Williams, considering the Saints have allowed an average of 161 rushing yards over the past three games.

Without Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas will start for the Saints, who also figure to give some carries to Lynell Hamilton. Drew Brees has been intercepted seven times in his last four starts, but the Bucs don't figure to apply much pressure and they've been guilty of surrendering too many big plays. The Saints are 9-0 for the first time ever.

CZAR'S SCOOP: The fascinating commitment of ex-Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden's contract extension with ESPN is that it apparently takes him out of the coaching derby — NFL or Notre Dame — for next season. There is no question that Gruden would be a hot commodity — the Bills have already reached out to him unsuccessfully — but if he's out of the mix it opens the door for coaches like Bill Cowher and Mike Shanahan to demand more and more with no other serious competition. Apparently, Gruden would prefer to have the Glazers continue to offset his TV income by about $4 million a year, including 2010 as well. ESPN's new, long-term extension with Gruden forbids him from coaching next year while providing him with long-term security.

The Saints apparently will start Zach Strief over LT Jermon Bushrod, although both will play extensively. The Saints have a plus-6 turnover margin. Bucs safety Tanard Jackson has three interceptions the past four games

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ScottF · 11-22-2009, 12:21 PM

interesting...

did Big Zach finally outplay him in practice? Strief has been on the field a lot, what with injuries and him lining up at TE.

I personally prefer him starting, but geez, how until he gets a holding penalty, who can really tell?

CantonLegend · 11-22-2009, 12:22 PM

maybe payton finally watched the game films

Sir Psycho Sexy · 11-22-2009, 12:23 PM

Not sure if it's been reported on here but McAllister is inactive as well.

Rugby Saint II · 11-22-2009, 01:00 PM

Maybe this is how Payton plans to reduce the number of turnovers coming from Drews blind side. It seems to me that most of the sacks and fumbles come from the side that Bushrod lines up.

jn671 · 11-22-2009, 01:34 PM

what are they atalking about starting reggie over pierre? i though pierre was starting

QBREES9 · 11-22-2009, 04:28 PM

Zach Strief, played a very good game !!!! Great job Zach

MatthewT · 11-22-2009, 10:58 PM

Zach is a beast and would probably start for most teams. IMO he proved to be far to valuable of a utility type of player for that to happen for the Saints this year, I guess until now.

As for Bush, he was always considered the "starter". We all know PT is the man, but... Seriously, in a Sean Payton offense, does it really matter who the "named" starter is for positioned players?

Turbo Saint · 11-22-2009, 11:22 PM

drew had tons of time today...keep the line just how it is

SmashMouth · 11-22-2009, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Turbo Saint

drew had tons of time today...keep the line just how it is

Yes indeed....

11-22-2009, 12:16 PM	#1
Threaded by Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941 Rating: (0 votes - average) New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 ET NFL ON FOX PREVIEW The undefeated Saints head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers. Tim Ryan preview. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: This will be Josh Freeman's third start, and even with the Saints down two starting cornerbacks look for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to blitz him in hopes of protecting his secondary and creating some errant throws. Rookie Malcolm Jenkins and Randall Gay will be the starting corners for New Orleans, which will have safety Darren Sharper back in the lineup. Freeman should have WR Antonio Bryant in the lineup. The Bucs, though, should focus on running Cadillac Williams, considering the Saints have allowed an average of 161 rushing yards over the past three games. Without Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas will start for the Saints, who also figure to give some carries to Lynell Hamilton. Drew Brees has been intercepted seven times in his last four starts, but the Bucs don't figure to apply much pressure and they've been guilty of surrendering too many big plays. The Saints are 9-0 for the first time ever. CZAR'S SCOOP: The fascinating commitment of ex-Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden's contract extension with ESPN is that it apparently takes him out of the coaching derby — NFL or Notre Dame — for next season. There is no question that Gruden would be a hot commodity — the Bills have already reached out to him unsuccessfully — but if he's out of the mix it opens the door for coaches like Bill Cowher and Mike Shanahan to demand more and more with no other serious competition. Apparently, Gruden would prefer to have the Glazers continue to offset his TV income by about $4 million a year, including 2010 as well. ESPN's new, long-term extension with Gruden forbids him from coaching next year while providing him with long-term security. The Saints apparently will start Zach Strief over LT Jermon Bushrod, although both will play extensively. The Saints have a plus-6 turnover margin. Bucs safety Tanard Jackson has three interceptions the past four games NFL - - FOX Sports on MSN Attached Thumbnails
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11-22-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod interesting... did Big Zach finally outplay him in practice? Strief has been on the field a lot, what with injuries and him lining up at TE. I personally prefer him starting, but geez, how until he gets a holding penalty, who can really tell?

11-22-2009, 12:22 PM	#3
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod maybe payton finally watched the game films

11-22-2009, 12:23 PM	#4
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod Not sure if it's been reported on here but McAllister is inactive as well.

11-22-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod Maybe this is how Payton plans to reduce the number of turnovers coming from Drews blind side. It seems to me that most of the sacks and fumbles come from the side that Bushrod lines up.

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11-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#6
jn671 Guam Saints Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Guam, USA Posts: 411 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod what are they atalking about starting reggie over pierre? i though pierre was starting

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod Zach Strief, played a very good game !!!! Great job Zach

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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod Zach is a beast and would probably start for most teams. IMO he proved to be far to valuable of a utility type of player for that to happen for the Saints this year, I guess until now. As for Bush, he was always considered the "starter". We all know PT is the man, but... Seriously, in a Sean Payton offense, does it really matter who the "named" starter is for positioned players?

11-22-2009, 11:22 PM	#9
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod drew had tons of time today...keep the line just how it is

11-22-2009, 11:59 PM	#10
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,200 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Strief To Start Over Bushrod Originally Posted by Turbo Saint drew had tons of time today...keep the line just how it is Yes indeed....