Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today?

dberce1 · 01-03-2010, 07:56 PM

With the exception of the 2 big runs. Seemed like everyone was getting to the ball, gang tackling, etc. Fewer missed tackles this week I believe. Jabari makes quite the difference as well.

Also, keep in mind: heading into the playoffs the year the Colts won it all, teams were running all over them. Everyone stated they'd be one and done, that their run D was suspect at best. They all stepped it up, and raised the Lombardi at the end of the year.

dberce1 · 01-03-2010, 07:56 PM

Also, just my opinion, but with Drew in today we would have won handily. All of those sputtering drives would have resulted in points for us.

Halo · 01-03-2010, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by dberce1

With the exception of the 2 big runs. Seemed like everyone was getting to the ball, gang tackling, etc. Fewer missed tackles this week I believe. Jabari makes quite the difference as well.

Also, keep in mind: heading into the playoffs the year the Colts won it all, teams were running all over them. Everyone stated they'd be one and done, that their run D was suspect at best. They all stepped it up, and raised the Lombardi at the end of the year.

Run D was TONS better! I think we have some things in store for the Playoffs. I hope whoever we play is ready for a "Cake walk" because I have a feeling we're going to slap some idiots SILLY!!!

bpd691 · 01-03-2010, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Run D was TONS better! I think we have some things in store for the Playoffs. I hope whoever we play is ready for a "Cake walk" because I have a feeling we're going to slap some idiots SILLY!!!

I couldn't agree more. We should be 100% healthy for the playoffs and we have all seen what a healthy and motivated Saints team can do. I have NO DOUBT that we will Kick major a$$ in the playoffs. Let the media doubt us! Go Saints! GOD I love being from Louisiana.

WhoDatDieHard · 01-03-2010, 08:00 PM

Believe it or not I was saying the same thing earlier today. I thought the tackling and fundamentals were much better this week. I also think if our starters were in there we would've had a great chance for a victory (Carolina didnt show me much). But yes, the defense definitly showed that there's light at the end of the tunnel!

Come on boys! You got 2 weeks to prime up! Geaux Saints!!!

st thomas · 01-04-2010, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDatDieHard

Believe it or not I was saying the same thing earlier today. I thought the tackling and fundamentals were much better this week. I also think if our starters were in there we would've had a great chance for a victory (Carolina didnt show me much). But yes, the defense definitly showed that there's light at the end of the tunnel!

Come on boys! You got 2 weeks to prime up! Geaux Saints!!!

hell yes the run d was much better today, do you know why? its fresh players ,a lot of back ups getting there first all day playing time. and it showed why our boys needs time off to recoup not regroup.we will see a big change come playoff time

dizzle88 · 01-04-2010, 03:41 PM

from what i saw the D line got a great push on most instances and kept stewart in the backfield. As was said, with the exception of the long run this was one of the better D performance from the last month.

On the backup QB front, i'd be very happy with chase daniel being the permanant backup, think about it - if anyone saw how dominant he was at missouri they would know. PLUS!! he has the same attributes as brees, not the tallest guy, but moves his feet well in the pocket and most importantly he is accurate. (sounds uncannily like brees doesn't it)

If theres anyone that can teach a young QB how to work with the attributes he has, it is a seasoned veteran who has gone through the exact same thing. Ladies and gentlemen - we have that in brees!!

strato · 01-03-2010, 08:20 PM

Yeah they played better

Srgt. Hulka · 01-03-2010, 08:47 PM

The D did show up for the game, and they played pretty well. They were getting tired toward the end of the game though. The offensive line also played better. Brunell had lots of time to throw. If Brees was in today, he would have picked Carolina apart!

Savant · 01-03-2010, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

The D did show up for the game, and they played pretty well. They were getting tired toward the end of the game though. The offensive line also played better. Brunell had lots of time to throw. If Brees was in today, he would have picked Carolina apart!

They were tired because they couldn't stay off the field. I was cringing every time brunnell took an 15 step drop and let one of our receivers out to dry because he was late or didn't have enough arm 4 the throw. But yeah I was happy with the defense for the most part. Much improved.

01-03-2010, 07:56 PM	#1
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? With the exception of the 2 big runs. Seemed like everyone was getting to the ball, gang tackling, etc. Fewer missed tackles this week I believe. Jabari makes quite the difference as well. Also, keep in mind: heading into the playoffs the year the Colts won it all, teams were running all over them. Everyone stated they'd be one and done, that their run D was suspect at best. They all stepped it up, and raised the Lombardi at the end of the year.

01-03-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? Also, just my opinion, but with Drew in today we would have won handily. All of those sputtering drives would have resulted in points for us.

01-03-2010, 07:58 PM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,902 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? Originally Posted by dberce1 With the exception of the 2 big runs. Seemed like everyone was getting to the ball, gang tackling, etc. Fewer missed tackles this week I believe. Jabari makes quite the difference as well. Also, keep in mind: heading into the playoffs the year the Colts won it all, teams were running all over them. Everyone stated they'd be one and done, that their run D was suspect at best. They all stepped it up, and raised the Lombardi at the end of the year. Run D was TONS better! I think we have some things in store for the Playoffs. I hope whoever we play is ready for a "Cake walk" because I have a feeling we're going to slap some idiots SILLY!!!

01-03-2010, 10:50 PM	#4
bpd691 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? Originally Posted by Halo Run D was TONS better! I think we have some things in store for the Playoffs. I hope whoever we play is ready for a "Cake walk" because I have a feeling we're going to slap some idiots SILLY!!! I couldn't agree more. We should be 100% healthy for the playoffs and we have all seen what a healthy and motivated Saints team can do. I have NO DOUBT that we will Kick major a$$ in the playoffs. Let the media doubt us! Go Saints! GOD I love being from Louisiana.
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01-03-2010, 08:00 PM	#5
WhoDatDieHard Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 19	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? Believe it or not I was saying the same thing earlier today. I thought the tackling and fundamentals were much better this week. I also think if our starters were in there we would've had a great chance for a victory (Carolina didnt show me much). But yes, the defense definitly showed that there's light at the end of the tunnel! Come on boys! You got 2 weeks to prime up! Geaux Saints!!!

01-04-2010, 03:37 PM	#6
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? Originally Posted by WhoDatDieHard Believe it or not I was saying the same thing earlier today. I thought the tackling and fundamentals were much better this week. I also think if our starters were in there we would've had a great chance for a victory (Carolina didnt show me much). But yes, the defense definitly showed that there's light at the end of the tunnel! Come on boys! You got 2 weeks to prime up! Geaux Saints!!! hell yes the run d was much better today, do you know why? its fresh players ,a lot of back ups getting there first all day playing time. and it showed why our boys needs time off to recoup not regroup.we will see a big change come playoff time

01-04-2010, 03:41 PM	#7
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,541	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? from what i saw the D line got a great push on most instances and kept stewart in the backfield. As was said, with the exception of the long run this was one of the better D performance from the last month. On the backup QB front, i'd be very happy with chase daniel being the permanant backup, think about it - if anyone saw how dominant he was at missouri they would know. PLUS!! he has the same attributes as brees, not the tallest guy, but moves his feet well in the pocket and most importantly he is accurate. (sounds uncannily like brees doesn't it) If theres anyone that can teach a young QB how to work with the attributes he has, it is a seasoned veteran who has gone through the exact same thing. Ladies and gentlemen - we have that in brees!!
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01-03-2010, 08:20 PM	#8
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? Yeah they played better

01-03-2010, 08:47 PM	#9
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? The D did show up for the game, and they played pretty well. They were getting tired toward the end of the game though. The offensive line also played better. Brunell had lots of time to throw. If Brees was in today, he would have picked Carolina apart!

01-03-2010, 08:51 PM	#10
Savant 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 275	Re: Does anyone else feel like our run D played better today? Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka The D did show up for the game, and they played pretty well. They were getting tired toward the end of the game though. The offensive line also played better. Brunell had lots of time to throw. If Brees was in today, he would have picked Carolina apart! They were tired because they couldn't stay off the field. I was cringing every time brunnell took an 15 step drop and let one of our receivers out to dry because he was late or didn't have enough arm 4 the throw. But yeah I was happy with the defense for the most part. Much improved.
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