Saints VS Cardinals

leilung · 01-11-2010, 12:24 PM

I'm going out on a limb here and predict that the Saints team you've been seeing for the last 6 games of the season is NOT what you'll see in the playoffs. Early mistakes allowed the Cards to jump out in front of the Pack, and the Pack had no answer.

The SAINTS on the other hand are basically coming out of the chute new in the eyes of many. All the pieces are back in place from the injury (rest) carousel and I believe we're goign to shock the world by dominant play, much like we saw from this team early in the season.

If Drew is on point, everything will go our way!

Just 3 more wins and Lombardi comes marchin' down Bourbon St.!!!

UK_WhoDat · 01-11-2010, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by FrenzyFan

That's a key point right there. GB defense is MUCH better than ours. I asked a friend (and fellow fan) a question; "Will we score a TD every time we touch the ball?" The reason I asked should be obvious; because if the Cards play anything even close to like they did yesterday our defense will not stop them. We HAVE TO score a TD every time we touch it to keep up with them. Turnovers will decide this game.

Really? I am sure the Cards will NOT score a TD on every drive. It will NOT happen. Sure we will get anxious about what is best about the Cards but to assume our defence is absolutely so poor and extrapolate the Cards will score on every drive is a massive leap. It is all about opinions and I respect your opinion.

BTW - guess which team is NOT getting turnovers if as you say the Cards are scoring on every drive?

I think we have a chance because I do instinctively, because I want, and because over the regular season:

the Saints scored more points and concede less points than the Cards. So, we win on scoring statistical rating whichever way you look at it. And it is points that matter.
the Saints have conceded more yards per play 5.5 to Cards 5.3 (or about 9 yards per game). Not much to call there.
And we beat Eagles, Pats and Giants - all of whom have a higher scoring offence than Cards.

Peace to you brother. Geaux Saints

saintsfannky · 01-11-2010, 12:50 PM

i would love to play dallas again for the nfc championship cause i feel that we owe them one for sure. Ill be getting rowdy all the way up in kentucky this saturday. WHO DAT WHO DAT!!!!!

darstep · 01-11-2010, 12:51 PM

I am worried about any team that we play. It has more to do with what we do, or not do, than it has to do with the other team. We are sometimes like Barney with a bullet. None of what I'm reading here will turn into a tackle or a catch on Saturday afternoon. Getting it done in the moment is all that will count. I'm hoping we find our mojo and put these teams away like champions.

xan · 01-11-2010, 01:06 PM

Palmer started ok but failed to adjust to the Jets' schemes after the 2nd drive (58 rating)
Brady sucked early and often (48 rating)
You should read what they're saying about McNucklehead up here in Philly (68 rating)
Rogers' weak start dug them too deep a hole (121 rating, but 3 team turnovers in 1st 3 possessions.)

QB and O-line will determine the outcome of the Saints game. It doesn't look like defensive secondary is going to make much difference. Being 100% ready to play seems to be the big story. If you weren't, you lost.

If their O-line doesn't play as well this weekend, we have a good chance. Otherwise, this will go down to whomever has the ball last.

cargojon · 01-11-2010, 01:11 PM

Philly will be calling for McNuggethugger's head. Too bad Andy Reid wants to have his babies and he'll never get rid of him.

AsylumGuido · 01-11-2010, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by FrenzyFan

That's a key point right there. GB defense is MUCH better than ours. I asked a friend (and fellow fan) a question; "Will we score a TD every time we touch the ball?" The reason I asked should be obvious; because if the Cards play anything even close to like they did yesterday our defense will not stop them. We HAVE TO score a TD every time we touch it to keep up with them. Turnovers will decide this game.

I am not sure how many Green Bay games you saw this year, but the Packers were no where near as good as the numbers showed, just as the Saints were no where near as bad as their final figures. Green Bay was smoked for 30 or more points six times and played extremely weak offensive squads such as Cleveland, Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Seattle, Chicago (twice) and Detroit (twice).

Rugby Saint II · 01-11-2010, 02:45 PM

darstep mentioned tackling. I think that this is going to be the most critical aspect this weekend on defense, while on offense we must give full time help to the LT. Our tackling has become horrendous.....I truly believe that McKenzie has influenced the tackling with his famous no wrap tackle. jmo
If we can get back to basics we'll do well against Arizona.

AsylumGuido · 01-11-2010, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

darstep mentioned tackling. I think that this is going to be the most critical aspect this weekend on defense, while on offense we must give full time help to the LT. Our tackling has become horrendous.....I truly believe that McKenzie has influenced the tackling with his famous no wrap tackle. jmo
If we can get back to basics we'll do well against Arizona.

Fortunately, Saturday and Sunday dealt with fundamentals and general 1st team on 1st team work.

TheOak · 01-11-2010, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

darstep mentioned tackling. I think that this is going to be the most critical aspect this weekend on defense, while on offense we must give full time help to the LT. Our tackling has become horrendous.....I truly believe that McKenzie has influenced the tackling with his famous no wrap tackle. jmo
If we can get back to basics we'll do well against Arizona.

+5 for you! This is an issue i keep forgetting to bring up. WTF is with the feaux spear? No wrapping? Our back field (-LB's) bounces off of more ball carriers than i have ever seen any other team do.

I have seen better tackling at a JV Highschool ball in Abbeville.

I have seen better wrapping in strip clubs......For a lot less money....

01-11-2010, 12:24 PM	#21
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,351	Re: Saints VS Cardinals I'm going out on a limb here and predict that the Saints team you've been seeing for the last 6 games of the season is NOT what you'll see in the playoffs. Early mistakes allowed the Cards to jump out in front of the Pack, and the Pack had no answer. The SAINTS on the other hand are basically coming out of the chute new in the eyes of many. All the pieces are back in place from the injury (rest) carousel and I believe we're goign to shock the world by dominant play, much like we saw from this team early in the season. If Drew is on point, everything will go our way! Just 3 more wins and Lombardi comes marchin' down Bourbon St.!!!
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01-11-2010, 12:31 PM	#22
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,865	Re: Saints VS Cardinals Originally Posted by FrenzyFan That's a key point right there. GB defense is MUCH better than ours. I asked a friend (and fellow fan) a question; "Will we score a TD every time we touch the ball?" The reason I asked should be obvious; because if the Cards play anything even close to like they did yesterday our defense will not stop them. We HAVE TO score a TD every time we touch it to keep up with them. Turnovers will decide this game. Really? I am sure the Cards will NOT score a TD on every drive. It will NOT happen. Sure we will get anxious about what is best about the Cards but to assume our defence is absolutely so poor and extrapolate the Cards will score on every drive is a massive leap. It is all about opinions and I respect your opinion. BTW - guess which team is NOT getting turnovers if as you say the Cards are scoring on every drive? I think we have a chance because I do instinctively, because I want, and because over the regular season: the Saints scored more points and concede less points than the Cards. So, we win on scoring statistical rating whichever way you look at it. And it is points that matter. the Saints have conceded more yards per play 5.5 to Cards 5.3 (or about 9 yards per game). Not much to call there. And we beat Eagles, Pats and Giants - all of whom have a higher scoring offence than Cards. Peace to you brother. Geaux Saints
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01-11-2010, 12:50 PM	#23
saintsfannky Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Saints VS Cardinals i would love to play dallas again for the nfc championship cause i feel that we owe them one for sure. Ill be getting rowdy all the way up in kentucky this saturday. WHO DAT WHO DAT!!!!!
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01-11-2010, 12:51 PM	#24
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Saints VS Cardinals I am worried about any team that we play. It has more to do with what we do, or not do, than it has to do with the other team. We are sometimes like Barney with a bullet. None of what I'm reading here will turn into a tackle or a catch on Saturday afternoon. Getting it done in the moment is all that will count. I'm hoping we find our mojo and put these teams away like champions.

01-11-2010, 01:06 PM	#25
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,368 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Saints VS Cardinals Palmer started ok but failed to adjust to the Jets' schemes after the 2nd drive (58 rating) Brady sucked early and often (48 rating) You should read what they're saying about McNucklehead up here in Philly (68 rating) Rogers' weak start dug them too deep a hole (121 rating, but 3 team turnovers in 1st 3 possessions.) QB and O-line will determine the outcome of the Saints game. It doesn't look like defensive secondary is going to make much difference. Being 100% ready to play seems to be the big story. If you weren't, you lost. If their O-line doesn't play as well this weekend, we have a good chance. Otherwise, this will go down to whomever has the ball last.
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01-11-2010, 01:18 PM	#27
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,044	Re: Saints VS Cardinals Originally Posted by FrenzyFan That's a key point right there. GB defense is MUCH better than ours. I asked a friend (and fellow fan) a question; "Will we score a TD every time we touch the ball?" The reason I asked should be obvious; because if the Cards play anything even close to like they did yesterday our defense will not stop them. We HAVE TO score a TD every time we touch it to keep up with them. Turnovers will decide this game. I am not sure how many Green Bay games you saw this year, but the Packers were no where near as good as the numbers showed, just as the Saints were no where near as bad as their final figures. Green Bay was smoked for 30 or more points six times and played extremely weak offensive squads such as Cleveland, Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Seattle, Chicago (twice) and Detroit (twice).

01-11-2010, 02:45 PM	#28
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Saints VS Cardinals darstep mentioned tackling. I think that this is going to be the most critical aspect this weekend on defense, while on offense we must give full time help to the LT. Our tackling has become horrendous.....I truly believe that McKenzie has influenced the tackling with his famous no wrap tackle. jmo If we can get back to basics we'll do well against Arizona.

01-11-2010, 02:48 PM	#29
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,044	Re: Saints VS Cardinals Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II darstep mentioned tackling. I think that this is going to be the most critical aspect this weekend on defense, while on offense we must give full time help to the LT. Our tackling has become horrendous.....I truly believe that McKenzie has influenced the tackling with his famous no wrap tackle. jmo If we can get back to basics we'll do well against Arizona. Fortunately, Saturday and Sunday dealt with fundamentals and general 1st team on 1st team work.

01-11-2010, 02:50 PM	#30
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,019	Re: Saints VS Cardinals Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II darstep mentioned tackling. I think that this is going to be the most critical aspect this weekend on defense, while on offense we must give full time help to the LT. Our tackling has become horrendous.....I truly believe that McKenzie has influenced the tackling with his famous no wrap tackle. jmo If we can get back to basics we'll do well against Arizona. +5 for you! This is an issue i keep forgetting to bring up. WTF is with the feaux spear? No wrapping? Our back field (-LB's) bounces off of more ball carriers than i have ever seen any other team do. I have seen better tackling at a JV Highschool ball in Abbeville. I have seen better wrapping in strip clubs......For a lot less money....