Saints VS Cardinals

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).

DblBogey · 01-11-2010, 09:11 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 the "friend (and fellow fan)" to whom Frenzy refers and while I do not necessarily agree with the " HAVE TO score a TD every time" scenario (it would be nice but not realistic in today's NFL) I do agree with the "Turnovers will decide this game". The one thing I noted coming out of that game was how the Card defense didn't just tackle they made a point in attacking the ball thus creating turnovers. Our ball carriers need to really protect the ball, otherwise it will be a long day Saturday!

MATHIUS · 01-11-2010, 09:51 AM

this will be the longest week of my life. i cant wait to wake up early saturday morning, gather my tailgating equipment, and head to the city of new orleans. i promise all of u one thing. i will bring my A for this one. i hope the rest of u with tickets are ready to get rowdy. its not gonna be a very friendly at atmosphere in the super dome this saturday. I WANT THIS ONE BADD!!!

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.!!!

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.

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.

01-11-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	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, 09:11 PM	#2
DblBogey 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 538	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 the "friend (and fellow fan)" to whom Frenzy refers and while I do not necessarily agree with the " HAVE TO score a TD every time" scenario (it would be nice but not realistic in today's NFL) I do agree with the "Turnovers will decide this game". The one thing I noted coming out of that game was how the Card defense didn't just tackle they made a point in attacking the ball thus creating turnovers. Our ball carriers need to really protect the ball, otherwise it will be a long day Saturday!
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01-11-2010, 09:51 AM	#3
MATHIUS Leave no doubts Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 316	Re: Saints VS Cardinals this will be the longest week of my life. i cant wait to wake up early saturday morning, gather my tailgating equipment, and head to the city of new orleans. i promise all of u one thing. i will bring my A for this one. i hope the rest of u with tickets are ready to get rowdy. its not gonna be a very friendly at atmosphere in the super dome this saturday. I WANT THIS ONE BADD!!!
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01-11-2010, 12:24 PM	#4
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,422	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.!!!
	A wise man once said, "Poo-poo smells just as bad as s#!%. One just SOUNDS cuter!"

01-11-2010, 12:50 PM	#5
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	#6
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	#7
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,372 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, 01:11 PM	#8
cargojon 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 576	Re: Saints VS Cardinals 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.
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01-11-2010, 02:45 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	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	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	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.