For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense

saintfan · 01-12-2010, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

While I agree that the turnover will be a deciding factor, I don't necessarily see a shoot out. At least not one anywhere resembling what happened this past week in Arizona. With a healthy Greer and Porter back in place the Saints will be able to return to a defensive mode much like that during their early season success. That success involved pressuring the QB through the use of safety and corner blitzes, along with a smattering of the LB variety. This pressure killed many a drive with several ending in turnovers.

On the offensive side we'll be seeing Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell, Reggie Bush, Jeremy Shockey and Kyle Eckel all available for the first time in many weeks. This will enable the Saints to establish the run to a greater degree than they have since week nine. While the Saints can duke it out in a shoot out with anyone, I am expecting a balance attack more in line with the 50-50 percentage seen during the early run.

I like it. I'd love to see our first couple drives go for ~6 minutes each. Wear out their "D" early and then open it up. Get ahead, pin our ears back on defense and assume the victory formation 'bout mid-way through the 4th.

Belair57 · 01-12-2010, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by DieHardCard

I think the general feeling amongst us Cards fans is that we think our D has a Bi-Polar personality. When they play good, they play awesome. When they play not so good, they play horrible. Last week was a roller coaster ride that probably was not needed. Our D will come out and start fast and hard. But they tend to not play a full 60 mins. And against a team like the Saints that could be very bad.

I predict a shoot out that is very high scoring and like most games will be decided by turnovers.

Hey, that sounds like us sometimes!! Welcome to the greatest Saints site on the net!

The one thing that I think gives us an advantage, is the fact that that AZ hasnt played ONE playoff team on the road and walked away with a win this year. Our house is one of if not the hardest places to steal a win. Its going to be rocking like it was for the reopening in 06

spkb25 · 01-12-2010, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

While I agree that the turnover will be a deciding factor, I don't necessarily see a shoot out. At least not one anywhere resembling what happened this past week in Arizona. With a healthy Greer and Porter back in place the Saints will be able to return to a defensive mode much like that during their early season success. That success involved pressuring the QB through the use of safety and corner blitzes, along with a smattering of the LB variety. This pressure killed many a drive with several ending in turnovers.

On the offensive side we'll be seeing Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell, Reggie Bush, Jeremy Shockey and Kyle Eckel all available for the first time in many weeks. This will enable the Saints to establish the run to a greater degree than they have since week nine. While the Saints can duke it out in a shoot out with anyone, I am expecting a balance attack more in line with the 50-50 percentage seen during the early run.

Yeah me too. I think our D to be real active and more like they were earlier this year

spkb25 · 01-12-2010, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by DieHardCard

I think the general feeling amongst us Cards fans is that we think our D has a Bi-Polar personality. When they play good, they play awesome. When they play not so good, they play horrible. Last week was a roller coaster ride that probably was not needed. Our D will come out and start fast and hard. But they tend to not play a full 60 mins. And against a team like the Saints that could be very bad.

I predict a shoot out that is very high scoring and like most games will be decided by turnovers.

Welcome- Our D is a little better than people realize. The problem has been massive injuries to our secondary, and DT. They are more healthy this week than in over two months.

If you guys do win I will hope you win it all. I expect the Saints will come out and win though

st thomas · 01-12-2010, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by cargojon

Just imagine if #26 still played for us and ran a lot in this game?

DEUCES WILD IN CARDS GAME

this would have been deuces year,all the way to the superbowl,then let him go

SaintPauly · 01-12-2010, 07:41 PM

Let's also I remember, if I'm not mistaken, that warner has the highest passer rating against the blitz,
in the NFL. Quick releases, and deadly accuracy. Especially in the middle of the field. Our lbs,
need to have an above average game for sure.

MatthewT · 01-12-2010, 08:33 PM

I am not saying this game will be as high scoring as the Packers/Cardinals game last week, but I think both teams realize a 21 point lead is not safe. Hopefully the Saints can get up and not let down at any point.

st thomas · 01-12-2010, 08:38 PM

lane kiffin to usc

UK_WhoDat · 01-12-2010, 08:57 PM

Well heck, I am not surprised. Their defense has a test and a half coming right up soon

01-12-2010, 05:19 PM	#11
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense Originally Posted by AsylumGuido While I agree that the turnover will be a deciding factor, I don't necessarily see a shoot out. At least not one anywhere resembling what happened this past week in Arizona. With a healthy Greer and Porter back in place the Saints will be able to return to a defensive mode much like that during their early season success. That success involved pressuring the QB through the use of safety and corner blitzes, along with a smattering of the LB variety. This pressure killed many a drive with several ending in turnovers. On the offensive side we'll be seeing Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell, Reggie Bush, Jeremy Shockey and Kyle Eckel all available for the first time in many weeks. This will enable the Saints to establish the run to a greater degree than they have since week nine. While the Saints can duke it out in a shoot out with anyone, I am expecting a balance attack more in line with the 50-50 percentage seen during the early run. I like it. I'd love to see our first couple drives go for ~6 minutes each. Wear out their "D" early and then open it up. Get ahead, pin our ears back on defense and assume the victory formation 'bout mid-way through the 4th.

01-12-2010, 06:28 PM	#12
Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense Originally Posted by DieHardCard I think the general feeling amongst us Cards fans is that we think our D has a Bi-Polar personality. When they play good, they play awesome. When they play not so good, they play horrible. Last week was a roller coaster ride that probably was not needed. Our D will come out and start fast and hard. But they tend to not play a full 60 mins. And against a team like the Saints that could be very bad. I predict a shoot out that is very high scoring and like most games will be decided by turnovers. Hey, that sounds like us sometimes!! Welcome to the greatest Saints site on the net! The one thing that I think gives us an advantage, is the fact that that AZ hasnt played ONE playoff team on the road and walked away with a win this year. Our house is one of if not the hardest places to steal a win. Its going to be rocking like it was for the reopening in 06
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01-12-2010, 06:54 PM	#13
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense Originally Posted by AsylumGuido While I agree that the turnover will be a deciding factor, I don't necessarily see a shoot out. At least not one anywhere resembling what happened this past week in Arizona. With a healthy Greer and Porter back in place the Saints will be able to return to a defensive mode much like that during their early season success. That success involved pressuring the QB through the use of safety and corner blitzes, along with a smattering of the LB variety. This pressure killed many a drive with several ending in turnovers. On the offensive side we'll be seeing Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell, Reggie Bush, Jeremy Shockey and Kyle Eckel all available for the first time in many weeks. This will enable the Saints to establish the run to a greater degree than they have since week nine. While the Saints can duke it out in a shoot out with anyone, I am expecting a balance attack more in line with the 50-50 percentage seen during the early run. Yeah me too. I think our D to be real active and more like they were earlier this year

01-12-2010, 06:58 PM	#14
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense Originally Posted by DieHardCard I think the general feeling amongst us Cards fans is that we think our D has a Bi-Polar personality. When they play good, they play awesome. When they play not so good, they play horrible. Last week was a roller coaster ride that probably was not needed. Our D will come out and start fast and hard. But they tend to not play a full 60 mins. And against a team like the Saints that could be very bad. I predict a shoot out that is very high scoring and like most games will be decided by turnovers. Welcome- Our D is a little better than people realize. The problem has been massive injuries to our secondary, and DT. They are more healthy this week than in over two months. If you guys do win I will hope you win it all. I expect the Saints will come out and win though

01-12-2010, 07:21 PM	#15
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense Originally Posted by cargojon Just imagine if #26 still played for us and ran a lot in this game? DEUCES WILD IN CARDS GAME this would have been deuces year,all the way to the superbowl,then let him go

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01-12-2010, 07:41 PM	#16
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense Let's also I remember, if I'm not mistaken, that warner has the highest passer rating against the blitz, in the NFL. Quick releases, and deadly accuracy. Especially in the middle of the field. Our lbs, need to have an above average game for sure.

01-12-2010, 08:33 PM	#17
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense I am not saying this game will be as high scoring as the Packers/Cardinals game last week, but I think both teams realize a 21 point lead is not safe. Hopefully the Saints can get up and not let down at any point.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense lane kiffin to usc

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,984	Re: For all their mouth to us, Cards fans have no confidence in their defense Well heck, I am not surprised. Their defense has a test and a half coming right up soon