My X-factor

SaintPauly · 02-05-2010, 03:31 AM

Alot of talk about x-factors in Sunday's game, and I have one, that it seems every so called analyst hasn't seen, now, or all year, in my opinion. The Saints downfield blocking. This, to me, has been the reason for our success running the ball this year. Our receivers are very good blockers, creating holes in the middle of the field. I'm sure some Colt fan is going to say, that their receivers are better at this, in fact I will bet on it, but being that their running game is what, 22nd, I don't see how they can say this.

Combine this with our O-line, and in my mind, this COULD be the x-factor, and also the difference in the game Sunday.

SmashMouth · 02-05-2010, 07:08 AM

We got a much better running game than Indy ... it'll get and keep their "vaunted" 18th ranked defense off balance all game, with or without Freeney.

TheOak · 02-05-2010, 08:16 AM

All BS aside. I hope we learned how to tackle in the last two weeks. We would be no where near as high as we are on giving up yardage if we would Stick-wrap... This feaux bounceoff spear crap just does not cut it in the NFL.

hagan714 · 02-05-2010, 09:26 AM

whoever gets Dallas Clark in coverage

saintsfan1976 · 02-05-2010, 09:57 AM

Stopping Dallas will be key to slowing down the Colts.

The four man rush will have to get to Manning.

Speedy LB's and DB's are best.

Let's Geaux!!

Rugby Saint II · 02-05-2010, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

All BS aside. I hope we learned how to tackle in the last two weeks. We would be no where near as high as we are on giving up yardage if we would Stick-wrap... This feaux bounceoff spear crap just does not cut it in the NFL.

I've said that every since Mike McKenzie came back that we started imitating his sloppy tackling instead of wrapping up.

homerj07 · 02-05-2010, 06:50 PM

Tackling has sucked in the NFL for years. When did it become about hitting & not tackling??

FlexDefense · 02-05-2010, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

All BS aside. I hope we learned how to tackle in the last two weeks. We would be no where near as high as we are on giving up yardage if we would Stick-wrap... This feaux bounceoff spear crap just does not cut it in the NFL.

They worry too much about stripping the ball instead of tackling sometimes.

SOUNDCHASER · 02-05-2010, 08:47 PM

X-Factor...Mike Bell all day. He is fresh and a downhill runner no one is talking about.

FlexDefense · 02-05-2010, 09:07 PM

My x-factors are the tight ends, Shockey and Clark. We need Shockey to step and be effective early. Great things happen when Drew can hit Shockey several times on our first and second drives. Clark is dangerous. His presence allows the Colts to really spread the field.

02-05-2010, 03:31 AM	#1
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	My X-factor Alot of talk about x-factors in Sunday's game, and I have one, that it seems every so called analyst hasn't seen, now, or all year, in my opinion. The Saints downfield blocking. This, to me, has been the reason for our success running the ball this year. Our receivers are very good blockers, creating holes in the middle of the field. I'm sure some Colt fan is going to say, that their receivers are better at this, in fact I will bet on it, but being that their running game is what, 22nd, I don't see how they can say this. Combine this with our O-line, and in my mind, this COULD be the x-factor, and also the difference in the game Sunday.
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02-05-2010, 07:08 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: My X-factor We got a much better running game than Indy ... it'll get and keep their "vaunted" 18th ranked defense off balance all game, with or without Freeney.

02-05-2010, 08:16 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: My X-factor All BS aside. I hope we learned how to tackle in the last two weeks. We would be no where near as high as we are on giving up yardage if we would Stick-wrap... This feaux bounceoff spear crap just does not cut it in the NFL.

02-05-2010, 09:26 AM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: My X-factor whoever gets Dallas Clark in coverage

02-05-2010, 09:57 AM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: My X-factor Stopping Dallas will be key to slowing down the Colts. The four man rush will have to get to Manning. Speedy LB's and DB's are best. Let's Geaux!!

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02-05-2010, 06:28 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: My X-factor Originally Posted by x626xBlack All BS aside. I hope we learned how to tackle in the last two weeks. We would be no where near as high as we are on giving up yardage if we would Stick-wrap... This feaux bounceoff spear crap just does not cut it in the NFL. I've said that every since Mike McKenzie came back that we started imitating his sloppy tackling instead of wrapping up.

02-05-2010, 06:50 PM	#7
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: My X-factor Tackling has sucked in the NFL for years. When did it become about hitting & not tackling??

02-05-2010, 07:29 PM	#8
FlexDefense Registered Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36	Re: My X-factor Originally Posted by x626xBlack All BS aside. I hope we learned how to tackle in the last two weeks. We would be no where near as high as we are on giving up yardage if we would Stick-wrap... This feaux bounceoff spear crap just does not cut it in the NFL. They worry too much about stripping the ball instead of tackling sometimes.
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02-05-2010, 08:47 PM	#9
SOUNDCHASER Registered Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NEW YORK,STATEN ISLAND Posts: 40	Re: My X-factor X-Factor...Mike Bell all day. He is fresh and a downhill runner no one is talking about.

02-05-2010, 09:07 PM	#10
FlexDefense Registered Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36	Re: My X-factor My x-factors are the tight ends, Shockey and Clark. We need Shockey to step and be effective early. Great things happen when Drew can hit Shockey several times on our first and second drives. Clark is dangerous. His presence allows the Colts to really spread the field.
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