Saints Defense Top 10?

dizzle88 · 09-13-2010, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

A little too early for me to say. I'm happy the defense held, but I also saw Adrian Peterson run through the defense like a hot knife in warm butter. The Vikes started passing toward the end of the game and couldn't get it done (props to the LB, DB's and S). It makes me nervous to think what could have happened if they kept using AP and started running more play action.

I think the defense will be better than last years, but stopping the run is still yet to be determined. The good news is that we don't face AP every week.

Ok Fair Comment, but think about this. Yes Peterson had a couple of runs that were roughly 7 or 8 yards, However we stuffed em in 3rd and short situations i believe about three times when they tried to run it. Plus peterson is a premier back who will do that defenses, i wanna see Junior play a bit, but i'm definitley excited!!

homerj07 · 09-13-2010, 06:24 PM

It depends. Lets see how we play against the 40-whiners & Atlanta.

st thomas · 09-13-2010, 08:53 PM

as i was pumped and pleased i'm not putting my foot in the teethway.

DRsaints · 09-14-2010, 12:53 AM

I do think we're a top 10 defense, but I want to see a bit more of em before I decide for sure. I did vote yes though.

Turbo Saint · 09-14-2010, 02:29 AM

we're looking good so far

exiled · 09-14-2010, 07:25 AM

do we miss fujita yet?

SmashMouth · 09-14-2010, 07:43 AM

Here's a couple of good defenses ...
Ravens vs. Jets - Recap - September 13, 2010 - NFL - Football - SI.com

xan · 09-14-2010, 08:15 AM

And we care why? All that matters is that they do their job. Rankings are....

Don't make me say it.

nutria · 09-14-2010, 08:29 AM

A look at the Ravens and Jets defense against the run and you can see we are not in the same universe as them on defense, but of course, on offense there is no comparison. We will be between 15th and 20th at seasons end.

darstep · 09-14-2010, 08:36 AM

The offense didn't score 30, yet we won the game. The defense did its job Thursday night: 9/10 points, Farve 171, Peterson 87 with a long of 14. I'll take it every time we have to face the Vikes. That's the key, every week they have to take care of the task at hand. Running team or passing team they simply have to get it done that day or that night. If the offense gives them a 3 possession lead, then teir job gets easier.

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09-13-2010, 05:17 PM	#11
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Originally Posted by jnormand A little too early for me to say. I'm happy the defense held, but I also saw Adrian Peterson run through the defense like a hot knife in warm butter. The Vikes started passing toward the end of the game and couldn't get it done (props to the LB, DB's and S). It makes me nervous to think what could have happened if they kept using AP and started running more play action. I think the defense will be better than last years, but stopping the run is still yet to be determined. The good news is that we don't face AP every week. Ok Fair Comment, but think about this. Yes Peterson had a couple of runs that were roughly 7 or 8 yards, However we stuffed em in 3rd and short situations i believe about three times when they tried to run it. Plus peterson is a premier back who will do that defenses, i wanna see Junior play a bit, but i'm definitley excited!!

09-14-2010, 12:53 AM	#14
DRsaints 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 166	I do think we're a top 10 defense, but I want to see a bit more of em before I decide for sure. I did vote yes though.
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Here's a couple of good defenses ... Ravens vs. Jets - Recap - September 13, 2010 - NFL - Football - SI.com

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nutria Sac-A-Lait Join Date: May 2006 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 262	A look at the Ravens and Jets defense against the run and you can see we are not in the same universe as them on defense, but of course, on offense there is no comparison. We will be between 15th and 20th at seasons end.

09-14-2010, 08:36 AM	#20
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	The offense didn't score 30, yet we won the game. The defense did its job Thursday night: 9/10 points, Farve 171, Peterson 87 with a long of 14. I'll take it every time we have to face the Vikes. That's the key, every week they have to take care of the task at hand. Running team or passing team they simply have to get it done that day or that night. If the offense gives them a 3 possession lead, then teir job gets easier.