Saints Defense Top 10?

Cruize · 09-13-2010, 02:49 PM

It only has to be good enough. But, with a offense that scores alot of points and goes 3 and out quite often, stats wise I don't think it's possible. If the Saints were to have a top 10 defense stats wise, I think another Super Bowl is a certainty.

jnormand · 09-13-2010, 03:29 PM

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.

dizzle88 · 09-13-2010, 04:17 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, 05:24 PM

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

st thomas · 09-13-2010, 07:53 PM

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

DRsaints · 09-13-2010, 11:53 PM

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, 01:29 AM

we're looking good so far

exiled · 09-14-2010, 06:25 AM

do we miss fujita yet?

SmashMouth · 09-14-2010, 06:43 AM

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

xan · 09-14-2010, 07:15 AM

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

Don't make me say it.

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09-13-2010, 02:49 PM	#1
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	It only has to be good enough. But, with a offense that scores alot of points and goes 3 and out quite often, stats wise I don't think it's possible. If the Saints were to have a top 10 defense stats wise, I think another Super Bowl is a certainty.
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09-13-2010, 04:17 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	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!!

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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.
DRsaints 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 166

09-13-2010, 03:29 PM	#2
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,760	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.

09-13-2010, 05:24 PM	#4
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	It depends. Lets see how we play against the 40-whiners & Atlanta.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	as i was pumped and pleased i'm not putting my foot in the teethway.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,803 Blog Entries: 29	Here's a couple of good defenses ... Ravens vs. Jets - Recap - September 13, 2010 - NFL - Football - SI.com

09-14-2010, 07:15 AM	#10
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,373 Blog Entries: 34	And we care why? All that matters is that they do their job. Rankings are.... Don't make me say it.