New Orleans Saints defense has been able to cut out the big runs against it

10-01-2010, 04:09 PM

Published: Friday, October 01, 2010, 9:45 AM
Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints' defense (2-1) will surely follow the same blueprint Sunday at the Superdome that they've used thus far.

The Saints haven't exactly been bad against the run, but they've been inconsistent while going up against a series of run-heavy teams in Minnesota, San Francisco and Atlanta. They've allowed 145 rushing yards per game, 30th in the league, though they rank a more respectable 19th in the league in yards allowed per carry (4.39).

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st thomas · 10-01-2010, 06:15 PM

the de has not be stellar, but it never took us out of a game. we missed a kick to be 3-0

jnormand · 10-03-2010, 09:26 AM

I think the offense and the defense needs to step it up.

ScottF · 10-03-2010, 11:21 AM

real timely article considering how well Carolina usually runs against us

10-01-2010, 04:09 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Published: Friday, October 01, 2010, 9:45 AM Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune Follow Share this story Story tools New Orleans Saints' defense (2-1) will surely follow the same blueprint Sunday at the Superdome that they've used thus far. The Saints haven't exactly been bad against the run, but they've been inconsistent while going up against a series of run-heavy teams in Minnesota, San Francisco and Atlanta. They've allowed 145 rushing yards per game, 30th in the league, though they rank a more respectable 19th in the league in yards allowed per carry (4.39). Read the rest here... New Orleans Saints defense has been able to cut out the big runs against it \| NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:47 PM..
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	the de has not be stellar, but it never took us out of a game. we missed a kick to be 3-0

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,660	I think the offense and the defense needs to step it up.

10-03-2010, 11:21 AM	#4
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	real timely article considering how well Carolina usually runs against us