Offseason To-Do List Gets Longer

01-09-2011, 11:42 PM

WR upgrades are not needed. That's kind of a silly thing to say. Factor in that we have a developing TE that is going to be a beast, and we're set. Also, as someone already stated, AA should see more action, hopefully. We desperately need a pass rush, and help on special teams. More than anything though, after watching that game yesterday, we need a practice. Our tackling and ball awareness on defense was absolutely horrible. We lost to quite possibly the worst team to ever make the playoffs. There are no excuses.

Sinner · 01-09-2011, 11:47 PM

A couple DE beasts like Julius Peppers - Javon Kearse-types would have people like Mike Vick, Tom Brady, and ugh... Matt Hasselhoff shhitting their pants.

Hey! A shout out to Tracy Porter. He Balls!

MatthewT · 01-10-2011, 08:11 AM

The Saints already have the WR's in place, problem was the down field passing game was mostly non-existent throughout the year. Get the blocking schemes improved, get the running game, and the down field passing game will be back. Teams had no issues getting pressure on Brees, so it was easy to rush four and drop a couple guys deep to protect against the deep passing game. Much improvement is needed in the running game, must get guys who can stay healthy!!!

Danno · 01-10-2011, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

The Saints already have the WR's in place, problem was the down field passing game was mostly non-existent throughout the year. Get the blocking schemes improved, get the running game, and the down field passing game will be back. Teams had no issues getting pressure on Brees, so it was easy to rush four and drop a couple guys deep to protect against the deep passing game. Much improvement is needed in the running game, must get guys who can stay healthy!!!

Exactly. Nail on the head Matthew.

lumm0x · 01-10-2011, 01:07 PM

Elite rush DE to bookend Smith. Another quality body in the DT spot. 2 OLB's with athleticism pass rush ability. Possible upgrade at either offensive tackle spot. Find some guys who are great special teamers. One of the biggest things we missed and I haven't seen it said yet is Courtney Roby!! Other than that we're good.

ClintSaints · 01-12-2011, 01:24 AM

We already have an elite WR. We have two of them: Marques Colston and Adrian Arrington, if Sean Payton would ever allow him to get out there and play!

01-09-2011, 11:42 PM	#11
Threaded by BringTheWood 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Rating: (0 votes - average) WR upgrades are not needed. That's kind of a silly thing to say. Factor in that we have a developing TE that is going to be a beast, and we're set. Also, as someone already stated, AA should see more action, hopefully. We desperately need a pass rush, and help on special teams. More than anything though, after watching that game yesterday, we need a practice. Our tackling and ball awareness on defense was absolutely horrible. We lost to quite possibly the worst team to ever make the playoffs. There are no excuses.
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01-09-2011, 11:47 PM	#12
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,952	A couple DE beasts like Julius Peppers - Javon Kearse-types would have people like Mike Vick, Tom Brady, and ugh... Matt Hasselhoff shhitting their pants. Hey! A shout out to Tracy Porter. He Balls!
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01-10-2011, 09:33 AM	#14
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by MatthewT The Saints already have the WR's in place, problem was the down field passing game was mostly non-existent throughout the year. Get the blocking schemes improved, get the running game, and the down field passing game will be back. Teams had no issues getting pressure on Brees, so it was easy to rush four and drop a couple guys deep to protect against the deep passing game. Much improvement is needed in the running game, must get guys who can stay healthy!!! Exactly. Nail on the head Matthew.

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01-10-2011, 08:11 AM	#13
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	The Saints already have the WR's in place, problem was the down field passing game was mostly non-existent throughout the year. Get the blocking schemes improved, get the running game, and the down field passing game will be back. Teams had no issues getting pressure on Brees, so it was easy to rush four and drop a couple guys deep to protect against the deep passing game. Much improvement is needed in the running game, must get guys who can stay healthy!!!

01-10-2011, 01:07 PM	#15
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Elite rush DE to bookend Smith. Another quality body in the DT spot. 2 OLB's with athleticism pass rush ability. Possible upgrade at either offensive tackle spot. Find some guys who are great special teamers. One of the biggest things we missed and I haven't seen it said yet is Courtney Roby!! Other than that we're good.

01-12-2011, 01:24 AM	#16
ClintSaints 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 603	We already have an elite WR. We have two of them: Marques Colston and Adrian Arrington, if Sean Payton would ever allow him to get out there and play!