Who do you think has to come up big against GB?

SaintsBro · 09-06-2011, 01:44 PM

Hate to say it, but Brees continuing with the interception-itis from last year, that is my main worry right now. That's the Achilles heel -- trying to be a hero and ending up giving up the easy turnovers. Somebody clobbers a player and they cough up the ball, I can deal with that, it happens, it's part of the game. But all it takes is a couple of Saints possessions to end in those easy, gimme turnovers, the kind that are avoidable, and the Saints will quickly find themselves in a hole. If that doesn't happen, the Saints will be fine.

c4jun · 09-06-2011, 01:46 PM

If our defense plays like 2009 we win if they play like 2010 we are in big trouble. I'm still not sold on this defense. The Saints running game will be the key to this game. If we run it well and no turnovers the Saints will win the game.

FireVenturi · 09-06-2011, 02:03 PM

To beat them at home with Banners unveiling....EVERYONE has to come up big!!!!

SAINT_MICHAEL · 09-06-2011, 02:13 PM

I'm not counting on the D stopping them much. A tipped ball here...a lucky strip there maybe, but from what I've seen in the preseason and what I know GB's offense is capable of, Drew and company are going to have to score most times they touch the ball to win. That or special teams will need to provide a spark.

saintfan · 09-06-2011, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by FireVenturi

To beat them at home with Banners unveiling....EVERYONE has to come up big!!!!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

darstep · 09-06-2011, 02:31 PM

Win in the trenches. A good push from our O-line to allow the guys to pick a crease, square up and bust for 5-7 continuously. That allows the play action to actually freeze somebody, keep them at home and leave the outsides one-on-one and the middle wide open for Graham/Thomas. D-line push to free up the linebackers, containment on the outsides keeping them in 3rd and long. If we control the line of scrimmage, we win easy.

SAINTSS74 · 09-06-2011, 02:50 PM

you meen who needs to have a good game on the pack caus we are clearly the better team.

Kryptonite · 09-06-2011, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by st thomas

...and when we have it going good please let coach p. not get cute with the play calling lol.

I know, right?! I hate when he does that crap. And never, ever, ever, try to run the reverse again. We are one of the worst in the league at executing it.

Ever...

papz · 09-06-2011, 04:21 PM

If Harper has a good game, we'll have a good shot. He's a big asset blitzing the quarterback. With Smith being out, him being able to put pressure on Rodgers will be even more important.

Danno · 09-06-2011, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by papz

If Harper has a good game, we'll have a good shot. He's a big asset blitzing the quarterback. With Smith being out, him being able to put pressure on Rodgers will be even more important.

Unfortunately the best way to counter safety blitzes is with a stud TE, which they have.

GW will have a plan, lets hope it works.

09-06-2011, 01:46 PM	#12
c4jun Registered Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 33	If our defense plays like 2009 we win if they play like 2010 we are in big trouble. I'm still not sold on this defense. The Saints running game will be the key to this game. If we run it well and no turnovers the Saints will win the game.
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09-06-2011, 02:03 PM	#13
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	To beat them at home with Banners unveiling....EVERYONE has to come up big!!!! lumm0x and foreverfan like this.

09-06-2011, 02:13 PM	#14
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	I'm not counting on the D stopping them much. A tipped ball here...a lucky strip there maybe, but from what I've seen in the preseason and what I know GB's offense is capable of, Drew and company are going to have to score most times they touch the ball to win. That or special teams will need to provide a spark.
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09-06-2011, 02:24 PM	#15
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by FireVenturi To beat them at home with Banners unveiling....EVERYONE has to come up big!!!! Ding! Ding! Ding!

09-06-2011, 04:00 PM	#18
Kryptonite DAMMIT BOY! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Crestview, FL via S'port LA Posts: 197	Originally Posted by st thomas ...and when we have it going good please let coach p. not get cute with the play calling lol. I know, right?! I hate when he does that crap. And never, ever, ever, try to run the reverse again. We are one of the worst in the league at executing it. Ever...

09-06-2011, 01:44 PM	#11
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Hate to say it, but Brees continuing with the interception-itis from last year, that is my main worry right now. That's the Achilles heel -- trying to be a hero and ending up giving up the easy turnovers. Somebody clobbers a player and they cough up the ball, I can deal with that, it happens, it's part of the game. But all it takes is a couple of Saints possessions to end in those easy, gimme turnovers, the kind that are avoidable, and the Saints will quickly find themselves in a hole. If that doesn't happen, the Saints will be fine.

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09-06-2011, 02:31 PM	#16
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Win in the trenches. A good push from our O-line to allow the guys to pick a crease, square up and bust for 5-7 continuously. That allows the play action to actually freeze somebody, keep them at home and leave the outsides one-on-one and the middle wide open for Graham/Thomas. D-line push to free up the linebackers, containment on the outsides keeping them in 3rd and long. If we control the line of scrimmage, we win easy.

09-06-2011, 02:50 PM	#17
SAINTSS74 Registered Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 36	you meen who needs to have a good game on the pack caus we are clearly the better team.

09-06-2011, 04:21 PM	#19
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	If Harper has a good game, we'll have a good shot. He's a big asset blitzing the quarterback. With Smith being out, him being able to put pressure on Rodgers will be even more important.

09-06-2011, 04:22 PM	#20
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by papz If Harper has a good game, we'll have a good shot. He's a big asset blitzing the quarterback. With Smith being out, him being able to put pressure on Rodgers will be even more important. Unfortunately the best way to counter safety blitzes is with a stud TE, which they have. GW will have a plan, lets hope it works.