My Take On Game One

SAINT_MICHAEL · 09-09-2011, 12:10 AM

"I don't get this site. I post thoughts expressing my feelings about the D and days before the game post this:

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"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."

Yet after the game, someone posts about how the D looked bad and everyone agrees and gives thumbs up. Wow. Really observant.

cmike · 09-09-2011, 12:16 AM

We left 22 points on the field. Can't do that against a team like this and expect to win.

strato · 09-09-2011, 12:17 AM

Ok SM...we know the D needs work...but i think it will get better with time...we played a great team...they were not much better on D...what you saw was to great offenses with two great QBs.

Remember how bad they embarrassed the Falqueens last year....we didnt get it that bad..and we played on a slippery field...Woodson should have been ejected ..and i saw holds all night ..there was some home cooking going on..

Bigdawg · 09-09-2011, 10:46 AM

My observations of the game came down to the lines. GB dominated the line on both sides of the ball. Rodgers threw some incredible passes...a few inches here or there and its incomplete. Coverage was tight on alot of the throws but do agree with the ? on playing 10+ yards cushion from inside the 15.
Im new to your boards so Im not invested with alot of emotion for the Saints. Brees looked good and yes got lucky a couple of times wih no picks. The backs are fine but the line has to have a push if you want to get that yard. Rewatch the last dive, he was about 6 inches off the ground and was hit midbody....no chance. if you have a chance rewatch the game and focus on line play.

Haps Biggest Fan · 09-09-2011, 01:43 PM

Excellent post, Saintsfan.

Rugby Saint II · 09-09-2011, 03:51 PM

I watched some video of the tackling drills they ran at camp. I don't think they use the right technique and/or positioning. They are taught to hit in the middle and drive up and back. While that may be somewhat effective I believe that when you drive them up you are losing your leverage. Hit them in the gut and drive them to the deck. And for God sakes keep your hands low around the waist or legs. We either try to missile tackle with out a wrap up or we grab at the jersey or shoulders. Neither is effective. I'm done ranting.

neugey · 09-09-2011, 10:42 PM

My takeaway is that we got no takeaways

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homerj07 · 09-10-2011, 10:39 AM

"Also O-line played pretty well against one of the best pass rushing D's in the league."

ERRRh!! Wrong answer (sorry Maverick)

The O-line was not that good. They had "moments" when they were good.

BUT.... THey had to many "moments" when they just plain SUCKED DONKEY TESTICLES.

Good thing this was on grass with the way Drew was getting hit. If it had been any dome - he'd be out with shoulder/chest injuries.

09-09-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	"I don't get this site. I post thoughts expressing my feelings about the D and days before the game post this: * "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." Yet after the game, someone posts about how the D looked bad and everyone agrees and gives thumbs up. Wow. Really observant.
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09-09-2011, 03:51 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,198	I watched some video of the tackling drills they ran at camp. I don't think they use the right technique and/or positioning. They are taught to hit in the middle and drive up and back. While that may be somewhat effective I believe that when you drive them up you are losing your leverage. Hit them in the gut and drive them to the deck. And for God sakes keep your hands low around the waist or legs. We either try to missile tackle with out a wrap up or we grab at the jersey or shoulders. Neither is effective. I'm done ranting.
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09-09-2011, 10:42 PM	#7
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,879 Blog Entries: 13	My takeaway is that we got no takeaways . saintfan likes this.

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09-09-2011, 12:16 AM	#2
cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,448	We left 22 points on the field. Can't do that against a team like this and expect to win.

09-09-2011, 12:17 AM	#3
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Ok SM...we know the D needs work...but i think it will get better with time...we played a great team...they were not much better on D...what you saw was to great offenses with two great QBs. Remember how bad they embarrassed the Falqueens last year....we didnt get it that bad..and we played on a slippery field...Woodson should have been ejected ..and i saw holds all night ..there was some home cooking going on..

09-09-2011, 10:46 AM	#4
Bigdawg Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicago. Ill Posts: 13	My observations of the game came down to the lines. GB dominated the line on both sides of the ball. Rodgers threw some incredible passes...a few inches here or there and its incomplete. Coverage was tight on alot of the throws but do agree with the ? on playing 10+ yards cushion from inside the 15. Im new to your boards so Im not invested with alot of emotion for the Saints. Brees looked good and yes got lucky a couple of times wih no picks. The backs are fine but the line has to have a push if you want to get that yard. Rewatch the last dive, he was about 6 inches off the ground and was hit midbody....no chance. if you have a chance rewatch the game and focus on line play.

09-09-2011, 01:43 PM	#5
Haps Biggest Fan Fan Since 1967 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 148	Excellent post, Saintsfan.

09-10-2011, 10:39 AM	#8
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	"Also O-line played pretty well against one of the best pass rushing D's in the league." ERRRh!! Wrong answer (sorry Maverick) The O-line was not that good. They had "moments" when they were good. BUT.... THey had to many "moments" when they just plain SUCKED DONKEY TESTICLES. Good thing this was on grass with the way Drew was getting hit. If it had been any dome - he'd be out with shoulder/chest injuries.