Saints' revamped defensive line comes up big

09-20-2011, 07:38 PM

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- One area the Saints needed to get better this season was their defensive line.

The reconfigured unit came up big against Chicago on Sunday, limiting the Bears to just 60 yards rushing in New Orleans' 30-13 victory.

Against the Bears, first-year Saints defensive tackles Aubrayo Franklin, Shaun Rogers and Mitch King teamed with Sedrick Ellis to force Chicago's offensive line into double teams.

That freed teammates, including defensive ends Turk McBride and Junior Galette along with linebackers and defensive backs to make tackles.

New Orleans sacked Bears quarterback Jay Cutler six times and finished with 10 quarterback hits.

Chicago was "squeezing inside because we were getting so much push and pressure on the inside, we were getting DBs running free and we were getting linebackers running free on the outside," Saints linebacker Jonathan Casillas said.

Full article below.
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saintfan · 09-20-2011, 07:48 PM

In preparing for Sunday's game, Payton said they won't ignore that game just because it was in the preseason and instead will use it for preparation.

"I think you look at that," Payton said. "That's not a pretty film. That wasn't real good."

Damn skippy.

SmashMouth · 09-20-2011, 08:08 PM

It must be because of the French Cows ..... I heard they like the Saints' beef!

Seer1 · 09-20-2011, 08:45 PM

I dunno, college defenses could outdo Chicago's O-line. It'll be good to see Will back this week. Hope he's rested up and pissed off!

Danno · 09-20-2011, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Seer1

I dunno, college defenses could outdo Chicago's O-line. It'll be good to see Will back this week. Hope he's rested up and pissed off!

Atlanta couldn't. Then again, you may have a point.

homerj07 · 09-20-2011, 08:52 PM

I was saying all we needed was some pressure up front & it would open up the rest of the "D" to some big things!!

Feels good!!

Rugby Saint II · 09-21-2011, 12:11 AM

Last week we didn't look nearly as out of shape or out of position as we did in week one.

Mardigras9 · 09-21-2011, 12:24 PM

Even better this week with Big Will returning.

saintfan · 09-21-2011, 12:32 PM

Well, we weren't playing on a swampy field last week. I'm in for the "Green Bay sprayed their field with baby oil before the game" conspiracy. We had good footing against Chicago in the dome. Harper had excellent footing.

jnormand · 09-21-2011, 01:13 PM

Green Bays field was garbage. I mean I know it shouldn't make much difference...but in my opinion that was bad as the Giants' "freak injuries" against the Rams.

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Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753 Rating: (0 votes - average) METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- One area the Saints needed to get better this season was their defensive line. The reconfigured unit came up big against Chicago on Sunday, limiting the Bears to just 60 yards rushing in New Orleans' 30-13 victory. Against the Bears, first-year Saints defensive tackles Aubrayo Franklin, Shaun Rogers and Mitch King teamed with Sedrick Ellis to force Chicago's offensive line into double teams. That freed teammates, including defensive ends Turk McBride and Junior Galette along with linebackers and defensive backs to make tackles. New Orleans sacked Bears quarterback Jay Cutler six times and finished with 10 quarterback hits. Chicago was "squeezing inside because we were getting so much push and pressure on the inside, we were getting DBs running free and we were getting linebackers running free on the outside," Saints linebacker Jonathan Casillas said. Full article below. Saints' revamped defensive line comes up big \| wwltv.com New Orleans Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:46 PM..
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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	In preparing for Sunday's game, Payton said they won't ignore that game just because it was in the preseason and instead will use it for preparation. "I think you look at that," Payton said. "That's not a pretty film. That wasn't real good." Damn skippy.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by Seer1 I dunno, college defenses could outdo Chicago's O-line. It'll be good to see Will back this week. Hope he's rested up and pissed off! Atlanta couldn't. Then again, you may have a point.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Green Bays field was garbage. I mean I know it shouldn't make much difference...but in my opinion that was bad as the Giants' "freak injuries" against the Rams.