If you could fix one thing with our team ..what would it be?

skymike · 11-07-2011, 07:40 AM

bring back the big fleur de lis on the helmet.

NWSaintsFan · 11-07-2011, 03:34 PM

For me it's:
LBers
DLine
Oline

IMO Scott Shanle should not be on an NFL team. He has the smarts and is a good locker room guy, but when he is on the field it's like everything is in slow motion for him, my sister could outrun him with her feet tied together. I think we could move Vilma to WLB, JoLonn to MLB and Martez to SLB. Then draft a MLB this season or pick on up in FA.

Franklin and Big Baby have been pretty invisible this year. I would like for us to target a big run stuffing DT who can eat up blockers. That will help Ellis get off his blocks and make plays on the QB, like he is best at. Cam has done a pretty decent job sealing off the edge, he improves every week, and Smith is playing pretty well too. Our d-line is one DT away from being great.

Our OLine is so inconsistent, it is tough to see what is going wrong. Maybe it's a problem with our coaching staff, maybe they can't get them fired up? In the NFL guys shouldn't need someone to fire them up, but you never know. Would it be better to put Bushrod at RT and get a LT in FA? Charlie Brown hasn't shown much, and he is on IR right now.

The Dude · 11-07-2011, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

The O had one bad game

The D had at least 8-9 bad games in a row.

I Oline looked shaky for weeks before they finally got exposed. They will get exposed again, and I truly fear for Brees life when we play the Giants and teams like SF in the playoffs with physical defenses. O-line HAS to be first because if Brees goes down we are ****ed. Period.

Danno · 11-08-2011, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by NWSaintsFan

For me it's:
LBers
DLine
Oline

IMO Scott Shanle should not be on an NFL team. He has the smarts and is a good locker room guy, but when he is on the field it's like everything is in slow motion for him, my sister could outrun him with her feet tied together. I think we could move Vilma to WLB, JoLonn to MLB and Martez to SLB. Then draft a MLB this season or pick on up in FA.

Franklin and Big Baby have been pretty invisible this year. I would like for us to target a big run stuffing DT who can eat up blockers. That will help Ellis get off his blocks and make plays on the QB, like he is best at. Cam has done a pretty decent job sealing off the edge, he improves every week, and Smith is playing pretty well too. Our d-line is one DT away from being great.

Our OLine is so inconsistent, it is tough to see what is going wrong. Maybe it's a problem with our coaching staff, maybe they can't get them fired up? In the NFL guys shouldn't need someone to fire them up, but you never know. Would it be better to put Bushrod at RT and get a LT in FA? Charlie Brown hasn't shown much, and he is on IR right now.

Good stuff, although Franklin has had several good games mixed in with his mediocre ones all season and had graded out well over the last several games.

Jordan is progressing faster than I thought he would. He looks like a potential stud in the making at LDE. A complete player.

Martez played MLB in College, and was rated the number one MLB in last years draft. He's an option at MLB as well as SLB. With his speed he can probably play all 3.

I'd like to see what that combo of Wilson/Dunbar/Casillas could do.

dizzle88 · 11-09-2011, 03:39 PM

I wish I could fix our strength and conditioning staff

OldMaid · 11-12-2011, 10:14 PM

Saints need to cut back on penalties and turnovers.
Yes, that is how the game works with both teams making these, but I just always think Saints sometimes get too many. They make too many. That can make the difference between and getting a W and a L all the time.

jeanpierre · 11-12-2011, 10:28 PM

Wilson, if he progresses, should be the MLB next season; Vilma has a degenerative condition that is more than likely the cause of his decline play or lack thereof; he's a good football player - he's just on the backside of his career now...

Casillas really plays with a good motor - but he lacks discipline - he blows assignments - but I'd still rather have a high motor guy at linebacker...

I think it's time Kookoo Dunbar play or move on - and I think he could play at the other OLB spot and contribute...

We definitely needed, still need moves at the Linebacker position - but the D line has got to get it right up front first...

strato · 11-12-2011, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Wilson, if he progresses, should be the MLB next season; Vilma has a degenerative condition that is more than likely the cause of his decline play or lack thereof; he's a good football player - he's just on the backside of his career now...

Casillas really plays with a good motor - but he lacks discipline - he blows assignments - but I'd still rather have a high motor guy at linebacker...

I think it's time Kookoo Dunbar play or move on - and I think he could play at the other OLB spot and contribute...

We definitely needed, still need moves at the Linebacker position - but the D line has got to get it right up front first...

Dunbar played decent of late..

jeanpierre · 11-13-2011, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by strato

Dunbar played decent of late..

Yes he has; probably because he's getting playing time...

QBREES9 · 11-13-2011, 08:51 PM

I tell Greg Williams STOP BLITZING ON EVERY DAM PLAY !!!!!!

View Poll Results: What is the most important thing to fix?
The O-line	25	32.05%
The D-line	13	16.67%
LBs	22	28.21%
Have the coach down on the field	8	10.26%
The Secondary	2	2.56%
The running game	6	7.69%
Greg Williams	2	2.56%
Nothing this team will get it together	0	0%
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11-07-2011, 07:40 AM	#41
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11-07-2011, 10:43 PM	#43
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Originally Posted by Euphoria The O had one bad game The D had at least 8-9 bad games in a row. I Oline looked shaky for weeks before they finally got exposed. They will get exposed again, and I truly fear for Brees life when we play the Giants and teams like SF in the playoffs with physical defenses. O-line HAS to be first because if Brees goes down we are ****ed. Period.
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11-08-2011, 08:28 AM	#44
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by NWSaintsFan For me it's: LBers DLine Oline IMO Scott Shanle should not be on an NFL team. He has the smarts and is a good locker room guy, but when he is on the field it's like everything is in slow motion for him, my sister could outrun him with her feet tied together. I think we could move Vilma to WLB, JoLonn to MLB and Martez to SLB. Then draft a MLB this season or pick on up in FA. Franklin and Big Baby have been pretty invisible this year. I would like for us to target a big run stuffing DT who can eat up blockers. That will help Ellis get off his blocks and make plays on the QB, like he is best at. Cam has done a pretty decent job sealing off the edge, he improves every week, and Smith is playing pretty well too. Our d-line is one DT away from being great. Our OLine is so inconsistent, it is tough to see what is going wrong. Maybe it's a problem with our coaching staff, maybe they can't get them fired up? In the NFL guys shouldn't need someone to fire them up, but you never know. Would it be better to put Bushrod at RT and get a LT in FA? Charlie Brown hasn't shown much, and he is on IR right now. Good stuff, although Franklin has had several good games mixed in with his mediocre ones all season and had graded out well over the last several games. Jordan is progressing faster than I thought he would. He looks like a potential stud in the making at LDE. A complete player. Martez played MLB in College, and was rated the number one MLB in last years draft. He's an option at MLB as well as SLB. With his speed he can probably play all 3. I'd like to see what that combo of Wilson/Dunbar/Casillas could do.

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11-07-2011, 03:34 PM	#42
NWSaintsFan Rookie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 20	For me it's: LBers DLine Oline IMO Scott Shanle should not be on an NFL team. He has the smarts and is a good locker room guy, but when he is on the field it's like everything is in slow motion for him, my sister could outrun him with her feet tied together. I think we could move Vilma to WLB, JoLonn to MLB and Martez to SLB. Then draft a MLB this season or pick on up in FA. Franklin and Big Baby have been pretty invisible this year. I would like for us to target a big run stuffing DT who can eat up blockers. That will help Ellis get off his blocks and make plays on the QB, like he is best at. Cam has done a pretty decent job sealing off the edge, he improves every week, and Smith is playing pretty well too. Our d-line is one DT away from being great. Our OLine is so inconsistent, it is tough to see what is going wrong. Maybe it's a problem with our coaching staff, maybe they can't get them fired up? In the NFL guys shouldn't need someone to fire them up, but you never know. Would it be better to put Bushrod at RT and get a LT in FA? Charlie Brown hasn't shown much, and he is on IR right now.

11-09-2011, 03:39 PM	#45
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	I wish I could fix our strength and conditioning staff

11-12-2011, 10:14 PM	#46
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,910 Blog Entries: 3	Saints need to cut back on penalties and turnovers. Yes, that is how the game works with both teams making these, but I just always think Saints sometimes get too many. They make too many. That can make the difference between and getting a W and a L all the time.

11-12-2011, 10:31 PM	#48
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Wilson, if he progresses, should be the MLB next season; Vilma has a degenerative condition that is more than likely the cause of his decline play or lack thereof; he's a good football player - he's just on the backside of his career now... Casillas really plays with a good motor - but he lacks discipline - he blows assignments - but I'd still rather have a high motor guy at linebacker... I think it's time Kookoo Dunbar play or move on - and I think he could play at the other OLB spot and contribute... We definitely needed, still need moves at the Linebacker position - but the D line has got to get it right up front first... Dunbar played decent of late..

11-13-2011, 08:31 AM	#49
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by strato Dunbar played decent of late.. Yes he has; probably because he's getting playing time...

11-13-2011, 08:51 PM	#50
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	I tell Greg Williams STOP BLITZING ON EVERY DAM PLAY !!!!!!