Okay, I'll say it...

spkb25 · 11-13-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

I don't think ouir gameplan was to run today. Falcon's secondary is totally suspect. Their D-line is good.

Have to agree with this. I thought we needed to establish the run to win today, I was completely wrong, and I am quite comfortable with that!
I thought it seemed that they were keying on M.I. when he ran, like they knew it was a run if he was in.

The Dude · 11-13-2011, 06:10 PM

We don't run the ball because we cannot run the ball. We have had success on occasion, but I just don't think our line has the ability to run block with any consistency. When they have had success, all of our backs prospered, but mostly they don't have success. Ingram has run well in games when our other backs have run well. Its not like all of our backs are having great success except Ingram, non of them are able to run with any consistency behind that line. Plus Ingram being a rookie and having zero offseason may have something to do with his lack of success. Remember when coach used to repeatedly call run plays and try to force Reggie to run when he clearly couldn't, at least he is not doing that. I think he knows his line has its limitations and plays to their strength which is pass protection.

saintfan · 11-13-2011, 06:30 PM

You cannot run the ball when the defense is playing in the backfield. Period.

strato · 11-13-2011, 06:43 PM

P.T ran good... then we got cute with the edge passes to Sproles with 2 and three Falqueens in front of him......we were ripping them right up the middle...still would like to see Ingram more sure of his own ability ...quit looking at the ground watch the line...he runs into his own lineman sometimes...

He is young and will get better...glad we have Ivory though...were going to need him...

saintsfan1976 · 11-13-2011, 06:46 PM

I'm happy we're not one of those teams that runs the same game plan every week.

|Mitch| · 11-13-2011, 07:38 PM

Who cares if we ran or not? We won!

QBREES9 · 11-13-2011, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

8 carries, 11 yards.

Heisman Trophy winner.

I am totally bummed about that.

Alaska

Give this kid time. He'll be great

Danno · 11-13-2011, 09:29 PM

He was hit during the handoff 3 times. Edwards nailed him once 5 yards in the backfield.

He had some good runs in OT when the Falcons knew we were running.

I'd be more concerned that too often he gets hit during the handoff. Somethings not right there. Are we telegraphing when Ingrams in?

aquaboogie · 11-13-2011, 09:41 PM

I think the lack of commitment to the run may be due to our defense.

strato · 11-13-2011, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by aquaboogie

I think the lack of commitment to the run may be due to our defense.

Why?..that keeps them off the field...

11-13-2011, 07:42 PM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Originally Posted by Halo I don't think ouir gameplan was to run today. Falcon's secondary is totally suspect. Their D-line is good. Have to agree with this. I thought we needed to establish the run to win today, I was completely wrong, and I am quite comfortable with that! I thought it seemed that they were keying on M.I. when he ran, like they knew it was a run if he was in.

11-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#2
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	We don't run the ball because we cannot run the ball. We have had success on occasion, but I just don't think our line has the ability to run block with any consistency. When they have had success, all of our backs prospered, but mostly they don't have success. Ingram has run well in games when our other backs have run well. Its not like all of our backs are having great success except Ingram, non of them are able to run with any consistency behind that line. Plus Ingram being a rookie and having zero offseason may have something to do with his lack of success. Remember when coach used to repeatedly call run plays and try to force Reggie to run when he clearly couldn't, at least he is not doing that. I think he knows his line has its limitations and plays to their strength which is pass protection.
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055

11-13-2011, 06:30 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	You cannot run the ball when the defense is playing in the backfield. Period. iceshack149 and Danno like this.

11-13-2011, 06:46 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	I'm happy we're not one of those teams that runs the same game plan every week. iceshack149 likes this.

11-13-2011, 07:38 PM	#6
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Who cares if we ran or not? We won! iceshack149 likes this.

11-13-2011, 06:43 PM	#4
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	P.T ran good... then we got cute with the edge passes to Sproles with 2 and three Falqueens in front of him......we were ripping them right up the middle...still would like to see Ingram more sure of his own ability ...quit looking at the ground watch the line...he runs into his own lineman sometimes... He is young and will get better...glad we have Ivory though...were going to need him...

11-13-2011, 07:44 PM	#7
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints 8 carries, 11 yards. Heisman Trophy winner. I am totally bummed about that. Alaska Give this kid time. He'll be great

11-13-2011, 09:29 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	He was hit during the handoff 3 times. Edwards nailed him once 5 yards in the backfield. He had some good runs in OT when the Falcons knew we were running. I'd be more concerned that too often he gets hit during the handoff. Somethings not right there. Are we telegraphing when Ingrams in?

11-13-2011, 09:41 PM	#9
aquaboogie 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 196	I think the lack of commitment to the run may be due to our defense.
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11-13-2011, 09:49 PM	#10
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by aquaboogie I think the lack of commitment to the run may be due to our defense. Why?..that keeps them off the field...

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