SAINTS ARE A PASSING TEAM

Danno · 11-23-2011, 07:45 AM

SAINTS ARE A PASSING TEAM
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Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune

That's how they are built. Their offensive line is built for pass protection first. That's the top priority. And it makes sense. All you have to do is look around the NFL and see how many quarterbacks are injured to realize how fortunate the Saints are to have a healthy Brees around game in and game out.

The other reason is the Saints don't practice run blocking and runing nearly as much as they work on passing. So, it's understanable that they aren't going to be as efficient in the run game.

The buzzword for the Saints is to be "efficient" in the running game. They need to be able to get the third-and-1s and to be able to run the ball effectively at the end of games to finish them. I think that's their goal.So far, there is plenty of room for improvement in that area. I certainly don't think it's an issue with the backs. They have plenty of talent there.

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I also think Goodwin was a much better Center than a lot of people gave him credit for.

papz · 11-23-2011, 08:35 AM

The other reason is the Saints don't practice run blocking and runing nearly as much as they work on passing.

I'm not sure if I believe this.

UK_WhoDat · 11-24-2011, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

one of the most obvious analysis i have see.

Originally Posted by saintfan

Agreed. It ain't rocket science.

+1.

There's me shouting ya think‽ . (And everyone in earshot thinking what is wrong with that guy. I am on BlackandGold don't ya know - get a life).

Originally Posted by papz

I'm not sure if I believe this.

+1
They do practice it, maybe not as much as ..... (insert viable expression; e.g. as much as other teams do, as much as their passing offence, .....) bla-de-bla..

Originally Posted by iceshack149

......I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought.

+1
although I though SLB was the short form not SSlb.

strato · 11-23-2011, 08:38 AM

I always liked Goody...and i know we do miss him...look at what he is doing in San Fran...making Alex Smith look like a probowler...and he is playing for a run first team...and yes we are a a pass first team...have been since Drew and Payton got here...

I don't mind ...just makes me more nervous when Drew and the receivers can't get going ..A running game will be needed to go all the way ..

iceshack149 · 11-23-2011, 09:26 AM

Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune | The Times-Picayune | 15 hours ago
VILMA IS THE STARTER

When he returns. He's the captain of the defense and the play caller. He's definitely going to start when he's healthy. In that scenario, Dunbar likely would move to SS and Shanle would slide back to WLB. That said, I'm not 100 percent certain Vilma will be ready to return on Monday. Dunbar has played well in his absence so they have the luxury of waiting for him to be fully healthy.

Q&A with Duncan on NOLA.com yesterday. I wonder if there's any merit to that statement?

Edit: I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought.

strato · 11-23-2011, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Q&A with Duncan on NOLA.com yesterday. I wonder if there's any merit to that statement?

Edit: I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought.

I think you could be right..

Rugby Saint II · 11-23-2011, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Q&A with Duncan on NOLA.com yesterday. I wonder if there's any merit to that statement?

Edit: I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought.

Yeah, that would make much more sense.

Euphoria · 11-23-2011, 09:05 AM

Sure I don't disagree with any of this.

We practice and more reps in practice with our passing game than we do running the ball. Running game you just don't show up and run the ball its something that takes time to develop. You have to run and run and run to get good at it and we are behind. We won't catch up much with the way we are throwing Bree's into record books.

Euphoria · 11-23-2011, 09:05 AM

Also its hard to run the ball when you have a D like ours.

That also dictates what we have to do on Offense.

Speedy Ron · 11-23-2011, 08:52 PM

one of the most obvious analysis i have see.

11-23-2011, 07:45 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	SAINTS ARE A PASSING TEAM SAINTS ARE A PASSING TEAM 13 hours ago Subscribe to Post Flag Post Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune That's how they are built. Their offensive line is built for pass protection first. That's the top priority. And it makes sense. All you have to do is look around the NFL and see how many quarterbacks are injured to realize how fortunate the Saints are to have a healthy Brees around game in and game out. The other reason is the Saints don't practice run blocking and runing nearly as much as they work on passing. So, it's understanable that they aren't going to be as efficient in the run game. The buzzword for the Saints is to be "efficient" in the running game. They need to be able to get the third-and-1s and to be able to run the ball effectively at the end of games to finish them. I think that's their goal.So far, there is plenty of room for improvement in that area. I certainly don't think it's an issue with the backs. They have plenty of talent there. SAINTS ARE A PASSING TEAM \| NOLA.com I also think Goodwin was a much better Center than a lot of people gave him credit for.

11-24-2011, 06:07 AM	#3
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,000	Originally Posted by Speedy Ron one of the most obvious analysis i have see. Originally Posted by saintfan Agreed. It ain't rocket science. +1. There's me shouting ya think‽ . (And everyone in earshot thinking what is wrong with that guy. I am on BlackandGold don't ya know - get a life). Originally Posted by papz I'm not sure if I believe this. +1 They do practice it, maybe not as much as ..... (insert viable expression; e.g. as much as other teams do, as much as their passing offence, .....) bla-de-bla.. Originally Posted by iceshack149 ......I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought. +1 although I though SLB was the short form not SSlb.

11-23-2011, 09:26 AM	#5
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,335 Blog Entries: 1	Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune \| The Times-Picayune \| 15 hours ago VILMA IS THE STARTER When he returns. He's the captain of the defense and the play caller. He's definitely going to start when he's healthy. In that scenario, Dunbar likely would move to SS and Shanle would slide back to WLB. That said, I'm not 100 percent certain Vilma will be ready to return on Monday. Dunbar has played well in his absence so they have the luxury of waiting for him to be fully healthy. Q&A with Duncan on NOLA.com yesterday. I wonder if there's any merit to that statement? Edit: I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought.

11-23-2011, 09:30 AM	#6
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by iceshack149 Q&A with Duncan on NOLA.com yesterday. I wonder if there's any merit to that statement? Edit: I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought. I think you could be right..

11-23-2011, 11:09 AM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Originally Posted by iceshack149 Q&A with Duncan on NOLA.com yesterday. I wonder if there's any merit to that statement? Edit: I'm sure that he meant StrongSide Linebacker and not Strong Safety after some thought. Yeah, that would make much more sense.

11-23-2011, 08:35 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	The other reason is the Saints don't practice run blocking and runing nearly as much as they work on passing. I'm not sure if I believe this.

11-23-2011, 08:38 AM	#4
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	I always liked Goody...and i know we do miss him...look at what he is doing in San Fran...making Alex Smith look like a probowler...and he is playing for a run first team...and yes we are a a pass first team...have been since Drew and Payton got here... I don't mind ...just makes me more nervous when Drew and the receivers can't get going ..A running game will be needed to go all the way ..

11-23-2011, 09:05 AM	#8
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Sure I don't disagree with any of this. We practice and more reps in practice with our passing game than we do running the ball. Running game you just don't show up and run the ball its something that takes time to develop. You have to run and run and run to get good at it and we are behind. We won't catch up much with the way we are throwing Bree's into record books.

11-23-2011, 08:52 PM	#10
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	one of the most obvious analysis i have see.

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