PFF - Refocused

Danno · 12-06-2011, 04:23 PM

Re-Focused: Lions @ Saints, Week 13 | ProFootballFocus.com

New Orleans – Three Performances of Note

Another inconsistent left tackle

Jermon Bushrod (+3.1) has come a long way since entering the Saints lineup. He’s graded positively seven times this year but has also (like Backus) had three games graded below -3.0. He brought his ‘A-Game’ against Kyle Vanden Bosch however conceding just one pressure on 39 drop backs. His hiccup came with 12.38 to play in the fourth quarter as Keyunta Dawson’s bull rushed pushed him into Stafford. Bushrod is now 18th in our pass blocking efficiency rankings, a significant improvement from 27th in 2010. ...

Forgetting Olin Kreutz

If there’s one thing the Saints know how to do it’s develop interior offensive linemen. Pro Bowlers Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans are now playing either side of the increasingly impressive Brian De La Puente (+1.1). The undrafted free agent has put together a string of impressive performances grading at +8.8 in his last six games.

Still searching for linebackers

JoLonn Dunbar (-2.9) typifies the Saints’ struggles at the position. His grade came on just 21 snaps as he plays in New Orleans’ base 4-3 package. Against the run he failed to make any tackles and overplayed the Lions end around to open the game losing contain and allowing Titus Young to pick up a first down. There was worse news in coverage (-1.9) as he missed a tackle on Kevin Smith and couldn’t get off blocks on wide receiver screens. Brandon Pettigrew pancaked him on one such screen leading to a big gain for Nate Burleson. The Saints have put new players on the field this year but the results have been the same at the linebacker spot.

Game notes

- The Saints defense missed just three tackles

- Lions running backs did not force a single missed tackle

Jo-Lonn is not a SLB. He's a 4-3 MLB and apparently always will be.

DLP has shown us that the problem wasn't Matt Tennant sucking, it was DLP impressing the staff. Once again, it doesn't metter where or how you became a Saint, if you deserve to play you're gonna play.

12-06-2011, 04:23 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	PFF - Refocused Re-Focused: Lions @ Saints, Week 13 \| ProFootballFocus.com New Orleans – Three Performances of Note Another inconsistent left tackle Jermon Bushrod (+3.1) has come a long way since entering the Saints lineup. He’s graded positively seven times this year but has also (like Backus) had three games graded below -3.0. He brought his ‘A-Game’ against Kyle Vanden Bosch however conceding just one pressure on 39 drop backs. His hiccup came with 12.38 to play in the fourth quarter as Keyunta Dawson’s bull rushed pushed him into Stafford. Bushrod is now 18th in our pass blocking efficiency rankings, a significant improvement from 27th in 2010. ... Forgetting Olin Kreutz If there’s one thing the Saints know how to do it’s develop interior offensive linemen. Pro Bowlers Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans are now playing either side of the increasingly impressive Brian De La Puente (+1.1). The undrafted free agent has put together a string of impressive performances grading at +8.8 in his last six games. Still searching for linebackers JoLonn Dunbar (-2.9) typifies the Saints’ struggles at the position. His grade came on just 21 snaps as he plays in New Orleans’ base 4-3 package. Against the run he failed to make any tackles and overplayed the Lions end around to open the game losing contain and allowing Titus Young to pick up a first down. There was worse news in coverage (-1.9) as he missed a tackle on Kevin Smith and couldn’t get off blocks on wide receiver screens. Brandon Pettigrew pancaked him on one such screen leading to a big gain for Nate Burleson. The Saints have put new players on the field this year but the results have been the same at the linebacker spot. Game notes - The Saints defense missed just three tackles - Lions running backs did not force a single missed tackle Jo-Lonn is not a SLB. He's a 4-3 MLB and apparently always will be. DLP has shown us that the problem wasn't Matt Tennant sucking, it was DLP impressing the staff. Once again, it doesn't metter where or how you became a Saint, if you deserve to play you're gonna play. xan likes this.