Saints must limit big plays

12-08-2011, 06:11 AM

While he was certainly happy with a fourth straight victory, which put his team in the driver's seat to win the NFC South title and at least get a first-round playoff game at home, Saints coach Sean Payton was looking for more Sunday night.

A 31-17 win over the Detroit Lions, which is still very much in the hunt for a playoff berth, would make most coaches happy. The difference to Payton was that his players continue to make the little mistakes that could wind up costing them further down the road.

On Sunday night, the laundry list was long: Some blown pass coverages on defense, the inability to get a yard on fourth down to finish off the Lions late in the game, and failing to break a big punt return had Payton thinking that the Saints (9-3) still have much work to do before the postseason begins.

The one that really resonated with Payton was his pass defense. The Saints gave up pass plays of 22 (twice), 36, 47 and 49 yards as Matthew Stafford threw for 408 yards in completing 31 of 44 passes.

"We gave up some big plays," Payton said, "some guys were uncovered. Defensively, we can play better on the back end."

Read more.
Saints must limit big plays - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

halloween 65 · 12-08-2011, 10:40 AM

The secondary is definatly going to have to play better, I wish their coach never left for Denver. They give up way to many long balls and have not adjusted well at all during the game. Down the stretch ,as teams get tougher our D is going to win it for us or be the goats.

hagan714 · 12-08-2011, 10:46 AM

it would help if the defensive front would play better. close off the cut back lanes would be a good place to start

UK_WhoDat · 12-08-2011, 12:28 PM

it would help if the secondary stayed out of the end zone when the other team is starting their drive.

QBREES9 · 12-08-2011, 12:38 PM

limit big plays, dam i say stop giving up the big plays !

Mardigras9 · 12-08-2011, 02:13 PM

Stop the run first. We can limit hasselback if we stop Johnson. If Johnson runs free, like he has been the last few weeks, Hasselback becomes very dangerous.

Rugby Saint II · 12-08-2011, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

The secondary is definatly going to have to play better, I wish their coach never left for Denver. They give up way to many long balls and have not adjusted well at all during the game. Down the stretch ,as teams get tougher our D is going to win it for us or be the goats.

Baaaaaahh.

homerj07 · 12-08-2011, 09:15 PM

Well Duh!!

Marlboro Man · 12-10-2011, 03:50 PM

I think it's time to stop being so nice to the players when they play like that. I'd say give them two full pads practices and don't go easy on em before or after a win. If they're not getting it, then they don't need to get any off time.

12-08-2011, 06:11 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737 Rating: (0 votes - average) While he was certainly happy with a fourth straight victory, which put his team in the driver's seat to win the NFC South title and at least get a first-round playoff game at home, Saints coach Sean Payton was looking for more Sunday night. A 31-17 win over the Detroit Lions, which is still very much in the hunt for a playoff berth, would make most coaches happy. The difference to Payton was that his players continue to make the little mistakes that could wind up costing them further down the road. On Sunday night, the laundry list was long: Some blown pass coverages on defense, the inability to get a yard on fourth down to finish off the Lions late in the game, and failing to break a big punt return had Payton thinking that the Saints (9-3) still have much work to do before the postseason begins. The one that really resonated with Payton was his pass defense. The Saints gave up pass plays of 22 (twice), 36, 47 and 49 yards as Matthew Stafford threw for 408 yards in completing 31 of 44 passes. "We gave up some big plays," Payton said, "some guys were uncovered. Defensively, we can play better on the back end." Read more. Saints must limit big plays - NFL - CBSSports.com Football Last edited by papz; 12-19-2011 at 07:13 PM..
Views: 1245

12-08-2011, 12:28 PM	#4
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,865	it would help if the secondary stayed out of the end zone when the other team is starting their drive. Rugby Saint II likes this.

12-08-2011, 03:23 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Originally Posted by halloween 65 The secondary is definatly going to have to play better, I wish their coach never left for Denver. They give up way to many long balls and have not adjusted well at all during the game. Down the stretch ,as teams get tougher our D is going to win it for us or be the goats. Baaaaaahh.

Latest Blogs
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey

12-08-2011, 10:40 AM	#2
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	The secondary is definatly going to have to play better, I wish their coach never left for Denver. They give up way to many long balls and have not adjusted well at all during the game. Down the stretch ,as teams get tougher our D is going to win it for us or be the goats.

12-08-2011, 10:46 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	it would help if the defensive front would play better. close off the cut back lanes would be a good place to start

12-08-2011, 12:38 PM	#5
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	limit big plays, dam i say stop giving up the big plays !

12-08-2011, 02:13 PM	#6
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Stop the run first. We can limit hasselback if we stop Johnson. If Johnson runs free, like he has been the last few weeks, Hasselback becomes very dangerous.

12-08-2011, 09:15 PM	#8
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Well Duh!!

12-10-2011, 03:50 PM	#9
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	I think it's time to stop being so nice to the players when they play like that. I'd say give them two full pads practices and don't go easy on em before or after a win. If they're not getting it, then they don't need to get any off time.