Offensive Lines: Mid-Season Report
 

2. New Orleans Saints

Rank: Pass Blocking = 5th, Run Blocking = 5th, Penalties = 3rd

The Saints’ line has been extremely consistent, and worryingly for opponents, is really hitting its stride. Replacing Jon Stinchcomb with Zach Strief has helped, as has the emergence of Brian De La Puente. They may have lucked into it with Olin Kreutz walking away, but it led to them being able to match ‘DLP’ (let’s see if that will catch on) up with the ever excellent Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans to form the best interior in the league. Props as well to Jermon Bushrod for his improved play.

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where are all the haters now?

In 2011, the Saints have suffered the most of ANY team in the NFL at offensive line.
In 2011, the Saints made the BIGGEST turnaround at the offensive line position that I've ever seen mid-season.

Everything has been different since the Rams game.

1. Zach Streif hurt after the Houston game
   Another total trainwreck. AND Olin Kreutz was hurt that game.
2. Olin Kreutz, the starting center, takes off from the team - walks away
   I have never seen anything like that before. Then again his play was just weak.
3. Charles Brown, playing backup to Strief and who everyone pointed fingers at during the Rams game, was probably playing that game hurt.

Somehow the line has re-gelled, especially with the return of Strief.
What a great story, coaching job, and stand up job by the players to pull it together.

:bng:

Depth is still a serious issue and I hold my breath every snap that a spin moving DE doesn't decapitate Brees. I'd like to see better run blocking at the point of attack.

the recent running game success shows the development of this line
in past years the o-line would be ranked near the top in fewest sacks allowed, but we did not have the balance we do now.


...and is Dec 8 mid season now?

we average 4.8 ypc.....how much better do you want us to be?

We're still here. Looks like those of us complaining about the line early on might have been complaining about something that was factual? Hmmmm....

complaining about a line that had no time to gel with 2 backups starting

what it seems like to me is that a bunch of whiney impatient fans couldnt give a unit time to work together and figure each other out

no there was nothing to complain about early on just like there's nothing to complain about now

eat your crow and be done with it

LMAO!!!

Here's a couple of YOUR recent gems...

Now WTF were you saying about crow?

LMAO!!!

ive been right about every single one of those things

you have some crow to eat too.....go ahead....dig in

Canton, I'd like you to meet my friend here, the wall. The wall likes a good argument, as does his friend, Mr Stop Sign, who will be along shortly.

I'm going to leave you three here to discuss things. I'm sure you will enjoy each other's company...

It took a little time to develop but it's coming together. So, I guess Tennant and Brown just aren't good enough yet but we take in a drifter who starts at center now? I just hope no one goes down on the Oline.
DLP may be the player that rises out of nowhere to really help solidify this group.

same with Bushrod 3 years ago, when his first snap was as a starter

F*** eating crow - just play & win!! GEAUX SAINTS

IIRC Goodwin was also a bit of a journeyman before he anchored our line.

Props as well to Jermon Bushrod for his improved play. He is much improved.

It's good to be a Saints fan........ Props to Loomis, Payton, Line coaches, and scouts that has put the effort to find the players that we have on this great offense we have today and to the players for their effort and execussion of our offense. Thank you!!!!!!!!