New Orleans Saints' run defense to get a stern test versus Tennessee Titans ground game

12-10-2011, 09:17 AM

The Saints' run defense has improved greatly the past four weeks. But that's nothing compared to the way Tennessee Titans tailback Chris Johnson has improved.

Johnson, who has arguably been the NFL's most dangerous runner for his four years in the league, has found his groove again after a slow start that followed a summer contract holdout.

"He's fire-hot right now," Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar said of Johnson, who has run for 130, 190 and 153 yards in three of his past four games.

"He picks a nice month to start finding his stride," Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams cracked. "Not only just him, but the guys around him. And you've got to be so sound, because he's one of those few backs that can take it the distance on you. You make a mistake ... we can have two guys at the point of attack on block, and he shimmies and shakes on them and breaks their ankles off on a move, it doesn't make any difference how many. So we're going to have to swarm on him, we're going to have to do a good job on that. And then you pick your poison when you're putting more people to stop him and less people to play the pass.

"But he's very talented. He didn't get all that money (a four-year, $53.5 million deal) unless he's very talented."

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halloween 65 · 12-10-2011, 09:58 AM

If we tackle him and not play touch football I think we will be fine. No roll spin, no going at the legs just wrap up like they have taught since pop warren. Nothing gets me more pi$$ed than losing because of poor tackling and in this game it will come down to that.

Rugby Saint II · 12-10-2011, 07:11 PM

These younger guys are better tacklers and it's showing with more playing time.

hagan714 · 12-11-2011, 11:23 AM

CJ cuts back and will gain 6 to 10 yards each time. Tackling? What is that? I do not know about you guys, I am sick of all the cut the legs from under the runner style the saints use.

DrewDat · 12-11-2011, 11:53 AM

If we tackle and stop trying to force the fumble every play we will be ok

homerj07 · 12-11-2011, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

These younger guys are better tacklers and it's showing with more playing time.

I agree. We have been missing fewer tackles. Still taking some bad angles & not getting to the lay BUT less missed tackles.

12-10-2011, 09:17 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) The Saints' run defense has improved greatly the past four weeks. But that's nothing compared to the way Tennessee Titans tailback Chris Johnson has improved. Johnson, who has arguably been the NFL's most dangerous runner for his four years in the league, has found his groove again after a slow start that followed a summer contract holdout. "He's fire-hot right now," Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar said of Johnson, who has run for 130, 190 and 153 yards in three of his past four games. "He picks a nice month to start finding his stride," Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams cracked. "Not only just him, but the guys around him. And you've got to be so sound, because he's one of those few backs that can take it the distance on you. You make a mistake ... we can have two guys at the point of attack on block, and he shimmies and shakes on them and breaks their ankles off on a move, it doesn't make any difference how many. So we're going to have to swarm on him, we're going to have to do a good job on that. And then you pick your poison when you're putting more people to stop him and less people to play the pass. "But he's very talented. He didn't get all that money (a four-year, $53.5 million deal) unless he's very talented." Full article. New Orleans Saints' run defense to get a stern test versus Tennessee Titans ground game - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 12-19-2011 at 08:13 PM..
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12-10-2011, 07:11 PM	#3
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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II These younger guys are better tacklers and it's showing with more playing time. I agree. We have been missing fewer tackles. Still taking some bad angles & not getting to the lay BUT less missed tackles.

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12-10-2011, 09:58 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	If we tackle him and not play touch football I think we will be fine. No roll spin, no going at the legs just wrap up like they have taught since pop warren. Nothing gets me more pi$$ed than losing because of poor tackling and in this game it will come down to that.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	CJ cuts back and will gain 6 to 10 yards each time. Tackling? What is that? I do not know about you guys, I am sick of all the cut the legs from under the runner style the saints use.

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DrewDat DOMEPATROL Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville,Florida Due To Military Obligation Posts: 479	If we tackle and stop trying to force the fumble every play we will be ok