A Little Concern

JoanieNTX · 01-06-2012, 09:04 AM

Ok, I hate to say this, really....and am even hesitant to say it....but I want feedback, so I'm gonna say it anyway.

I watched the replay last night of the Lions/Saints game. Truly, if the Lions had not shot themselves in the foot with all of the dumb penalties, it would have been another game. Our defense allowed wayyyyy too many plays to happen. A couple of blown coverages....some miscommunication. I just hope that we've corrected some of those errors, and are ready for the "airing the ball out" that we're gonna get from Stafford. They converted too many 3rd downs, for sure. We do NOT need to underestimate these guys like we did Seattle last season. (Or maybe we were just that crappy last season....but I think a lot of that was mental, too).

Ok, I said it. What do you guys/gals think?

KevSears · 01-06-2012, 09:15 AM

I think our D has steadily improved since then. We may have given up some big plays in games....but look at the outcomes: they have mostly turned into field goals! I'm not saying they are not a dangerous team, but I trust in these coaches and the level of preparation they undertake!

hagan714 · 01-06-2012, 09:24 AM

oh yeah. the offense line will need a mistake free game. the saints defense will bend but limiting the number of breaks will be key.

this by no means will be a cake walk.

darstep · 01-06-2012, 09:26 AM

I think we need to show up ready to play football and not stumble out of the gate.
If we get out front on these guys we will bury them.
I don't think I could take a tit-for-tat and flip a coin to see who gets the last posession type game.
Steady doses of PT/Ivory/Sproles and wash that down with some Colston/Graham/Moore.
35/25: 29/35 passing for 350 3TD's and 25 rushes for 160 and 2TD's.
That should do the trick.

Danno · 01-06-2012, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by JoanieNTX

Ok, I hate to say this, really....and am even hesitant to say it....but I want feedback, so I'm gonna say it anyway. I watched the replay last night of the Lions/Saints game. Truly, if the Lions had not shot themselves in the foot with all of the dumb penalties, it would have been another game. Our defense allowed wayyyyy too many plays to happen. A couple of blown coverages....some miscommunication. I just hope that we've corrected some of those errors, and are ready for the "airing the ball out" that we're gonna get from Stafford. They converted too many 3rd downs, for sure. We do NOT need to underestimate these guys like we did Seattle last season. (Or maybe we were just that crappy last season....but I think a lot of that was mental, too).

Ok, I said it. What do you guys/gals think?

They only converted 2 of 11 3rd downs. It seemed 2nd down was when they did their damage.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-06-2012, 09:47 AM

I think we need to hit them right between the eyes first off, just like we did the Panthers last week. Touchdown three plays from scrimmage. Hit them REAL hard and hit them often. NO MERCY! I want the Saints to be accused of running up the score again!!!!

WhoDat!656 · 01-06-2012, 09:49 AM

Saints need to get up by at least 10 points ASAP and make them one dimensional.

jokeray · 01-06-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Saints need to get up by at least 10 points ASAP and make them one dimensional.

we have no running game, we are one dimensional.

i watched it last night, also. That was a rough patch for the Lions, and coach has eliminated most of that out of control play, the personal fouls.

Here's to a good game, should be fun. Wish I was there.

halloween 65 · 01-06-2012, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by jokeray

we have no running game, we are one dimensional.

i watched it last night, also. That was a rough patch for the Lions, and coach has eliminated most of that out of control play, the personal fouls.

Here's to a good game, should be fun. Wish I was there.

I don't believe that, you just poached J. Bell and I know how he did in pre-season, you guys got yourselves a good rb.

darstep · 01-06-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I don't believe that, you just poached J. Bell and I know how he did in pre-season, you guys got yourselves a good rb.

and they got him cheap.
If they work him into their schemes, he could bring a whole new dimension to their offense.
Probably too late this go round, but he'll do wonders for next season.
If they mess around and release him, he'll be back in NOLA before the waiver ink dries.

01-06-2012, 09:04 AM	#1
JoanieNTX 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 825	A Little Concern Ok, I hate to say this, really....and am even hesitant to say it....but I want feedback, so I'm gonna say it anyway. I watched the replay last night of the Lions/Saints game. Truly, if the Lions had not shot themselves in the foot with all of the dumb penalties, it would have been another game. Our defense allowed wayyyyy too many plays to happen. A couple of blown coverages....some miscommunication. I just hope that we've corrected some of those errors, and are ready for the "airing the ball out" that we're gonna get from Stafford. They converted too many 3rd downs, for sure. We do NOT need to underestimate these guys like we did Seattle last season. (Or maybe we were just that crappy last season....but I think a lot of that was mental, too). Ok, I said it. What do you guys/gals think? Halo and skymike like this.
	*Life is too short to be miserable....make changes while you can!*

01-06-2012, 09:15 AM	#2
KevSears Registered Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 30	I think our D has steadily improved since then. We may have given up some big plays in games....but look at the outcomes: they have mostly turned into field goals! I'm not saying they are not a dangerous team, but I trust in these coaches and the level of preparation they undertake! Halo and JoanieNTX like this.
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01-06-2012, 09:24 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	oh yeah. the offense line will need a mistake free game. the saints defense will bend but limiting the number of breaks will be key. this by no means will be a cake walk. Halo and JoanieNTX like this.

01-06-2012, 09:26 AM	#4
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	I think we need to show up ready to play football and not stumble out of the gate. If we get out front on these guys we will bury them. I don't think I could take a tit-for-tat and flip a coin to see who gets the last posession type game. Steady doses of PT/Ivory/Sproles and wash that down with some Colston/Graham/Moore. 35/25: 29/35 passing for 350 3TD's and 25 rushes for 160 and 2TD's. That should do the trick. JoanieNTX likes this.

01-06-2012, 09:42 AM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Originally Posted by JoanieNTX Ok, I hate to say this, really....and am even hesitant to say it....but I want feedback, so I'm gonna say it anyway. I watched the replay last night of the Lions/Saints game. Truly, if the Lions had not shot themselves in the foot with all of the dumb penalties, it would have been another game. Our defense allowed wayyyyy too many plays to happen. A couple of blown coverages....some miscommunication. I just hope that we've corrected some of those errors, and are ready for the "airing the ball out" that we're gonna get from Stafford. They converted too many 3rd downs, for sure. We do NOT need to underestimate these guys like we did Seattle last season. (Or maybe we were just that crappy last season....but I think a lot of that was mental, too). Ok, I said it. What do you guys/gals think? They only converted 2 of 11 3rd downs. It seemed 2nd down was when they did their damage.

01-06-2012, 09:47 AM	#6
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	I think we need to hit them right between the eyes first off, just like we did the Panthers last week. Touchdown three plays from scrimmage. Hit them REAL hard and hit them often. NO MERCY! I want the Saints to be accused of running up the score again!!!! LBCutta likes this.

01-06-2012, 09:49 AM	#7
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Saints need to get up by at least 10 points ASAP and make them one dimensional.

01-06-2012, 09:55 AM	#8
jokeray Jackwagon! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 211	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Saints need to get up by at least 10 points ASAP and make them one dimensional. we have no running game, we are one dimensional. i watched it last night, also. That was a rough patch for the Lions, and coach has eliminated most of that out of control play, the personal fouls. Here's to a good game, should be fun. Wish I was there.
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01-06-2012, 10:39 AM	#9
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	Originally Posted by jokeray we have no running game, we are one dimensional. i watched it last night, also. That was a rough patch for the Lions, and coach has eliminated most of that out of control play, the personal fouls. Here's to a good game, should be fun. Wish I was there. I don't believe that, you just poached J. Bell and I know how he did in pre-season, you guys got yourselves a good rb.

01-06-2012, 11:46 AM	#10
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by halloween 65 I don't believe that, you just poached J. Bell and I know how he did in pre-season, you guys got yourselves a good rb. and they got him cheap. If they work him into their schemes, he could bring a whole new dimension to their offense. Probably too late this go round, but he'll do wonders for next season. If they mess around and release him, he'll be back in NOLA before the waiver ink dries.

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