49ers’ defense faces major task against Saints’ prolific offense

papz · 01-09-2012, 06:57 AM

Defensive lineman Justin Smith sat in a dimly lit room with 49ers teammates last week and marveled at film of the New Orleans Saints’ offensive fireworks. His reviews confirmed the obvious: The Saints "do some pretty awesome stuff on offense."

But Smith also found a blueprint that could help the 49ers shut down record-setting quarterback Drew Brees on Saturday, when their worlds collide in a NFC playoff divisional-round game at Candlestick Park.

"Defensively, we know we’re going to have to pressure Brees, hit him, make him uncomfortable," Smith said. "You know, one of the games they lost this year was to St. Louis, and that’s why (the Rams) won."

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	49ers’ defense faces major task against Saints’ prolific offense Defensive lineman Justin Smith sat in a dimly lit room with 49ers teammates last week and marveled at film of the New Orleans Saints’ offensive fireworks. His reviews confirmed the obvious: The Saints "do some pretty awesome stuff on offense." But Smith also found a blueprint that could help the 49ers shut down record-setting quarterback Drew Brees on Saturday, when their worlds collide in a NFC playoff divisional-round game at Candlestick Park. "Defensively, we know we’re going to have to pressure Brees, hit him, make him uncomfortable," Smith said. "You know, one of the games they lost this year was to St. Louis, and that’s why (the Rams) won." Full article. 49ers Attached Thumbnails
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