Numbers don't lie...

WineDine&49 · 01-11-2012, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

So, it looks like the teams that couldn’t run against the 49ers couldn’t really run against anyone. I’m not trying to take anything away from the 49ers but maybe their defensive statistics should have asterisks behind them.

LeSean McCoy, Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall and Steven Jackson can't really run against anyone?

Other than Marshawn, who was the ONLY RB to do well against us (and his team lost), we've shut everyone we've played down.... including these Pro-Bowl RB's from the last couple years, and All-Pro LeSean McCoy.

No need for an asterisk- just better research and not relying on a couple vague stats or generalizations.

FinSaint · 01-11-2012, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by WineDine&49

LeSean McCoy, Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall and Steven Jackson can't really run against anyone?

Other than Marshawn, who was the ONLY RB to do well against us (and his team lost), we've shut everyone we've played down.... including these Pro-Bowl RB's from the last couple years, and All-Pro LeSean McCoy.

No need for an asterisk- just better research and not relying on a couple vague stats or generalizations.

You do know that it is not only about the RBs? There's much more that goes into a running offense than just the guy carrying the ball.

iceshack149 · 01-11-2012, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by WineDine&49

LeSean McCoy, Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall and Steven Jackson can't really run against anyone?

Other than Marshawn, who was the ONLY RB to do well against us (and his team lost), we've shut everyone we've played down.... including these Pro-Bowl RB's from the last couple years, and All-Pro LeSean McCoy.

No need for an asterisk- just better research and not relying on a couple vague stats or generalizations.

If you've been paying attention, the Saints have been shutting down Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, and Michael Turner. The 49ers have one thing to hang their hat on. The Saints are more well rounded and, this should not be overlooked, they have recent experience winning the Superbowl.

TopCow · 01-11-2012, 11:13 PM

Most would consider the NYG defense one of the best in the NFL this year. Especially rushing the passer. Saints scored 49 on that defense at mid-season. Statistically, the Giants are ranked ahead of the 49ers in yards allowed, as are three other teams.

So who is your money on ---
1) A team with an offense considered to be one of the best of all time, and a 24th-ranked defense, playing away from home on grass or...
2) A team with, not the best but one of the better defenses in the league this year, and a 24th-ranked offense?

I know who my money's on.

WHO_DAT_CAT · 01-11-2012, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by TopCow

New York Giants? Saints scored 49 on that defense at mid-season.

Yeah, and we were just getting rev'd up.

It's awesome.

01-11-2012, 06:05 PM	#111
WineDine&49 Registered Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 46	Originally Posted by dam1953 So, it looks like the teams that couldn’t run against the 49ers couldn’t really run against anyone. I’m not trying to take anything away from the 49ers but maybe their defensive statistics should have asterisks behind them. LeSean McCoy, Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall and Steven Jackson can't really run against anyone? Other than Marshawn, who was the ONLY RB to do well against us (and his team lost), we've shut everyone we've played down.... including these Pro-Bowl RB's from the last couple years, and All-Pro LeSean McCoy. No need for an asterisk- just better research and not relying on a couple vague stats or generalizations.
WineDine&49 Registered Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 46

01-11-2012, 06:36 PM	#112
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by WineDine&49 LeSean McCoy, Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall and Steven Jackson can't really run against anyone? Other than Marshawn, who was the ONLY RB to do well against us (and his team lost), we've shut everyone we've played down.... including these Pro-Bowl RB's from the last couple years, and All-Pro LeSean McCoy. No need for an asterisk- just better research and not relying on a couple vague stats or generalizations. You do know that it is not only about the RBs? There's much more that goes into a running offense than just the guy carrying the ball.

01-11-2012, 06:54 PM	#113
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by WineDine&49 LeSean McCoy, Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall and Steven Jackson can't really run against anyone? Other than Marshawn, who was the ONLY RB to do well against us (and his team lost), we've shut everyone we've played down.... including these Pro-Bowl RB's from the last couple years, and All-Pro LeSean McCoy. No need for an asterisk- just better research and not relying on a couple vague stats or generalizations. If you've been paying attention, the Saints have been shutting down Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, and Michael Turner. The 49ers have one thing to hang their hat on. The Saints are more well rounded and, this should not be overlooked, they have recent experience winning the Superbowl.

01-11-2012, 11:13 PM	#114
TopCow 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 299	Most would consider the NYG defense one of the best in the NFL this year. Especially rushing the passer. Saints scored 49 on that defense at mid-season. Statistically, the Giants are ranked ahead of the 49ers in yards allowed, as are three other teams. So who is your money on --- 1) A team with an offense considered to be one of the best of all time, and a 24th-ranked defense, playing away from home on grass or... 2) A team with, not the best but one of the better defenses in the league this year, and a 24th-ranked offense? I know who my money's on.
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01-11-2012, 11:29 PM	#115
WHO_DAT_CAT 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 386	Originally Posted by TopCow New York Giants? Saints scored 49 on that defense at mid-season. Yeah, and we were just getting rev'd up. It's awesome.

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