Pressing Questions For All 32 Teams Entering Training Camp

WhoDat!656 · 07-23-2012, 07:18 PM

New Orleans Saints: The 2011 Saints had the worst tackling secondary in the NFL, finishing 32nd in yards allowed after catch. Have they improved secondary play? Can Patrick Robinson be the starting right cornerback (opposite Jabari Greer)? Can Johnny Patrick assume the nickel role? They allowed 24 touchdown passes, with only nine picks. Can this Saints secondary cover?

Pressing questions for all 32 teams entering training camp - NFL.com

TheOak · 07-23-2012, 07:22 PM

Whats our Dime package?

There is a question.

CharityMike · 07-23-2012, 08:25 PM

At least Lombardi went out the box on this one. I thought for sure he was going to say the easy answer with our coaching woes.

Danno · 07-23-2012, 10:47 PM

When you play an aggressive blitz heavy defense the downside is you give up a lot of big yardage plays.

That stat is skewed a bit because of that, but we also sucked at tackling.

TheOak · 07-24-2012, 10:00 AM

It really is difficult to compare last years defense to this years... Different coach, different scheme, different key players...

Apples and Oranges.

Danno · 07-24-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

It really is difficult to compare last years defense to this years... Different coach, different scheme, different key players...

Apples and Oranges.

Yes indeed.

We should have 3 new starting LB's, a new stud DT, and a lightning bolt DE/OLB hybrid pass rusher added to the mix.

We also have one of the best agressive DC's who has a reputation for sound fundamentals and discipline.

jeanpierre · 07-24-2012, 10:28 AM

Greer can cover; Robinson showed development; Patrick should show us this year what he's about; the Safeties, let's hope Spagnuolo can turn them around - though I'm skeptical...

The linebacker talent should be much better; that should help...

But coverage is only as good as the pass rush aiding it and that is the most pressing question...

TheOak · 07-24-2012, 10:44 AM

I am searching ebay for a time machine..... I will bring back a 2009 Sharper.

Rugby Saint II · 07-25-2012, 07:03 PM

I'm surprised we're not bringing in at least 4-5 more corners. If Payton was running the show he'd have a half dozen corners trying out for the team. You can never have enough quality corners.
With Payton being offensively minded it's kind of funny how much he loves his corners. From the get go he was bringing in and drafting corners early.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Pressing Questions For All 32 Teams Entering Training Camp New Orleans Saints: The 2011 Saints had the worst tackling secondary in the NFL, finishing 32nd in yards allowed after catch. Have they improved secondary play? Can Patrick Robinson be the starting right cornerback (opposite Jabari Greer)? Can Johnny Patrick assume the nickel role? They allowed 24 touchdown passes, with only nine picks. Can this Saints secondary cover? Pressing questions for all 32 teams entering training camp - NFL.com

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	When you play an aggressive blitz heavy defense the downside is you give up a lot of big yardage plays. That stat is skewed a bit because of that, but we also sucked at tackling. TheOak likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	It really is difficult to compare last years defense to this years... Different coach, different scheme, different key players... Apples and Oranges. Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by x626xBlack It really is difficult to compare last years defense to this years... Different coach, different scheme, different key players... Apples and Oranges. Yes indeed. We should have 3 new starting LB's, a new stud DT, and a lightning bolt DE/OLB hybrid pass rusher added to the mix. We also have one of the best agressive DC's who has a reputation for sound fundamentals and discipline.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	At least Lombardi went out the box on this one. I thought for sure he was going to say the easy answer with our coaching woes.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Greer can cover; Robinson showed development; Patrick should show us this year what he's about; the Safeties, let's hope Spagnuolo can turn them around - though I'm skeptical... The linebacker talent should be much better; that should help... But coverage is only as good as the pass rush aiding it and that is the most pressing question...

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	I am searching ebay for a time machine..... I will bring back a 2009 Sharper.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	I'm surprised we're not bringing in at least 4-5 more corners. If Payton was running the show he'd have a half dozen corners trying out for the team. You can never have enough quality corners. With Payton being offensively minded it's kind of funny how much he loves his corners. From the get go he was bringing in and drafting corners early.