NFC South Strategic Tendencies: New Orleans Saints

Danno · 08-07-2012, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Vrillon82

Falcons fans believe the division is theres at 10-11 wins.

If it is, it would be because Brees went down or some miracle happened.

I think out of the division, the Falcons is going to regress a good bit based off the fact they want to copy the Saints as much as possible and it backfires on them when they try to do it. Under 10 wins is what I see from Atl.

The other 2, Carolina and Tampa, thats a work in progress, depends on what they do this preseason, I am not counting one of them out from challenging the Saints for the division, I think though Atl is the odd team out from doing it this season.

For several years now Atlanta has been blessed with relatively few key or excessive injuries.

I think it backfires on them this year.

Carolina and Tampa concern me more than the Falcons do.

Vrillon82 · 08-07-2012, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

For several years now Atlanta has been blessed with relatively few key or excessive injuries.

I think it backfires on them this year.

Carolina and Tampa concern me more than the Falcons do.

They are due for it.

Turner is turning 30 and moving into an offensive scheme that is going to rely more on Matt Ryan now.

That may be a recipe for disaster outside the fact I think that the Falcons defense is going to absolutely blow this season even under Mike Nolan.

saintsfan1976 · 08-07-2012, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

It was a very good article that was mostly spot on. I wish our local guys (Jeff Duncan) could write something that informative.

The article was all about statistics. Of course it was spot on.

Halo · 08-07-2012, 11:49 PM

I'm with Saintfan on this one...

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-08-2012, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Boutte

I didn't finish it. I didn't know what the hell he was talking about half the time. What's a 21 grouping?

First number is number of backs. The second is the number of Tight Ends. So The 21 is the base package with 2 backs and 1 TE.

SFIAH

Danno · 08-08-2012, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

The article was all about statistics. Of course it was spot on.

So thats why you wanna wipe your butt with it?

saintsfan1976 · 08-08-2012, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

So thats why you wanna wipe your butt with it?

lol. No, it's because I allowed myself to read a few of the comments. Mistake.

sharke · 08-08-2012, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Vrillon82

The other 2, Carolina and Tampa, thats a work in progress, depends on what they do this preseason, I am not counting one of them out from challenging the Saints for the division, I think though Atl is the odd team out from doing it this season.

I can't see Tampa challenging for the division with Freeman. That's not a comment on his skill, just his personality and leadership. Tampa has the right pieces just none work together.

Utah_Saint · 08-08-2012, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

lol. No, it's because I allowed myself to read a few of the comments. Mistake.

I know what you mean. I read those comments yesterday and I've still got a headache.

Vrillon82 · 08-08-2012, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by sharke

I can't see Tampa challenging for the division with Freeman. That's not a comment on his skill, just his personality and leadership. Tampa has the right pieces just none work together.

I like to believe Carolina or Tampa is going to challenge for the Division, But when you really begin to look at the other 3 teams, theirs that question on if any of them is even going to be a factor in challenging the Saints for the division this season.

#1 Tampa Bay added some talent on Offense I know, not sure what they did with the Defense, still got Freeman back there who may be out of a starting job by Week 6.

#2 Carolina has had a decent offense last season under Cam Newton, what raises the question here is, will Newton have the 2nd year slump like so many QBs have had? He blew goats in the Pro Bowl which might be a sign of things to come.

#3 Atlanta is changing their offense around to be more pass heavy, which if you see Matt Ryan, may not be a good idea. I also believe the Falcons defense will be worse.

They have all 3 added Talent (I dunno about Atl, they didnt add anything much did they except a CB?) The only problem with the talent these teams have added though is not key pieces.

However if their is 1 team I would keep a strict eye on this season in terms of who is challenging the Saints, its going to be Tampa Bay.

08-07-2012, 07:52 PM	#11
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by Vrillon82 Falcons fans believe the division is theres at 10-11 wins. If it is, it would be because Brees went down or some miracle happened. I think out of the division, the Falcons is going to regress a good bit based off the fact they want to copy the Saints as much as possible and it backfires on them when they try to do it. Under 10 wins is what I see from Atl. The other 2, Carolina and Tampa, thats a work in progress, depends on what they do this preseason, I am not counting one of them out from challenging the Saints for the division, I think though Atl is the odd team out from doing it this season. For several years now Atlanta has been blessed with relatively few key or excessive injuries. I think it backfires on them this year. Carolina and Tampa concern me more than the Falcons do.

08-07-2012, 08:22 PM	#12
Vrillon82 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,127	Originally Posted by Danno For several years now Atlanta has been blessed with relatively few key or excessive injuries. I think it backfires on them this year. Carolina and Tampa concern me more than the Falcons do. They are due for it. Turner is turning 30 and moving into an offensive scheme that is going to rely more on Matt Ryan now. That may be a recipe for disaster outside the fact I think that the Falcons defense is going to absolutely blow this season even under Mike Nolan.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Danno It was a very good article that was mostly spot on. I wish our local guys (Jeff Duncan) could write something that informative. The article was all about statistics. Of course it was spot on.

08-08-2012, 07:45 AM	#15
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Originally Posted by Boutte I didn't finish it. I didn't know what the hell he was talking about half the time. What's a 21 grouping? First number is number of backs. The second is the number of Tight Ends. So The 21 is the base package with 2 backs and 1 TE. SFIAH

08-08-2012, 08:47 AM	#16
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 The article was all about statistics. Of course it was spot on. So thats why you wanna wipe your butt with it?

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Danno So thats why you wanna wipe your butt with it? lol. No, it's because I allowed myself to read a few of the comments. Mistake. Utah_Saint likes this.

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sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Originally Posted by Vrillon82 The other 2, Carolina and Tampa, thats a work in progress, depends on what they do this preseason, I am not counting one of them out from challenging the Saints for the division, I think though Atl is the odd team out from doing it this season. I can't see Tampa challenging for the division with Freeman. That's not a comment on his skill, just his personality and leadership. Tampa has the right pieces just none work together.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 lol. No, it's because I allowed myself to read a few of the comments. Mistake. I know what you mean. I read those comments yesterday and I've still got a headache.

08-08-2012, 11:07 PM	#20
Vrillon82 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,127	Originally Posted by sharke I can't see Tampa challenging for the division with Freeman. That's not a comment on his skill, just his personality and leadership. Tampa has the right pieces just none work together. I like to believe Carolina or Tampa is going to challenge for the Division, But when you really begin to look at the other 3 teams, theirs that question on if any of them is even going to be a factor in challenging the Saints for the division this season. #1 Tampa Bay added some talent on Offense I know, not sure what they did with the Defense, still got Freeman back there who may be out of a starting job by Week 6. #2 Carolina has had a decent offense last season under Cam Newton, what raises the question here is, will Newton have the 2nd year slump like so many QBs have had? He blew goats in the Pro Bowl which might be a sign of things to come. #3 Atlanta is changing their offense around to be more pass heavy, which if you see Matt Ryan, may not be a good idea. I also believe the Falcons defense will be worse. They have all 3 added Talent (I dunno about Atl, they didnt add anything much did they except a CB?) The only problem with the talent these teams have added though is not key pieces. However if their is 1 team I would keep a strict eye on this season in terms of who is challenging the Saints, its going to be Tampa Bay.
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