Self-scouting places running game, tackling, penalties on New Orleans’ improvement list

papz · 10-18-2012, 10:19 AM

METAIRIE — As they do each year, the New Orleans Saints coaching staff took a long, hard look at their team during the bye week in trying to identify the good and bad from the first five games of the season.

To no one’s surprise, interim coach Aaron Kromer said Wednesday their self-scouting sessions revealed a couple of obvious areas they need to improve on going forward.

No. 1, he said, is a running game that’s been stuck in neutral as the Saints rank 30th in rushing offense with just 75.2 yards per game after finishing sixth last season with 132.9 yards a game.

“We looked back at those schemes, where we put people and how we executed the plays,” said Kromer, the offensive line coach and run game coordinator.

“You’re working situational running game. You’re working technique and things, and getting the running backs and offensive line put together timing-wise.”

Two other areas of concern for the coaches: tackling and penalties. The Saints had 10 penalties in each of their last two games, pushing their total for the season to 38.

“We had too many penalties in our last game, especially at home,” Kromer said. “Defensively, we need to tackle better. We need to have confidence that we can and do it and play fast.”

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Self-scouting places running game, tackling, penalties on New Orleans’ improvement list METAIRIE — As they do each year, the New Orleans Saints coaching staff took a long, hard look at their team during the bye week in trying to identify the good and bad from the first five games of the season. To no one’s surprise, interim coach Aaron Kromer said Wednesday their self-scouting sessions revealed a couple of obvious areas they need to improve on going forward. No. 1, he said, is a running game that’s been stuck in neutral as the Saints rank 30th in rushing offense with just 75.2 yards per game after finishing sixth last season with 132.9 yards a game. “We looked back at those schemes, where we put people and how we executed the plays,” said Kromer, the offensive line coach and run game coordinator. “You’re working situational running game. You’re working technique and things, and getting the running backs and offensive line put together timing-wise.” Two other areas of concern for the coaches: tackling and penalties. The Saints had 10 penalties in each of their last two games, pushing their total for the season to 38. “We had too many penalties in our last game, especially at home,” Kromer said. “Defensively, we need to tackle better. We need to have confidence that we can and do it and play fast.” Continue reading Attached Thumbnails
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