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New Orleans Saints lacking their usual killer instinct
this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 1. LACKING KILLER INSTINCT: Times-Picayune editor/First-and-10 research assistant Gene Guillot came up with an enlightening breakdown that illustrates the Saints' lack of "killer instinct" this year. Even in their Week 5 victory over the Chargers, Guillot pointed out that the ...
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1. LACKING KILLER INSTINCT: Times-Picayune editor/First-and-10 research assistant Gene Guillot came up with an enlightening breakdown that illustrates the Saints' lack of "killer instinct" this year. Even in their Week 5 victory over the Chargers, Guillot pointed out that the Saints didn't "step on the gas pedal" as they had done in previous seasons.
During the Saints' nine-game winning streak in 2011, including their playoff win over Detroit, here's what they did during the 58 possessions in which they had a lead: 28 touchdowns (48 percent), 7 field goals, 2 missed field goals, 6 turnovers, 15 punts. In the first five games of 2012, here's what they did during the 16 possessions in which they've had a lead: 2 touchdowns (13 percent), 4 field goals, 1 missed field goal, 2 turnovers, 1 safety, 6 punts . And here are some of the lowlights: Read More: New Orleans Saints lacking their usual 'killer instinct:' First-and-10 - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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10-19-2012, 01:00 PM
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Re: New Orleans Saints lacking their usual killer instinct
I do hope they spent time during the bye to work on run schemes...
They have been too predictable on running plays. |
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10-19-2012, 01:25 PM
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Re: New Orleans Saints lacking their usual killer instinct
We miss our Killer Coach.
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10-19-2012, 02:56 PM
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Re: New Orleans Saints lacking their usual killer instinct
Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II
No doubt, he is the missing link. We all underestimated the effects of him not being there.
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