5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012

WhoDat!656 · 12-10-2012, 06:09 AM

The Saints defense

The spectre of BountyGate, the suspension of the head coach, his top assistant, the GM and several players all have made this a difficult season for the Saints, as evidenced by their 0-4 start. They’ve rallied nicely since then to get to the fringe of the playoff race, but it hasn’t been enough.

Why? Because the defense stinks, which is shocking considering it’s led by Steve Spagnuolo, a strong defensive coach who won a Super Bowl as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. His defense this year is statistically the worst in the NFL. It’s also the worst against the run and 30th against the pass.

If they were even just a little better, the Saints might have already secured a playoff berth – and nobody would want to play them in the NFC.

Five biggest underachievers of the NFL season

dizzle88 · 12-10-2012, 07:03 AM

Don't forget drew brees

18 interceptions is unacceptable, he might just pass his highest total of 22 picks in a season in 2010

especially when the team paid him that much

Jamessr · 12-10-2012, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Don't forget drew brees

18 interceptions is unacceptable, he might just pass his highest total of 22 picks in a season in 2010

especially when the team paid him that much

Sad part is alot of people here will never fault Drew Brees. It will always be the defense or the recievers fault.

.... However not all of those 18 interceptions are his fault. I can easily recall 4-5 that was tipped or the defense just got lucky. It's bound to happen when you throw 50+ a game

WhoDat!656 · 12-10-2012, 08:00 AM

How many interceptions has the defense dropped this season?

There were a couple in yesterday's game alone.

As bad as Brees has played at times,the defense has lost more games for the Saints than Brees has this year!

SloMotion · 12-10-2012, 08:08 AM

Lions haven't beat a team that's finished over .500 in that season since something like 2007. Underachievers in 2012? IDK, seems more to me like they're just maintaining the status quo ... @#$%! @#$%! @#$%! @#$%!

Jamessr · 12-10-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

How many interceptions has the defense dropped this season?

There were a couple in yesterday's game alone.

As bad as Brees has played at times,the defense has lost more games for the Saints than Brees has this year!

How many 3 and outs have the Saints had this year that put the defense in horrible situations?

dizzle88 · 12-10-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

How many 3 and outs have the Saints had this year that put the defense in horrible situations?

too many to count

They often go 3 and out at the worst possible time aswell, like when we are trying to put the game away

chiefs game comes to mind, brees threw a dumbass pick that game that cost us the lead

jnormand · 12-10-2012, 10:26 AM

I just want our coach back so we can get back to playing football.

saintsfan403 · 12-10-2012, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

Lions haven't beat a team that's finished over .500 in that season since something like 2007. Underachievers in 2012? IDK, seems more to me like they're just maintaining the status quo ... @#$%! @#$%! @#$%! @#$%!

Except when they played the Saints in the wild card, right?

SloMotion · 12-10-2012, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan403

Except when they played the Saints in the wild card, right?

No, because they didn't beat the Saints and the Saints finished 13-3/.813. But that is the game I started facing some hard truths. You'll notice the trend has continued this year as they've been swept by the Vikings and lost to the Colts, both teams they had beaten previously as < .500 teams, but couldn't beat this season as > .500 teams.

My love for research, analysis and statistics is both a blessing and a curse,

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12-10-2012, 06:09 AM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 The Saints defense The spectre of BountyGate, the suspension of the head coach, his top assistant, the GM and several players all have made this a difficult season for the Saints, as evidenced by their 0-4 start. They’ve rallied nicely since then to get to the fringe of the playoff race, but it hasn’t been enough. Why? Because the defense stinks, which is shocking considering it’s led by Steve Spagnuolo, a strong defensive coach who won a Super Bowl as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. His defense this year is statistically the worst in the NFL. It’s also the worst against the run and 30th against the pass. If they were even just a little better, the Saints might have already secured a playoff berth – and nobody would want to play them in the NFC. Five biggest underachievers of the NFL season
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12-10-2012, 07:03 AM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 Don't forget drew brees 18 interceptions is unacceptable, he might just pass his highest total of 22 picks in a season in 2010 especially when the team paid him that much Joker likes this.

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Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 Originally Posted by dizzle88 Don't forget drew brees 18 interceptions is unacceptable, he might just pass his highest total of 22 picks in a season in 2010 especially when the team paid him that much Sad part is alot of people here will never fault Drew Brees. It will always be the defense or the recievers fault. .... However not all of those 18 interceptions are his fault. I can easily recall 4-5 that was tipped or the defense just got lucky. It's bound to happen when you throw 50+ a game Joker likes this.

12-10-2012, 08:00 AM	#4
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 How many interceptions has the defense dropped this season? There were a couple in yesterday's game alone. As bad as Brees has played at times,the defense has lost more games for the Saints than Brees has this year!

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 Lions haven't beat a team that's finished over .500 in that season since something like 2007. Underachievers in 2012? IDK, seems more to me like they're just maintaining the status quo ... @#$%! @#$%! @#$%! @#$%!

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12-10-2012, 10:21 AM	#6
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 How many interceptions has the defense dropped this season? There were a couple in yesterday's game alone. As bad as Brees has played at times,the defense has lost more games for the Saints than Brees has this year! How many 3 and outs have the Saints had this year that put the defense in horrible situations? SapperSaint likes this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 Originally Posted by Jamessr How many 3 and outs have the Saints had this year that put the defense in horrible situations? too many to count They often go 3 and out at the worst possible time aswell, like when we are trying to put the game away chiefs game comes to mind, brees threw a dumbass pick that game that cost us the lead SapperSaint and Jamessr like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 I just want our coach back so we can get back to playing football. SapperSaint, RailBoss, jeanpierre and 3 others like this.

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saintsfan403 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WHO DAT NATION Posts: 2,261	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 Originally Posted by SloMotion Lions haven't beat a team that's finished over .500 in that season since something like 2007. Underachievers in 2012? IDK, seems more to me like they're just maintaining the status quo ... @#$%! @#$%! @#$%! @#$%! Except when they played the Saints in the wild card, right?

12-10-2012, 12:56 PM	#10
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 5 Biggest NFL Underachievers in 2012 Originally Posted by saintsfan403 Except when they played the Saints in the wild card, right? No, because they didn't beat the Saints and the Saints finished 13-3/.813. But that is the game I started facing some hard truths. You'll notice the trend has continued this year as they've been swept by the Vikings and lost to the Colts, both teams they had beaten previously as < .500 teams, but couldn't beat this season as > .500 teams. My love for research, analysis and statistics is both a blessing and a curse, . Rugby Saint II likes this.

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