My Observations from the game vs chiefs

mutineer10 · 08-10-2013, 12:38 PM

Although an overall sloppy, fugly game, there were some encouraging signs. Add me to the general consensus that many of our young players looked promising, and it's been too long since we could say that honestly. The new 3-4 showing some grit against the run is a good start.

On the other hand ...

Will Smith is robbing the team blind if that's how he plans to bring it this year. I've been skeptical of his move to LB, and he looks even worse than I expected. Special teams made we want to get very, very drunk.

Danno · 08-10-2013, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I just didnt like the fact that our first Team D was dominated by both the Chiefs first and second string players.

It was 1 series, and it was a bunch of dump offs to RB's. We were hardly dominated by 1st and 2nd stringers.

And what 1st string are you referring to? Three of our starting LB's didn't even play.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm watching the same game you guys are.

AllSaints · 08-10-2013, 01:43 PM

1. Will Smith terrible... shouldn't even be playing
2. Defense was solid against run...
3 Not so worried about the WR postion anymore...
4. KV32 Is going to be a huge addition
5. Sean Payton chewing out players was a great thing to see

saintsfan403 · 08-10-2013, 01:58 PM

I'm just watching the rerun on NFL network right now, so far I'm liking the run defence a lot. Jordan looked good.

saintsfan403 · 08-10-2013, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

It was 1 series, and it was a bunch of dump offs to RB's. We were hardly dominated by 1st and 2nd stringers.

And what 1st string are you referring to? Three of our starting LB's didn't even play.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm watching the same game you guys are.

It's like people have been waiting all summer to yell "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!"

NuNu318 · 08-10-2013, 02:28 PM

John Jenkins is going to be a beast for us I just have that feeling. I really hope he gets a lot of time on the field this season.

Oh and Ben Watson....I can't wait to see the 2TE sets SP has drawn up in the red zone.

Jack Vegas · 08-10-2013, 02:36 PM

Loves:

-the D-line.
-Brees' touch on deep passes, that was missing sometimes last year.
-Preston Parker. We have a TON of good receivers.
-Mark Ingram looks like a stud. With this interior o-line and Collins throwing haymaker blocks, running inside will not be a problem at all.

Hates:
-Runs off the edge against our slow LB's. Yuck.
-Stills. The kid obviously has talent but you can't keep putting the ball on the ground like that. I hope they find a way to "redshirt" him to the IR the way they did with Morgan and Toon in their rookie years. There are too many other good receivers on this team right now.
-kick/punt coverage. Barf.
-I could only find the Chiefs broadcast to download. OMG, biggest homers ever. "I know Jimmy Graham is a quality tight end, but look at this Kelci kid on the Chiefs, he's gonna be just as good." Really??? REALLY????

jeanpierre · 08-10-2013, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Defending Dink/Dunk requires more than a basic defensive package to be able to compensate for the quickness that it happens?

Considering the speed at which those plays happen, that being the first 7 plays this defense has collectively seen ever, they need to get some cohesion built.

Villas quickness would have been valuable in these situations?

We absolutely crushed the run game of KCs.

Thinking the rotation of Bunkley and Jenkins may have had a lot to do with that last part...

Seer1 · 08-10-2013, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan403

It's like people have been waiting all summer to yell "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!"

Oh no. Folk have been yelling that alllll spring and summer long....

hagan714 · 08-10-2013, 04:00 PM

overall it was a typical first preseason game in my book.
i am getting ready to watch again and get into players.
the defense is what is and The Good The Bad and the Ugly probably will be their calling card all season.
Offense? saints line seemed to hold up fairly well. though the push up the middle at times was getting a little to deep for my liking. The line needs to keep and eye on that. Drew will needs to step up and slide right that is his comfort zone when avoiding the pass rush. To early to tell but the back up OL play made me feel a bit better or made me feel sorry for KC depth chart. not sure yet

08-10-2013, 12:38 PM	#21
mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs Although an overall sloppy, fugly game, there were some encouraging signs. Add me to the general consensus that many of our young players looked promising, and it's been too long since we could say that honestly. The new 3-4 showing some grit against the run is a good start. On the other hand ... Will Smith is robbing the team blind if that's how he plans to bring it this year. I've been skeptical of his move to LB, and he looks even worse than I expected. Special teams made we want to get very, very drunk. Danno and st thomas like this.

08-10-2013, 12:51 PM	#22
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs Originally Posted by The Dude I just didnt like the fact that our first Team D was dominated by both the Chiefs first and second string players. It was 1 series, and it was a bunch of dump offs to RB's. We were hardly dominated by 1st and 2nd stringers. And what 1st string are you referring to? Three of our starting LB's didn't even play. Sometimes I wonder if I'm watching the same game you guys are. lsutigerfan, TheOak, Seer1 and 2 others like this.

08-10-2013, 01:43 PM	#23
AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs 1. Will Smith terrible... shouldn't even be playing 2. Defense was solid against run... 3 Not so worried about the WR postion anymore... 4. KV32 Is going to be a huge addition 5. Sean Payton chewing out players was a great thing to see saintsfan403 likes this.

08-10-2013, 01:58 PM	#24
saintsfan403 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WHO DAT NATION Posts: 2,261	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs I'm just watching the rerun on NFL network right now, so far I'm liking the run defence a lot. Jordan looked good. MarchingOn likes this.

08-10-2013, 02:00 PM	#25
saintsfan403 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WHO DAT NATION Posts: 2,261	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs Originally Posted by Danno It was 1 series, and it was a bunch of dump offs to RB's. We were hardly dominated by 1st and 2nd stringers. And what 1st string are you referring to? Three of our starting LB's didn't even play. Sometimes I wonder if I'm watching the same game you guys are. It's like people have been waiting all summer to yell "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" Danno likes this.

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NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs John Jenkins is going to be a beast for us I just have that feeling. I really hope he gets a lot of time on the field this season. Oh and Ben Watson....I can't wait to see the 2TE sets SP has drawn up in the red zone. Danno, dizzle88 and MarchingOn like this.

08-10-2013, 02:36 PM	#27
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs Loves: -the D-line. -Brees' touch on deep passes, that was missing sometimes last year. -Preston Parker. We have a TON of good receivers. -Mark Ingram looks like a stud. With this interior o-line and Collins throwing haymaker blocks, running inside will not be a problem at all. Hates: -Runs off the edge against our slow LB's. Yuck. -Stills. The kid obviously has talent but you can't keep putting the ball on the ground like that. I hope they find a way to "redshirt" him to the IR the way they did with Morgan and Toon in their rookie years. There are too many other good receivers on this team right now. -kick/punt coverage. Barf. -I could only find the Chiefs broadcast to download. OMG, biggest homers ever. "I know Jimmy Graham is a quality tight end, but look at this Kelci kid on the Chiefs, he's gonna be just as good." Really??? REALLY???? \|Mitch\|, dizzle88, thebdj and 1 others like this.
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08-10-2013, 02:54 PM	#28
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs Originally Posted by TheOak Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Defending Dink/Dunk requires more than a basic defensive package to be able to compensate for the quickness that it happens? Considering the speed at which those plays happen, that being the first 7 plays this defense has collectively seen ever, they need to get some cohesion built. Villas quickness would have been valuable in these situations? We absolutely crushed the run game of KCs. Thinking the rotation of Bunkley and Jenkins may have had a lot to do with that last part... Danno and MarchingOn like this.

08-10-2013, 03:01 PM	#29
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs Originally Posted by saintsfan403 It's like people have been waiting all summer to yell "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" Oh no. Folk have been yelling that alllll spring and summer long.... thebdj likes this.

08-10-2013, 04:00 PM	#30
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: My Observations from the game vs chiefs overall it was a typical first preseason game in my book. i am getting ready to watch again and get into players. the defense is what is and The Good The Bad and the Ugly probably will be their calling card all season. Offense? saints line seemed to hold up fairly well. though the push up the middle at times was getting a little to deep for my liking. The line needs to keep and eye on that. Drew will needs to step up and slide right that is his comfort zone when avoiding the pass rush. To early to tell but the back up OL play made me feel a bit better or made me feel sorry for KC depth chart. not sure yet jeanpierre likes this.
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