So far, unimpressed

WhoDat!656 · 08-17-2013, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

We played a Raiders team with a new starting QB and their left tackle is done... Let's temper our enthusiasm people. Wait until after the game against the Texans next week to heap all this praise on our defense.

And if the Saints had lost last night, would you have made this same post?

ChrisXVI · 08-17-2013, 02:55 PM

No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition. If we play as well next week against the Texans then I'll be impressed but everyone's getting hyped over beating a garbage team... We're getting better but let's see how we look against great players.

|Mitch| · 08-17-2013, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition.

Keep being a pessimist; join the many that are around here.

If you can't see or just deny the improvement we've seen over last year, that's your problem not mine...

Danno · 08-17-2013, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition. If we play as well next week against the Texans then I'll be impressed but everyone's getting hyped over beating a garbage team... We're getting better but let's see how we look against great players.

They've been giving the Saints offense problems all training camp as well.

And "getting better" is really all any of us expect at this point.

TheOak · 08-17-2013, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition. If we play as well next week against the Texans then I'll be impressed but everyone's getting hyped over beating a garbage team... We're getting better but let's see how we look against great players.

If you are going to make blanket unfounded statements, at least make them remotely accurate. I don't recall anyone mentioning the score or winning.

That being said, my opinion does not require anyone else's support or mile stones.

TheOak · 08-17-2013, 04:51 PM

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Mr.Riaton · 08-17-2013, 05:49 PM

First of all-I hear a lot of "its only preseason", like players are out there playing like they're in the pro bowl. Those boys are playing hard...some are trying to win a job, and some are playing to try and keep their job. To think that there is no improvement is ludicrous.....7 sacks!! C'mon man!! And to think that a couple of our key starters were not even in the game- how can you not get excited about that!
Secondly- is it just me or are we finally actually f***ing tackling people!!

frankeefrank · 08-17-2013, 06:17 PM

I am concerned too...
But at least we tackled in both games... Not a lot of leaky yardage.
That was the main problem for me last year. We'll get more pressure this year, but not much.
Hey, when you're the worst defense ever... it's almost impossible not to get better.

BoudinSandwich · 08-18-2013, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by frankeefrank

I am concerned too...
But at least we tackled in both games... Not a lot of leaky yardage.
That was the main problem for me last year. We'll get more pressure this year, but not much.
Hey, when you're the worst defense ever... it's almost impossible not to get better.

What in the world makes you think "we'll get more pressure this year, but not much."?

No scheming, man-on-man, and our players are bowling over O linemen. What have you seen in these first two games that gives you any indication what-so-ever that we will struggle to get pressure?

I understand it's silly to think we'll carry on into the regular season exactly as is. Obviously, we'll meet some force pushing back against us. However, what have you seen in these first two games that sends off signals that we will fail at getting a pass rush?

I'd love to know.

Just because it was against the Raiders doesn't mean it can't be done on tougher teams. (It's not like it failed against the Raiders.) Will it be harder against tougher teams, sure, but I'm curious to know why you don't think we'll be successful rushing the QB.

WhoDat!656 · 08-17-2013, 06:46 PM

Even the commentators on NFL Network said if the Saints defense can improve to 15-20, the New Orleans Saints will be a team to be reckoned with!!

08-17-2013, 06:48 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Re: So far, unimpressed Originally Posted by ChrisXVI We played a Raiders team with a new starting QB and their left tackle is done... Let's temper our enthusiasm people. Wait until after the game against the Texans next week to heap all this praise on our defense. And if the Saints had lost last night, would you have made this same post? Halo and TheOak like this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: So far, unimpressed No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition. If we play as well next week against the Texans then I'll be impressed but everyone's getting hyped over beating a garbage team... We're getting better but let's see how we look against great players.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: So far, unimpressed Originally Posted by ChrisXVI No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition. Keep being a pessimist; join the many that are around here. If you can't see or just deny the improvement we've seen over last year, that's your problem not mine...
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: So far, unimpressed Originally Posted by ChrisXVI No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition. If we play as well next week against the Texans then I'll be impressed but everyone's getting hyped over beating a garbage team... We're getting better but let's see how we look against great players. They've been giving the Saints offense problems all training camp as well. And "getting better" is really all any of us expect at this point.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,041	Re: So far, unimpressed Originally Posted by ChrisXVI No it's not... Not in the preseason. Especially not against awful competition. If we play as well next week against the Texans then I'll be impressed but everyone's getting hyped over beating a garbage team... We're getting better but let's see how we look against great players. If you are going to make blanket unfounded statements, at least make them remotely accurate. I don't recall anyone mentioning the score or winning. That being said, my opinion does not require anyone else's support or mile stones.
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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,305	Re: So far, unimpressed First of all-I hear a lot of "its only preseason", like players are out there playing like they're in the pro bowl. Those boys are playing hard...some are trying to win a job, and some are playing to try and keep their job. To think that there is no improvement is ludicrous.....7 sacks!! C'mon man!! And to think that a couple of our key starters were not even in the game- how can you not get excited about that! Secondly- is it just me or are we finally actually f***ing tackling people!! Halo, Crusader and B_Dub_Saint like this.

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frankeefrank 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 775	Re: So far, unimpressed I am concerned too... But at least we tackled in both games... Not a lot of leaky yardage. That was the main problem for me last year. We'll get more pressure this year, but not much. Hey, when you're the worst defense ever... it's almost impossible not to get better.
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08-18-2013, 03:18 AM	#9
BoudinSandwich OldiesDJ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 951 Blog Entries: 12	Re: So far, unimpressed Originally Posted by frankeefrank I am concerned too... But at least we tackled in both games... Not a lot of leaky yardage. That was the main problem for me last year. We'll get more pressure this year, but not much. Hey, when you're the worst defense ever... it's almost impossible not to get better. What in the world makes you think "we'll get more pressure this year, but not much."? No scheming, man-on-man, and our players are bowling over O linemen. What have you seen in these first two games that gives you any indication what-so-ever that we will struggle to get pressure? I understand it's silly to think we'll carry on into the regular season exactly as is. Obviously, we'll meet some force pushing back against us. However, what have you seen in these first two games that sends off signals that we will fail at getting a pass rush? I'd love to know. Just because it was against the Raiders doesn't mean it can't be done on tougher teams. (It's not like it failed against the Raiders.) Will it be harder against tougher teams, sure, but I'm curious to know why you don't think we'll be successful rushing the QB. RockyMountainSaint and frydaddy like this.
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Re: So far, unimpressed Even the commentators on NFL Network said if the Saints defense can improve to 15-20, the New Orleans Saints will be a team to be reckoned with!! Halo likes this.

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