I'm afraid we're in trouble.

DISPLACEDFAN · 09-04-2013, 12:50 PM

I don't mean to sound like that over reacting/pessimistic fan

I just don't Like a few players on defense that all my problem is
Malcom Jenkins Is just down right awful
Vilma and W.Smith Past his Prime and taking too much cap space
R.Harper I love the way he is Aggressive and hits. I just wish he could strap a jetpack on his back my Gramma runs faster
I just miss the sacks and turnovers I guess if we were able to get more of them id be happy

Special team is a worry but understand that changes yr to yr with young guys given there shot to play

Danno · 09-04-2013, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by DISPLACEDFAN

I don't mean to sound like that over reacting/pessimistic fan

I just don't Like a few players on defense that all my problem is
Malcom Jenkins Is just down right awful
Vilma and W.Smith Past his Prime and taking too much cap space
R.Harper I love the way he is Aggressive and hits. I just wish he could strap a jetpack on his back my Gramma runs faster
I just miss the sacks and turnovers I guess if we were able to get more of them id be happy

Special team is a worry but understand that changes yr to yr with young guys given there shot to play

I don't like several players on defense either. There are a couple on offense I'm not thrilled about either. Every team has a few mediocre role players. That doesn't mean the team is gonna have a disaster season.

(BTW: Vilma and Smith aren't on the roster)

My only real concern is that we get hit with either key or excessive injuries. Thats really the only thing I see derailing a playoff run. THATS what I think is a valid concern, especially since we lost several key pieces to our defense even before pre-season was over.

SloMotion · 09-04-2013, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

I prefer realistic and keep in mind that I have, in the past, been optimistic heading into seasons. I was VERY optimistic in 2009 becasuse we looked so dominant in the preseason. Anyway, I usually start out a season with a post like this to make sure I have all the right people on my ignore list before the games start.

... now that's just f'ing funny right there,

... it's good to consider all possibilities and poydras IS the Team Doctor, but this is a 10-win team ... it may not be pretty, there'll be bumps in the road and you may lose a few fans from heart attack along the way, but when all's-said-and-done, there gonna' be at least 10 in the win-column ... bet.

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DISPLACEDFAN · 09-04-2013, 01:05 PM

I can't deny those last8 games has me nervous as hell especially the 6 after the bye week

xan · 09-04-2013, 01:24 PM

Y'all are moaning about this and that player, but it comes down to matchups and play calling. If the strategy and tactics don't correlate to the personnel matchups, bad things happen. If teams exploit our weaknesses and we can't/won't adjust, and us for them, it will be a long season.

We are likely better on offense now than on defense. It remains to be seen if the defense catches up.

darstep · 09-04-2013, 01:30 PM

I'm just hoping and praying for the best out of our defense.
It would be nice to have a few guys play out of their shoes.
We are still slow to the ball, still don't tackle very well,
still can't seem to actually catch an INT, didn't seal the corners very well.
OK, it was pre-season...vanilla packages and all that stuff.
That's no excuse for bad angles or not making receivers pay for crossing routes.
Williams, Spagnuolo, or Ryan still has to have guys that make it happen.
None of the guys have to make every play. Just the ones in "their moment":
that 3rd-and-7 stop for just 4 yards; something more than "almost" a sack.
Doesn't matter to me how it happens (if it happens);
Inspiration, configuration, or determination, I just want to see it.
That would take a lot of pressure off of the offense to have to score 30 every week.
So far, in the pre-season, I haven't seen it.

DISPLACEDFAN · 09-04-2013, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by darstep

I'm just hoping and praying for the best out of our defense.
It would be nice to have a few guys play out of their shoes.
We are still slow to the ball, still don't tackle very well,
still can't seem to actually catch an INT, didn't seal the corners very well.
OK, it was pre-season...vanilla packages and all that stuff.
That's no excuse for bad angles or not making receivers pay for crossing routes.
Williams, Spagnuolo, or Ryan still has to have guys that make it happen.
None of the guys have to make every play. Just the ones in "their moment":
that 3rd-and-7 stop for just 4 yards; something more than "almost" a sack.
Doesn't matter to me how it happens (if it happens);
Inspiration, configuration, or determination, I just want to see it.
That would take a lot of pressure off of the offense to have to score 30 every week.
So far, in the pre-season, I haven't seen it.

Thank you I could not agree with you more and that's all I have been trying to say for a couple of days now.
I was beginning to think I had to make a eye exam cause I was watching a different games then everyone else was or if I had glaucoma lol

Budsdrinker · 09-04-2013, 02:05 PM

My only response is, Gallette and Martez and Harrylson hasn't played a down yet this year for us. Let's see what they can do and go from there.

saintfan · 09-04-2013, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by xan

Hey. I'm suing for stealing my M.O. If you want to be negative wait until I have taken a pee all over everything before you follow up with a warm stream.

Jeez. No respect here.

Clearly the place has gone to hell.

AllSaints · 09-04-2013, 02:27 PM

Someone always has to be a negative Nancy .... C'mon man !

09-04-2013, 12:50 PM	#51
DISPLACEDFAN 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corning,ny Posts: 518	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. I don't mean to sound like that over reacting/pessimistic fan I just don't Like a few players on defense that all my problem is Malcom Jenkins Is just down right awful Vilma and W.Smith Past his Prime and taking too much cap space R.Harper I love the way he is Aggressive and hits. I just wish he could strap a jetpack on his back my Gramma runs faster I just miss the sacks and turnovers I guess if we were able to get more of them id be happy Special team is a worry but understand that changes yr to yr with young guys given there shot to play

09-04-2013, 12:58 PM	#52
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. Originally Posted by DISPLACEDFAN I don't mean to sound like that over reacting/pessimistic fan I just don't Like a few players on defense that all my problem is Malcom Jenkins Is just down right awful Vilma and W.Smith Past his Prime and taking too much cap space R.Harper I love the way he is Aggressive and hits. I just wish he could strap a jetpack on his back my Gramma runs faster I just miss the sacks and turnovers I guess if we were able to get more of them id be happy Special team is a worry but understand that changes yr to yr with young guys given there shot to play I don't like several players on defense either. There are a couple on offense I'm not thrilled about either. Every team has a few mediocre role players. That doesn't mean the team is gonna have a disaster season. (BTW: Vilma and Smith aren't on the roster) My only real concern is that we get hit with either key or excessive injuries. Thats really the only thing I see derailing a playoff run. THATS what I think is a valid concern, especially since we lost several key pieces to our defense even before pre-season was over.

09-04-2013, 01:04 PM	#53
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. Originally Posted by poydras I prefer realistic and keep in mind that I have, in the past, been optimistic heading into seasons. I was VERY optimistic in 2009 becasuse we looked so dominant in the preseason. Anyway, I usually start out a season with a post like this to make sure I have all the right people on my ignore list before the games start. ... now that's just f'ing funny right there, ... it's good to consider all possibilities and poydras IS the Team Doctor, but this is a 10-win team ... it may not be pretty, there'll be bumps in the road and you may lose a few fans from heart attack along the way, but when all's-said-and-done, there gonna' be at least 10 in the win-column ... bet. .

09-04-2013, 01:05 PM	#54
DISPLACEDFAN 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corning,ny Posts: 518	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. I can't deny those last8 games has me nervous as hell especially the 6 after the bye week

09-04-2013, 01:24 PM	#55
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,371 Blog Entries: 34	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. Y'all are moaning about this and that player, but it comes down to matchups and play calling. If the strategy and tactics don't correlate to the personnel matchups, bad things happen. If teams exploit our weaknesses and we can't/won't adjust, and us for them, it will be a long season. We are likely better on offense now than on defense. It remains to be seen if the defense catches up.

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09-04-2013, 01:30 PM	#56
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. I'm just hoping and praying for the best out of our defense. It would be nice to have a few guys play out of their shoes. We are still slow to the ball, still don't tackle very well, still can't seem to actually catch an INT, didn't seal the corners very well. OK, it was pre-season...vanilla packages and all that stuff. That's no excuse for bad angles or not making receivers pay for crossing routes. Williams, Spagnuolo, or Ryan still has to have guys that make it happen. None of the guys have to make every play. Just the ones in "their moment": that 3rd-and-7 stop for just 4 yards; something more than "almost" a sack. Doesn't matter to me how it happens (if it happens); Inspiration, configuration, or determination, I just want to see it. That would take a lot of pressure off of the offense to have to score 30 every week. So far, in the pre-season, I haven't seen it. DISPLACEDFAN likes this.
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09-04-2013, 01:48 PM	#57
DISPLACEDFAN 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corning,ny Posts: 518	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. Originally Posted by darstep I'm just hoping and praying for the best out of our defense. It would be nice to have a few guys play out of their shoes. We are still slow to the ball, still don't tackle very well, still can't seem to actually catch an INT, didn't seal the corners very well. OK, it was pre-season...vanilla packages and all that stuff. That's no excuse for bad angles or not making receivers pay for crossing routes. Williams, Spagnuolo, or Ryan still has to have guys that make it happen. None of the guys have to make every play. Just the ones in "their moment": that 3rd-and-7 stop for just 4 yards; something more than "almost" a sack. Doesn't matter to me how it happens (if it happens); Inspiration, configuration, or determination, I just want to see it. That would take a lot of pressure off of the offense to have to score 30 every week. So far, in the pre-season, I haven't seen it. Thank you I could not agree with you more and that's all I have been trying to say for a couple of days now. I was beginning to think I had to make a eye exam cause I was watching a different games then everyone else was or if I had glaucoma lol

09-04-2013, 02:05 PM	#58
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. My only response is, Gallette and Martez and Harrylson hasn't played a down yet this year for us. Let's see what they can do and go from there.

09-04-2013, 02:09 PM	#59
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. Originally Posted by xan Hey. I'm suing for stealing my M.O. If you want to be negative wait until I have taken a pee all over everything before you follow up with a warm stream. Jeez. No respect here. Clearly the place has gone to hell.

09-04-2013, 02:27 PM	#60
AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: I'm afraid we're in trouble. Someone always has to be a negative Nancy .... C'mon man !

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