The Saints have the 6th ranked defense.

Jack Vegas · 10-03-2013, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Only problem with that is the Bears O-Line is playing pretty well...

It's all relative. They're playing well by their past standards, which are pretty low. Their two best OL players are rookies... their left tackle is Bushrod and it just so happens our best pass rusher lines up on his side and is the kind of guy that would always eat him up.

They are super-conservative and predictable on offense too. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying they are a garbage team and we'll run roughshod over them, but I think the Saints should win this game by 10 points or so.

WHODATINCA · 10-05-2013, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Yep, how far we get in the playoffs depends on this here. If not I guarantee one and done.

Thank you, Dude and Homer.

Jamessr · 10-05-2013, 10:23 AM

2nd game of the season I get to watch...
I'm excited and can't wait!
After 4 games played having a defense ranked 6th is awesome, and I would have been happy with middle of the pack.

I think it will be a close game but we'll win this one.

Cruize · 10-05-2013, 11:53 AM

I love the improved play from the Saints defense, the coaching of RR, and the potential of the young defenders. A side stat notes that the Saints have played the 7th, 31st, 26th, and 24th ranked offenses in the NFL so far this season.

Danno · 10-05-2013, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I am absolutely stunned. If you had bet me that we would have a top 6 defense before the season I would have put down 5k and start writing checks.
I am extremely proud of the young guys. Just goes to show you how much effect coaching really has. Hell most of the players that were brought in during the offseason to beef up our D got injured before week 1. Imaging if Butler and others were in.

Well, several of us told you.

http://blackandgold.com/saints/59832...rediction.html
Originally Posted by The Dude

Some of you guys are rediculous. Nothing about this defense shows me that they have improved enough to get one or two more wins. 80% Of our defensive roster probably wouldnt even make most teams final 53. Pair that with a brutal schedule and I see 9-7 10-6 At best.

TheOak · 10-06-2013, 07:03 AM

The sample size is not as important as the time frame.

Playing this way the last 4 games of the season would be great.

Playing this way the 1st 4 games of the season against some divisional offenses with huge weapons, given that the first 4 weeks of a season is the hardest for a defense because there is no tape yet and they are slower than offense to get up to speed... We will progressively get better.... The rookies are getting better each game.

Playing this way for the 1st four games is huge and fanfrikkentastic.

hagan714 · 10-06-2013, 09:27 AM

the key is to stop the
OT runs
and passes in the flat

so nothing changed from game 1. still our weak spot. one day in a close game this will come back to haunt us

Danno · 10-06-2013, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

the key is to stop the
OT runs
and passes in the flat

so nothing changed from game 1. still our weak spot. one day in a close game this will come back to haunt us

Funny how the conversation went from this defense will be lucky to rank in the low 20's to identifying specific flaws in our top 10 defense.

SmashMouth · 10-06-2013, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Funny how the conversation went from this defense will be lucky to rank in the low 20's to identifying specific flaws in our top 10 defense.

Still work in progress, my fellow WhoDat!

Danno · 10-06-2013, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Still work in progress, my fellow WhoDat!

Oh I know, and I think we'll likely finish somewhere in the middle of the pack. Its just funny to see how the conversation has shifted.

We were begging for a low-20/high-teen defense just 1 month ago. Now we're nit-picking.

10-03-2013, 12:50 AM	#21
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Only problem with that is the Bears O-Line is playing pretty well... It's all relative. They're playing well by their past standards, which are pretty low. Their two best OL players are rookies... their left tackle is Bushrod and it just so happens our best pass rusher lines up on his side and is the kind of guy that would always eat him up. They are super-conservative and predictable on offense too. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying they are a garbage team and we'll run roughshod over them, but I think the Saints should win this game by 10 points or so. ClintSaints likes this.
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10-05-2013, 01:16 AM	#22
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. Originally Posted by The Dude Yep, how far we get in the playoffs depends on this here. If not I guarantee one and done. Thank you, Dude and Homer.

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Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. 2nd game of the season I get to watch... I'm excited and can't wait! After 4 games played having a defense ranked 6th is awesome, and I would have been happy with middle of the pack. I think it will be a close game but we'll win this one. ClintSaints likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. Originally Posted by The Dude I am absolutely stunned. If you had bet me that we would have a top 6 defense before the season I would have put down 5k and start writing checks. I am extremely proud of the young guys. Just goes to show you how much effect coaching really has. Hell most of the players that were brought in during the offseason to beef up our D got injured before week 1. Imaging if Butler and others were in. Well, several of us told you. http://blackandgold.com/saints/59832...rediction.html Originally Posted by The Dude Some of you guys are rediculous. Nothing about this defense shows me that they have improved enough to get one or two more wins. 80% Of our defensive roster probably wouldnt even make most teams final 53. Pair that with a brutal schedule and I see 9-7 10-6 At best. SmashMouth and Jamessr like this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. The sample size is not as important as the time frame. Playing this way the last 4 games of the season would be great. Playing this way the 1st 4 games of the season against some divisional offenses with huge weapons, given that the first 4 weeks of a season is the hardest for a defense because there is no tape yet and they are slower than offense to get up to speed... We will progressively get better.... The rookies are getting better each game. Playing this way for the 1st four games is huge and fanfrikkentastic.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. Originally Posted by hagan714 the key is to stop the OT runs and passes in the flat so nothing changed from game 1. still our weak spot. one day in a close game this will come back to haunt us Funny how the conversation went from this defense will be lucky to rank in the low 20's to identifying specific flaws in our top 10 defense.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. Originally Posted by Danno Funny how the conversation went from this defense will be lucky to rank in the low 20's to identifying specific flaws in our top 10 defense. Still work in progress, my fellow WhoDat!

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: The Saints have the 6th ranked defense. Originally Posted by SmashMouth Still work in progress, my fellow WhoDat! Oh I know, and I think we'll likely finish somewhere in the middle of the pack. Its just funny to see how the conversation has shifted. We were begging for a low-20/high-teen defense just 1 month ago. Now we're nit-picking.

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