New Orleans Saints defense says stopping Chicago Bears' Matt Forte key

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There haven't been many kinks in the New Orleans Saints' vastly improved defense this season.

Even with their various ailments through the first four games, including the temporary loss of starting defenders Brodrick Bunkley and Roman Harper, not to mention a number of season-ending injuries, they've managed to put up respectable numbers.

More than respectable, actually.

The Saints are No. 8 in total defense (304.5 yards per game) and No. 5 in passing defense (192.0 yards).

If there's a kink in the armor, it's the No. 22-ranked run defense, which has allowed an average of 112.3 yards.

Considering the 186.75 rushing yards they gave up through four games last season, thanks to big performances from the Redskins' Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris, Panthers' Cam Newton and Chiefs' Jamaal Charles, the turnaround is even more noticeable.

They'll put that to the test for the second time this season when they travel to play the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

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homerj07 · 10-03-2013, 08:51 PM

This is the Astra I keep preaching.

Run game on both sides is gonna be our Achilles heal.

hagan714 · 10-04-2013, 07:22 AM

make Cutler beat you? ok i can see the logic in that. duh

dizzle88 · 10-04-2013, 10:04 AM

Put the ball in cutlers hands and he will hold longer than he needs to, let our D line get to work

dueceloose · 10-04-2013, 11:16 AM

Any news on butler week 7 is around the corner.

|Mitch| · 10-04-2013, 11:19 AM

Butler has until week 11, correct?

Danno · 10-05-2013, 06:08 PM

If we do get beat, it'll likely be two reasons.

1. Our offense lays an egg
2. Matt Forte

I still think we might be susceptible to the dink and dunk, and Matt Forte is Pierre Thomas on steroids.

iceshack149 · 10-05-2013, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by dueceloose

Any news on butler week 7 is around the corner.

I've been trying to find news on Butler and from what I've read, he's out for the season. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

10-03-2013, 08:14 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753 Rating: (0 votes - average) There haven't been many kinks in the New Orleans Saints' vastly improved defense this season. Even with their various ailments through the first four games, including the temporary loss of starting defenders Brodrick Bunkley and Roman Harper, not to mention a number of season-ending injuries, they've managed to put up respectable numbers. More than respectable, actually. The Saints are No. 8 in total defense (304.5 yards per game) and No. 5 in passing defense (192.0 yards). If there's a kink in the armor, it's the No. 22-ranked run defense, which has allowed an average of 112.3 yards. Considering the 186.75 rushing yards they gave up through four games last season, thanks to big performances from the Redskins' Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris, Panthers' Cam Newton and Chiefs' Jamaal Charles, the turnaround is even more noticeable. They'll put that to the test for the second time this season when they travel to play the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Read more: New Orleans Saints defense says stopping Chicago Bears' Matt Forte key \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: New Orleans Saints defense says stopping Chicago Bears' Matt Forte key This is the Astra I keep preaching. Run game on both sides is gonna be our Achilles heal.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: New Orleans Saints defense says stopping Chicago Bears' Matt Forte key If we do get beat, it'll likely be two reasons. 1. Our offense lays an egg 2. Matt Forte I still think we might be susceptible to the dink and dunk, and Matt Forte is Pierre Thomas on steroids.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,299 Blog Entries: 1	Re: New Orleans Saints defense says stopping Chicago Bears' Matt Forte key Originally Posted by dueceloose Any news on butler week 7 is around the corner. I've been trying to find news on Butler and from what I've read, he's out for the season. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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