Featured Discussion Saints vs Bears Game Day Thread

[blackangold]

overall a very sloppy game...

Oline can't block for anyone.

D gave up way to many long plays and had almost no pass rush; gave me flashbacks of 2012.

5-0 is great but we didn't play like a 5-0 team today.

This was more so the tell of two games. First half we played good offense and defense, and in the second half we pissed all over ourselves. We need to be able to run the ball enough to get those short yardage plays.

I know, a win is a win, but this team has a lot to improve on.

[K Major]

Originally Posted by blackangold

overall a very sloppy game...

Oline can't block for anyone.

D gave up way to many long plays and had almost no pass rush; gave me flashbacks of 2012.

5-0 is great but we didn't play like a 5-0 team today.

This was more so the tell of two games. First half we played good offense and defense, and in the second half we pissed all over ourselves. We need to be able to run the ball enough to get those short yardage plays.

I know, a win is a win, but this team has a lot to improve on.

I would beg to differ... Cutler was rushed a lot, sacked a few times and we held a good RB in check to minimal gains. The o line still needs work but it has improved. Keep in mind we have defeated the likes of Arizona, Miami and now the Bears... all stout defenses and good against the run.

Watching this defense in 2013 doesn't even in the least give me flashbacks of 2012.

[blackangold]

Originally Posted by K Major

I would beg to differ... Cutler was rushed a lot, sacked a few times and we held a good RB in check to minimal gains. The o line still needs work but it has improved. Keep in mind we have defeated the likes of Arizona, Miami and now the Bears... all stout defenses and good against the run.

Watching this defense in 2013 doesn't even in the least give me flashbacks of 2012.

This game was by far the worst the D has played and the big plays did remind me of 2012.

Miami and Chicago ranked among the bottom in the league against the run and so does ATL... No excuses, we won despite not being able to run the ball (again).

Giving up 435 yards to an offense that ranked in the 20s before this game is a let down for the Defense.

Like I said, I am ecstatic that we got a W but this game has me worried that we can get too comfortable. We played great in the first half and awful in the second.

[Tobias-Reiper]

Originally Posted by blackangold

Giving up 435 yards to an offense that ranked in the 20s before this game is a let down for the Defense.
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I may be blind, but I am not seeing where in the scoreboard says yards. I only see points scored.

[blackangold]

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

I may be blind, but I am not seeing where in the scoreboard says yards. I only see points scored.

My guess is you are blind.

If you truly think what actually happens on the field has no relevance what so ever then by all means just go to ESPN box score and look at the ticker all game, no point in watching or keeping track of anything but the final score.

20-7 at the half and we get the ball. If you would have told me that before the game I would say we win easy, but we didn't make any plays in the second half.

For the last time, I am happy we won but ill put my rose-colored glasses on when we win the SB. Until then ill be pessimistic when I see poor play on the field.

[Tobias-Reiper]

Originally Posted by blackangold

My guess is you are blind.

Oh. That's bad. Could you please then show me where in the scoreboard I can find yards? I still only see points. Please help me.

If you truly think what actually happens on the field has no relevance what so ever then by all means just go to ESPN box score and look at the ticker all game, no point in watching or keeping track of anything but the final score.

AH! The "if you think" statement. I've read some dumb "if you think" statements on this board throughout the year. This one is right there with the best of them.

I'll tell you what I think: I think that, when a defense yields 435 yards but only allows 3 scoring plays, it means they tightened things in the red zone, and prevented the other team from putting points on the scoreboard, you know, where you say yards allowed go as well.

Here is a fun fact regarding yards yielded in a game: The Houston Texans are giving only ~250 yards a game (#1 in the NFL), but giving up ~26 points a game, and are 2-2. I'll take giving up 435 yards a game but just 18 points, thank you very much.

20-7 at the half and we get the ball. If you would have told me that before the game I would say we win easy, but we didn't make any plays in the second half.

I see. So momentum doesn't shift in games. Basically if I watch the 1st half and the score is 20-7, I should expect a final score of 40-14. Why watch the 2nd half then?

Oh, and I believe the Saints scored twice in the 2nd half. Were those not plays?

For the last time, I am happy we won but ill put my rose-colored glasses on when we win the SB. Until then ill be pessimistic when I see poor play on the field.

I don't wear glasses. Hey! That may be why I can't see yards allowed on the final score.

[papz]

Originally Posted by blackangold

My guess is you are blind.

If you truly think what actually happens on the field has no relevance what so ever then by all means just go to ESPN box score and look at the ticker all game, no point in watching or keeping track of anything but the final score.

20-7 at the half and we get the ball. If you would have told me that before the game I would say we win easy, but we didn't make any plays in the second half.

For the last time, I am happy we won but ill put my rose-colored glasses on when we win the SB. Until then ill be pessimistic when I see poor play on the field.

Reading your posts makes me want to punch myself in the face. Thanks.

[TheOak]

Originally Posted by blackangold

overall a very sloppy game...

Oline can't block for anyone.

D gave up way to many long plays and had almost no pass rush; gave me flashbacks of 2012.

5-0 is great but we didn't play like a 5-0 team today.

This was more so the tell of two games. First half we played good offense and defense, and in the second half we pissed all over ourselves. We need to be able to run the ball enough to get those short yardage plays.

I know, a win is a win, but this team has a lot to improve on.

You sir make the air stale.