We should know who we are

Boutte · 11-03-2013, 09:36 PM

We've hit the halfway mark and we're sitting at 6-2. We looked bad in todays loss but we were a couple of screw ups away from winning. A couple of weeks ago we were one play away from beating the Pats. In other words we're a couple of plays from 8-0.

But let's not kid ourselves, we're not a dominant football team. We're not as bad as a lot of the knee jerk posters are saying we are either. Our offense is still potent but it's definitely bi-polar. We can't run!

I don't agree with the people who faulted Payton for abandoning the run today. He knows what this offense can and can't do and there was no point in wasting plays and possessions running our RBs into a brick wall. There will be games where running serves a purpose but this wasn't one of them. If either Colston or Sproles played today we win!

The only reason we're one of the best teams in the league is Sean Payton and Drew Brees. Lose either one of those two we're strictly average, if that.

Beastmode · 11-03-2013, 09:52 PM

Agree, it's not like we're getting dismantled in the losses. No need to panic right now, we lost a couple of close games for an assortment of reasons that many of which can be cleaned up; dropped passes, poor short yardage calls, and run D. Getting some players back is also going to help.

The Dude · 11-09-2013, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Agree, it's not like we're getting dismantled in the losses. No need to panic right now, we lost a couple of close games for an assortment of reasons that many of which can be cleaned up; dropped passes, poor short yardage calls, and run D. Getting some players back is also going to help.

Yea but its not like we are dismantling teams we should either. All of our wins have came against teams with a losing record, except the Bears and all of them were one or two plays away from losing with the exception of the Cards game.
We should be dismantling teams like the Bills, Jets, Bucs etc. We got beat by two average teams at best. The Patriots were not looking so great without Gronk and the Jets had just been totally embarassed by the Bengals.

With Payton and Brees we will be in every game, that is a given, but we have to get better and play to our strengths if we are going to make a serious run.

skymike · 11-11-2013, 04:08 PM

we just dismantled somebody.

Boutte · 11-11-2013, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

we just dismantled somebody.

You're on a roll today Skymike.

saintsfan403 · 11-03-2013, 10:10 PM

This thread warmed the cockles of my heart.

WHODATINCA · 11-03-2013, 10:23 PM

The thing that really upsets me is that it was to the Jets. We have much harder opponents coming up very shortly. And, we lost Sproles today. Bummer.

darstep · 11-03-2013, 10:51 PM

Most of us checked this one as an easy win.
That's what makes it so bad. The Jets!
I thought the Patriot's loss eliminated this kind for the rest of the season.
Saints have to actually play the game at a high level. Did NOT happen today.
We gave up 26 to the Jets.
Offense layed an egg today. Terrible on 3rd down.
The only thing helps for me is I'm glad I didn't see it.

|Mitch| · 11-03-2013, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by darstep

I thought the Patriot's loss eliminated this kind for the rest of the season.

But at the same time, the Jets beat the Pats

Boutte · 11-03-2013, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by darstep

Most of us checked this one as an easy win.
That's what makes it so bad. The Jets!
I thought the Patriot's loss eliminated this kind for the rest of the season.
Saints have to actually play the game at a high level. Did NOT happen today.
We gave up 26 to the Jets.
Offense layed an egg today. Terrible on 3rd down.
The only thing helps for me is I'm glad I didn't see it.

Any one who chalked this up as an easy win hasn't been paying attention.

11-03-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	We should know who we are We've hit the halfway mark and we're sitting at 6-2. We looked bad in todays loss but we were a couple of screw ups away from winning. A couple of weeks ago we were one play away from beating the Pats. In other words we're a couple of plays from 8-0. But let's not kid ourselves, we're not a dominant football team. We're not as bad as a lot of the knee jerk posters are saying we are either. Our offense is still potent but it's definitely bi-polar. We can't run! I don't agree with the people who faulted Payton for abandoning the run today. He knows what this offense can and can't do and there was no point in wasting plays and possessions running our RBs into a brick wall. There will be games where running serves a purpose but this wasn't one of them. If either Colston or Sproles played today we win! The only reason we're one of the best teams in the league is Sean Payton and Drew Brees. Lose either one of those two we're strictly average, if that. hagan714, leilung, \|Mitch\| and 2 others like this.

11-03-2013, 09:52 PM	#2
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: We should know who we are Agree, it's not like we're getting dismantled in the losses. No need to panic right now, we lost a couple of close games for an assortment of reasons that many of which can be cleaned up; dropped passes, poor short yardage calls, and run D. Getting some players back is also going to help. Boutte and saintsfan403 like this.
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11-09-2013, 12:18 AM	#3
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: We should know who we are Originally Posted by Beastmode Agree, it's not like we're getting dismantled in the losses. No need to panic right now, we lost a couple of close games for an assortment of reasons that many of which can be cleaned up; dropped passes, poor short yardage calls, and run D. Getting some players back is also going to help. Yea but its not like we are dismantling teams we should either. All of our wins have came against teams with a losing record, except the Bears and all of them were one or two plays away from losing with the exception of the Cards game. We should be dismantling teams like the Bills, Jets, Bucs etc. We got beat by two average teams at best. The Patriots were not looking so great without Gronk and the Jets had just been totally embarassed by the Bengals. With Payton and Brees we will be in every game, that is a given, but we have to get better and play to our strengths if we are going to make a serious run.
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11-11-2013, 04:08 PM	#4
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: We should know who we are we just dismantled somebody. Boutte and saintsfan403 like this.

11-11-2013, 04:27 PM	#5
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: We should know who we are Originally Posted by skymike we just dismantled somebody. You're on a roll today Skymike. skymike likes this.

11-03-2013, 10:10 PM	#6
saintsfan403 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WHO DAT NATION Posts: 2,261	Re: We should know who we are This thread warmed the cockles of my heart.

11-03-2013, 10:23 PM	#7
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: We should know who we are The thing that really upsets me is that it was to the Jets. We have much harder opponents coming up very shortly. And, we lost Sproles today. Bummer.

11-03-2013, 10:51 PM	#8
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: We should know who we are Most of us checked this one as an easy win. That's what makes it so bad. The Jets! I thought the Patriot's loss eliminated this kind for the rest of the season. Saints have to actually play the game at a high level. Did NOT happen today. We gave up 26 to the Jets. Offense layed an egg today. Terrible on 3rd down. The only thing helps for me is I'm glad I didn't see it. Halo and saintsfan403 like this.

11-03-2013, 10:53 PM	#9
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: We should know who we are Originally Posted by darstep I thought the Patriot's loss eliminated this kind for the rest of the season. But at the same time, the Jets beat the Pats saintsfan403 likes this.

11-03-2013, 11:05 PM	#10
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: We should know who we are Originally Posted by darstep Most of us checked this one as an easy win. That's what makes it so bad. The Jets! I thought the Patriot's loss eliminated this kind for the rest of the season. Saints have to actually play the game at a high level. Did NOT happen today. We gave up 26 to the Jets. Offense layed an egg today. Terrible on 3rd down. The only thing helps for me is I'm glad I didn't see it. Any one who chalked this up as an easy win hasn't been paying attention.

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