PFF: Fewest Missed Tackles in NFL: Saints!

Danno · 11-26-2013, 02:02 PM

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According to @pff the Saints have the lowest number of missed tackles in the NFL this season.

2012 is so so long ago.

onanygivenSu · 11-26-2013, 02:04 PM

That's an important stat that any D would be proud of.

Danno · 11-26-2013, 02:08 PM

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saintfan · 11-26-2013, 02:16 PM

Does this put an end to the question "players or scheme"?

I guess not. But is sure seems we were running the wrong scheme last year eh?

Danno · 11-26-2013, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Does this put an end to the question "players or scheme"?

I guess not. But is sure seems we were running the wrong scheme last year eh?

I think a couple of myths have been jack-slapped by the Saints of late.

The myth that NFL success is all about the players, not the coaches. (see 2012 without Payton)

and

The myth that we had no talent on defense. (see the 2013 defense)

SmashMouth · 11-26-2013, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think a couple of myths have been jack-slapped by the Saints of late.

The myth that NFL success is all about the players, not the coaches. (see 2012 without Payton)

and

The myth that we had no talent on defense. (see the 2013 defense)

And to think Rob Ryan was without a job for barely 5 minutes ...

Jack Vegas · 11-26-2013, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

The myth that we had no talent on defense. (see the 2013 defense)

Yes, even last year when they were the worst defense in the league, they still had plenty of talent. Lofton/Hawthorne were great signings, they didn't suddenly become bad players. Galette had always shown a ton of talent as a pass rusher, Hicks and Jordan were flashing big-time potential, etc.

You could point to Vaccaro and Lewis in the secondary as the players that put them over the top and really made it solid, but I would argue that even without those guys this would still be a pretty decent group.

Blows my mind how incompetent Spagnuolo turned out to be, although I guess in hindsight it shouldn't have been when you see the debacle he led the Rams into. That guy is like Jim Haslett 2.0.

D_it_up · 11-26-2013, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

You could point to Vaccaro and Lewis in the secondary as the players that put them over the top and really made it solid, but I would argue that even without those guys this would still be a pretty decent group.

Maybe, but I think Lewis has become the best free agent signing we've had since Drew Brees. At least by his play this season. He's been the shutdown corner that we have been looking for this team for ages. I can see why Steelers' fans were pissed when they lost him.

Marching · 11-26-2013, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Yes, even last year when they were the worst defense in the league, they still had plenty of talent. Lofton/Hawthorne were great signings, they didn't suddenly become bad players. Galette had always shown a ton of talent as a pass rusher, Hicks and Jordan were flashing big-time potential, etc.

You could point to Vaccaro and Lewis in the secondary as the players that put them over the top and really made it solid, but I would argue that even without those guys this would still be a pretty decent group.

Blows my mind how incompetent Spagnuolo turned out to be, although I guess in hindsight it shouldn't have been when you see the debacle he led the Rams into. That guy is like Jim Haslett 2.0.

I really thought the Spags hire would turn out great. He obviously wasn't a good HC, but he was a very good DC with the Giants if I remember correctly.

UK_WhoDat · 11-26-2013, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Marching

I really thought the Spags hire would turn out great. He obviously wasn't a good HC, but he was a very good DC with the Giants if I remember correctly.

I agree

11-26-2013, 02:02 PM	#1
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: PFF: Fewest Missed Tackles in NFL: Saints! Originally Posted by saintfan Does this put an end to the question "players or scheme"? I guess not. But is sure seems we were running the wrong scheme last year eh? I think a couple of myths have been jack-slapped by the Saints of late. The myth that NFL success is all about the players, not the coaches. (see 2012 without Payton) and The myth that we had no talent on defense. (see the 2013 defense) D_it_up and SmashMouth like this.

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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: PFF: Fewest Missed Tackles in NFL: Saints! Originally Posted by Danno The myth that we had no talent on defense. (see the 2013 defense) Yes, even last year when they were the worst defense in the league, they still had plenty of talent. Lofton/Hawthorne were great signings, they didn't suddenly become bad players. Galette had always shown a ton of talent as a pass rusher, Hicks and Jordan were flashing big-time potential, etc. You could point to Vaccaro and Lewis in the secondary as the players that put them over the top and really made it solid, but I would argue that even without those guys this would still be a pretty decent group. Blows my mind how incompetent Spagnuolo turned out to be, although I guess in hindsight it shouldn't have been when you see the debacle he led the Rams into. That guy is like Jim Haslett 2.0.
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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: PFF: Fewest Missed Tackles in NFL: Saints! Originally Posted by Jack Vegas You could point to Vaccaro and Lewis in the secondary as the players that put them over the top and really made it solid, but I would argue that even without those guys this would still be a pretty decent group. Maybe, but I think Lewis has become the best free agent signing we've had since Drew Brees. At least by his play this season. He's been the shutdown corner that we have been looking for this team for ages. I can see why Steelers' fans were pissed when they lost him.

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Marching Registered Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 53	Re: PFF: Fewest Missed Tackles in NFL: Saints! Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Yes, even last year when they were the worst defense in the league, they still had plenty of talent. Lofton/Hawthorne were great signings, they didn't suddenly become bad players. Galette had always shown a ton of talent as a pass rusher, Hicks and Jordan were flashing big-time potential, etc. You could point to Vaccaro and Lewis in the secondary as the players that put them over the top and really made it solid, but I would argue that even without those guys this would still be a pretty decent group. Blows my mind how incompetent Spagnuolo turned out to be, although I guess in hindsight it shouldn't have been when you see the debacle he led the Rams into. That guy is like Jim Haslett 2.0. I really thought the Spags hire would turn out great. He obviously wasn't a good HC, but he was a very good DC with the Giants if I remember correctly. UK_WhoDat likes this.
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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,000	Re: PFF: Fewest Missed Tackles in NFL: Saints! Originally Posted by Marching I really thought the Spags hire would turn out great. He obviously wasn't a good HC, but he was a very good DC with the Giants if I remember correctly. I agree

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