Is The Saints Offense Too Predictable?

WhoDat!656 · 06-08-2014, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I have two questions both related to Graham.

1. The piece was about the 8 screen plays that the Saints ran against the Seahawks last season. What exactly does that have to do with Graham?

2. Exactly how is Graham going to be "gone"? Truly if the Saints wanted him gone, they certainly could have traded him while he was under contract or not put the franchise tag on him. In the current situation there's only three possible outcomes:

1. The Saints and JG work out a long term deal.

2. JG signs the franchise tender and plays one year under the tag.

3. JG holds out the entire season and doesn't play for anyone.

Since #3 only has like a 0.0000001% chance of happening, exactly how is he going to be gone?

While I agree that improving the line and adding a playmaker will help the offense, I don't understand exactly how Graham was a specific part of the problem outlined in the piece or how he's not going to line up for the Saints come September.

A little assistance please?

SFIAH

The article wasn't specifically targeting Graham; how often do TEs run screen plays?

The fan that posted the article mentioned he wouldn't care if the Saints traded Graham.

Seer1 · 06-08-2014, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

The article wasn't specifically targeting Graham; how often do TEs run screen plays?

The fan that posted the article mentioned he wouldn't care if the Saints traded Graham.

Exactly! If we went short looking for yardage, it was more likely than not a screen play. And more likely than not it was heading in Sproles' direction. If we were going longer and it was a yardage absolutely needed play, more likely than not it was headed Jimmy's way. Graham'll do better with more play makers out on the field that the QB trusts. He was kind of on his own by the end of last season and when we faced a team that had his number, well we all saw what happened. Drew'll do better without a bunch of angry guys not wearing the Black and Gold in his face. We need some different plays and and some other play makers out there.

iceshack149 · 06-09-2014, 12:27 AM

If predictable breaks as many records as this team has broken over the last few years, give me predictable.

06-08-2014, 07:19 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,097	Re: Is The Saints Offense Too Predictable? Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I have two questions both related to Graham. 1. The piece was about the 8 screen plays that the Saints ran against the Seahawks last season. What exactly does that have to do with Graham? 2. Exactly how is Graham going to be "gone"? Truly if the Saints wanted him gone, they certainly could have traded him while he was under contract or not put the franchise tag on him. In the current situation there's only three possible outcomes: 1. The Saints and JG work out a long term deal. 2. JG signs the franchise tender and plays one year under the tag. 3. JG holds out the entire season and doesn't play for anyone. Since #3 only has like a 0.0000001% chance of happening, exactly how is he going to be gone? While I agree that improving the line and adding a playmaker will help the offense, I don't understand exactly how Graham was a specific part of the problem outlined in the piece or how he's not going to line up for the Saints come September. A little assistance please? SFIAH The article wasn't specifically targeting Graham; how often do TEs run screen plays? The fan that posted the article mentioned he wouldn't care if the Saints traded Graham.

06-08-2014, 07:32 PM	#2
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Is The Saints Offense Too Predictable? Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 The article wasn't specifically targeting Graham; how often do TEs run screen plays? The fan that posted the article mentioned he wouldn't care if the Saints traded Graham. Exactly! If we went short looking for yardage, it was more likely than not a screen play. And more likely than not it was heading in Sproles' direction. If we were going longer and it was a yardage absolutely needed play, more likely than not it was headed Jimmy's way. Graham'll do better with more play makers out on the field that the QB trusts. He was kind of on his own by the end of last season and when we faced a team that had his number, well we all saw what happened. Drew'll do better without a bunch of angry guys not wearing the Black and Gold in his face. We need some different plays and and some other play makers out there.
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