PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense

Jack Vegas · 07-20-2014, 09:20 AM

Preseason Power Rankings No. 6: New Orleans Saints | ProFootballTalk

The only problem is, the Saints still might not have sufficient personnel on that side of the ball, so regression is a real possibility.

But other than bringing in last-legs cornerback Champ Bailey, there wasn’t the kind of influx of talent they might have needed.

They improved last year based largely on energy and emotion, and we’ll see how long that lasts in the face of a talent discrepancy.

It's laughable really. Gantt spouted this same thing all last year, it's like these people are completely unwilling to see the obvious.

Flood this fool with comments.

papz · 07-20-2014, 09:26 AM

B_Dub_Saint · 07-20-2014, 10:10 AM

Really imagine this. Really. Some one needs to b!tch slap this dude across the face and say, lay off the drugs son!!!!!!

jeanpierre · 07-20-2014, 10:13 AM

First of all, the writer is Darin Gantt a former beat hack for the Carolina Panthers - so he basically eats out of Cam Newton's @$$...

Secondly, prefer all the ammunition and chips on the shoulder we can get, especially going into training camp...

Third, he argues the Saints struggle on the road - he fails to mention that the Saints and Pats own the best road record since 2009...

Finally, read his @$$hat criticism of the defense that the big acquisition was Byrd, had offseason surgery, and leaves adding only Champ Bailey...

How is it a step back in personnel when you rid yourself of the worst (2012) safety tandem in NFL history in Harper and Jenkins and now have potentially the best three safety rotation in the league in Vacarro, Byrd and Bush?!?

LOOK AT THE SOURCE...

SmashMouth · 07-20-2014, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Preseason Power Rankings No. 6: New Orleans Saints | ProFootballTalk

The only problem is, the Saints still might not have sufficient personnel on that side of the ball, so regression is a real possibility.

But other than bringing in last-legs cornerback Champ Bailey, there wasn’t the kind of influx of talent they might have needed.

They improved last year based largely on energy and emotion, and we’ll see how long that lasts in the face of a talent discrepancy.

It's laughable really. Gantt spouted this same thing all last year, it's like these people are completely unwilling to see the obvious.

Flood this fool with comments.

It's much more likely this writer's precious Panthers will severely regress in all phases.

WhoDat!656 · 07-20-2014, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint

Really imagine this. Really. Some one needs to b!tch slap this dude across the face and say, lay off the drugs son!!!!!!

I'm ready!

jeanpierre · 07-20-2014, 12:42 PM

Source: ProFootballFocus

ScottF · 07-20-2014, 12:57 PM

So is he saying that if Byrd is 100% we will be much improved??
It merits asking...especially since Byrd's surgery was precautionary and he is 100%.

NonieT · 07-20-2014, 01:37 PM

Well, the man 's entitled to his opinion, no matter how stupid it is.

Utah_Saint · 07-20-2014, 01:59 PM

The Saints are one season off the "worst defense in history". They were embarrassed on Monday Night Football last season against the Seahawks.

In a former Panther beat writers opinion, the Saints still have to prove themselves. That's fair enough.

The Saints have the opportunity to show Gantt doesn't really know what he was talking about. I honestly believe most sports writers don't know any more about football than we do. In my opinion, I think he under rated quite a few things and it would be easy to make a counter argument to his "weaknesses", but really, what would it matter.

The proof is in what happens on the field. Only time will tell. Someone should bookmark this thread and next offseason we can compare it to what actually happened. Might be more interesting than discussing pictures of Rob Ryan and number of pizzas he's got.

07-20-2014, 09:20 AM	#1
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense Preseason Power Rankings No. 6: New Orleans Saints \| ProFootballTalk The only problem is, the Saints still might not have sufficient personnel on that side of the ball, so regression is a real possibility. But other than bringing in last-legs cornerback Champ Bailey, there wasn’t the kind of influx of talent they might have needed. They improved last year based largely on energy and emotion, and we’ll see how long that lasts in the face of a talent discrepancy. It's laughable really. Gantt spouted this same thing all last year, it's like these people are completely unwilling to see the obvious. Flood this fool with comments. ScottF, jeanpierre, savoyk and 1 others like this.
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07-20-2014, 09:26 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense foreverfan, SmashMouth, jeanpierre and 3 others like this.

07-20-2014, 10:10 AM	#3
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense Really imagine this. Really. Some one needs to b!tch slap this dude across the face and say, lay off the drugs son!!!!!!

07-20-2014, 10:13 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense First of all, the writer is Darin Gantt a former beat hack for the Carolina Panthers - so he basically eats out of Cam Newton's @$$... Secondly, prefer all the ammunition and chips on the shoulder we can get, especially going into training camp... Third, he argues the Saints struggle on the road - he fails to mention that the Saints and Pats own the best road record since 2009... Finally, read his @$$hat criticism of the defense that the big acquisition was Byrd, had offseason surgery, and leaves adding only Champ Bailey... How is it a step back in personnel when you rid yourself of the worst (2012) safety tandem in NFL history in Harper and Jenkins and now have potentially the best three safety rotation in the league in Vacarro, Byrd and Bush?!? LOOK AT THE SOURCE... jnormand, hagan714, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.
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07-20-2014, 10:18 AM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Preseason Power Rankings No. 6: New Orleans Saints \| ProFootballTalk The only problem is, the Saints still might not have sufficient personnel on that side of the ball, so regression is a real possibility. But other than bringing in last-legs cornerback Champ Bailey, there wasn’t the kind of influx of talent they might have needed. They improved last year based largely on energy and emotion, and we’ll see how long that lasts in the face of a talent discrepancy. It's laughable really. Gantt spouted this same thing all last year, it's like these people are completely unwilling to see the obvious. Flood this fool with comments. It's much more likely this writer's precious Panthers will severely regress in all phases.

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07-20-2014, 12:05 PM	#6
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint Really imagine this. Really. Some one needs to b!tch slap this dude across the face and say, lay off the drugs son!!!!!! I'm ready! B_Dub_Saint and AliJee like this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense So is he saying that if Byrd is 100% we will be much improved?? It merits asking...especially since Byrd's surgery was precautionary and he is 100%.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense Well, the man 's entitled to his opinion, no matter how stupid it is. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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07-20-2014, 01:59 PM	#10
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: PFT still thinks we have a lack of talent on defense The Saints are one season off the "worst defense in history". They were embarrassed on Monday Night Football last season against the Seahawks. In a former Panther beat writers opinion, the Saints still have to prove themselves. That's fair enough. The Saints have the opportunity to show Gantt doesn't really know what he was talking about. I honestly believe most sports writers don't know any more about football than we do. In my opinion, I think he under rated quite a few things and it would be easy to make a counter argument to his "weaknesses", but really, what would it matter. The proof is in what happens on the field. Only time will tell. Someone should bookmark this thread and next offseason we can compare it to what actually happened. Might be more interesting than discussing pictures of Rob Ryan and number of pizzas he's got. jnormand, hagan714, jeanpierre and 1 others like this.

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