NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games

arsaint · 08-26-2014, 10:05 PM

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WhoDat!656 · 08-26-2014, 10:40 PM

Barring injury I say the Saints win at least 12 games and I would not be surprised if they finished 12-4/14-2.

saintsfan1976 · 08-27-2014, 07:19 AM

Defensive weakness - pass coverage by LBs

Defensive worry - #2 starting CB

Offensive weakness - maybe the O line???

Offensive worry - #3 WR

Expect a much-improved coverage unit on ST this year.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-27-2014, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Defensive weakness - pass coverage by LBs

Agree.

Defensive worry - #2 starting CB

I don't think so. I'd qualify it if you said "Injury to #2 CB." Robinson was playing well last year when he got hurt. Bailey is unknown because he's been hurt. And White did fill in pretty well. It's injury I'd worry about, not talent.

Offensive weakness - maybe the O line???

Nope. Barring injury the line is solid.

Offensive worry - #3 WR

I cannot see it, again barring injury. The #3 receiver is one of Cooks, Stills, or Morgan. All I see is speed, speed, and superspeed. I could even live with Meachem in that slot if we came down to it. Toon... well I'm not sold yet.

If our best 16-17 offensive players remain healthy, there is nothing on offense to worry about. And I really mean that.

Expect a much-improved coverage unit on ST this year.

We can only hope.

SFIAH

saintsfan1976 · 08-27-2014, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I don't think so. I'd qualify it if you said "Injury to #2 CB." Robinson was playing well last year when he got hurt. Bailey is unknown because he's been hurt. And White did fill in pretty well. It's injury I'd worry about, not talent.

I want to feel good about Robinson but even though he's played over 40 games with the Saints I still don't get a sense of confidence. "Playing well last year" was all of two games... He did good things vs Indy. Also some lapse in coverage. Bailey gives me zero confidence. Of all three, Corey White has me the least worried - especially with Byrd and Vaccaro roaming the top.

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Nope. Barring injury the line is solid.

Not without it's issues. Brees was sacked 37 times last year. This year; two new faces - one young and one old. I like what I've seen from the run game so far. Pass blocking looked good vs Indy when Brees was in.

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I cannot see it, again barring injury. The #3 receiver is one of Cooks, Stills, or Morgan. All I see is speed, speed, and superspeed. I could even live with Meachem in that slot if we came down to it. Toon... well I'm not sold yet.

Stills - potential year long quad problem
Meachem - tends to disappear for long stretches
Morgan - somewhat unproven, hampered by injury
Cooks - tons of ability and upside, still a rookie (and small) The 2013 Kenny Stills disproves that argument but you get what I'm saying.

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

If our best 16-17 offensive players remain healthy, there is nothing on offense to worry about. And I really mean that.

Without a doubt.

And look, I'm not being a downer - I think this team is built better than last season, I'm just concerned about a handful of "potential" issues outside of injury

blackangold · 08-27-2014, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I want to feel good about Robinson but even though he's played over 40 games with the Saints I still don't get a sense of confidence. "Playing well last year" was all of two games... He did good things vs Indy. Also some lapse in coverage. Bailey gives me zero confidence. Of all three, Corey White has me the least worried - especially with Byrd and Vaccaro roaming the top.

Robinson and Bailey looked great. Luck could only throw on our LBs, and Luck is a good QB. Bailey got 20 snaps against the 1s and had no targets against him; that's a good thing.

SmashMouth · 08-27-2014, 07:29 AM

19 and Eaux!

Mardigras9 · 08-27-2014, 10:45 AM

As long as the all important #1 seed keeps us in the Dome.

Rugby Saint II · 08-27-2014, 01:27 PM

My prediction the last couple of years has been 13-3. This is the year that it works for me. 13-3

arsaint · 08-27-2014, 02:04 PM

Of course the floor will only be realized with an injury to a certain father of four.

If he plays the year the floor is 10 and a wildcard.

The ceiling is 14-2 or maybe even 15-1 with some defensive or ST touchdowns...

08-27-2014, 12:52 PM	#4
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Defensive weakness - pass coverage by LBs Agree. Defensive worry - #2 starting CB I don't think so. I'd qualify it if you said "Injury to #2 CB." Robinson was playing well last year when he got hurt. Bailey is unknown because he's been hurt. And White did fill in pretty well. It's injury I'd worry about, not talent. Offensive weakness - maybe the O line??? Nope. Barring injury the line is solid. Offensive worry - #3 WR I cannot see it, again barring injury. The #3 receiver is one of Cooks, Stills, or Morgan. All I see is speed, speed, and superspeed. I could even live with Meachem in that slot if we came down to it. Toon... well I'm not sold yet. If our best 16-17 offensive players remain healthy, there is nothing on offense to worry about. And I really mean that. Expect a much-improved coverage unit on ST this year. We can only hope. SFIAH saintsfan1976 likes this.
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08-27-2014, 07:46 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,991 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I don't think so. I'd qualify it if you said "Injury to #2 CB." Robinson was playing well last year when he got hurt. Bailey is unknown because he's been hurt. And White did fill in pretty well. It's injury I'd worry about, not talent. I want to feel good about Robinson but even though he's played over 40 games with the Saints I still don't get a sense of confidence. "Playing well last year" was all of two games... He did good things vs Indy. Also some lapse in coverage. Bailey gives me zero confidence. Of all three, Corey White has me the least worried - especially with Byrd and Vaccaro roaming the top. Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Nope. Barring injury the line is solid. Not without it's issues. Brees was sacked 37 times last year. This year; two new faces - one young and one old. I like what I've seen from the run game so far. Pass blocking looked good vs Indy when Brees was in. Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I cannot see it, again barring injury. The #3 receiver is one of Cooks, Stills, or Morgan. All I see is speed, speed, and superspeed. I could even live with Meachem in that slot if we came down to it. Toon... well I'm not sold yet. Stills - potential year long quad problem Meachem - tends to disappear for long stretches Morgan - somewhat unproven, hampered by injury Cooks - tons of ability and upside, still a rookie (and small) The 2013 Kenny Stills disproves that argument but you get what I'm saying. Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL If our best 16-17 offensive players remain healthy, there is nothing on offense to worry about. And I really mean that. Without a doubt. And look, I'm not being a downer - I think this team is built better than last season, I'm just concerned about a handful of "potential" issues outside of injury

08-27-2014, 10:40 PM	#6
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I want to feel good about Robinson but even though he's played over 40 games with the Saints I still don't get a sense of confidence. "Playing well last year" was all of two games... He did good things vs Indy. Also some lapse in coverage. Bailey gives me zero confidence. Of all three, Corey White has me the least worried - especially with Byrd and Vaccaro roaming the top. Robinson and Bailey looked great. Luck could only throw on our LBs, and Luck is a good QB. Bailey got 20 snaps against the 1s and had no targets against him; that's a good thing.

08-27-2014, 07:29 AM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,514 Blog Entries: 29	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games 19 and Eaux!

08-27-2014, 10:45 AM	#8
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games As long as the all important #1 seed keeps us in the Dome.

08-26-2014, 10:05 PM	#1
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08-26-2014, 10:40 PM	#2
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games Barring injury I say the Saints win at least 12 games and I would not be surprised if they finished 12-4/14-2. Jamessr likes this.

08-27-2014, 07:19 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,991 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games Defensive weakness - pass coverage by LBs Defensive worry - #2 starting CB Offensive weakness - maybe the O line??? Offensive worry - #3 WR Expect a much-improved coverage unit on ST this year.

08-27-2014, 01:27 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games My prediction the last couple of years has been 13-3. This is the year that it works for me. 13-3

08-27-2014, 02:04 PM	#10
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,732	Re: NFL.com - Saints win 9-12 games Of course the floor will only be realized with an injury to a certain father of four. If he plays the year the floor is 10 and a wildcard. The ceiling is 14-2 or maybe even 15-1 with some defensive or ST touchdowns...

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