Its not THAT bad

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-08-2014, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by gulfgambler

Sure glad we didn't allow the big play. we might have been able to hold them to 24-27 points................
This loss is on our DC

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

It was working in the first half; not sure what happened after that...

Two words: missed tackles.

SFIAH

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-08-2014, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

This is going to come back to bite us when we have to go to Seattle and lose in the NFC championship game. We have to have home field in the playoffs.

So we're already presuming that Seattle is going to go 15-1?

Smart money says don't bother to look at playoff seeding until every team has played at least 8 games.

And honestly, if Seattle cannot be beat on their home field, then why think anyone else should be the NFC representative?

This season isn't about Seattle. This season is about the Saints finding a way to be the best team they can be.

Fortunately it's a long season. There are at least 15 more games for the team to get better.

Honestly defense or no defense, if the Saints can score 34 PPG on the road, I'd take my chances with them...

SFIAH

SaintsBro · 09-08-2014, 04:45 PM

The Saints are 3-5 in their last 8 games, and 7-6 in their last 13 (since the bye week of last season, .538 win percentage).

When are we allowed to admit that there is possibly a problem, beyond just this one game yesterday?

SaintFanQ · 09-08-2014, 04:52 PM

Also we put up 472 yards of offence on their defence, so there defence wasn't that spectacular! We will be fine, keep the faith

.

You think you feel bad as a Saints fan after that loss, or course you do but, imagine how the Pats fans and Tampa fans feel right now. The Bucs got beat by a back up QB!!!!!!!!!!!!

GEAUX SAINTS!!!!

Danno · 09-08-2014, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

The Saints are 3-5 in their last 8 games, and 7-6 in their last 13 (since the bye week of last season, .538 win percentage).

When are we allowed to admit that there is possibly a problem, beyond just this one game yesterday?

We're 6-5 in our last 11 games with 2 losses to SEA, 1 to CAR, 1 to STL and 1 to Atlanta.

3 of those losses to playoff teams on the road, all 5 losses also on the road.

Combined record of the teams we lost to on the road 57-21

We're 8-0 in our last 8 home games.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-09-2014, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

The Saints are 3-5 in their last 8 games, and 7-6 in their last 13 (since the bye week of last season, .538 win percentage).

When are we allowed to admit that there is possibly a problem, beyond just this one game yesterday?

What I saw was part of the problem somewhat resolve itself (offense), and a new problem arise (defense).

Last year, the offense was the primary problem down the stretch against good defenses. 7 and 15 to Seattle, 13 to the panthers, 16 to the Rams. All 4 of these games were on the road. Tough to win when scoring less that 21 points.

The defense just got shellacked this weekend. It's unreasonable to think you can give up 37 points and expect to win. In those last 13 games, the team never gave up that many points.

Until we have more data, it's best to call it an aberration.

SFIAH

Mardigras9 · 09-09-2014, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

This is going to come back to bite us when we have to go to Seattle and lose in the NFC championship game. We have to have home field in the playoffs.

The AFC west has three teams tied for the division lead after one week. Seattle is tough at home, no doubt, but they are not a given for their division, especially if SF can keep remembering how to score points.

09-08-2014, 03:27 PM	#61
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Its not THAT bad Originally Posted by gulfgambler Sure glad we didn't allow the big play. we might have been able to hold them to 24-27 points................ This loss is on our DC Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| It was working in the first half; not sure what happened after that... Two words: missed tackles. SFIAH Halo likes this.

09-08-2014, 03:38 PM	#62
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Its not THAT bad Originally Posted by darksoul35 This is going to come back to bite us when we have to go to Seattle and lose in the NFC championship game. We have to have home field in the playoffs. So we're already presuming that Seattle is going to go 15-1? Smart money says don't bother to look at playoff seeding until every team has played at least 8 games. And honestly, if Seattle cannot be beat on their home field, then why think anyone else should be the NFC representative? This season isn't about Seattle. This season is about the Saints finding a way to be the best team they can be. Fortunately it's a long season. There are at least 15 more games for the team to get better. Honestly defense or no defense, if the Saints can score 34 PPG on the road, I'd take my chances with them... SFIAH Danno and Papa Voodoo like this.
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09-08-2014, 04:45 PM	#63
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Its not THAT bad The Saints are 3-5 in their last 8 games, and 7-6 in their last 13 (since the bye week of last season, .538 win percentage). When are we allowed to admit that there is possibly a problem, beyond just this one game yesterday?

09-08-2014, 04:52 PM	#64
SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 798	Re: Its not THAT bad Also we put up 472 yards of offence on their defence, so there defence wasn't that spectacular! We will be fine, keep the faith . You think you feel bad as a Saints fan after that loss, or course you do but, imagine how the Pats fans and Tampa fans feel right now. The Bucs got beat by a back up QB!!!!!!!!!!!! GEAUX SAINTS!!!!

09-08-2014, 05:00 PM	#65
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Its not THAT bad Originally Posted by SaintsBro The Saints are 3-5 in their last 8 games, and 7-6 in their last 13 (since the bye week of last season, .538 win percentage). When are we allowed to admit that there is possibly a problem, beyond just this one game yesterday? We're 6-5 in our last 11 games with 2 losses to SEA, 1 to CAR, 1 to STL and 1 to Atlanta. 3 of those losses to playoff teams on the road, all 5 losses also on the road. Combined record of the teams we lost to on the road 57-21 We're 8-0 in our last 8 home games.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Its not THAT bad Originally Posted by SaintsBro The Saints are 3-5 in their last 8 games, and 7-6 in their last 13 (since the bye week of last season, .538 win percentage). When are we allowed to admit that there is possibly a problem, beyond just this one game yesterday? What I saw was part of the problem somewhat resolve itself (offense), and a new problem arise (defense). Last year, the offense was the primary problem down the stretch against good defenses. 7 and 15 to Seattle, 13 to the panthers, 16 to the Rams. All 4 of these games were on the road. Tough to win when scoring less that 21 points. The defense just got shellacked this weekend. It's unreasonable to think you can give up 37 points and expect to win. In those last 13 games, the team never gave up that many points. Until we have more data, it's best to call it an aberration. SFIAH
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09-09-2014, 11:38 AM	#67
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Its not THAT bad Originally Posted by darksoul35 This is going to come back to bite us when we have to go to Seattle and lose in the NFC championship game. We have to have home field in the playoffs. The AFC west has three teams tied for the division lead after one week. Seattle is tough at home, no doubt, but they are not a given for their division, especially if SF can keep remembering how to score points.

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