Saints' Rob Ryan: I know we’ll be great
 

METAIRIE, La. -- Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan echoed the sentiment of his players Friday during his first visit with the media since the New Orleans Saints' 37-34 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Yes, problems need to be fixed. But no, confidence hasn’t wavered.

Among Ryan's strongest statements:

•"I know we’re a better tackling team than that. I know we are going to play
great and will be great."

•"You watch. I guarantee we will be better."

•"Look, that was a stinker for all of us, but nobody has to hit the panic button around here. We’re gonna work hard. We’re not used to losing, and we’re not gonna get used to it."

New Orleans Saints' Rob Ryan: I know well be great - ESPN

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"Stick with what you do best."

Most telling statement. He didn't do that.

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We've been hearing it all week, from Keenan, galette, lofton, vaccaro and now RR - tomorrow is the time you can prove it

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i will be watching because talent is not the issue. fire these boys up and do not play scared. 10 to 15 yard cushions gesshhh

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And bring the safeties in, 25 yards downfield on a 3rd and 8 is ridiculous

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So he predicts that we won't get worse?

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Lets just get it done in Cleveland tomorrow around 1 pm.

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:Yawn:

We are always great. Right up until we are NOT.

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fully expect our defense to pitch a shutout today, meaning we will shut these guys down. If we don't... hit your panic button

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I'll settle for good and consistent. Save great for the playoffs

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thank god we added all those safeties (4) in the off season. Byrd Bush Ball and Sunseri

made it harder for teams to predict what defense we will be going with. that was or biggest area on need.

make it work because we have no other choice.

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Great? Is that the word for giving up 4&13 and 4th&6?

Try again Rob

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They may be great at some point, but they definitely aren't great so far.