Saints' biggest frustration: Not finishing
 

Observed and heard in the locker room after the New Orleans Saints’ 26-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns:





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Unfinished product: The word “finish” was uttered by just about every player in the Saints’ locker room after they let another lead slip away in the final seconds. Yes, they had a lot of problems throughout Sunday’s loss. But as quarterback Drew Brees pointed out, they are “literally” one play away in each game from being 2-0. And last season, they started 2-0 in the exact opposite fashion with last-minute wins. … That didn’t help erase anybody’s frustration, but it hasn’t sapped this team’s confidence yet. Offensive tackle Zach Strief insisted any "crisis" will only come from the outside.

Payton-Ryan exchange: The TV cameras caught Saints coach Sean Payton shouting and pointing at defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on the sideline early in the Browns’ game-winning field goal drive. When asked afterward if that was normal, Payton responded, “Every game. Yeah, every game.” … Obviously we don’t see (or notice) that exact type of exchange on a weekly basis. But it certainly matches with Payton’s animated, emotional persona on game days -- especially considering the circumstances of the game.

Dansby’s secret info: According to ESPN.com Browns reporter Pat McManamon, Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby said he heard the Saints’ line call on a crucial third-and-5 play at Cleveland’s 31-yard line late in the fourth quarter (that they were going to protect outside right). So Dansby said he knew he could get a free lane up the middle for a sack against Brees. Indeed, Dansby flew in untouched and knocked the Saints out of field goal range.

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Re: Saints' biggest frustration: Not finishing
 

We just don't have that killer instinct. We are not kicking the opponent when they are down..........which is what we need to do. No one is playing with a nasty attitude this year. I literally want our team to stomp the **** out of the opposition. :argue:

Re: Saints' biggest frustration: Not finishing
 

really finishing? ya think. :confused:

which side of the ball gets credit for a record of 6-7 their last 13 regular season games. :argue:

where does the buck stop? :help:

Re: Saints' biggest frustration: Not finishing
 

Did we ever start?