Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes

09-19-2014, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

C'mon, you need to recognize that this year's Vikes are far removed from the miserable bunch they were these past couple of years. They outplayed the Pats this past Sunday in a number of ways, but made a lot of dumb mistakes that ultimately destroyed their game-plan. The AP situation clearly affected the players, but I'm sure they'll be more focused this Sunday.

What is it about them that gives the impression they'll be more focused this week? I think, if anything, they'll be less focused. Last week, they were coming of a win, and the AP thing was kind of new. Now they're coming off a loss, which will shake what little confidence that crappy team might have had, and have had all week to answer Peterson questions. AND we're the most dominate team in the history of football at home. A 21 point win would have to be considered a close game given our home dominance.

I think it is definitely fair to expect a blowout and be disappointed by anything less, given all those circumstances. Anything is possible of course, and we might find that this year we're just as bad at home as we've been on the road. But if we're to have any hope in this team making a turnaround, you have to look for a blowout this week or our chances are pretty dead.

burningmetal · 09-19-2014, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

C'mon, you need to recognize that this year's Vikes are far removed from the miserable bunch they were these past couple of years. They outplayed the Pats this past Sunday in a number of ways, but made a lot of dumb mistakes that ultimately destroyed their game-plan. The AP situation clearly affected the players, but I'm sure they'll be more focused this Sunday.

What is it about them that gives the impression they'll be more focused this week? I think, if anything, they'll be less focused. Last week, they were coming of a win, and the AP thing was kind of new. Now they're coming off a loss, which will shake what little confidence that crappy team might have had, and have had all week to answer Peterson questions. AND we're the most dominate team in the history of football at home. A 21 point win would have to be considered a close game given our home dominance.

I think it is definitely fair to expect a blowout and be disappointed by anything less, given all those circumstances. Anything is possible of course, and we might find that this year we're just as bad at home as we've been on the road. But if we're to have any hope in this team making a turnaround, you have to look for a blowout this week or our chances are pretty dead.

dizzle88 · 09-19-2014, 03:59 AM

Doesn't matter who the Vikings have not playing if we don't execute

Brown's were missing their 3 best players and still beat us.

FinSaint · 09-19-2014, 04:01 AM

Well, as someone who has watched all of the Vikes' games this past decade including preseasons - I see a definite change for the better. That being said, I wouldn't bet against the Saints at their home.

jegirouard · 09-19-2014, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Starting 2 - 0 and going 2 - 2, people would freak.
But we're 0 - 2 and if we go to 2 - 2, there will be relief.

Yeah, but we were all expecting 4-0.

The problem with Robinson is that when he is playing cornerback, he can't find the ball or the man... He's not even close.

TheOak · 09-19-2014, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by NOLA54

I hate that we are talking about this. I'd rather be talking about a 2-0 start instead of 0-2.

Keep something in mind, try not to let an 0-2 stat change your perception of the team and its ability. Last season when we were 2-0, the sky was still falling for some.

IIRC my post game thread celebrating 2-0 in 2013 was met with some.. shall we say, a few didn't share in my optimism.

pinch · 09-19-2014, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Idk. He's playing like he's afraid to get beat deep. If this defense doesn't show up against the lowly Vikes, I don't know what's gonna happen to my Saints hat. It took a brutal beating in week 1 and 2. Its got teeth marks on the bill and was thrown all over the house.

I never played college ball, but when I was in high school we didn't have the option to line up wherever we wanted. If we were playing off too much, the coach told us to move our asses up and that's where we played. It can't be possible that the coaches are telling him to line up wherever he wants? Has anyone asked this question to Robinson or the coaches?

To me, a simple rule might be: "If the offense has X yards to go for a first down, you should be playing no more than X-1 yards off the LOS".

I admit I'm not a defensive mastermind but that seems like a good start.

73Saint · 09-19-2014, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Idk. He's playing like he's afraid to get beat deep. If this defense doesn't show up against the lowly Vikes, I don't know what's gonna happen to my Saints hat. It took a brutal beating in week 1 and 2. Its got teeth marks on the bill and was thrown all over the house.

I found the shirt I was wearing today, in the furthest corner in our spare bedroom. I don't even remember how it got there!!

Rugby Saint II · 09-19-2014, 11:29 AM

I have a strong feeling that P Rob will look good the rest of the year..........on the bench.

Papa Voodoo · 09-19-2014, 11:59 AM

The weird thing is he's playing better than Keenan.

09-19-2014, 03:42 AM	#11
Threaded by burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by FinSaint C'mon, you need to recognize that this year's Vikes are far removed from the miserable bunch they were these past couple of years. They outplayed the Pats this past Sunday in a number of ways, but made a lot of dumb mistakes that ultimately destroyed their game-plan. The AP situation clearly affected the players, but I'm sure they'll be more focused this Sunday. What is it about them that gives the impression they'll be more focused this week? I think, if anything, they'll be less focused. Last week, they were coming of a win, and the AP thing was kind of new. Now they're coming off a loss, which will shake what little confidence that crappy team might have had, and have had all week to answer Peterson questions. AND we're the most dominate team in the history of football at home. A 21 point win would have to be considered a close game given our home dominance. I think it is definitely fair to expect a blowout and be disappointed by anything less, given all those circumstances. Anything is possible of course, and we might find that this year we're just as bad at home as we've been on the road. But if we're to have any hope in this team making a turnaround, you have to look for a blowout this week or our chances are pretty dead. WhoDat!656 likes this.
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09-19-2014, 03:43 AM	#12
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes Originally Posted by FinSaint C'mon, you need to recognize that this year's Vikes are far removed from the miserable bunch they were these past couple of years. They outplayed the Pats this past Sunday in a number of ways, but made a lot of dumb mistakes that ultimately destroyed their game-plan. The AP situation clearly affected the players, but I'm sure they'll be more focused this Sunday. What is it about them that gives the impression they'll be more focused this week? I think, if anything, they'll be less focused. Last week, they were coming of a win, and the AP thing was kind of new. Now they're coming off a loss, which will shake what little confidence that crappy team might have had, and have had all week to answer Peterson questions. AND we're the most dominate team in the history of football at home. A 21 point win would have to be considered a close game given our home dominance. I think it is definitely fair to expect a blowout and be disappointed by anything less, given all those circumstances. Anything is possible of course, and we might find that this year we're just as bad at home as we've been on the road. But if we're to have any hope in this team making a turnaround, you have to look for a blowout this week or our chances are pretty dead.
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09-19-2014, 03:59 AM	#13
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes Doesn't matter who the Vikings have not playing if we don't execute Brown's were missing their 3 best players and still beat us.

09-19-2014, 04:01 AM	#14
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes Well, as someone who has watched all of the Vikes' games this past decade including preseasons - I see a definite change for the better. That being said, I wouldn't bet against the Saints at their home. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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jegirouard 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Re: Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes Originally Posted by Halo Starting 2 - 0 and going 2 - 2, people would freak. But we're 0 - 2 and if we go to 2 - 2, there will be relief. Yeah, but we were all expecting 4-0. The problem with Robinson is that when he is playing cornerback, he can't find the ball or the man... He's not even close.
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09-19-2014, 08:29 AM	#16
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes Originally Posted by NOLA54 I hate that we are talking about this. I'd rather be talking about a 2-0 start instead of 0-2. Keep something in mind, try not to let an 0-2 stat change your perception of the team and its ability. Last season when we were 2-0, the sky was still falling for some. IIRC my post game thread celebrating 2-0 in 2013 was met with some.. shall we say, a few didn't share in my optimism. teddybarexxx likes this.

09-19-2014, 10:59 AM	#17
pinch 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 272 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes Originally Posted by jnormand Idk. He's playing like he's afraid to get beat deep. If this defense doesn't show up against the lowly Vikes, I don't know what's gonna happen to my Saints hat. It took a brutal beating in week 1 and 2. Its got teeth marks on the bill and was thrown all over the house. I never played college ball, but when I was in high school we didn't have the option to line up wherever we wanted. If we were playing off too much, the coach told us to move our asses up and that's where we played. It can't be possible that the coaches are telling him to line up wherever he wants? Has anyone asked this question to Robinson or the coaches? To me, a simple rule might be: "If the offense has X yards to go for a first down, you should be playing no more than X-1 yards off the LOS". I admit I'm not a defensive mastermind but that seems like a good start. Rugby Saint II and MarchingOn like this.
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09-19-2014, 11:20 AM	#18
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Saints’ Robinson owns up to mistakes Originally Posted by jnormand Idk. He's playing like he's afraid to get beat deep. If this defense doesn't show up against the lowly Vikes, I don't know what's gonna happen to my Saints hat. It took a brutal beating in week 1 and 2. Its got teeth marks on the bill and was thrown all over the house. I found the shirt I was wearing today, in the furthest corner in our spare bedroom. I don't even remember how it got there!! jnormand likes this.

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