'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense

WhoDat!656 · 09-22-2014, 08:46 PM

METAIRIE, La. – The answer to the New Orleans Saints' defensive woes was simple:

Simplify things.

After struggling with assignment and communication breakdowns during their first two games, the Saints cut out all of their on-field checks and adjustments – especially since they were playing at home with the crowd noise at a fever pitch. The result was a much cleaner, more efficient performance in Sunday’s 20-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

hagan714 · 09-22-2014, 08:49 PM

it is simple. improve your fundamentals. it is that simple.

NOLA54 · 09-22-2014, 10:27 PM

It better work on the road.

Jack Vegas · 09-22-2014, 10:44 PM

It sounds to me like SP went to Ryan and said something like "Hey you remember how the defensive scheme was last year? Yeah, that was good. So why are you changing it?"

Rugby Saint II · 09-22-2014, 10:53 PM

A simple fix is simple......simplify the play book.

halloween 65 · 09-23-2014, 08:11 AM

His scheme is as tough as Chinese arthmatic, confused says.

Euphoria · 09-23-2014, 09:10 AM

That or an opponent that is struggling on O.

SaintsBro · 09-23-2014, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

It sounds to me like SP went to Ryan and said something like "Hey you remember how the defensive scheme was last year? Yeah, that was good. So why are you changing it?"

Well after the Browns game Payton did say (I'm almost quoting verbatim but too lazy to look it up) "I'm not usually in the room with those defensive meetings, I'm usually over with the offense" and I'm almost certain that changed and he said he would specifically go over the defensive film with Ryan, and he is spending more time now during the week with the defense. So we don't know exactly but I kinda think that DID sorta happen, after that outburst on the sidelines against the Browns.

ikecomp · 09-23-2014, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

It sounds to me like SP went to Ryan and said something like "Hey you remember how the defensive scheme was last year? Yeah, that was good. So why are you changing it?"

This ^^^

I understand turnovers are important but playing solid defense is first and foremost. Turnovers will come when our defense feels comfortable enough to execute without hesitation. Sometimes you just have to let the players play.

44Champs · 09-24-2014, 12:46 AM

Ryan said he wanted to get "weird" w the defense this year. Well, is it weird enough yet?

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense METAIRIE, La. – The answer to the New Orleans Saints' defensive woes was simple: Simplify things. After struggling with assignment and communication breakdowns during their first two games, the Saints cut out all of their on-field checks and adjustments – especially since they were playing at home with the crowd noise at a fever pitch. The result was a much cleaner, more efficient performance in Sunday’s 20-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. 'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense it is simple. improve your fundamentals. it is that simple. halloween 65 likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: 'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense His scheme is as tough as Chinese arthmatic, confused says. foreverfan likes this.

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SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense Originally Posted by Jack Vegas It sounds to me like SP went to Ryan and said something like "Hey you remember how the defensive scheme was last year? Yeah, that was good. So why are you changing it?" Well after the Browns game Payton did say (I'm almost quoting verbatim but too lazy to look it up) "I'm not usually in the room with those defensive meetings, I'm usually over with the offense" and I'm almost certain that changed and he said he would specifically go over the defensive film with Ryan, and he is spending more time now during the week with the defense. So we don't know exactly but I kinda think that DID sorta happen, after that outburst on the sidelines against the Browns.

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ikecomp 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 329	Re: 'Simple' fix for New Orleans Saints' defense Originally Posted by Jack Vegas It sounds to me like SP went to Ryan and said something like "Hey you remember how the defensive scheme was last year? Yeah, that was good. So why are you changing it?" This ^^^ I understand turnovers are important but playing solid defense is first and foremost. Turnovers will come when our defense feels comfortable enough to execute without hesitation. Sometimes you just have to let the players play.
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