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METAIRIE, La. -- Rob Ryan stripped down his playbook last week as the New Orleans Saints' defense cut out all of their on-field checks and adjustments. And it worked great, as players said they were able to play faster and more decisive in a 20-9 victory against the Minnesota Vikings.

That can’t have been an easy choice for Ryan, a "film rat" who prides himself on being one of the NFL’s most sophisticated schemers. But he said Friday that it was the right choice for this team.

"I think here, in New Orleans, with the type of players we had (last year) and have, I think we do better when we have less checks," Ryan said. "Some teams I’ve had, we did fine, but it was all about the system. Here it’s all about the players. It’s not a check and balance. I think this is the way it is.

"When I was hired, I came into something special here. And I’m not going to screw it up. I’m going to work hard and make sure we get it right."

Rob Ryan: I’m not going to screw it up - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

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Jack Vegas

Best news I've seen this week. We have enough talent, we don't have to outscheme anybody.

For all the talk about "exotic" schemes last year, we really didn't do anything that wild. Man-to-man, press coverage, an extra safety instead of an extra corner, letting Vaccaro move around the field a lot. That's really not all that complicated.

NOLA54

I believe him till I don't. I hope he gets it right.

spkb25

Yeah I think he was being honest, and I really do believe him when he says what eh said. I'd expect he has a bone to pick with Jerry, my guess we do pretty well on D this week

WHODATINCA

If the D plays well -- we win this game. It's that simple.

OldMaid

I am worried. I cannot lie.

I think you summed it up best.

WHODATINCA

Shaun O'Hara says KV is not playing well in the passing game. I haven't been watching him.

halloween 65

In all reality the only 1 has been White. P-Rob demoted, Byrd 30 yds. deep, Lewis getting beat, Bush not hitting the way he can. They have not looked that good to me at all. I'll be glad to see them play as a unit instead of looking lost. They might be a really good unit if they get their heads on straight whenever that may be.

K Major

Yeah I saw that too. Pretty much said he is a liability in coverage thus far.
Up to this point, I haven't seen anything to disagree with his analysis.

Its time for the big hitters and ball hawks (Byrd) to step up and earn their salary.

|Mitch|

Everyone in the secondary has been a liability in coverage so far, except for maybe Corey White...