Defense

Danno · 10-31-2014, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

The D looked great, and really kept us in the game. Remember that it was zero-zero for 28 minutes.

Yes the D played well, but the truth is Carolina O is god-awful. Dropped passes, constant overthrows and bad reads by Newton, and that makeshift line could make anyone look good. Their receivers are terrible- Benjamin targeted 10 times and 2 receptions.

Hopefully we carry confidence and momentum thru the end of the year

Yep, we merely did what we were supposed to do.

They were under-manned, but we were coming off of an emotional Sunday Night game and playing on the road Thursday night against a heated rival.

I don't think the players are reading too much into this victory. They know the circumstances both good and bad.

VegasSaint9 · 10-31-2014, 11:15 AM

Its a lot better than playing down to your competition. Thats what they did the first 5 or so games. The bye week did them well. Whatever they're doing differently, its working. If they can win out on this home game streak then we know they're for real. Then do it again in Pittsburgh. If so, playoffs will be fun to watch.

rezburna · 10-31-2014, 06:07 PM

Honestly, it doesn't matter how under manned the offense of the Panthers was. The Saints are know to be ****ty on the road whether the other team is fully manned or not. They usually find a way to give it away. I'm extremely optimistic all of a sudden.

And question, is Byrd brought back next year?

|Mitch| · 10-31-2014, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

And question, is Byrd brought back next year?

Yes; His contract requires it... Way too much guaranteed money left

Budsdrinker · 10-31-2014, 11:28 AM

Still see Jr crashing in too much giving up outside runs. Both of Cam's big 3rd down conversions including the TD was because Jr crashed inside and left the outside run open.

|Mitch| · 10-31-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Still see Jr crashing in too much giving up outside runs. Both of Cam's big 3rd down conversions including the TD was because Jr crashed inside and left the outside run open.

But he received the game ball and made arguably the best play of the game with the sack + strip at the 4 yard line, no one plays perfect

Budsdrinker · 10-31-2014, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

But he received the game ball and made arguably the best play of the game with the sack + strip at the 4 yard line, no one plays perfect

Yes but if he stayed disciplined on 2 3rd and longs the kitty cats wouldn't have converted and Cam wouldn't have scored a TD.

dam1953 · 10-31-2014, 11:34 AM

Two stats that say a whole lot about last night.

Our offense played 76 snaps and were on the field for 35.18 minutes.
Our defense played 57 snaps and were on the field for only 24.42 minutes.

That looks like serious ball control to me...

Jamessr · 10-31-2014, 05:53 PM

Green Bay was a very good test for our defense at home... Aaron Rodgers is a fairly decent QB last I checked.

Carolina on the road.. I think again it was a good test. Defense really came through for us having 2 TO's early.
I'm satisfied atm

dizzle88 · 10-31-2014, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

Green Bay was a very good test for our defense at home... Aaron Rodgers is a fairly decent QB last I checked.
Carolina on the road.. I think again it was a good test. Defense really came through for us having 2 TO's early.
I'm satisfied atm

Not to mention we had literally 3 days to rest and prepare after the Sunday night game.

10-31-2014, 10:20 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Defense Originally Posted by ScottF The D looked great, and really kept us in the game. Remember that it was zero-zero for 28 minutes. Yes the D played well, but the truth is Carolina O is god-awful. Dropped passes, constant overthrows and bad reads by Newton, and that makeshift line could make anyone look good. Their receivers are terrible- Benjamin targeted 10 times and 2 receptions. Hopefully we carry confidence and momentum thru the end of the year Yep, we merely did what we were supposed to do. They were under-manned, but we were coming off of an emotional Sunday Night game and playing on the road Thursday night against a heated rival. I don't think the players are reading too much into this victory. They know the circumstances both good and bad.

10-31-2014, 11:15 AM	#2
VegasSaint9 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 360	Re: Defense Its a lot better than playing down to your competition. Thats what they did the first 5 or so games. The bye week did them well. Whatever they're doing differently, its working. If they can win out on this home game streak then we know they're for real. Then do it again in Pittsburgh. If so, playoffs will be fun to watch. ScottF likes this.

10-31-2014, 06:07 PM	#3
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,114	Re: Defense Honestly, it doesn't matter how under manned the offense of the Panthers was. The Saints are know to be ****ty on the road whether the other team is fully manned or not. They usually find a way to give it away. I'm extremely optimistic all of a sudden. And question, is Byrd brought back next year?

10-31-2014, 06:11 PM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Defense Originally Posted by rezburna And question, is Byrd brought back next year? Yes; His contract requires it... Way too much guaranteed money left

10-31-2014, 11:28 AM	#5
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Defense Still see Jr crashing in too much giving up outside runs. Both of Cam's big 3rd down conversions including the TD was because Jr crashed inside and left the outside run open.

10-31-2014, 11:31 AM	#6
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Defense Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Still see Jr crashing in too much giving up outside runs. Both of Cam's big 3rd down conversions including the TD was because Jr crashed inside and left the outside run open. But he received the game ball and made arguably the best play of the game with the sack + strip at the 4 yard line, no one plays perfect

10-31-2014, 12:09 PM	#7
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Defense Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| But he received the game ball and made arguably the best play of the game with the sack + strip at the 4 yard line, no one plays perfect Yes but if he stayed disciplined on 2 3rd and longs the kitty cats wouldn't have converted and Cam wouldn't have scored a TD. SaintFanInATLHELL likes this.

10-31-2014, 11:34 AM	#8
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Defense Two stats that say a whole lot about last night. Our offense played 76 snaps and were on the field for 35.18 minutes. Our defense played 57 snaps and were on the field for only 24.42 minutes. That looks like serious ball control to me... jnormand and dizzle88 like this.

10-31-2014, 05:53 PM	#9
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: Defense Green Bay was a very good test for our defense at home... Aaron Rodgers is a fairly decent QB last I checked. Carolina on the road.. I think again it was a good test. Defense really came through for us having 2 TO's early. I'm satisfied atm

10-31-2014, 06:00 PM	#10
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,541	Re: Defense Originally Posted by Jamessr Green Bay was a very good test for our defense at home... Aaron Rodgers is a fairly decent QB last I checked. Carolina on the road.. I think again it was a good test. Defense really came through for us having 2 TO's early. I'm satisfied atm Not to mention we had literally 3 days to rest and prepare after the Sunday night game.

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