Defense
 

I realize Carolina doesn't have a lot of offensive firepower, but our D was nearly dominant in this game. They played really well against GB too IMO.

Is our D finally turning the corner and getting back to last year's form?

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We are certainly making the most of the opportunities for turnovers

On Corey whites pick, he lost his man in coverage and the receiver batted it straight up into the air for him, still I'll take a lucky pick any day

P-rob has been playing so much better in nickel situations, he made several very good plays on the ball tonight

Our D line is playing better but I still need to see more push up the middle, Akiem Hicks has been underwhelming most of the year

Hats off to the D today though, they were lights out
Especially Keenan lewis.

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Bout damn time.

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Defensive line is getting pressure. Secondary seems a lot more comfortable in the scheme. Lofton tackles anything that moves. I like what I see.

Statistically, this game should put us somewhere in the middle of the pack. To be ranked 17th or 18th in the league in defense is amazing considering how bad everything started off.

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I've asked for consistency and they are one game away from making me believe it's working

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The D is looking better!!

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They played much better. Let us not forget that Scam Newton was off and had several opportunities that with better throws would have made this game a much harder win.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Yep ... Cam has zero touch on his throws. Sure he can throw darts but reminds me of Byron Leftwich. Way too much mustard on the ball.

Oh well, that's their problem. Up next... San Fran in the dome :bng:

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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.

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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 :rolleyes:

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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...

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Let's also not forget that two turnovers from the Saints offense were lucky. The pic bounced off Stills' shoulder pad in the red zone and Lorig knocked the ball out of Drew's hand for the fumble while we were driving.

Speaking of Stills...that dude had some probs catching passes early in the game. Dayum!

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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.

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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

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

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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?

Re: Defense
 

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

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I don't know the details, but I did read somewhere that the Saints have an out clause in Byrd's contract. I have no idea what that is or even if its true, I just remember reading about it a while back.

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Random question:

Where is "TheOak"?

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Tried to contact through 3 different outlets, no response. Maybe out of the country? Maybe fed up with some folks here?

I don't know. I hope nothing happened to him.

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Aye, likewise.

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If it is true I'd be very surprised if pulled a move like that on such a big investment

Still it could free up some much needed cap space if Byrd continued to struggle with us.