Defense

SaintLeonard · 10-30-2014, 11:33 PM

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?

dizzle88 · 10-30-2014, 11:38 PM

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.

Utah_Saint · 10-31-2014, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by SaintLeonard

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?

Bout damn time.

Jack Vegas · 10-31-2014, 12:19 AM

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.

DrewDat · 10-31-2014, 12:46 AM

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

halloween 65 · 10-31-2014, 09:21 AM

The D is looking better!!

Mardigras9 · 10-31-2014, 09:27 AM

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.

K Major · 10-31-2014, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

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.

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

jnormand · 10-31-2014, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

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.

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!

ScottF · 10-31-2014, 09:42 AM

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

10-30-2014, 11:33 PM	#1
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	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?

10-30-2014, 11:38 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Defense 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. nola_swammi, ScottF and Beastmode like this.
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10-31-2014, 12:03 AM	#3
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Defense Originally Posted by SaintLeonard 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? Bout damn time.

10-31-2014, 12:19 AM	#4
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Defense 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. halloween 65 likes this.
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10-31-2014, 12:46 AM	#5
DrewDat DOMEPATROL Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville,Florida Due To Military Obligation Posts: 479	Re: Defense I've asked for consistency and they are one game away from making me believe it's working

10-31-2014, 09:21 AM	#6
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: Defense The D is looking better!!

10-31-2014, 09:27 AM	#7
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Defense 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. papz likes this.

10-31-2014, 11:16 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,739 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Defense Originally Posted by Mardigras9 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. 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

10-31-2014, 11:54 AM	#9
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,737	Re: Defense Originally Posted by Mardigras9 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. 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! ScottF likes this.

10-31-2014, 09:42 AM	#10
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Defense 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 Beastmode likes this.

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