Fixing the Saints Part 3: Another Shut-Down Corner

hagan714 · 01-12-2015, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I disagree that all we need is a top 25 defense. Last season we had a top 5 D and we still couldn't get it done. Both sides of the ball have to be really good or one side has to be extremely dominant. Team chemistry will go a long way too.

saints could have had at least 3 additional wins 10 - 6 record easy. with a top 25 defense and been in every game during the season.

so it would work and keep the lofty goals of Robs back

Mr.Riaton · 01-12-2015, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

saints could have had at least 3 additional wins 10 - 6 record easy. with a top 25 defense and been in every game during the season.

so it would work and keep the lofty goals of Robs back

Even if we had a top 25 D,we still had a good-not great- offense that was turnover happy which basically proves my point. I think Green Bay had a last place defense when they won the SB,but their offense was dominant. Even if we would have had a 10-6 record, it wouldn't matter....this team was in no shape to do anything in the playoffs.

hagan714 · 01-21-2015, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Even if we had a top 25 D,we still had a good-not great- offense that was turnover happy which basically proves my point. I think Green Bay had a last place defense when they won the SB,but their offense was dominant. Even if we would have had a 10-6 record, it wouldn't matter....this team was in no shape to do anything in the playoffs.

i agree. that is why i would have offense on the top of my off season wish list then defense. offense requires fewer pieces. were as the defense might require a few years to repair, defensive wild card is can they get their heads screwed of straight so we have a better idea of what we need.

Mr.Riaton · 01-22-2015, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

i agree. that is why i would have offense on the top of my off season wish list then defense. offense requires fewer pieces. were as the defense might require a few years to repair, defensive wild card is can they get their heads screwed of straight so we have a better idea of what we need.

As far as offense goes,the O line is really the main concern and would only take one good player to improve it. The defense on the other hand needs more help but is not as bad as some make it out to be. On D, our pressing needs are LB and CB with some depth for the D line. I don't think we're that far off from being a good defense. If we could get the center from Oakland and a good CB in FA, then focus on LB's and O line in the higher rounds while getting depth ( or a possible starter) in the lower rounds. I say Sherff or Collins in the first but if both gone,trade down ( if possible)and grab McKinney or Perryman and go for O line in the second.

01-12-2015, 01:21 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Fixing the Saints Part 3: Another Shut-Down Corner Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I disagree that all we need is a top 25 defense. Last season we had a top 5 D and we still couldn't get it done. Both sides of the ball have to be really good or one side has to be extremely dominant. Team chemistry will go a long way too. saints could have had at least 3 additional wins 10 - 6 record easy. with a top 25 defense and been in every game during the season. so it would work and keep the lofty goals of Robs back

01-12-2015, 04:54 PM	#2
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Fixing the Saints Part 3: Another Shut-Down Corner Originally Posted by hagan714 saints could have had at least 3 additional wins 10 - 6 record easy. with a top 25 defense and been in every game during the season. so it would work and keep the lofty goals of Robs back Even if we had a top 25 D,we still had a good-not great- offense that was turnover happy which basically proves my point. I think Green Bay had a last place defense when they won the SB,but their offense was dominant. Even if we would have had a 10-6 record, it wouldn't matter....this team was in no shape to do anything in the playoffs. hagan714 likes this.

01-21-2015, 10:50 PM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Fixing the Saints Part 3: Another Shut-Down Corner Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Even if we had a top 25 D,we still had a good-not great- offense that was turnover happy which basically proves my point. I think Green Bay had a last place defense when they won the SB,but their offense was dominant. Even if we would have had a 10-6 record, it wouldn't matter....this team was in no shape to do anything in the playoffs. i agree. that is why i would have offense on the top of my off season wish list then defense. offense requires fewer pieces. were as the defense might require a few years to repair, defensive wild card is can they get their heads screwed of straight so we have a better idea of what we need.
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01-22-2015, 06:32 AM	#4
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Fixing the Saints Part 3: Another Shut-Down Corner Originally Posted by hagan714 i agree. that is why i would have offense on the top of my off season wish list then defense. offense requires fewer pieces. were as the defense might require a few years to repair, defensive wild card is can they get their heads screwed of straight so we have a better idea of what we need. As far as offense goes,the O line is really the main concern and would only take one good player to improve it. The defense on the other hand needs more help but is not as bad as some make it out to be. On D, our pressing needs are LB and CB with some depth for the D line. I don't think we're that far off from being a good defense. If we could get the center from Oakland and a good CB in FA, then focus on LB's and O line in the higher rounds while getting depth ( or a possible starter) in the lower rounds. I say Sherff or Collins in the first but if both gone,trade down ( if possible)and grab McKinney or Perryman and go for O line in the second.

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