Lofton Excited To Work With Allen, Ryan
 

I think Lofton meant more to the defense than his PFF rankings showed.

Eager to see how Allen impacts several factors this year:
- Roster cuts
- FA signings
- Draft picks
- Execution on the field


Saints' Curtis Lofton excited to work with Rob Ryan, Dennis Allen - ESPN

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Things im sick of hearing

Saints had the worst defense in history in 2012




No they didnt,they gave up the most yards.
Now unless i stupid,yards do not win games. The Saints gave up 454 points,the Colts in 1981 gave up 533

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2012 was an anomaly.

2013 set the expectation.

2014 was a disappointment.

2015 better be retribution.

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+1 :)

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But Lofton said he doesn’t feel like a personnel overhaul is necessary -- just a performance overhaul.

agree 80%, the secondary needs a major infusion of talent especially at CB.

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2012 was an anomaly.

2013 set the expectation.

2014 was a disappointment.

2015 better be retribution.

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We will see. Getting trampled by the run game and passing game looked pretty pathedic to me all year. There are quite a few pieces needed and 1 year at being a #4 rated D out of how many years of bad D's want cut it. Even if we had a mid-range D on a consistant level is way better than 4th to dead last. Far to much inconsistancy to compete with the big boys like N.E., Seattle, Dallas to get to the big game. I do hold the D more accountable than the O but the O is not without blame either, just not as much.

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We definitely need a personnel overhaul especially at the #2 ILB,CB, OLB, DT, and maybe DE if hicks cant get his **** together.

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Basically it wouldnt hurt to put some quality depth on this team via draft or FA

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My priority would be ILB followed by NT, I do worry some about DE but for now Hicks and Jordan is a must improve to make the front line work I wouldn't mind seeing another DT in later rounds and a NT in the early rounds to shore that front up well.The OLB on running downs I think Ediboli might be able to handle with a good ILB at the top pick. I think a CB in FA would be the way to go there, a proven vet. The D needs help!!

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I'd want insurance in case hicks plays like he did this year. I'd like to see a veteran corner, some veteran camp bodies to add depth at like DT, OLB, maybe ILB, OL.
Draft somethig along the lines of
1. LB/DT
2. OLB/DT
3. OL/CB
4. DE
5. OL/RB
6. WR/K
7. K/ whoever it doesnt matter at this point.

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still have a #2 CB at the top of my list

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Draft or FA?

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What names are on your short list? Wouldn't be surprised if Allen has a few guy(s) in mind he would like to bring on board.

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There are so many good players (and some underrated) to pass (probably won't break the bank): Kareem Jackson, Antonio Cromartie, Darius Butler, Walter Thurmond, Chris Culliver, Buster Skrine, Perrish Cox, Byron Maxwell...

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I think your right about Allen, he will pull a rabbit out of his hat at CB.

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The coaches need to coach better!:brood: