Evaluating our offense

GumboBC · 01-31-2005, 10:52 AM

Some Saints' fans seem to be under the impression that our offense is this extremely talented squad.

But- is it?

Let's look and see...

Runningbacks:

Deuce- One of the best backs in the league. When he is healthy. That wasn't the case this year as we ranked 26th in the NFL in rushing. Still, we're in good shape here as long as Decue stays healthy. Stecker is more of a 3rd down back who hasn't proven he can carry the load if Deuce is injured for a prolonged period of time.

Receievers:

Joe Horn: Proven #1 receiver. Makes clutch catches and makes big plays. However, Horn is not in the "elite" catorgory such as a Terrell Owens or Randy Moss. Horn is definately one of the top 10 or 15 receivers in the game, IMO.

Donte' Stallworth: Has big play potential. Still very raw as a receiever even though he's been in the league for 3 years. Mainly due to the fact he was injured for the better part of his first 2 seasons. Has trouble holding on to the ball and seems to disappear in many games. But he is improving as a #2 receiever.

Pathon: Solid number 3 receiver. Nothing spectacular. Then again, not many # 3 receivers are game changers.

Offensive line:

Gandy: Showing signs of age...big time. No longer able to get it done. Tries to come of the ball too qucikly to compensate for his slow legs, thus, drawing too many offside penalties.

Victor Riley: Has the size but not the speed. Not a smart player who doesn't seem to have the motivation. Leads all NFL linemen for false start penalties.

Le Charles Bentley: Probowl guard who was moved to center where he really struggled. Got better as the season went on but was only average then.

The rest of the offensive linemen are hardly above average. Montre Holland seems to be a good at run blocking but really struggles in pass protection.

Though many Saints fans might think we have all this talent on offense, I just don't see it as that talented. We have some great speed at some postions, but I don't know that we have great players.

There's great potential...

While Brooks has his problems, I don't think he's the one holding this potential back.

Maybe coaching is the problem? Maybe the players just aren't that good. I don't know. But I do know this "potential" isn't doing too much.

01-31-2005, 10:52 AM	#1
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	Evaluating our offense Some Saints' fans seem to be under the impression that our offense is this extremely talented squad. But- is it? Let's look and see... Runningbacks: Deuce- One of the best backs in the league. When he is healthy. That wasn't the case this year as we ranked 26th in the NFL in rushing. Still, we're in good shape here as long as Decue stays healthy. Stecker is more of a 3rd down back who hasn't proven he can carry the load if Deuce is injured for a prolonged period of time. Receievers: Joe Horn: Proven #1 receiver. Makes clutch catches and makes big plays. However, Horn is not in the "elite" catorgory such as a Terrell Owens or Randy Moss. Horn is definately one of the top 10 or 15 receivers in the game, IMO. Donte' Stallworth: Has big play potential. Still very raw as a receiever even though he's been in the league for 3 years. Mainly due to the fact he was injured for the better part of his first 2 seasons. Has trouble holding on to the ball and seems to disappear in many games. But he is improving as a #2 receiever. Pathon: Solid number 3 receiver. Nothing spectacular. Then again, not many # 3 receivers are game changers. Offensive line: Gandy: Showing signs of age...big time. No longer able to get it done. Tries to come of the ball too qucikly to compensate for his slow legs, thus, drawing too many offside penalties. Victor Riley: Has the size but not the speed. Not a smart player who doesn't seem to have the motivation. Leads all NFL linemen for false start penalties. Le Charles Bentley: Probowl guard who was moved to center where he really struggled. Got better as the season went on but was only average then. The rest of the offensive linemen are hardly above average. Montre Holland seems to be a good at run blocking but really struggles in pass protection. Though many Saints fans might think we have all this talent on offense, I just don't see it as that talented. We have some great speed at some postions, but I don't know that we have great players. There's great potential... While Brooks has his problems, I don't think he's the one holding this potential back. Maybe coaching is the problem? Maybe the players just aren't that good. I don't know. But I do know this "potential" isn't doing too much.
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616