blackangold

I actually agree with every one of them.

1) Something is Wrong with Sean Payton
2) Brandin Cooks is Not Ready to be a Number One Receiver
3) The Saints' Defense is Going to Get Better
4) Running Backs Will Have An Outstanding Season Catching the Ball
5) This Might be it for Marques

Saints-Cardinals: Five Big Things from the Game - Canal Street Chronicles

POLL
What was the main cause of the Saints' loss at Arizona?

10% Payton's punt on 4th and 6 in the fourth quarter
(171 votes)
60% Brees and the offense's inability to score TDs
(1011 votes)
14% Defense was softer than hot butter early and late
(239 votes)
12% This team is simply still too young
(204 votes)
3% At least we didn't give up a 40 burger
(55 votes)

Danno

1st 2 are BS, but 3,4 and 5 are on spot.

papz

My big take away is that while it was very discouraging, it was just one road game against a team we've struggled with in the past. I need to see more before passing judgement off of one game.

ChrisXVI

I can answer the first two...

1) Sean Payton is a complacent alcoholic

2) Brandin Cooks was covered by one of the best CB's in the league.

blackangold

#1 I think you'd have a tough time arguing against. Payton is definitely not the same play caller he used to be. Personally I think it's very bland and predictable over the last 2 years. The best our offense has been was in 2011 and he wasn't the one calling the plays.

#2 Is hit or miss, but Peterson did shut Cooks down. We'll see how he rebounds against Tampa.

Danno

Payton has always been a questionable play caller. Parcells nailed it when he said he gets the fever (passing).

Its the same Payton we've seen since he became our coach. He just went against a good defense on the road, with a 50% roster turnover, and we still put up 408 yards.

ChrisXVI

Pete Carmichael was calling the plays in 2011... Just saying.

saintfan

Agreed. Although I'm not sure Cooks is really "ready" to be #1, but we're throwing a lot of guys to the wolves this season, particularly on defense. I see no reason not to include Cooks in the deal. It's clear he has what it takes, so just give him the job and roll with it. We have the makings of a really good team, but it's going to take some time. Count me in (but I reserve the right to complain sometimes).

K Major

#6. We went toe to toe on the road against a very good defensive ball club.

ChrisXVI

Enough is enough... We all know Payton is an egomaniac who refuses to let Carmichael call the plays because when Carmichael did we surpassed the "Greatest Show on Turf." Now Payton will just continue to call one screen pass after another until we suck enough to where he can blame it on Rob Ryan's defense.