Re-watched the game:Observations

Budsdrinker · 10-07-2015, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by darstep

I can't be happier that our first win came against the Cowboys.
The rest of my season will be much more pleasant because of it.
I rolled the dice and made the trip. Glad my ride home was with the sweet taste of victory.
But...
OFFENSE
Brees dinked and dunked ALL day - I started thinking he was still hurt.
Only receiver going down the field was Cooks and he was doubled over the top.
Payton was as predictable as ever.
O-line was on their heels all day, rather than on their toes.
There was no one getting separation.
Strief ... don't even know what to say.
He and Colston are like the OLD lion whose day is done.
Spiller should have been getting the screens and Khiry some 1st down touches.
3rd and short, 2 TEs and a fullback - PLEASE rip that page out of the play book.
DEFENSE
I recall 3 3rd and long give-aways because of penalties. Have to clean that up.
Make teams earn 3rd down conversions by making plays.
Youngters were AWSOME!
Kikaha and Anthony played a hell of a game.
Run defense was admirable. 3 break-out runs for 70+. All the rest totaled 45ish.
Browner gets points for run support - and run support only.
Breaux, Browner, Viccaro, in coverage - just bad.
How do we let Witten get loose, when it's 3rd and long and a backup QB?
Pass rush is going to have to take some pressure off the cover guys.
Weeden had ALL day. Weeden! Weeden!
Can you imagine a poised starter with that much time?
Lots of work to do on both sides of the ball.
I see flashes all over the field.
Payton has to figure out how to get all the good things to show up in the same game,
and eliminate the easy give-aways on defense.

I guess I'm in the minority on this but I like the dink and dunk moving the chains and eating clock. Big plays are exciting but I like chewing up the clock in close games. Also reduces the INT's thrown in double coverage.

leilung · 10-07-2015, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

I guess I'm in the minority on this but I like the dink and dunk moving the chains and eating clock. Big plays are exciting but I like chewing up the clock in close games. Also reduces the INT's thrown in double coverage.

Agreed. I'll take it as long as the chains are moved. The three and outs don't cut it. And multiple third and longs make it a long night.

Rugby Saint II · 10-08-2015, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

I guess I'm in the minority on this but I like the dink and dunk moving the chains and eating clock. Big plays are exciting but I like chewing up the clock in close games. Also reduces the INT's thrown in double coverage.

We don't have the personnel to do anything but dink and dunk. Drew still has it(deep ball)..........but only two or three times a game. West coast baby!

10-07-2015, 11:33 AM	#1
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Re-watched the game:Observations Originally Posted by darstep I can't be happier that our first win came against the Cowboys. The rest of my season will be much more pleasant because of it. I rolled the dice and made the trip. Glad my ride home was with the sweet taste of victory. But... OFFENSE Brees dinked and dunked ALL day - I started thinking he was still hurt. Only receiver going down the field was Cooks and he was doubled over the top. Payton was as predictable as ever. O-line was on their heels all day, rather than on their toes. There was no one getting separation. Strief ... don't even know what to say. He and Colston are like the OLD lion whose day is done. Spiller should have been getting the screens and Khiry some 1st down touches. 3rd and short, 2 TEs and a fullback - PLEASE rip that page out of the play book. DEFENSE I recall 3 3rd and long give-aways because of penalties. Have to clean that up. Make teams earn 3rd down conversions by making plays. Youngters were AWSOME! Kikaha and Anthony played a hell of a game. Run defense was admirable. 3 break-out runs for 70+. All the rest totaled 45ish. Browner gets points for run support - and run support only. Breaux, Browner, Viccaro, in coverage - just bad. How do we let Witten get loose, when it's 3rd and long and a backup QB? Pass rush is going to have to take some pressure off the cover guys. Weeden had ALL day. Weeden! Weeden! Can you imagine a poised starter with that much time? Lots of work to do on both sides of the ball. I see flashes all over the field. Payton has to figure out how to get all the good things to show up in the same game, and eliminate the easy give-aways on defense. I guess I'm in the minority on this but I like the dink and dunk moving the chains and eating clock. Big plays are exciting but I like chewing up the clock in close games. Also reduces the INT's thrown in double coverage. Rugby Saint II likes this.

10-07-2015, 12:02 PM	#2
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,430	Re: Re-watched the game:Observations Originally Posted by Budsdrinker I guess I'm in the minority on this but I like the dink and dunk moving the chains and eating clock. Big plays are exciting but I like chewing up the clock in close games. Also reduces the INT's thrown in double coverage. Agreed. I'll take it as long as the chains are moved. The three and outs don't cut it. And multiple third and longs make it a long night. ctsaint01 likes this.

10-08-2015, 05:18 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,182	Re: Re-watched the game:Observations Originally Posted by Budsdrinker I guess I'm in the minority on this but I like the dink and dunk moving the chains and eating clock. Big plays are exciting but I like chewing up the clock in close games. Also reduces the INT's thrown in double coverage. We don't have the personnel to do anything but dink and dunk. Drew still has it(deep ball)..........but only two or three times a game. West coast baby!

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