Defense good for a 1/2

Lord_Saint83 · 09-11-2016, 06:15 PM

They need to get rid of Laurinaitis he is slow and got pushed around like a rag doll. I was not impressed, move Anthony back to mlb.

neugey · 09-11-2016, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83

They need to get rid of Laurinaitis he is slow and got pushed around like a rag doll. I was not impressed, move Anthony back to mlb.

As good 4-3 linebackers get older and slower it is common sense to move them to OLB spot or phase them out and bring a young fast talented guy for the middle. It is the most physically demanding position on the defense.

Vikings got it and transitioned to Kendricks. Cowboys probably moved Sean Lee outside for similar reasons. I guess the Saints didn't get the memo.

nola_swammi · 09-11-2016, 07:20 PM

Call Greg Hardy's agent pleaseeeeeee

One year corners and 10 seconds for the opposition qb mean same old defense with different faces

K Major · 09-11-2016, 07:21 PM

Hopefully Sterling Moore brings something to the table next week.

Crawley isn't ready.

K Major · 09-11-2016, 07:40 PM

Drafting another fast LB who can run sideline to sideline and arrive with bad intentions is a necessity.

James L looked over whelmed and beaten out there.

Side note: While we were getting gashed up the gut, where was Byrd? Is he simply taking up space in center field?
Those are his responsibilities to make plays. Not very effective.

7-9 still sounds accurate.

darstep · 09-11-2016, 11:59 PM

If we can't hold teams to 20, it will be a long season.
I can hardly imagine no sacks, pressures or turnovers EVERY week.
Can our defense really end up 31 or 32 again? Is that possible?
I don't think so.
As the front 7 improves, I think it all gets better.
Side note - Brees got hit a LOT!
That has to change too.

skymike · 09-12-2016, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by darstep

If we can't hold teams to 20, it will be a long season.
I can hardly imagine no sacks, pressures or turnovers EVERY week.
Can our defense really end up 31 or 32 again? Is that possible?
I don't think so.
As the front 7 improves, I think it all gets better.
Side note - Brees got hit a LOT!
That has to change too.

I counted 3 hits on Brees. One was on that busted option on the Goal Line. Another, he held the ball forever, and it was the fumble.

Only one was potentially nasty.
O Line actually looked much improved, although most of our passes were
quick.

WillSaints81 · 09-12-2016, 12:04 AM

^? The oline was not the problem.

Rell&Gold · 09-12-2016, 03:12 AM

I honestly think Gwacham & Edebali would give the pass rush a better chance, because that Cleveland guy starting all 16...idk about that

skymike · 09-12-2016, 06:10 AM

and we lost Delvin Breaux.
horrible.

09-11-2016, 06:15 PM	#1
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 They need to get rid of Laurinaitis he is slow and got pushed around like a rag doll. I was not impressed, move Anthony back to mlb. neugey, nola_swammi, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

09-11-2016, 07:22 PM	#2
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83 They need to get rid of Laurinaitis he is slow and got pushed around like a rag doll. I was not impressed, move Anthony back to mlb. As good 4-3 linebackers get older and slower it is common sense to move them to OLB spot or phase them out and bring a young fast talented guy for the middle. It is the most physically demanding position on the defense. Vikings got it and transitioned to Kendricks. Cowboys probably moved Sean Lee outside for similar reasons. I guess the Saints didn't get the memo. nola_swammi and Rugby Saint II like this.

09-11-2016, 07:20 PM	#3
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 Call Greg Hardy's agent pleaseeeeeee One year corners and 10 seconds for the opposition qb mean same old defense with different faces

09-11-2016, 07:21 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 Hopefully Sterling Moore brings something to the table next week. Crawley isn't ready.

09-11-2016, 07:40 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 Drafting another fast LB who can run sideline to sideline and arrive with bad intentions is a necessity. James L looked over whelmed and beaten out there. Side note: While we were getting gashed up the gut, where was Byrd? Is he simply taking up space in center field? Those are his responsibilities to make plays. Not very effective. 7-9 still sounds accurate.

09-11-2016, 11:59 PM	#6
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 If we can't hold teams to 20, it will be a long season. I can hardly imagine no sacks, pressures or turnovers EVERY week. Can our defense really end up 31 or 32 again? Is that possible? I don't think so. As the front 7 improves, I think it all gets better. Side note - Brees got hit a LOT! That has to change too.

09-12-2016, 06:13 AM	#7
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 Originally Posted by darstep If we can't hold teams to 20, it will be a long season. I can hardly imagine no sacks, pressures or turnovers EVERY week. Can our defense really end up 31 or 32 again? Is that possible? I don't think so. As the front 7 improves, I think it all gets better. Side note - Brees got hit a LOT! That has to change too. I counted 3 hits on Brees. One was on that busted option on the Goal Line. Another, he held the ball forever, and it was the fumble. Only one was potentially nasty. O Line actually looked much improved, although most of our passes were quick. Crusader likes this.

09-12-2016, 12:04 AM	#8
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 ^? The oline was not the problem.

09-12-2016, 03:12 AM	#9
Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 I honestly think Gwacham & Edebali would give the pass rush a better chance, because that Cleveland guy starting all 16...idk about that

09-12-2016, 06:10 AM	#10
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Defense good for a 1/2 and we lost Delvin Breaux. horrible.

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