Why can other teams succeed when injuries occur

Danno · 09-28-2016, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Who beside Brees and Harper were here 10 years ago?

Strief and Evans

dizzle88 · 09-28-2016, 03:48 PM

Harper and Evans wouldn't even be here if we had addressed the roster needs accordingly.

Harper is done, I didn't think he could get any slower but he has.
He had the angle on a 3rd down run and still lost the race.

FinSaint · 09-28-2016, 04:55 PM

While some would argue that blaming all the injuries is cop out, but I'd still identify it as the biggest reason why the Saints are struggling.

And IMO you can't compare the Vikes and the Saints. The two teams are in a very different situation both from the standpoint of the roster and the staff.

nutria · 09-28-2016, 05:25 PM

1) Poor draft Choices
2) Lack of draft choices.
3) Poor Free agent signings.
4) Injuries.
5) Payton is not Bellicheck.
6) Poor scouting.
7) Causing loss of CAP control, signing left overs from other teams.

FinSaint · 09-28-2016, 07:11 PM

At this point it doesn't matter how much money you have left since there's absolutely no proven talent available that you can sign to combat the avalanche of injuries.

I don't care how great your front office or roster is - any team that would face the amount of injuries the Saints have - would have serious obstacles in staying competitive.

Just look at the CB position...

Lewis (cut because of health)
Breaux
Williams
Wilson
Swann

That's your top 5 corners heading into this year - all sidelined because of health issues.

WillMacKenzie · 09-28-2016, 07:15 PM

13-3, starts this week

WillSaints81 · 10-01-2016, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by NOLA54

Coaching, draft picks, attitude, physical conditioning...should I go on?

Physical conditioning is not so much the problem. The small assumption is we are overworking the players in that department.

09-28-2016, 03:34 PM	#31
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Why can other teams succeed when injuries occur Originally Posted by vpheughan Who beside Brees and Harper were here 10 years ago? Strief and Evans

09-28-2016, 03:48 PM	#32
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Why can other teams succeed when injuries occur Harper and Evans wouldn't even be here if we had addressed the roster needs accordingly. Harper is done, I didn't think he could get any slower but he has. He had the angle on a 3rd down run and still lost the race.

09-28-2016, 04:55 PM	#33
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Why can other teams succeed when injuries occur While some would argue that blaming all the injuries is cop out, but I'd still identify it as the biggest reason why the Saints are struggling. And IMO you can't compare the Vikes and the Saints. The two teams are in a very different situation both from the standpoint of the roster and the staff. Danno likes this.

09-28-2016, 05:25 PM	#34
nutria Sac-A-Lait Join Date: May 2006 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 262	Re: Why can other teams succeed when injuries occur 1) Poor draft Choices 2) Lack of draft choices. 3) Poor Free agent signings. 4) Injuries. 5) Payton is not Bellicheck. 6) Poor scouting. 7) Causing loss of CAP control, signing left overs from other teams. dizzle88 likes this.

09-28-2016, 07:11 PM	#35
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Why can other teams succeed when injuries occur At this point it doesn't matter how much money you have left since there's absolutely no proven talent available that you can sign to combat the avalanche of injuries. I don't care how great your front office or roster is - any team that would face the amount of injuries the Saints have - would have serious obstacles in staying competitive. Just look at the CB position... Lewis (cut because of health) Breaux Williams Wilson Swann That's your top 5 corners heading into this year - all sidelined because of health issues. Danno and Utah_Saint like this.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Why can other teams succeed when injuries occur Originally Posted by NOLA54 Coaching, draft picks, attitude, physical conditioning...should I go on? Physical conditioning is not so much the problem. The small assumption is we are overworking the players in that department.

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