Five Takeaways From the Game...

WillSaints81 · 10-17-2016, 09:49 AM

We have players that can make plays but we neglect them often to get uninspiring players involved. I would not use Hill or Cadet unless in the redzone.

jeanpierre · 10-17-2016, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We have players that can make plays but we neglect them often to get uninspiring players involved. I would not use Hill or Cadet unless in the redzone.

Thought Cadet was pretty clutch on that last minute drive...

WillMacKenzie · 10-17-2016, 10:42 AM

1. Great start. Both sides of the ball.

2. Special teams didn't eff it up.

3. Fleener showed up.

4. Kicker was a strength.

5. Concerned about self-fulfilling prophecies. Seems like they constantly preaching "it's going to go down to the wire," and inevitably they make sure it happens. You can even see it in the play calling. When you're up 21 points, you don't keep lining up in shotgun, throwing passes, and going out of bounds. You methodically put together long, demoralizing drives to eat up time. VERY CONCERNED about this, but honestly it's not a new issue.

Happy with a win against Carolina for sure!

exile · 10-17-2016, 10:49 AM

My only takeaway: NFL games are won and lost by the refs. Period.

The Dude · 10-17-2016, 11:57 AM

These DBs are going to be good once they get a year under their belt. Add a veteran for tutoring and most of them could start. Our backups at that position are better than I expected. Love to see them if we could get pressure.

Offense is great again.

I think we have a kicker. Yes he has a crappy record but they have asked a lot out of him. I think Payton is trying to toughin him up mentally with these long attempts. If he can make a few of the long ones it is great for his confidence and the short ones should be easy. He missed one yesterday but most all others were a long shot.

nola_swammi · 10-18-2016, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by exile

My only takeaway: NFL games are won and lost by the refs. Period.

The refs didn't get to decide this game, probably the reason for the random drug test to Lutz

K Major · 10-18-2016, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

2. Special teams didn't eff it up.

Glad you brought this up ... I went back and looked at special teams ... Jake Lampman stood out. I counted 3 tackles ... plays angry and with aggression. Not sure if coach Payton mentioned his play post game but I thought he looked good vs Carolina.

jnormand · 10-17-2016, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We have players that can make plays but we neglect them often to get uninspiring players involved. I would not use Hill or Cadet unless in the redzone.

Hills TD catch was awesome! Talk about serious focus. Did you not see that? It was one of the better catches I've seen.

Crusader · 10-18-2016, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Hills TD catch was awesome! Talk about serious focus. Did you not see that? It was one of the better catches I've seen.

There was a fantastic photo of the catch on the Saints Instagram. Unfortunately I don't know how to get it up here in an easy way.

jeanpierre · 10-19-2016, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Hills TD catch was awesome! Talk about serious focus. Did you not see that? It was one of the better catches I've seen.

You know, I am as guilty as anyone for not realizing what an incredible play that was, especially considering how this guy is just coming off a bad ankle injury...

jnormand is right, that was an incredible catch, even if one of the league-boy refs tried to nullify his reception...

10-17-2016, 09:49 AM	#1
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,278	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... We have players that can make plays but we neglect them often to get uninspiring players involved. I would not use Hill or Cadet unless in the redzone.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We have players that can make plays but we neglect them often to get uninspiring players involved. I would not use Hill or Cadet unless in the redzone. Thought Cadet was pretty clutch on that last minute drive... K Major likes this.

10-17-2016, 10:42 AM	#3
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... 1. Great start. Both sides of the ball. 2. Special teams didn't eff it up. 3. Fleener showed up. 4. Kicker was a strength. 5. Concerned about self-fulfilling prophecies. Seems like they constantly preaching "it's going to go down to the wire," and inevitably they make sure it happens. You can even see it in the play calling. When you're up 21 points, you don't keep lining up in shotgun, throwing passes, and going out of bounds. You methodically put together long, demoralizing drives to eat up time. VERY CONCERNED about this, but honestly it's not a new issue. Happy with a win against Carolina for sure!

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10-18-2016, 12:58 AM	#6
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... Originally Posted by exile My only takeaway: NFL games are won and lost by the refs. Period. The refs didn't get to decide this game, probably the reason for the random drug test to Lutz

10-18-2016, 07:45 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie 2. Special teams didn't eff it up. Glad you brought this up ... I went back and looked at special teams ... Jake Lampman stood out. I counted 3 tackles ... plays angry and with aggression. Not sure if coach Payton mentioned his play post game but I thought he looked good vs Carolina. dizzle88 likes this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,745	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We have players that can make plays but we neglect them often to get uninspiring players involved. I would not use Hill or Cadet unless in the redzone. Hills TD catch was awesome! Talk about serious focus. Did you not see that? It was one of the better catches I've seen. Crusader, jeanpierre and dizzle88 like this.

10-18-2016, 04:38 AM	#9
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,033	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... Originally Posted by jnormand Hills TD catch was awesome! Talk about serious focus. Did you not see that? It was one of the better catches I've seen. There was a fantastic photo of the catch on the Saints Instagram. Unfortunately I don't know how to get it up here in an easy way.

10-19-2016, 03:05 AM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Five Takeaways From the Game... Originally Posted by jnormand Hills TD catch was awesome! Talk about serious focus. Did you not see that? It was one of the better catches I've seen. You know, I am as guilty as anyone for not realizing what an incredible play that was, especially considering how this guy is just coming off a bad ankle injury... jnormand is right, that was an incredible catch, even if one of the league-boy refs tried to nullify his reception...

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