Don't think our defense is improving?

hagan714 · 11-07-2016, 06:09 AM

The secondary is killing us as we all know.

I like our bench as a bench. As for the starters? I am still concerned.

So yet another year were Drew is our best defense.

neugey · 11-07-2016, 06:37 AM

Political Squidworth just threw for almost 400 yards on us. Our saving grace apparently was forcing and recovering fumbling. Need to be better than that.

Crusader · 11-07-2016, 07:16 AM

I am no expert on defensive coverages but it looked like a lot of the struggles in the first half were in Zone-coverage when switching responsibilities.

I was encouraged by the fact that we created a bunch of turnovers.

K Major · 11-07-2016, 07:54 AM

Meh ... the pass rush is nearly non existent. Covering crossing routes (TE's) and the read options is also an issue.
Denver's QB (Trevor S.) isn't nearly as athletic as Kaep however he is mobile. I see potential problems with rolling pockets.

spkb25 · 11-07-2016, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Meh ... the pass rush is nearly non existent. Covering crossing routes (TE's) and the read options is also an issue.
Denver's QB (Trevor S.) isn't nearly as athletic as Kaep however he is mobile. I see potential problems with rolling pockets.

I thought we didn't have any high priced talent, forget about Jordan because he is just high priced.

Crusader · 11-07-2016, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Meh ... the pass rush is nearly non existent. Covering crossing routes (TE's) and the read options is also an issue.
Denver's QB (Trevor S.) isn't nearly as athletic as Kaep however he is mobile. I see potential problems with rolling pockets.

I wouldn't call it non existent. Jordan creates a lot of pressure but he is alone, the QB can escape the pressure by going to the other side.

Euphoria · 11-07-2016, 08:21 AM

Yeah lets not think we have a top 10 D all of a sudden. Its about match ups and opponets. I think we have individials on D that is improving but overall still have lots of question marks.

K Major · 11-07-2016, 08:50 AM

The Saints must do a better job with assignments & pressure this week. Kaep was missing receivers more than the Saints making stops. Giving up 300 + passing yards to horrible offensive teams in the first half isn't gonna get us very far long term.

Denver and Carolina will be true tests for this defense. We still have a lot of work to do on that side of the ball.

Danno · 11-07-2016, 08:56 AM

I wonder how much "prevent" we played since we were up by 3 scores for most of the game. That'll pad some stats pretty significantly, especially yardage.

I haven't re-watched it yet but I suspect we gave them a lot of underneath stuff. Might be why Vaccaro had such a poor outing stat wise.

But maybe not. Maybe we still suck.

WillMacKenzie · 11-07-2016, 09:35 AM

When we face Atlanta and come out with a win, I will dedicate a shrine to our defense in the living room.

11-07-2016, 06:09 AM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? The secondary is killing us as we all know. I like our bench as a bench. As for the starters? I am still concerned. So yet another year were Drew is our best defense. Rell&Gold likes this.

11-07-2016, 06:37 AM	#2
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? Political Squidworth just threw for almost 400 yards on us. Our saving grace apparently was forcing and recovering fumbling. Need to be better than that.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,044	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? I am no expert on defensive coverages but it looked like a lot of the struggles in the first half were in Zone-coverage when switching responsibilities. I was encouraged by the fact that we created a bunch of turnovers. dizzle88 likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,828 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? Meh ... the pass rush is nearly non existent. Covering crossing routes (TE's) and the read options is also an issue. Denver's QB (Trevor S.) isn't nearly as athletic as Kaep however he is mobile. I see potential problems with rolling pockets. RailBoss likes this.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? Originally Posted by K Major Meh ... the pass rush is nearly non existent. Covering crossing routes (TE's) and the read options is also an issue. Denver's QB (Trevor S.) isn't nearly as athletic as Kaep however he is mobile. I see potential problems with rolling pockets. I thought we didn't have any high priced talent, forget about Jordan because he is just high priced.

11-07-2016, 08:33 AM	#6
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,044	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? Originally Posted by K Major Meh ... the pass rush is nearly non existent. Covering crossing routes (TE's) and the read options is also an issue. Denver's QB (Trevor S.) isn't nearly as athletic as Kaep however he is mobile. I see potential problems with rolling pockets. I wouldn't call it non existent. Jordan creates a lot of pressure but he is alone, the QB can escape the pressure by going to the other side. Rell&Gold likes this.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? Yeah lets not think we have a top 10 D all of a sudden. Its about match ups and opponets. I think we have individials on D that is improving but overall still have lots of question marks. RailBoss, Rell&Gold, K Major and 1 others like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,828 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? The Saints must do a better job with assignments & pressure this week. Kaep was missing receivers more than the Saints making stops. Giving up 300 + passing yards to horrible offensive teams in the first half isn't gonna get us very far long term. Denver and Carolina will be true tests for this defense. We still have a lot of work to do on that side of the ball. SaintsBro and Rell&Gold like this.

11-07-2016, 08:56 AM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? I wonder how much "prevent" we played since we were up by 3 scores for most of the game. That'll pad some stats pretty significantly, especially yardage. I haven't re-watched it yet but I suspect we gave them a lot of underneath stuff. Might be why Vaccaro had such a poor outing stat wise. But maybe not. Maybe we still suck.

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WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? When we face Atlanta and come out with a win, I will dedicate a shrine to our defense in the living room.

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