Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL

MatthewT · 11-23-2016, 05:57 AM

Identifying a weakness at linebacker and fixing it with a 3 safety formation, and having Craig Robinson man the middle has done wonders. Biggest gain was getting Rankins back on the field, now we can see a legitimate pass rush. Still have a ways to go but looks to be heading in the right direction.

foreverfan · 11-23-2016, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Amazing thing happens when the rookies get a few games under their belt, first round draft pick finally plays, and some veterans get healthy - all while installing another defense for the fourth time since the Superbowl run...

https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/sta...90237216788480

Well... we couldn't get any worse and there was only one way to go. UP....

Utah_Saint · 11-23-2016, 02:51 PM

More praise for Cam Jordan

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro...n-nfl-week-11/

Edge defender: Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints, 89.7

Retaining his spot on the team of the week is Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan. Jordan didn’t get a sack this week, but pressured QB Cam Newton six times in 33 pass-rushing snaps, as well as batting a pass and collapsing the line to snuff several running plays. Jordan has been one of the best edge defenders in football since Week 4, and this was just another in a run of dominant games.

ChrisXVI · 11-23-2016, 03:38 PM

This is incredible...

Edit: I posted this in the wrong thread. Oh well, still good to know!

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Utah_Saint · 11-23-2016, 04:01 PM

The run defense has particularly improved.

Last season the Saints defense allowed an abysmal 4.9 yards per carry. Worst in the NFL.

Over the first 3 weeks of this season the Saints allowed 5.0 yards per carry. Worst in the NFL

Over the last 3 games the Saints have only allowed 3.0 yards per carry, best in the NFL over that time.

For the season the Saints are allowing 3.9 yards per carry, 10th in the NFL.

Utah_Saint · 11-23-2016, 04:18 PM

Another big improvement on the defense is penalties.

In 2015 the Saints defense averaged 3.875 penalties per game, 31st in the NFL.

In 2016 the Saints defense is averaging 2.1 penalties per game, 6th in the NFL.

dizzle88 · 11-23-2016, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Another big improvement on the defense is penalties.

In 2015 the Saints defense averaged 3.875 penalties per game, 31st in the NFL.

In 2016 the Saints defense is averaging 2.1 penalties per game, 6th in the NFL.

Getting rid of Browner sorted that straight away.

captainshawn · 11-24-2016, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I wonder what our record would be if we hadn't had the freakish amount of injuries to everyone at the beginning of the season?

9 & 1

K Major · 11-24-2016, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

The run defense has particularly improved.

Over the last 3 games the Saints have only allowed 3.0 yards per carry, best in the NFL over that time.

For the season the Saints are allowing 3.9 yards per carry, 10th in the NFL.

Well done. Nick Fairley is a big reason for these stats.

Lock him down with a favorable contract this off season.

QBREES9 · 11-24-2016, 10:43 AM

Yeah, but our special team, stink.

11-23-2016, 05:57 AM	#11
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL Identifying a weakness at linebacker and fixing it with a 3 safety formation, and having Craig Robinson man the middle has done wonders. Biggest gain was getting Rankins back on the field, now we can see a legitimate pass rush. Still have a ways to go but looks to be heading in the right direction. hagan714, dizzle88 and MarchingOn like this.

11-23-2016, 11:54 AM	#12
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL Originally Posted by jeanpierre Amazing thing happens when the rookies get a few games under their belt, first round draft pick finally plays, and some veterans get healthy - all while installing another defense for the fourth time since the Superbowl run... https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/sta...90237216788480 Well... we couldn't get any worse and there was only one way to go. UP.... captainshawn likes this.

11-23-2016, 02:51 PM	#13
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL More praise for Cam Jordan https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro...n-nfl-week-11/ Edge defender: Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints, 89.7 Retaining his spot on the team of the week is Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan. Jordan didn’t get a sack this week, but pressured QB Cam Newton six times in 33 pass-rushing snaps, as well as batting a pass and collapsing the line to snuff several running plays. Jordan has been one of the best edge defenders in football since Week 4, and this was just another in a run of dominant games. hagan714 likes this.

11-23-2016, 03:38 PM	#14
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL This is incredible... Twitter Edit: I posted this in the wrong thread. Oh well, still good to know! saintfan and K Major like this.

11-23-2016, 04:01 PM	#15
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL The run defense has particularly improved. Last season the Saints defense allowed an abysmal 4.9 yards per carry. Worst in the NFL. Over the first 3 weeks of this season the Saints allowed 5.0 yards per carry. Worst in the NFL Over the last 3 games the Saints have only allowed 3.0 yards per carry, best in the NFL over that time. For the season the Saints are allowing 3.9 yards per carry, 10th in the NFL. Crusader likes this.

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11-23-2016, 04:18 PM	#16
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL Another big improvement on the defense is penalties. In 2015 the Saints defense averaged 3.875 penalties per game, 31st in the NFL. In 2016 the Saints defense is averaging 2.1 penalties per game, 6th in the NFL. Beastmode likes this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Another big improvement on the defense is penalties. In 2015 the Saints defense averaged 3.875 penalties per game, 31st in the NFL. In 2016 the Saints defense is averaging 2.1 penalties per game, 6th in the NFL. Getting rid of Browner sorted that straight away. MatthewT, Crusader and captainshawn like this.

11-24-2016, 08:39 AM	#18
captainshawn Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Hermitage, La. Posts: 289	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL Originally Posted by Danno I wonder what our record would be if we hadn't had the freakish amount of injuries to everyone at the beginning of the season? 9 & 1

11-24-2016, 09:20 AM	#19
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL Originally Posted by Utah_Saint The run defense has particularly improved. Over the last 3 games the Saints have only allowed 3.0 yards per carry, best in the NFL over that time. For the season the Saints are allowing 3.9 yards per carry, 10th in the NFL. Well done. Nick Fairley is a big reason for these stats. Lock him down with a favorable contract this off season.

11-24-2016, 10:43 AM	#20
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Saints Defense - Most Improved in NFL Yeah, but our special team, stink.

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