We took our eye off the division

WillSaints81 · 01-22-2017, 04:56 PM

Starting in 2010, Atlanta sought to steal our thunder and outdo us and since then they have had two NFC title games while we have had none. They clearly formulated their offense to be like ours but with more explosive playmakers. And when our oline started breaking down, we didn't focus on getting it rebuilt like we should have, grooming backups until they were needed to start. No, we were too focused on Seattle, wanting a defense like them. Atlanta did what they sought out to do and if they win the SB, they won the war.

Why did we sacrifice our offense at the expense of trying to change a decent defense when we did? As long as we kept up in the division and held our advantage the playoff wins would continue and sb eventually would happen.

The steelers or pats have to win, they just have to. This is bad.

Rugby Saint II · 01-26-2017, 02:18 PM

Our division was built to beat us. We got lackadaisical and lost our edge. This is the end result.

jeanpierre · 01-26-2017, 03:56 PM

The draft immediately following the Superbowl foretold so much...

halloween 65 · 01-26-2017, 04:04 PM

Don't forget bad drafting over those years, only the last 2 have been decent. I have to agree about not addressing the O-line with draft picks, I've screamed for a couple years that needed to be addressed. Payton let the good ole boys stay entirely to long on the D side.

neugey · 01-26-2017, 06:16 PM

Here's the thing - I don't think we've responded well to adversity - the Super Bowl hangover, Bountygate, Galette bombing, anything really.

WillSaints81 · 01-26-2017, 07:45 PM

I don't think Galette should have left but we got lucky given his injuries afterward. And if our defense didn't do what it did in 2014, he would not have been cut and we would have been dealing with his injuries.

Beastmode · 01-26-2017, 08:01 PM

A long series of horrible moves that looked smart on paper with some serious gambles thrown in. Almost none of it worked out. There were a few salutes but those were quicker than a private passing a general by accident.

The Dude · 01-26-2017, 09:16 PM

I think Payton, Loomis, and the scouting department are the best group at drafting in the history of the league. They should go consult the Falcons. Also let them get some tips from our strength and conditioning coaches.

SmashMouth · 01-26-2017, 10:12 PM

Next year?

neugey · 01-26-2017, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Next year?

That will take your eye off the division!

01-22-2017, 04:56 PM	#1
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	We took our eye off the division Starting in 2010, Atlanta sought to steal our thunder and outdo us and since then they have had two NFC title games while we have had none. They clearly formulated their offense to be like ours but with more explosive playmakers. And when our oline started breaking down, we didn't focus on getting it rebuilt like we should have, grooming backups until they were needed to start. No, we were too focused on Seattle, wanting a defense like them. Atlanta did what they sought out to do and if they win the SB, they won the war. Why did we sacrifice our offense at the expense of trying to change a decent defense when we did? As long as we kept up in the division and held our advantage the playoff wins would continue and sb eventually would happen. The steelers or pats have to win, they just have to. This is bad. MatthewT likes this.

01-26-2017, 02:18 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: We took our eye off the division Our division was built to beat us. We got lackadaisical and lost our edge. This is the end result. hagan714 likes this.

01-26-2017, 03:56 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: We took our eye off the division The draft immediately following the Superbowl foretold so much... 73Saint and Beastmode like this.

01-26-2017, 04:04 PM	#4
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: We took our eye off the division Don't forget bad drafting over those years, only the last 2 have been decent. I have to agree about not addressing the O-line with draft picks, I've screamed for a couple years that needed to be addressed. Payton let the good ole boys stay entirely to long on the D side.

01-26-2017, 06:16 PM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,718 Blog Entries: 13	Re: We took our eye off the division Here's the thing - I don't think we've responded well to adversity - the Super Bowl hangover, Bountygate, Galette bombing, anything really.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: We took our eye off the division I don't think Galette should have left but we got lucky given his injuries afterward. And if our defense didn't do what it did in 2014, he would not have been cut and we would have been dealing with his injuries. Beastmode likes this.

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01-26-2017, 11:48 PM	#10
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,718 Blog Entries: 13	Re: We took our eye off the division Originally Posted by SmashMouth Next year? That will take your eye off the division! foreverfan, Rugby Saint II and 73Saint like this.

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