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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Just because we didn't draft one player you wanted doesn't mean that all of the other notable improvements are nullified. I am VERY optimistic. Do you realize that the Saints had the 4th highest number of ...
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05-02-2017, 09:47 AM | #21 |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
Just curious-
have you ever had a conversation, here or in real life in which you didn't attack the the other person for his/her opinions? |
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05-02-2017, 09:56 AM | #22 |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by ScottF
Absolutely. All the time. I simply look at the positives. If that rubs negative thinking people the wrong way that is their problem, not mine. I use facts, not emotion. There are probably more people on this site that see things the same way. They use logic. If you see being shown facts and logic as being attacked then, once again, that is your problem.
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05-02-2017, 10:10 AM | #23 |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
So, in other words, No.
as for your "facts", why pull an arbitrary stat like QB hits out of nowhere? Did the QB hits lead to interceptions? a lower passer rating? fewer points scored? qb starters getting knocked out? That would be "No's" across the board. The fact is we were 27th in ints and sacks, 31st in points, and last in passing yards. |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by foreverfan
Grape please, flavored with a little vodka. And I am putting my money where my mouth is. That's called groceries...
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by ScottF
And one player that may, or may not, be marginally better than someone we already have on the roster or can pick up in a later round in the draft have that much of an impact? I doubt it. In fact, I am expecting Ramczyk to play a bigger role in the success of the Saints currently and for several years to come.
By the way, did you ever take the time to read the article in the other thread that addresses your very concern? In addition, do you not understand the concept of dependent duties concerning a defense? The defensive line and the the secondary are co-dependent. Their success, or lack there of, directly correlates to the success or failure of the other. The defensive backfield was totally decimated last season. The fact that the line was still right at the top of the league in QB hits is huge. If they were given any extra time at all by the weakened secondary they would have had far more of the shiny stats you have point out. |
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05-02-2017, 12:18 PM | #26 |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
I guess it's time for my bi-annual reminder about Vegas lines:
The lines have nothing to do with reality. They are set only to balance the betting money on both sides of the bet. So if the win line for the Saints is 8.5, that only means that half the betting public believes the Saints will win more while the other half believes they will win less. As I said, it's all about perception, and nothing to do with reality. SFIAH |
05-02-2017, 12:29 PM | #27 |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by ScottF
1.I have made that exact same point about Thomas and nobody wanted to listen. I think the FO drank the Ginn kool-aid thinking his breakout year was because of his potential when he was drafted and being "utilized" finally when I don't think that's the case at all. Some receivers will not play well regardless of QB. Hopkins is doing fine with the crappy QBs throwing to him so it's not always the QB. A qb can make receivers look good but if they demand volume it will be very hard.
2.We did need a satellite back. Ingram has been the weak link in our running game because of his lack of consistency. When we drafted him in 2011, he cost us a chance at OT against the packers, we were using him too often and squeezing out ugly wins and losing two games, one of which was his fault(bucs). In any game Brees struggles in, Ingram has not proven to carry the team on his back. The concern I have is thinking AP is going to churn 40 yard runs out of 10 carries a game. Good luck with that. It's not always about just talent. 3.Streiff is not going to the bench. I don't see it. he always plays better in preseason anyway. But Ram will be taking someone's place at some point in the season. Hopefully, Peat does not get hurt and Ram ends up being a poor fit there. 4. It's been pointed out we were top five in QB hits. The corners have to be able to get physical with these receivers, to give receivers less time to be open. But the defense needs rest and not have to be thrown back on the field while the offense puts up two field goals before the last quarter. |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL
Exactly. Why would people who don't follow our team as closely as we do think we will be any better than another 7-9 season without signing marquee players? The nation in general doesn't have a clue how improved we are.
I hesitate to predict any win/loss ratio until after training camp but I feel like we will come out of nowhere like we did during our Super bowl run. |
05-02-2017, 02:41 PM | #29 |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL
You are correct as always, Professor, but...
wouldn't you feel better if the O/U was 10.5 and not 8.5? there is some science with the algorithm that popped out the number 8.5 |
05-02-2017, 03:13 PM | #30 |
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Re: Vegas betting Saints have a disappointing season
Here's is an example of the accuracy of Vegas when it comes to the NFL:
These are the last 5 weeks of 2016 Statistics Beats the NFL Point Spread Right 11 and Wrong 15 Not good at all. |
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