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Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
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06-14-2017, 06:24 PM
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Realistically, once all healthy, we're right there with the Cowboys...
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06-14-2017, 06:25 PM
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
I have been saying this. With health this oline could be our best in years, and the backs we have now...this could be a very effective running team. If that happens that alone could steal us a couple of wins
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06-14-2017, 10:30 PM
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
Problems is.... we need more than just a couple of wins!
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06-14-2017, 11:34 PM
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
I wonder if all the focus on the run game and the relative success of the defense has anything to do with Brees play dropping off.....
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06-15-2017, 12:08 AM
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
Originally Posted by The Dude
I have seen, nor heard, of any indication of Brees' play dropping off. More of your negative vision, Dude?
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06-15-2017, 12:33 AM
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
A strong run game benefits any quarterback; even the likes of Brees or Brady...
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06-15-2017, 12:57 AM
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
Originally Posted by The Dude
Even if Brees aging was an issue; it only benefits the team for Payton and the offense to make a true, concerted effort to balance the play calling...
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06-15-2017, 08:50 AM
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized
Originally Posted by The Dude
No I think it comes from the knowledge that we are at our best when we are running effectively and that also helps the defense. If Drew is hard to stop when you know he is going to pass what is your answer when you're not sure what we are going to do? Play action opens up. How many times have we seen Drew throw a 40-50 yard TD off of play action?
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