How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt?

jeanpierre · 08-20-2017, 10:46 PM

I remember when we started discussing Joe Vitt had to geaux...

Seer1 · 08-21-2017, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I remember when we started discussing Joe Vitt had to geaux...

Hahaha! You're not that old.

The title to this thread got me laughing as soon as I saw it! Thanks for brightening the morning!

saintfan · 08-20-2017, 10:48 PM

We looked like a real defense tonight!

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burningmetal · 08-20-2017, 11:01 PM

I've held the opinion all off-season that our two best acquisitions were Mike Nolan and Curtis Johnson. Both have strong reputations coaching their position groups, and frankly, just having ANYONE other than Vitt coaching the linebackers would have been reason for at least some optimism. The guy just didn't develop players.

It looks like Nolan is getting the linebackers to be more aggressive, and they look like they actually know what to do, instead of looking like paper bags floating in the wind.

As for Curtis Johnson, you can see the effect he's already had on Tommylee Lewis. He made exciting plays in the preseason last year, but clearly lacked polish in the receiving game. I wasn't sure at all he'd make the team this year. After what I've seen early on this year, he looks FAR more polished and confident. The athleticism was always there. He could be a real weapon this year.

Barry from MS · 08-20-2017, 11:04 PM

Fast. I saw speed at LB tonight...first time in 13 forevers.

Oh, and you could tell the LB's are much better coached at the position. The LB's will end up being the strength of the defense. I saw them as beasts in the coverage teams, too.

SmashMouth · 08-20-2017, 11:07 PM

In the 2016 preseason the Saints defense gave up 100 points, or 25 points a game.

In the 2015 preseason the Saints defense gave up 131 points, or 30.3 points a game.

Halfway through the 2017 preseason our defense has given up 10 points per game.

Championship?

burningmetal · 08-20-2017, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

In the 2016 preseason the Saints defense gave up 100 points, or 25 points a game.

In the 2015 preseason the Saints defense gave up 131 points, or 30.3 points a game.

Halfway through the 2017 preseason our defense has given up 10 points per game.

Championship?

Yep, preseason is annoying and largely meaningless, but when something stands out, especially contrasted with those recent preseason numbers, it is reason for optimism.

neugey · 08-20-2017, 11:08 PM

The LB play looks pretty encouraging. Will be interesting to see the final pecking order.

nola_swammi · 08-21-2017, 01:27 AM

Vitt who?

Crusader · 08-21-2017, 02:36 AM

Must. Not. Get. Excited....

08-20-2017, 10:46 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? I remember when we started discussing Joe Vitt had to geaux...

08-21-2017, 06:35 AM	#2
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? Originally Posted by jeanpierre I remember when we started discussing Joe Vitt had to geaux... Hahaha! You're not that old. The title to this thread got me laughing as soon as I saw it! Thanks for brightening the morning! jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

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08-20-2017, 11:01 PM	#4
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? I've held the opinion all off-season that our two best acquisitions were Mike Nolan and Curtis Johnson. Both have strong reputations coaching their position groups, and frankly, just having ANYONE other than Vitt coaching the linebackers would have been reason for at least some optimism. The guy just didn't develop players. It looks like Nolan is getting the linebackers to be more aggressive, and they look like they actually know what to do, instead of looking like paper bags floating in the wind. As for Curtis Johnson, you can see the effect he's already had on Tommylee Lewis. He made exciting plays in the preseason last year, but clearly lacked polish in the receiving game. I wasn't sure at all he'd make the team this year. After what I've seen early on this year, he looks FAR more polished and confident. The athleticism was always there. He could be a real weapon this year. RailBoss, SmashMouth, CharityMike and 1 others like this.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

08-20-2017, 11:04 PM	#5
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? Fast. I saw speed at LB tonight...first time in 13 forevers. Oh, and you could tell the LB's are much better coached at the position. The LB's will end up being the strength of the defense. I saw them as beasts in the coverage teams, too. jnormand, spkb25, nola_swammi and 6 others like this.

08-20-2017, 11:07 PM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? In the 2016 preseason the Saints defense gave up 100 points, or 25 points a game. In the 2015 preseason the Saints defense gave up 131 points, or 30.3 points a game. Halfway through the 2017 preseason our defense has given up 10 points per game. Championship? jnormand, skymike and burningmetal like this.

08-20-2017, 11:09 PM	#7
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? Originally Posted by SmashMouth In the 2016 preseason the Saints defense gave up 100 points, or 25 points a game. In the 2015 preseason the Saints defense gave up 131 points, or 30.3 points a game. Halfway through the 2017 preseason our defense has given up 10 points per game. Championship? Yep, preseason is annoying and largely meaningless, but when something stands out, especially contrasted with those recent preseason numbers, it is reason for optimism.

08-20-2017, 11:08 PM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 Blog Entries: 13	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? The LB play looks pretty encouraging. Will be interesting to see the final pecking order.

08-21-2017, 01:27 AM	#9
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: How Bad Do You Miss Joe Vitt? Vitt who? RailBoss and skymike like this.

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