Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree

AsylumGuido · 09-27-2017, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Did we bring in another corner?

Lattimore is back and Crawley is a regular.

jeanpierre · 09-27-2017, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Bringing back the 3 safety set seems to be a positive. It helps mask the never ending issues with coverage and poor linebacker play.

I'd agree the Heavy Nickel has had a positive impact, but I think our linebacker play is much improved,

...especially when you consider we've got a rookie learning a new linebacking position as a rookie in the NFL...

plus, safeties can take more abuse than smaller cornerbacks can...

jeanpierre · 09-28-2017, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Did we bring in another corner?

And before last week's game we promoted 34 - Justin Hardee (2017 UDFA HOU), a converted RB to CB, and 37 - Arthur Maulet (2017 UDFA NO); Maulet was waived, cleared waivers, and is now back on the Practice Squad...

AsylumGuido · 09-28-2017, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I'd agree the Heavy Nickel has had a positive impact, but I think our linebacker play is much improved,

...especially when you consider we've got a rookie learning a new linebacking position as a rookie in the NFL...

plus, safeties can take more abuse than smaller cornerbacks can...

I'm pretty sure that Anzalone played some WLB at Florida, as well.

Utah_Saint · 09-28-2017, 10:36 AM

Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league.

31st in total yards given up
30th in passing yards given up
30th in points given up
24th in rushing yards given up
t-18th in passes defended
t-17th in sacks
t-15th in total take aways
t-8th in interseptions

I know it's not much but it's a million times better than after week 2. We were historically bad.

jnormand · 09-28-2017, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league.

31st in total yards given up
30th in passing yards given up
30th in points given up
24th in rushing yards given up
t-18th in passes defended
t-17th in sacks
t-15th in total take aways
t-8th in interseptions

I know it's not much but it's a million times better than after week 2. We were historically bad.

Let's keep it up defense!

dizzle88 · 09-28-2017, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league.

31st in total yards given up
30th in passing yards given up
30th in points given up
24th in rushing yards given up
t-18th in passes defended
t-17th in sacks
t-15th in total take aways
t-8th in interseptions

I know it's not much but it's a million times better than after week 2. We were historically bad.

I don't care about yards given up, the only stat I think has a direct outcome is points allowed. If we bring that down, we are in business.

K Major · 09-28-2017, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league.

t-15th in total take aways

Extremely important stat. Few teams make the playoffs with a negative turnover ratio. A healthy plus/minus ratio often leads to post season success.

Keep grinding.

09-27-2017, 05:59 PM	#11
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Did we bring in another corner? Lattimore is back and Crawley is a regular.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Originally Posted by MatthewT Bringing back the 3 safety set seems to be a positive. It helps mask the never ending issues with coverage and poor linebacker play. I'd agree the Heavy Nickel has had a positive impact, but I think our linebacker play is much improved, ...especially when you consider we've got a rookie learning a new linebacking position as a rookie in the NFL... plus, safeties can take more abuse than smaller cornerbacks can... MatthewT likes this.

09-28-2017, 09:01 AM	#13
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Did we bring in another corner? And before last week's game we promoted 34 - Justin Hardee (2017 UDFA HOU), a converted RB to CB, and 37 - Arthur Maulet (2017 UDFA NO); Maulet was waived, cleared waivers, and is now back on the Practice Squad...

09-28-2017, 09:05 AM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Originally Posted by jeanpierre I'd agree the Heavy Nickel has had a positive impact, but I think our linebacker play is much improved, ...especially when you consider we've got a rookie learning a new linebacking position as a rookie in the NFL... plus, safeties can take more abuse than smaller cornerbacks can... I'm pretty sure that Anzalone played some WLB at Florida, as well. K Major likes this.

09-28-2017, 10:36 AM	#15
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league. 31st in total yards given up 30th in passing yards given up 30th in points given up 24th in rushing yards given up t-18th in passes defended t-17th in sacks t-15th in total take aways t-8th in interseptions I know it's not much but it's a million times better than after week 2. We were historically bad. jnormand, Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league. 31st in total yards given up 30th in passing yards given up 30th in points given up 24th in rushing yards given up t-18th in passes defended t-17th in sacks t-15th in total take aways t-8th in interseptions I know it's not much but it's a million times better than after week 2. We were historically bad. Let's keep it up defense!

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league. 31st in total yards given up 30th in passing yards given up 30th in points given up 24th in rushing yards given up t-18th in passes defended t-17th in sacks t-15th in total take aways t-8th in interseptions I know it's not much but it's a million times better than after week 2. We were historically bad. I don't care about yards given up, the only stat I think has a direct outcome is points allowed. If we bring that down, we are in business. Utah_Saint likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Maybe not the best but still informative to a degree Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Well it aint much but after week 3 the Saints aren't the worst defense in the league. t-15th in total take aways Extremely important stat. Few teams make the playoffs with a negative turnover ratio. A healthy plus/minus ratio often leads to post season success. Keep grinding. jeanpierre and Utah_Saint like this.

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