We're really not all that good

The Dude · 10-01-2017, 03:34 PM

At losing in England that is!
I said 2-2 and we have a shot at playoffs. We beat the Lions and I really like our chances for a wild card at least. The league as a whole is kind of bipolar this year and it seams like a lot of teams don't have much of an identity. Young guys are getting better and we have a week of rest.
Defense needs to grow a bit but it looks like we are starting to get the opportunities handed to us by opposing offenses as opposed to the past when we would drop easy interceptions constantly.
Love Crawley even more. He should have been in day 1.
Granted, I have been doing catastrophe work in Texas and have yet to listen or watch a game all the way through. Have to switch between radio and TV a lot and miss some plays here and there but that's my take.

Looks like we are using our running game the right way too especially if you count quick pick backs and short throws in the backfield to Ingram and Kamara.

arsaint · 10-01-2017, 03:42 PM

First time with a 2-2 start so this is uncharted territory.

Recap: We've lost to 2 good (but not great teams) and we've beaten 1 good (but not great) team and one weak team.

Give the guys credit though - they could have folded tent after 0-2 but now they enter the bye week with a little swagger...

Halo · 10-01-2017, 03:56 PM

CLICK BAIT

Seer1 · 10-01-2017, 04:10 PM

It's kind of like that thing like where you're hiking with your buddy in a forest with lots of bears. You don't have to be fast, just faster than your buddy....

The Dude · 10-04-2017, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Seer1

It's kind of like that thing like where you're hiking with your buddy in a forest with lots of bears. You don't have to be fast, just faster than your buddy....

The major difference here as opposed to years past is that they are actually gelling and their play is getting better for the individual players and the team as a whole. Payton seems to be a little more willing to adjust as well as put the right players in place. Last year Harris would be playing through game 10 before he would put Crawley in. I don't know about playcalling. I haven't seen the numbers but it seems Payton is more committed to the run. The yardage may not be there but the carries are.

Danno · 10-01-2017, 04:46 PM

I'd say right now we're about NFL average, but with lots of ceiling since we're so young on defense.

Our offense will start clicking (because they always do), and our defense will likely improve each and every game.

9-7 looks like the floor, 11-5 looks like the ceiling.

AsylumGuido · 10-01-2017, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'd say right now we're about NFL average, but with lots of ceiling since we're so young on defense.

Our offense will start clicking (because they always do), and our defense will likely improve each and every game.

9-7 looks like the floor, 11-5 looks like the ceiling.

Beg to differ ...

14-2 Baby!

Cruize · 10-01-2017, 05:18 PM

Crawley deserves to start.
The 3 safety lineup is money.
Kamara is the real deal.
Thomas is the real deal.
Ram deserves mad props.
Fleener makes another big, chain moving catch.
I love a win!

homerj07 · 10-01-2017, 08:52 PM

I think the ceiling might be 9-7

hagan714 · 10-02-2017, 06:27 AM

not bad so far.

Give the them time to gel then pass judgement.

10-01-2017, 03:34 PM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	We're really not all that good At losing in England that is! I said 2-2 and we have a shot at playoffs. We beat the Lions and I really like our chances for a wild card at least. The league as a whole is kind of bipolar this year and it seams like a lot of teams don't have much of an identity. Young guys are getting better and we have a week of rest. Defense needs to grow a bit but it looks like we are starting to get the opportunities handed to us by opposing offenses as opposed to the past when we would drop easy interceptions constantly. Love Crawley even more. He should have been in day 1. Granted, I have been doing catastrophe work in Texas and have yet to listen or watch a game all the way through. Have to switch between radio and TV a lot and miss some plays here and there but that's my take. Looks like we are using our running game the right way too especially if you count quick pick backs and short throws in the backfield to Ingram and Kamara. Halo, Crusader and darksoul35 like this.
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10-01-2017, 03:42 PM	#2
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,732	Re: We're really not all that good First time with a 2-2 start so this is uncharted territory. Recap: We've lost to 2 good (but not great teams) and we've beaten 1 good (but not great) team and one weak team. Give the guys credit though - they could have folded tent after 0-2 but now they enter the bye week with a little swagger...

10-01-2017, 03:56 PM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,894 Blog Entries: 45	Re: We're really not all that good CLICK BAIT RockyMountainSaint, hagan714, leilung and 3 others like this.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: We're really not all that good It's kind of like that thing like where you're hiking with your buddy in a forest with lots of bears. You don't have to be fast, just faster than your buddy....

10-04-2017, 10:11 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: We're really not all that good Originally Posted by Seer1 It's kind of like that thing like where you're hiking with your buddy in a forest with lots of bears. You don't have to be fast, just faster than your buddy.... The major difference here as opposed to years past is that they are actually gelling and their play is getting better for the individual players and the team as a whole. Payton seems to be a little more willing to adjust as well as put the right players in place. Last year Harris would be playing through game 10 before he would put Crawley in. I don't know about playcalling. I haven't seen the numbers but it seems Payton is more committed to the run. The yardage may not be there but the carries are.
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10-01-2017, 04:46 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: We're really not all that good I'd say right now we're about NFL average, but with lots of ceiling since we're so young on defense. Our offense will start clicking (because they always do), and our defense will likely improve each and every game. 9-7 looks like the floor, 11-5 looks like the ceiling. Halo, saintfan and SaintGnome like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: We're really not all that good Originally Posted by Danno I'd say right now we're about NFL average, but with lots of ceiling since we're so young on defense. Our offense will start clicking (because they always do), and our defense will likely improve each and every game. 9-7 looks like the floor, 11-5 looks like the ceiling. Beg to differ ... 14-2 Baby! Halo, Danno, hagan714 and 1 others like this.

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: We're really not all that good Crawley deserves to start. The 3 safety lineup is money. Kamara is the real deal. Thomas is the real deal. Ram deserves mad props. Fleener makes another big, chain moving catch. I love a win! Halo, neugey, RailBoss and 2 others like this.
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10-01-2017, 08:52 PM	#9
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: We're really not all that good I think the ceiling might be 9-7

10-02-2017, 06:27 AM	#10
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