8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games

|Mitch| · 10-04-2017, 12:44 PM

1. Turnover toughness

The New Orleans Saints are a top-five team in the NFL in turnover ratio. This isn’t a dream.

New Orleans and New England rank fifth at plus-4. Kansas City sits fourth at plus-5. Jacksonville and Buffalo (seriously?) are tied for second at plus-6, while Detroit leads the league at plus-9.

Here’s a wild stat from First-and-10 stats guru Gene Guillot: There have been 27 times in NFL history when a team has gone exactly four games without a turnover. The 2017 Saints are the third to not have a winning record during the four-game span (1998 Bengals and 2015 49ers).

4. The blitz is working

It sure seems like the Saints are the most blitz-happy team in the NFL. Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and Co. should be increasingly pleased at the results.

Passers are a combined 27 of 40 for 347 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. The Saints have also picked up six of their 11 sacks when rushing more than four defenders. And opposing quarterbacks have a 71.56 passer rating when the Saints blitz.

8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games | NOLA.com

UK_WhoDat · 10-09-2017, 01:09 PM

The blitz is working

It sure seems like the Saints are the most blitz-happy team in the NFL. Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and Co. should be increasingly pleased at the results.

Passers are a combined 27 of 40 for 347 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. The Saints have also picked up six of their 11 sacks when rushing more than four defenders. And opposing quarterbacks have a 71.56 passer rating whe

Gutsy, exciting.

saintfan · 10-09-2017, 01:27 PM

5. Young corners come to play
Don’t start handing out islands to Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley quite yet. The two young Saints cornerbacks might be worthy of at least a peninsula, though.
Crawley, an undrafted rookie in 2016, more than looks the part as a viable NFL cornerback. He endured growing pains last season, but he’s learned from them.
Crawley’s interception off Jay Cutler thwarted a potential TD for the Dolphins. The second-year defender proved his great play in Carolina wasn’t a fluke.
Lattimore was one of the few bright spots during Week 2’s loss to New England. The 2017 first-round pick recovered from his concussion (missed Week 3) to continue his swarming play against Miami.

this

K Major · 10-09-2017, 02:06 PM

3. Cam Jordan on pace for Pro Bowl season

But isn't this the norm for Cam every year??

dizzle88 · 10-09-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

3. Cam Jordan on pace for Pro Bowl season

But isn't this the norm for Cam every year??

Our D would be very exciting to watch if we gave Cam some help on the opposite side.

Year after year he delivers, we need a Cam clone on the opposite side.

AsylumGuido · 10-09-2017, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Our D would be very exciting to watch if we gave Cam some help on the opposite side.

Year after year he delivers, we need a Cam clone on the opposite side.

Most of the teams in the NFL could say the same thing. There just aren't many to go around.

Srgt. Hulka · 10-09-2017, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

1. Turnover toughness

The New Orleans Saints are a top-five team in the NFL in turnover ratio. This isn’t a dream.

New Orleans and New England rank fifth at plus-4. Kansas City sits fourth at plus-5. Jacksonville and Buffalo (seriously?) are tied for second at plus-6, while Detroit leads the league at plus-9.

Here’s a wild stat from First-and-10 stats guru Gene Guillot: There have been 27 times in NFL history when a team has gone exactly four games without a turnover. The 2017 Saints are the third to not have a winning record during the four-game span (1998 Bengals and 2015 49ers).

4. The blitz is working

It sure seems like the Saints are the most blitz-happy team in the NFL. Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and Co. should be increasingly pleased at the results.

Passers are a combined 27 of 40 for 347 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. The Saints have also picked up six of their 11 sacks when rushing more than four defenders. And opposing quarterbacks have a 71.56 passer rating when the Saints blitz.

8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games | NOLA.com

If I remember right, these are two major components that got us to the Superbowl, blitzing quarterbacks, ending careers, and our defense consistently robbing the opponents of the ball.

Rugby Saint II · 10-10-2017, 12:13 PM

2-2 on the way to 3-2. Yeah baby!

RockyMountainSaint · 10-10-2017, 04:01 PM

I haven't ever witnessed a group of fans getting so giddy at the prospect of actually, finally, getting over .500.

SP and ML should start a cult.

Utah_Saint · 10-10-2017, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

I haven't ever witnessed a group of fans getting so giddy at the prospect of actually, finally, getting over .500.

SP and ML should start a cult.

This is nothin. You shoulda seen it December 6, 1987. That was a 20 year build up. It was like Christmas, V-E Day, and the first moon landing all rolled up in one.

10-04-2017, 12:44 PM	#1
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games 1. Turnover toughness The New Orleans Saints are a top-five team in the NFL in turnover ratio. This isn’t a dream. New Orleans and New England rank fifth at plus-4. Kansas City sits fourth at plus-5. Jacksonville and Buffalo (seriously?) are tied for second at plus-6, while Detroit leads the league at plus-9. Here’s a wild stat from First-and-10 stats guru Gene Guillot: There have been 27 times in NFL history when a team has gone exactly four games without a turnover. The 2017 Saints are the third to not have a winning record during the four-game span (1998 Bengals and 2015 49ers). 4. The blitz is working It sure seems like the Saints are the most blitz-happy team in the NFL. Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and Co. should be increasingly pleased at the results. Passers are a combined 27 of 40 for 347 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. The Saints have also picked up six of their 11 sacks when rushing more than four defenders. And opposing quarterbacks have a 71.56 passer rating when the Saints blitz. 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games \| NOLA.com

10-09-2017, 01:09 PM	#2
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,000	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games The blitz is working It sure seems like the Saints are the most blitz-happy team in the NFL. Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and Co. should be increasingly pleased at the results. Passers are a combined 27 of 40 for 347 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. The Saints have also picked up six of their 11 sacks when rushing more than four defenders. And opposing quarterbacks have a 71.56 passer rating whe Gutsy, exciting.

10-09-2017, 01:27 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games 5. Young corners come to play Don’t start handing out islands to Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley quite yet. The two young Saints cornerbacks might be worthy of at least a peninsula, though. Crawley, an undrafted rookie in 2016, more than looks the part as a viable NFL cornerback. He endured growing pains last season, but he’s learned from them. Crawley’s interception off Jay Cutler thwarted a potential TD for the Dolphins. The second-year defender proved his great play in Carolina wasn’t a fluke. Lattimore was one of the few bright spots during Week 2’s loss to New England. The 2017 first-round pick recovered from his concussion (missed Week 3) to continue his swarming play against Miami. this

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games 3. Cam Jordan on pace for Pro Bowl season But isn't this the norm for Cam every year??

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games Originally Posted by K Major 3. Cam Jordan on pace for Pro Bowl season But isn't this the norm for Cam every year?? Our D would be very exciting to watch if we gave Cam some help on the opposite side. Year after year he delivers, we need a Cam clone on the opposite side.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games Originally Posted by dizzle88 Our D would be very exciting to watch if we gave Cam some help on the opposite side. Year after year he delivers, we need a Cam clone on the opposite side. Most of the teams in the NFL could say the same thing. There just aren't many to go around.

10-09-2017, 02:38 PM	#7
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| 1. Turnover toughness The New Orleans Saints are a top-five team in the NFL in turnover ratio. This isn’t a dream. New Orleans and New England rank fifth at plus-4. Kansas City sits fourth at plus-5. Jacksonville and Buffalo (seriously?) are tied for second at plus-6, while Detroit leads the league at plus-9. Here’s a wild stat from First-and-10 stats guru Gene Guillot: There have been 27 times in NFL history when a team has gone exactly four games without a turnover. The 2017 Saints are the third to not have a winning record during the four-game span (1998 Bengals and 2015 49ers). 4. The blitz is working It sure seems like the Saints are the most blitz-happy team in the NFL. Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and Co. should be increasingly pleased at the results. Passers are a combined 27 of 40 for 347 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. The Saints have also picked up six of their 11 sacks when rushing more than four defenders. And opposing quarterbacks have a 71.56 passer rating when the Saints blitz. 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games \| NOLA.com If I remember right, these are two major components that got us to the Superbowl, blitzing quarterbacks, ending careers, and our defense consistently robbing the opponents of the ball.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games 2-2 on the way to 3-2. Yeah baby! K Major likes this.

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RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games I haven't ever witnessed a group of fans getting so giddy at the prospect of actually, finally, getting over .500. SP and ML should start a cult. Seer1 likes this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: 8 takeaways from the Saints' 2017 first four games Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint I haven't ever witnessed a group of fans getting so giddy at the prospect of actually, finally, getting over .500. SP and ML should start a cult. This is nothin. You shoulda seen it December 6, 1987. That was a 20 year build up. It was like Christmas, V-E Day, and the first moon landing all rolled up in one. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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