What we learned from the Saints' close win vs. Chicago

lee909 · 10-30-2017, 07:14 AM

There seems to be a whole new breed of LB these days from what i have seen. The smaller/faster LB are running riot.

Though i think thats partly why so many bigger backs are having a field day.

Imo Craig Robertson is the stand out LB of the group

rezburna · 10-30-2017, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

There seems to be a whole new breed of LB these days from what i have seen. The smaller/faster LB are running riot.

Though i think thats partly why so many bigger backs are having a field day.

Imo Craig Robertson is the stand out LB of the group

Gotta have more speed. It’s been my biggest complaint with the Saints defense. Adding Lattimore and Williams to go with Crawley really bolstered the speed of the secondary. The linebackers are still pretty slow, but the defensive line is a little faster with Okafor and Rankins. They’re still not as fast as I’d like, but we’re starting to make the transition.

Crusader · 10-30-2017, 08:44 AM

Speed is all good and well but remember the track teams we had under Haslett. They could run with anybody but couldn't play football for ****.

K Major · 10-30-2017, 09:26 AM

Linebacker play will be addressed in the draft of 2018. While Teo, AJ & Robertson have played well, they are limited athletically.

Crusader · 10-30-2017, 10:10 AM

Don't look now but:

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Utah_Saint · 10-30-2017, 10:15 AM

How about Drew and that potential TD saving tackle!! Good technique, wrapped up and drug the bigger man down. He could give Crawley and Williams a tackling clinic.

lee909 · 10-30-2017, 10:16 AM

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SmashMouth · 10-30-2017, 11:05 AM

Euphoria · 10-30-2017, 11:50 AM

I am glad you guys are calling out Crawley. I thought it was just me that was frustrated with his 'business decision' tackling.

K Major · 10-30-2017, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I am glad you guys are calling out Crawley. I thought it was just me that was frustrated with his 'business decision' tackling.

I can live with the "whiffs" ... Ken has been good in pass coverage.

10-30-2017, 07:14 AM	#1
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: What we learned from the Saints' close win vs. Chicago There seems to be a whole new breed of LB these days from what i have seen. The smaller/faster LB are running riot. Though i think thats partly why so many bigger backs are having a field day. Imo Craig Robertson is the stand out LB of the group dizzle88 likes this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,096	Re: What we learned from the Saints' close win vs. Chicago Originally Posted by lee909 There seems to be a whole new breed of LB these days from what i have seen. The smaller/faster LB are running riot. Though i think thats partly why so many bigger backs are having a field day. Imo Craig Robertson is the stand out LB of the group Gotta have more speed. It’s been my biggest complaint with the Saints defense. Adding Lattimore and Williams to go with Crawley really bolstered the speed of the secondary. The linebackers are still pretty slow, but the defensive line is a little faster with Okafor and Rankins. They’re still not as fast as I’d like, but we’re starting to make the transition.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: What we learned from the Saints' close win vs. Chicago Speed is all good and well but remember the track teams we had under Haslett. They could run with anybody but couldn't play football for ****. jnormand likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What we learned from the Saints' close win vs. Chicago Linebacker play will be addressed in the draft of 2018. While Teo, AJ & Robertson have played well, they are limited athletically.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: What we learned from the Saints' close win vs. Chicago I am glad you guys are calling out Crawley. I thought it was just me that was frustrated with his 'business decision' tackling.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What we learned from the Saints' close win vs. Chicago Originally Posted by Euphoria I am glad you guys are calling out Crawley. I thought it was just me that was frustrated with his 'business decision' tackling. I can live with the "whiffs" ... Ken has been good in pass coverage. jnormand, nola_swammi, Crusader and 1 others like this.

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