Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness

jeanpierre · 01-11-2018, 02:57 PM

hitta · 01-11-2018, 03:06 PM

Minnesota's defense is one of the few defenses in the league that I can honestly say has been exceptional in both stopping the pass and the run throughout the entirety of the year.

We're going to have to stay balanced, and don't abandon the run regardless of whether it is working or not. We're going to have to keep their defense on their toes to stop both the run and the pass.. because to beat Minnesota we are going to need to capitalize on a few big plays.

K Major · 01-11-2018, 03:21 PM

The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D"

. They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil.

Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense.

saintfan · 01-11-2018, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil.

Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense.

Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns.

I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line.

In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints.

AsylumGuido · 01-11-2018, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns.

I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line.

In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints.

Night and day! We have improved tremendously and they have been treading water against a weak schedule. We are going to release all sort of hell on them come Sunday.

15-5 Baby!

The Dude · 01-11-2018, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns.

I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line.

In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints.

We were in the red zone 4 times. Just have to execute.

Utah_Saint · 01-11-2018, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns.

I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line.

In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints.

The thing I remember most from that first game was how Unger hadn't practiced durning the preseason and Armstead was out. Ramczyk started his first game in Armstead's spot. In the first quarter, Strief went down and Kelemete came in. As a result, the line play was terrible. It was easy to tell they had no cohesiveness, they weren't used to playing together yet. Brees had no time and there were no holes for the running backs. I suspect the line will play a heck of a lot better this go around. (unless someone gets hurt again)

jeanpierre · 01-12-2018, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

The thing I remember most from that first game was how Unger hadn't practiced durning the preseason and Armstead was out. Ramczyk started his first game in Armstead's spot. In the first quarter, Strief went down and Kelemete came in. As a result, the line play was terrible. It was easy to tell they had no cohesiveness, they weren't used to playing together yet. Brees had no time and there were no holes for the running backs. I suspect the line will play a heck of a lot better this go around. (unless someone gets hurt again)

homerj07 · 01-12-2018, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns.

I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line.

In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints.

The health is a huge issue. They have very few on the injury report OR out for the season. We are like an episode of the Walking Dead

AsylumGuido · 01-12-2018, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

The health is a huge issue. They have very few on the injury report OR out for the season. We are like an episode of the Walking Dead

Their starting left guard just broke his ankle. They lost their starting and backup QB's. They lost their 1st round draft choice RB, as well.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil. Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense. Danno, AsylumGuido, SaintsBro and 2 others like this.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by K Major The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil. Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense. Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns. I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line. In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints. AsylumGuido and Utah_Saint like this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by saintfan Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns. I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line. In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints. Night and day! We have improved tremendously and they have been treading water against a weak schedule. We are going to release all sort of hell on them come Sunday. 15-5 Baby! saintfan and 73Saint like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by saintfan Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns. I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line. In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints. We were in the red zone 4 times. Just have to execute.
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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by saintfan Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns. I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line. In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints. The thing I remember most from that first game was how Unger hadn't practiced durning the preseason and Armstead was out. Ramczyk started his first game in Armstead's spot. In the first quarter, Strief went down and Kelemete came in. As a result, the line play was terrible. It was easy to tell they had no cohesiveness, they weren't used to playing together yet. Brees had no time and there were no holes for the running backs. I suspect the line will play a heck of a lot better this go around. (unless someone gets hurt again) saintfan and SaintsBro like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by Utah_Saint The thing I remember most from that first game was how Unger hadn't practiced durning the preseason and Armstead was out. Ramczyk started his first game in Armstead's spot. In the first quarter, Strief went down and Kelemete came in. As a result, the line play was terrible. It was easy to tell they had no cohesiveness, they weren't used to playing together yet. Brees had no time and there were no holes for the running backs. I suspect the line will play a heck of a lot better this go around. (unless someone gets hurt again)

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by saintfan Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns. I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line. In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints. The health is a huge issue. They have very few on the injury report OR out for the season. We are like an episode of the Walking Dead

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by homerj07 The health is a huge issue. They have very few on the injury report OR out for the season. We are like an episode of the Walking Dead Their starting left guard just broke his ankle. They lost their starting and backup QB's. They lost their 1st round draft choice RB, as well.

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