Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay

09-09-2018, 06:03 PM

Yep. This game was hilariously horrible. As in, we are officially off the "Super Bowl" contenders list. For now at least.

So wtf aren't we playing LBs where they should be? Seriously? Defense was a laughingstock. ****, even Cam Jordan was a non-factor.

Talk about disturbing.

Maybe this was the wakeup call the team needed.

Maybe our defense is that horrible....

Tune in next week to find out.

jnormand · 09-09-2018, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

B-I-N-G-O. Hype goes to folks' head and he's still learning how to be a pro. This should be some motivation. He's gonna hear trash talking all yr now...gotta shut them up now by playing better.

Agreed. Like I said in chat, Kamara stowed his trophy in the closet and worked his butt off.

What did Lat do? Hang out in clubs with groupies? Sure didnt work on his craft.

neugey · 09-09-2018, 06:13 PM

Giving up those numbers to Fitzpatrick in our house ... some brave soul out there is really happy, probably made a million in daily fantasy.

BTW I was going to listen to the game on Sirius since our family has a paid subscription but none of the NFL games seemed to be broadcast today. Did NFL drop the Sirius radio broadcasts? Ugh, well this one would have been a frustrating one anyway.

K Major · 09-09-2018, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I don’t get Marshon Lattimore. People pointed out that he didn’t quite look the same in training camp... Then he didn’t look quite right in preseason. A lot of excuses were made though and we went about our business. Now the season starts and he’s looking bad. It’s fair to wonder if he’s been getting lazy.

Everyone got lazy on D, including Lattimore. Evans is a damn good WR & is living up to his draft selection. The NFL has a way of humbling you. Tampa as a team embarrassed us.

Expect more of the same next week if not careful. Jarvis Landry, Josh Gordon are just as good at the position.

Gotta bring your A game every week.

This was one of the worst defensive performances I've ever seen from a NO defense ... even going back to the Spags era.

Lots of blame to go around. Clean it up on D.

The Dude · 09-09-2018, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I don’t get Marshon Lattimore. People pointed out that he didn’t quite look the same in training camp... Then he didn’t look quite right in preseason. A lot of excuses were made though and we went about our business. Now the season starts and he’s looking bad. It’s fair to wonder if he’s been getting lazy.

I said that and got flamed.

Maybe they should practice more on fundamentals than end zone celebrities

blackangold · 09-09-2018, 06:25 PM

If I see 1 end zone/ group celebration from this D in the next 4 games I’ll lose it. These guys should be ashamed to show there faces after drinking the koolaid all off season.

They are in fact... the worst D in the league after week 1

WHODATINCA · 09-09-2018, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

If the offense has zero turnovers, do we still lose this game?

The offense gave them a TD and the second turnover directly led to another.

Yes. We do. Winning offenses don't make those mistakes.

But, this one is on this pathetic D.

How many more years will we have to say that??????

I mean Jesus. Seriously??

The pathetic excuses for a defense that Sean Payton has fielded each year since 2009 has wasted Drew Brees' talent. It is a crying shame.

ChrisXVI · 09-09-2018, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I said that and got flamed.

Maybe they should practice more on fundamentals than end zone celebrities

Yep you were spot on. I admit that I brushed it off as “It’s training camp/preseason so of course he’s not going all out.” I just pray this lights a fire under him.

dizzle88 · 09-09-2018, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

Yes. We do. Winning offenses don't make those mistakes.

But, this one is on this pathetic D.

How many more years will we have to say that??????

I mean Jesus. Seriously??

The pathetic excuses for a defense that Sean Payton has fielded each year since 2009 has wasted Drew Brees' talent. It is a crying shame.

I feel so bad for Brees, the effort and time he puts in to perfecting his craft and we can't even muster up a decent D to help him. Last year's seemed good and then failed with 9 seconds to go.

Seriously, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 the D has been bottom or near bottom.

How much longer will we waste this guys career?

SmashMouth · 09-09-2018, 06:33 PM

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09-09-2018, 06:03 PM	#21
Threaded by jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687 Rating: (0 votes - average) Yep. This game was hilariously horrible. As in, we are officially off the "Super Bowl" contenders list. For now at least. So wtf aren't we playing LBs where they should be? Seriously? Defense was a laughingstock. ****, even Cam Jordan was a non-factor. Talk about disturbing. Maybe this was the wakeup call the team needed. Maybe our defense is that horrible.... Tune in next week to find out.
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09-09-2018, 06:06 PM	#22
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay Originally Posted by Barry from MS B-I-N-G-O. Hype goes to folks' head and he's still learning how to be a pro. This should be some motivation. He's gonna hear trash talking all yr now...gotta shut them up now by playing better. Agreed. Like I said in chat, Kamara stowed his trophy in the closet and worked his butt off. What did Lat do? Hang out in clubs with groupies? Sure didnt work on his craft. SmashMouth likes this.

09-09-2018, 06:13 PM	#23
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay Giving up those numbers to Fitzpatrick in our house ... some brave soul out there is really happy, probably made a million in daily fantasy. BTW I was going to listen to the game on Sirius since our family has a paid subscription but none of the NFL games seemed to be broadcast today. Did NFL drop the Sirius radio broadcasts? Ugh, well this one would have been a frustrating one anyway.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I don’t get Marshon Lattimore. People pointed out that he didn’t quite look the same in training camp... Then he didn’t look quite right in preseason. A lot of excuses were made though and we went about our business. Now the season starts and he’s looking bad. It’s fair to wonder if he’s been getting lazy. Everyone got lazy on D, including Lattimore. Evans is a damn good WR & is living up to his draft selection. The NFL has a way of humbling you. Tampa as a team embarrassed us. Expect more of the same next week if not careful. Jarvis Landry, Josh Gordon are just as good at the position. Gotta bring your A game every week. This was one of the worst defensive performances I've ever seen from a NO defense ... even going back to the Spags era. Lots of blame to go around. Clean it up on D. jnormand, SmashMouth, ChrisXVI and 4 others like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I don’t get Marshon Lattimore. People pointed out that he didn’t quite look the same in training camp... Then he didn’t look quite right in preseason. A lot of excuses were made though and we went about our business. Now the season starts and he’s looking bad. It’s fair to wonder if he’s been getting lazy. I said that and got flamed. Maybe they should practice more on fundamentals than end zone celebrities ChrisXVI likes this.
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09-09-2018, 06:25 PM	#26
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay If I see 1 end zone/ group celebration from this D in the next 4 games I’ll lose it. These guys should be ashamed to show there faces after drinking the koolaid all off season. They are in fact... the worst D in the league after week 1 Rell&Gold likes this.

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WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay Originally Posted by SmashMouth If the offense has zero turnovers, do we still lose this game? The offense gave them a TD and the second turnover directly led to another. Yes. We do. Winning offenses don't make those mistakes. But, this one is on this pathetic D. How many more years will we have to say that?????? I mean Jesus. Seriously?? The pathetic excuses for a defense that Sean Payton has fielded each year since 2009 has wasted Drew Brees' talent. It is a crying shame. MarchingOn likes this.

09-09-2018, 06:28 PM	#28
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay Originally Posted by The Dude I said that and got flamed. Maybe they should practice more on fundamentals than end zone celebrities Yep you were spot on. I admit that I brushed it off as “It’s training camp/preseason so of course he’s not going all out.” I just pray this lights a fire under him.

09-09-2018, 06:30 PM	#29
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Observations from the Saints first game loss to Tampa Bay Originally Posted by WHODATINCA Yes. We do. Winning offenses don't make those mistakes. But, this one is on this pathetic D. How many more years will we have to say that?????? I mean Jesus. Seriously?? The pathetic excuses for a defense that Sean Payton has fielded each year since 2009 has wasted Drew Brees' talent. It is a crying shame. I feel so bad for Brees, the effort and time he puts in to perfecting his craft and we can't even muster up a decent D to help him. Last year's seemed good and then failed with 9 seconds to go. Seriously, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 the D has been bottom or near bottom. How much longer will we waste this guys career? SmashMouth and Rell&Gold like this.

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