Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush

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The way Baltimore got after the quarterback in the first five weeks probably popped off the screen when the New Orleans Saints coaching staff watched Ravens' defensive film during the bye last week.

But then there was the sixth game against Tennessee, when Baltimore ravaged its way to more sacks (11) than it allowed completed passes (10). If it was not completely obvious before, the Ravens ability to harass opposing passers definitely has the Saints attention now.

The first words spoken by Saints coach Sean Payton when he was asked what stood out to him about the Ravens' defense: "Certainly their pass rush."

That is a Baltimore pass rush that recorded 11 sacks last week against the Tennessee Titans, breaking a record for a franchise known for its defense.

"I'm impressed, man," said Saints left tackle Terron Armstead. "Regardless of how they got them or what it looked like, you're getting to a quarterback 11 times you're doing something correct."

It is a pass rush that has recorded an NFL-high 26 sacks in six games this season -- 16 of which have come in the last two games. It has powered a Ravens defense that leads the NFL in both total yards and scoring.

"They've been playing really good defense," said right tackle Ryan Ramczyk. "We know coming into this week it's going to be a challenge, so we've got to prepare really well. We know what we're in for."

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K Major · 10-17-2018, 08:57 AM

But how about that Saints run D? ...

If new DC for the Ravens "blitz", Brees will pick em apart. Coverage? We'll burn em. Offensively, Flacco isn't a"quick strike" ball club.

We have a great offensive mind going to Baltimore on Sunday.

Preparation, good film study, solid week of practice & no turnovers = win for the Saints and we keep rolling.

st thomas · 10-17-2018, 11:16 AM

put hill and ingram in the backfield blocking and kamara in the slot problem solved

AsylumGuido · 10-17-2018, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

But how about that Saints run D? ...

If new DC for the Ravens "blitz", Brees will pick em apart. Coverage? We'll burn em. Offensively, Flacco isn't a"quick strike" ball club.

We have a great offensive mind going to Baltimore on Sunday.

Preparation, good film study, solid week of practice & no turnovers = win for the Saints and we keep rolling.

Don't forget, TWO weeks of preparation. Payton has certainly had plenty of time to come up with ways to confuse that Ravens' defense.

spkb25 · 10-17-2018, 11:26 AM

Look tough defense but they've also benefited from playing the two worst offenses in the league...so have to keep things in perspective. Bungals put up 30+ on them. Grant it the Bungals were at home.

K Major · 10-17-2018, 11:31 AM

Quick insight from Brooks and DJeremiah ...

https://www.neworleanssaints.com/vid...week-7-preview

turbo_dog · 10-17-2018, 11:37 AM

How many of those first 15 scripted plays will be screens or quick slants this week?

Rugby Saint II · 10-17-2018, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

How many of those first 15 scripted plays will be screens or quick slants this week?

My guess is damn near every one of them!

Thirty3 · 10-17-2018, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by st thomas

put hill and ingram in the backfield blocking and kamara in the slot problem solved

And vary the guy in the slot

AsylumGuido · 10-17-2018, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

And vary the guy in the slot

They've been shuffling Meredith and Thomas in the slot with a dab of Carr and a shift from Kamara a couple few times a game.

10-17-2018, 08:37 AM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,044 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) The way Baltimore got after the quarterback in the first five weeks probably popped off the screen when the New Orleans Saints coaching staff watched Ravens' defensive film during the bye last week. But then there was the sixth game against Tennessee, when Baltimore ravaged its way to more sacks (11) than it allowed completed passes (10). If it was not completely obvious before, the Ravens ability to harass opposing passers definitely has the Saints attention now. The first words spoken by Saints coach Sean Payton when he was asked what stood out to him about the Ravens' defense: "Certainly their pass rush." That is a Baltimore pass rush that recorded 11 sacks last week against the Tennessee Titans, breaking a record for a franchise known for its defense. "I'm impressed, man," said Saints left tackle Terron Armstead. "Regardless of how they got them or what it looked like, you're getting to a quarterback 11 times you're doing something correct." It is a pass rush that has recorded an NFL-high 26 sacks in six games this season -- 16 of which have come in the last two games. It has powered a Ravens defense that leads the NFL in both total yards and scoring. "They've been playing really good defense," said right tackle Ryan Ramczyk. "We know coming into this week it's going to be a challenge, so we've got to prepare really well. We know what we're in for." read more on NOLA Attached Thumbnails
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,588 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush But how about that Saints run D? ... If new DC for the Ravens "blitz", Brees will pick em apart. Coverage? We'll burn em. Offensively, Flacco isn't a"quick strike" ball club. We have a great offensive mind going to Baltimore on Sunday. Preparation, good film study, solid week of practice & no turnovers = win for the Saints and we keep rolling. turbo_dog and AsylumGuido like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,044	Re: Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush Originally Posted by K Major But how about that Saints run D? ... If new DC for the Ravens "blitz", Brees will pick em apart. Coverage? We'll burn em. Offensively, Flacco isn't a"quick strike" ball club. We have a great offensive mind going to Baltimore on Sunday. Preparation, good film study, solid week of practice & no turnovers = win for the Saints and we keep rolling. Don't forget, TWO weeks of preparation. Payton has certainly had plenty of time to come up with ways to confuse that Ravens' defense. K Major likes this.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,093	Re: Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush Look tough defense but they've also benefited from playing the two worst offenses in the league...so have to keep things in perspective. Bungals put up 30+ on them. Grant it the Bungals were at home.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,588 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush Quick insight from Brooks and DJeremiah ... https://www.neworleanssaints.com/vid...week-7-preview Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush Originally Posted by turbo_dog How many of those first 15 scripted plays will be screens or quick slants this week? My guess is damn near every one of them! turbo_dog likes this.

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Thirty3 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,255	Re: Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush Originally Posted by st thomas put hill and ingram in the backfield blocking and kamara in the slot problem solved And vary the guy in the slot
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,044	Re: Saints set to face a challenge against stout Baltimore pass rush Originally Posted by Thirty3 And vary the guy in the slot They've been shuffling Meredith and Thomas in the slot with a dab of Carr and a shift from Kamara a couple few times a game.