Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles

SmashMouth · 11-19-2018, 12:51 PM

Beastmode · 11-19-2018, 12:55 PM

The play where Philly tried to get cute with Golden Tate lol! Think it was Cam that buried him 12 yards back. The play should have worked. Totally blew up in their face. Their OC had to want to go home after that.

dizzle88 · 11-19-2018, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

The play where Philly tried to get cute with Golden Tate lol! Think it was Cam that buried him 12 yards back. The play should have worked. Totally blew up in their face. Their OC had to want to go home after that.

Cam's face was picture perfect after that tackle, as if to say "you try to get cute and look what happens"

dam1953 · 11-19-2018, 01:24 PM

One thing dawned on my while sitting here watching/listening to all the talking heads. Yes, the Saints' O-line is great. They dominate the line of scrimmage whether it's on passing or running plays. The O-line is so dominant that Saints rarely keep a running back in for protection, instead choosing to flood the field with receivers, knowing that Brees will find the open man. Last night, Aikman was talking about the Eagles doubling up on Thomas and Kamara. Many teams can be shut down by taking out the #1 receiver. Most can be shut down taking out the #1 and #2 receiver. It sure didn't stop the Saints last night, but it sure did open up Smith, Kirkwood, Hill, Arnold and Carr to the tune of 18 completions, 244 yards and 2 TDs. The Saint's #3 and 4 receivers had as much yardage as the entire Eagles' offense.

It looks like the young receivers are starting to get on the same page as Brees. Add another big body like Marshall to the mix and it get really scary....for D coordinators.

Beastmode · 11-19-2018, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

One thing dawned on my while sitting here watching/listening to all the talking heads. Yes, the Saints' O-line is great. They dominate the line of scrimmage whether it's on passing or running plays. The O-line is so dominant that Saints rarely keep a running back in for protection, instead choosing to flood the field with receivers, knowing that Brees will find the open man. Last night, Aikman was talking about the Eagles doubling up on Thomas and Kamara. Many teams can be shut down by taking out the #1 receiver. Most can be shut down taking out the #1 and #2 receiver. It sure didn't stop the Saints last night, but it sure did open up Smith, Kirkwood, Hill, Arnold and Carr to the tune of 18 completions, 244 yards and 2 TDs. The Saint's #3 and 4 receivers had as much yardage as the entire Eagles' offense.

It looks like the young receivers are starting to get on the same page as Brees. Add another big body like Marshall to the mix and it get really scary....for D coordinators.

Pretty much. Trying to lock down MT and Kamara does next to nothing. It can't be done for one and also Brees is going to jam the ball in the facemask of someone else with his accuracy.

Euphoria · 11-19-2018, 01:07 PM

I was kind of hoping someone got fired from the Eagles after that lost so we can make it two weeks in a row... play against us someone gets fired... lol.

Pretty amazing and fun game. Converting my new GF to a Saints fan is easy the way they are playing.

Favorite quote though "year I said it" - Kamara.

Barry from MS · 11-19-2018, 02:01 PM

Fletcher Cox...nonfactor. That just doesn't happen. He's disrupted every offense at some point in every game.

Just not yesterday.

dam1953 · 11-19-2018, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

Fletcher Cox...nonfactor. That just doesn't happen. He's disrupted every offense at some point in every game.

Just not yesterday.

The Saints O-line has turned a quite a few Pro Bowlers into nonfactors of late. I bet it hurts.

K Major · 11-19-2018, 02:33 PM

Saints' Larry Warford: Evaluated for concussion Sunday.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/fo...ussion-sunday/

saintfan · 11-19-2018, 03:21 PM

We should beat Atlanta, but let's not forget that in this rivalry records almost never matter. They still have good players, particularly on offense, and they know us better than any other team.

I have a feeling they'll score. I have a feeling we'll score more. I guess my point is they're better equipped to challenge us than most other teams simply because of familiarity.

From a fan perspective, if ever there were a trap game this would be the one.

11-19-2018, 12:55 PM	#2
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles The play where Philly tried to get cute with Golden Tate lol! Think it was Cam that buried him 12 yards back. The play should have worked. Totally blew up in their face. Their OC had to want to go home after that. Barry from MS, SmashMouth and dam1953 like this.
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11-19-2018, 01:24 PM	#4
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles One thing dawned on my while sitting here watching/listening to all the talking heads. Yes, the Saints' O-line is great. They dominate the line of scrimmage whether it's on passing or running plays. The O-line is so dominant that Saints rarely keep a running back in for protection, instead choosing to flood the field with receivers, knowing that Brees will find the open man. Last night, Aikman was talking about the Eagles doubling up on Thomas and Kamara. Many teams can be shut down by taking out the #1 receiver. Most can be shut down taking out the #1 and #2 receiver. It sure didn't stop the Saints last night, but it sure did open up Smith, Kirkwood, Hill, Arnold and Carr to the tune of 18 completions, 244 yards and 2 TDs. The Saint's #3 and 4 receivers had as much yardage as the entire Eagles' offense. It looks like the young receivers are starting to get on the same page as Brees. Add another big body like Marshall to the mix and it get really scary....for D coordinators. SmashMouth likes this.
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11-19-2018, 04:10 PM	#5
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles Originally Posted by dam1953 One thing dawned on my while sitting here watching/listening to all the talking heads. Yes, the Saints' O-line is great. They dominate the line of scrimmage whether it's on passing or running plays. The O-line is so dominant that Saints rarely keep a running back in for protection, instead choosing to flood the field with receivers, knowing that Brees will find the open man. Last night, Aikman was talking about the Eagles doubling up on Thomas and Kamara. Many teams can be shut down by taking out the #1 receiver. Most can be shut down taking out the #1 and #2 receiver. It sure didn't stop the Saints last night, but it sure did open up Smith, Kirkwood, Hill, Arnold and Carr to the tune of 18 completions, 244 yards and 2 TDs. The Saint's #3 and 4 receivers had as much yardage as the entire Eagles' offense. It looks like the young receivers are starting to get on the same page as Brees. Add another big body like Marshall to the mix and it get really scary....for D coordinators. Pretty much. Trying to lock down MT and Kamara does next to nothing. It can't be done for one and also Brees is going to jam the ball in the facemask of someone else with his accuracy.
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11-19-2018, 01:07 PM	#6
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles I was kind of hoping someone got fired from the Eagles after that lost so we can make it two weeks in a row... play against us someone gets fired... lol. Pretty amazing and fun game. Converting my new GF to a Saints fan is easy the way they are playing. Favorite quote though "year I said it" - Kamara.

11-19-2018, 02:01 PM	#7
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles Fletcher Cox...nonfactor. That just doesn't happen. He's disrupted every offense at some point in every game. Just not yesterday. K Major likes this.

11-19-2018, 12:51 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,807 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles

11-19-2018, 01:14 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles Originally Posted by Beastmode The play where Philly tried to get cute with Golden Tate lol! Think it was Cam that buried him 12 yards back. The play should have worked. Totally blew up in their face. Their OC had to want to go home after that. Cam's face was picture perfect after that tackle, as if to say "you try to get cute and look what happens" Beastmode likes this.

11-19-2018, 02:27 PM	#8
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles Originally Posted by Barry from MS Fletcher Cox...nonfactor. That just doesn't happen. He's disrupted every offense at some point in every game. Just not yesterday. The Saints O-line has turned a quite a few Pro Bowlers into nonfactors of late. I bet it hurts. SmashMouth likes this.

11-19-2018, 02:33 PM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles Saints' Larry Warford: Evaluated for concussion Sunday. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/fo...ussion-sunday/

11-19-2018, 03:21 PM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Observations from the Saints' blowout victory vs. Eagles We should beat Atlanta, but let's not forget that in this rivalry records almost never matter. They still have good players, particularly on offense, and they know us better than any other team. I have a feeling they'll score. I have a feeling we'll score more. I guess my point is they're better equipped to challenge us than most other teams simply because of familiarity. From a fan perspective, if ever there were a trap game this would be the one.