Our Defense

ChrisXVI · 11-23-2018, 09:04 AM

The transformation at LB has been remarkable. Demario Davis is simply amazing. He’s been one of my absolute favorite FA acquisitions that we’ve made in years. Combine that with Anzalone finding a home at Mike has rendered Manti Te’o expendable. AJ Klein’s playing his natural position at Sam and the whole thing is just a well-oiled machine now.

TheOak · 11-23-2018, 09:12 AM

Their timing and situational awareness is coming around, you can tell they are not having to think as much. This isn’t power football anymore, it’s closer to arena ball where fractions of seconds make a big difference.

The biggest thing Apple brought to the table is the absence of Pass Interferance calls. He is a little better in coverage then Crawly, but most importantly the allows receivers the opportunity to drop balls.

He did a fair job against Julio last night so I should give him a little credit for his performance.

Danno · 11-23-2018, 09:37 AM

Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average.

Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all.

saintsfan1976 · 11-23-2018, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

The transformation at LB has been remarkable. Demario Davis is simply amazing. He’s been one of my absolute favorite FA acquisitions that we’ve made in years. Combine that with Anzalone finding a home at Mike has rendered Manti Te’o expendable. AJ Klein’s playing his natural position at Sam and the whole thing is just a well-oiled machine now.

Iv'e been yelling for a speedy, sideline to sideline LB since we passed on Clay Matthews

dam1953 · 11-23-2018, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average.

Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all.

The D as a whole is a bit above average, statistically. That said, the D line is a dominant force against the run with a pass rush that is quickly becoming legendary. Get ready, these guys are young and hungry.

Next week’s game should be interesting as they get another chance to shut down a premier running back.

dam1953 · 11-23-2018, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average.

Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all.

Gotta consider that some of the TDs were garbage points.

K Major · 11-23-2018, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Iv'e been yelling for a speedy, sideline to sideline LB since we passed on Clay Matthews

Demario Davis was money well spent this offseason. He's been as good as advertised.

saintsfan1976 · 11-23-2018, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average.

Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all.

We’ve said for a few seasons now - all we need is the defense to hold teams to under 20pts. Our average now - 19.1 and we’re 10-1

neugey · 11-23-2018, 10:20 AM

Turnovers were huge this week it seems; kept us out of a shootout which could have gone either way!

SmashMouth · 11-23-2018, 10:28 AM

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11-23-2018, 09:04 AM	#11
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Our Defense The transformation at LB has been remarkable. Demario Davis is simply amazing. He’s been one of my absolute favorite FA acquisitions that we’ve made in years. Combine that with Anzalone finding a home at Mike has rendered Manti Te’o expendable. AJ Klein’s playing his natural position at Sam and the whole thing is just a well-oiled machine now. saintsfan1976 and 44Champs like this.

11-23-2018, 09:12 AM	#12
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Our Defense Their timing and situational awareness is coming around, you can tell they are not having to think as much. This isn’t power football anymore, it’s closer to arena ball where fractions of seconds make a big difference. The biggest thing Apple brought to the table is the absence of Pass Interferance calls. He is a little better in coverage then Crawly, but most importantly the allows receivers the opportunity to drop balls. He did a fair job against Julio last night so I should give him a little credit for his performance.

11-23-2018, 09:37 AM	#13
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Re: Our Defense Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average. Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all. RockyMountainSaint, saintsfan1976, Barry from MS and 1 others like this.

11-23-2018, 09:40 AM	#14
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,850 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by ChrisXVI The transformation at LB has been remarkable. Demario Davis is simply amazing. He’s been one of my absolute favorite FA acquisitions that we’ve made in years. Combine that with Anzalone finding a home at Mike has rendered Manti Te’o expendable. AJ Klein’s playing his natural position at Sam and the whole thing is just a well-oiled machine now. Iv'e been yelling for a speedy, sideline to sideline LB since we passed on Clay Matthews K Major likes this.

11-23-2018, 09:43 AM	#15
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by Danno Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average. Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all. The D as a whole is a bit above average, statistically. That said, the D line is a dominant force against the run with a pass rush that is quickly becoming legendary. Get ready, these guys are young and hungry. Next week’s game should be interesting as they get another chance to shut down a premier running back. Danno likes this.

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11-23-2018, 09:45 AM	#16
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by Danno Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average. Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all. Gotta consider that some of the TDs were garbage points. RockyMountainSaint, RailBoss, Barry from MS and 1 others like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,624 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Iv'e been yelling for a speedy, sideline to sideline LB since we passed on Clay Matthews Demario Davis was money well spent this offseason. He's been as good as advertised. Danno, RockyMountainSaint, cmike and 1 others like this.

11-23-2018, 10:17 AM	#18
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,850 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by Danno Our defense isn't great, but its good enough. We did hold Atlanta to a TD under their average. Our defense is 13th best in PPG. Thats a lot better than I thought and easily enough to help win it all. We’ve said for a few seasons now - all we need is the defense to hold teams to under 20pts. Our average now - 19.1 and we’re 10-1 Danno, RockyMountainSaint, Barry from MS and 1 others like this.

11-23-2018, 10:20 AM	#19
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,726 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Our Defense Turnovers were huge this week it seems; kept us out of a shootout which could have gone either way!