Our Defense

ChrisXVI · 11-23-2018, 08:04 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.

saintsfan1976 · 11-23-2018, 08:40 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

K Major · 11-23-2018, 09:11 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.

TheOak · 11-23-2018, 08:12 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, 08:37 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.

dam1953 · 11-23-2018, 08:43 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, 08:45 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.

RockyMountainSaint · 11-23-2018, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Gotta consider that some of the TDs were garbage points.

The thing that I've noticed is that when holding a lead (excepting Rams game) DA has allowed teams to score a 4th qtr TD.
The coverages he's called though aren't "prevent".
They are slightly more aggressive than that.
Sure, a team scores, but the drives have been lengthy and burn enough clock that it makes them basically useless.
A six minute TD drive in the 4th qtr when you are down by more than two scores?
By all means, have at it.

rezburna · 11-23-2018, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

The thing that I've noticed is that when holding a lead (excepting Rams game) DA has allowed teams to score a 4th qtr TD.
The coverages he's called though aren't "prevent".
They are slightly more aggressive than that.
Sure, a team scores, but the drives have been lengthy and burn enough clock that it makes them basically useless.
A six minute TD drive in the 4th qtr when you are down by more than two scores?
By all means, have at it.

They’re bending but not breaking. I love it.

saintsfan1976 · 11-23-2018, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

They’re bending but not breaking. I love it.

and on top of that, they're making plays when they NEED to. Timely sacks. Strip fumbles. Batted passes. Passes defensed. They're doing it all.

11-23-2018, 08:04 AM	#1
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, 08:40 AM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,026 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, 09:11 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 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, 08:12 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	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, 08:37 AM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	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, 08:43 AM	#6
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.

11-23-2018, 08:45 AM	#7
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.

11-23-2018, 11:07 AM	#8
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by dam1953 Gotta consider that some of the TDs were garbage points. The thing that I've noticed is that when holding a lead (excepting Rams game) DA has allowed teams to score a 4th qtr TD. The coverages he's called though aren't "prevent". They are slightly more aggressive than that. Sure, a team scores, but the drives have been lengthy and burn enough clock that it makes them basically useless. A six minute TD drive in the 4th qtr when you are down by more than two scores? By all means, have at it. frydaddy likes this.

11-23-2018, 01:32 PM	#9
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,099	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint The thing that I've noticed is that when holding a lead (excepting Rams game) DA has allowed teams to score a 4th qtr TD. The coverages he's called though aren't "prevent". They are slightly more aggressive than that. Sure, a team scores, but the drives have been lengthy and burn enough clock that it makes them basically useless. A six minute TD drive in the 4th qtr when you are down by more than two scores? By all means, have at it. They’re bending but not breaking. I love it.

11-23-2018, 02:15 PM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,026 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by rezburna They’re bending but not breaking. I love it. and on top of that, they're making plays when they NEED to. Timely sacks. Strip fumbles. Batted passes. Passes defensed. They're doing it all. Barry from MS likes this.