Our Defense

The Dude · 11-24-2018, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

True, but it looked like Dennis Allen was trying to keep everything in front, not a prevent but soft enough to give up short range plays and force them to eat clock.

Anyone else notice our offense is constantly waiting until the play clock is near zero before we snap the ball.

Our TOP must be great.

Yes. Even when the clocks not running. They seem to be trying hard to be consistent with that. Timing was perfect this time.

ScottF · 11-23-2018, 10:07 AM

^^^ yes, but totally undisciplined in the red zone. They can play injuries this year all they want, but they dropped the ball in the red zone 4X

RailBoss · 11-23-2018, 10:14 AM

My question is; who is the "Field General" now that has replaced Vilma.
I'm thinking Cam Jordan is moving the D but still not sure.

https://www.neworleanssaints.com/vid...w-it-is-a-race

NonieT · 11-23-2018, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

My question is; who is the "Field General" now that has replaced Vilma.
I'm thinking Cam Jordan is moving the D but still not sure.

https://www.neworleanssaints.com/vid...w-it-is-a-race

Cam Jordan said Sheldon Rankins makes all the calls on the Dline. They call him "Mastermind."
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orle...922627cc2.html

rezburna · 11-23-2018, 10:17 AM

P.J. Williams has really improved.

AsylumGuido · 11-23-2018, 10:28 AM

The secondary is one of the better ones in the league today. Atlanta still has a top ten QB and three very good WR's. They also have a capable pass catching RB and fairly decent TE's. There isn't a team in the league that could keep them from racking up yardage once they have been forced to totally give up on the run game and start going for it on 4th downs.

Given the circumstances I feel the secondary performed quite well.

K Major · 11-23-2018, 10:24 AM

Cameron Jordan now up to 8 sacks.

Captain "Shimmy" Sheldon Rankins is at 7 (5 sacks in 5 games). IMO he's shaping to become the best 3 tech we've seen in NO since L Glover. 5 games remaining and I think they both end up with DOUBLE digits before the season is over.

Footnote on "Shimmy" Rankins ... -- > 3rd most sacks of any DT in the NFL (tied with Geno Atkins). He's having a phenomenal season. He's not in Aaron Donald's league (actually no one is), but he's been very disruptive & facilitating sacks for others to eat.

SmashMouth · 11-23-2018, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Cameron Jordan now up to 8 sacks.

Captain "Shimmy" Sheldon Rankins is at 7 (5 sacks in 5 games). IMO he's shaping to become the best 3 tech we've seen in NO since L Glover. 5 games remaining and I think they both end up with DOUBLE digits before the season is over.

Footnote on "Shimmy" Rankins ... -- > 3rd most sacks of any DT in the NFL (tied with Geno Atkins). He's having a phenomenal season. He's not in Aaron Donald's league (actually no one is), but he's been very disruptive & facilitating sacks for others to eat.

One could make a case Aaron Donald has faced inferior competition vs whom Rankins has faced. Also, Lambs have a perceived dream team on defense, yet don't perform anywhere near like a dream team.

11-24-2018, 12:11 AM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,065	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by Danno True, but it looked like Dennis Allen was trying to keep everything in front, not a prevent but soft enough to give up short range plays and force them to eat clock. Anyone else notice our offense is constantly waiting until the play clock is near zero before we snap the ball. Our TOP must be great. Yes. Even when the clocks not running. They seem to be trying hard to be consistent with that. Timing was perfect this time.
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11-23-2018, 10:07 AM	#2
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Our Defense ^^^ yes, but totally undisciplined in the red zone. They can play injuries this year all they want, but they dropped the ball in the red zone 4X RockyMountainSaint and Barry from MS like this.

11-23-2018, 10:14 AM	#3
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Our Defense My question is; who is the "Field General" now that has replaced Vilma. I'm thinking Cam Jordan is moving the D but still not sure. https://www.neworleanssaints.com/vid...w-it-is-a-race

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by RailBoss My question is; who is the "Field General" now that has replaced Vilma. I'm thinking Cam Jordan is moving the D but still not sure. https://www.neworleanssaints.com/vid...w-it-is-a-race Cam Jordan said Sheldon Rankins makes all the calls on the Dline. They call him "Mastermind." https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orle...922627cc2.html ScottF and Mr.Riaton like this.
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11-23-2018, 10:17 AM	#5
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,114	Re: Our Defense P.J. Williams has really improved. RockyMountainSaint and AsylumGuido like this.

11-23-2018, 10:28 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,723	Re: Our Defense The secondary is one of the better ones in the league today. Atlanta still has a top ten QB and three very good WR's. They also have a capable pass catching RB and fairly decent TE's. There isn't a team in the league that could keep them from racking up yardage once they have been forced to totally give up on the run game and start going for it on 4th downs. Given the circumstances I feel the secondary performed quite well. frydaddy, K Major and rezburna like this.

11-23-2018, 10:24 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our Defense Cameron Jordan now up to 8 sacks. Captain "Shimmy" Sheldon Rankins is at 7 (5 sacks in 5 games). IMO he's shaping to become the best 3 tech we've seen in NO since L Glover. 5 games remaining and I think they both end up with DOUBLE digits before the season is over. Footnote on "Shimmy" Rankins ... -- > 3rd most sacks of any DT in the NFL (tied with Geno Atkins). He's having a phenomenal season. He's not in Aaron Donald's league (actually no one is), but he's been very disruptive & facilitating sacks for others to eat. RockyMountainSaint, SmashMouth and ChrisXVI like this.

11-23-2018, 11:02 AM	#8
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,985 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by K Major Cameron Jordan now up to 8 sacks. Captain "Shimmy" Sheldon Rankins is at 7 (5 sacks in 5 games). IMO he's shaping to become the best 3 tech we've seen in NO since L Glover. 5 games remaining and I think they both end up with DOUBLE digits before the season is over. Footnote on "Shimmy" Rankins ... -- > 3rd most sacks of any DT in the NFL (tied with Geno Atkins). He's having a phenomenal season. He's not in Aaron Donald's league (actually no one is), but he's been very disruptive & facilitating sacks for others to eat. One could make a case Aaron Donald has faced inferior competition vs whom Rankins has faced. Also, Lambs have a perceived dream team on defense, yet don't perform anywhere near like a dream team. RockyMountainSaint likes this.