Our Defense

saintsfan1976 · 11-23-2018, 09:17 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, 09:20 AM

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

saintsfan1976 · 11-23-2018, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

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

Very true. This game should’ve been much much closer

SmashMouth · 11-23-2018, 09:28 AM

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The Dude · 11-23-2018, 09:39 AM

Secondary still a liability though. Getting better. I don’t care if they give up 500 yds a game if we keep taking it away in the red zone.

K Major · 11-23-2018, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Secondary still a liability though. Getting better. I don’t care if they give up 500 yds a game if we keep taking it away in the red zone.

As poorly as ATL played last night, they are still one of the better/high flying offenses in the league. Giving up 300+ yards to team when you've made em one dimensional ... I'll live with that.

Falcons are going to get yards on 90% of the defenses out there.

dam1953 · 11-23-2018, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

As poorly as ATL played last night, they are still one of the better/high flying offenses in the league. Giving up 300+ yards to team when you've made em one dimensional ... I'll live with that.

Falcons are going to get yards on 90% of the defenses out there.

Historically, most passing records are set by losing teams. When you’re down 24-3 midway through the 3rd Q, and averaging less than 2 yards per carry on the ground, you’re only option is to throw, throw, throw. The problem is it’s not a secret. The result is 6 sacks, 2 QB fumbles, 1 pick and another game in the loss column.

dam1953 · 11-23-2018, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

As poorly as ATL played last night, they are still one of the better/high flying offenses in the league. Giving up 300+ yards to team when you've made em one dimensional ... I'll live with that.

Falcons are going to get yards on 90% of the defenses out there.

Atlanta struck me as a poorly coached team. Their clock mgmt Suuucked. When a veteran QB is behind 31-10 with 9:27 to play and your not running a 2 minute offense, something’s seriously wrong.

Danno · 11-23-2018, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Atlanta struck me as a poorly coached team. Their clock mgmt Suuucked. When a veteran QB is behind 31-10 with 9:27 to play and your not running a 2 minute offense, something’s seriously wrong.

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.

The Dude · 11-23-2018, 10:36 PM

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 I watched it close this week. Even when the clocks not running. They seem to be trying hard to be consistent with that. Timing was perfect this time.

11-23-2018, 09:17 AM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,051 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, 09:20 AM	#2
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,878 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!

11-23-2018, 12:57 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,051 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by neugey Turnovers were huge this week it seems; kept us out of a shootout which could have gone either way! Very true. This game should’ve been much much closer

11-23-2018, 09:39 AM	#5
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11-23-2018, 09:54 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by The Dude Secondary still a liability though. Getting better. I don’t care if they give up 500 yds a game if we keep taking it away in the red zone. As poorly as ATL played last night, they are still one of the better/high flying offenses in the league. Giving up 300+ yards to team when you've made em one dimensional ... I'll live with that. Falcons are going to get yards on 90% of the defenses out there. RockyMountainSaint, AsylumGuido and SmashMouth like this.

11-23-2018, 04:21 PM	#7
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by K Major As poorly as ATL played last night, they are still one of the better/high flying offenses in the league. Giving up 300+ yards to team when you've made em one dimensional ... I'll live with that. Falcons are going to get yards on 90% of the defenses out there. Historically, most passing records are set by losing teams. When you’re down 24-3 midway through the 3rd Q, and averaging less than 2 yards per carry on the ground, you’re only option is to throw, throw, throw. The problem is it’s not a secret. The result is 6 sacks, 2 QB fumbles, 1 pick and another game in the loss column.

11-23-2018, 04:26 PM	#8
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by K Major As poorly as ATL played last night, they are still one of the better/high flying offenses in the league. Giving up 300+ yards to team when you've made em one dimensional ... I'll live with that. Falcons are going to get yards on 90% of the defenses out there. Atlanta struck me as a poorly coached team. Their clock mgmt Suuucked. When a veteran QB is behind 31-10 with 9:27 to play and your not running a 2 minute offense, something’s seriously wrong. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

11-23-2018, 09:04 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Our Defense Originally Posted by dam1953 Atlanta struck me as a poorly coached team. Their clock mgmt Suuucked. When a veteran QB is behind 31-10 with 9:27 to play and your not running a 2 minute offense, something’s seriously wrong. 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.

11-23-2018, 10:36 PM	#10
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 I watched it close this week. 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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