Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games

K Major · 11-30-2018, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever

Our defense played great. I can't fault the defense at all. They held Dak's crew to 13 pts in their house. You can't ask for much better than that.

+1. I'll piggy back and put that into perspective. Saints defense has recorded 13 sacks in 2 games. They were able to hold Zeke in check (3.3 ypc) most of the game. The front 7 continues to be strength for this team & a reason why we'll go far in January.

Offensively, we simply had an off night. It happens. Dallas had to play their best football on both sides and still almost lost. We're fine.

On to Tampa

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blackangold · 11-29-2018, 11:12 PM

2 weeks in a row our offense didn’t play well.
31 points against ATL is good, but even in that game Drew seemed off. It just feels like he isn’t playing with confidence.

Utah_Saint · 11-29-2018, 11:48 PM

Looked to me like...

Saints offense couldn't match the intensity for 60 minutes. They got punched in the m***** f***** mouth. They weren't doing what they were regularly doin and started to get a little distressed. Cowboys had em where they wanted them. Then the Saints O got their A**es choked out.

leilung · 11-30-2018, 05:30 AM

Drew was DEFINTELY off. Missed several receivers who had windows but the throws were just not there. There was pressure on the pocket, so I really don't get why SP didn't call a few roll out passes to keep them checked.

Oh well, I always said this team was a 13-3 season. Getting ready for one more stinker before going on our run for Lombardi.

TheOak · 11-30-2018, 06:03 AM

For sanity's sake, chalk this one up to 'Any Given Thursday'

Offense was flat, never had a rhythm, and when you play 3 games in 12 days that's bound to happen. The gas tank cant stay full all the time. Run defense showed up and played well, pass defense has been our weakness since week 1, no shocker.

We didnt all of a sudden get bad, we are still the same exact team we were yesterday at 7PM. Dallas showed up ready and we didn't.

Sh1t happens. We have the Bucs to get ready for in 9 days.

neugey · 11-30-2018, 06:17 AM

Marinelli or whoever was calling the defensive plays had the game of their life. They blitzed at the right times when we weren't expecting it. They chose to be physical with us at all levels and had some penalties because of it but overall it worked. They rarely gave Drew a clean pocket and they were excellent in taking away the flats. Sean and the guys will need to get in the film room and figure out some counters to this style of defense.

K Major · 11-30-2018, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

They chose to be physical with us at all levels and had some penalties because of it but overall it worked. They rarely gave

^^ Agreed ^^

I just hope Ryan Ramz is ok.

jeanpierre · 11-30-2018, 06:32 AM

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Euphoria · 11-30-2018, 07:16 AM

Yes the only thing that disappointed me was:

The drops
Apple penalties
allowing dallas to blitz up the middle. Thats seems to be the blueprint to beating us now.

We may have to move Brees a few steps left or right

darksoul35 · 11-30-2018, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Yes the only thing that disappointed me was:

The drops
Apple penalties
allowing dallas to blitz up the middle. Thats seems to be the blueprint to beating us now.

We may have to move Brees a few steps left or right

There where way too many drops. To me that set the tone. Gave Dallas confidence and they hit the bully in the mouth for the rest of the game.

11-30-2018, 09:14 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,916 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever Our defense played great. I can't fault the defense at all. They held Dak's crew to 13 pts in their house. You can't ask for much better than that. +1. I'll piggy back and put that into perspective. Saints defense has recorded 13 sacks in 2 games. They were able to hold Zeke in check (3.3 ypc) most of the game. The front 7 continues to be strength for this team & a reason why we'll go far in January. Offensively, we simply had an off night. It happens. Dallas had to play their best football on both sides and still almost lost. We're fine. On to Tampa . SaintFanInATLHELL and SmashMouth like this.

11-29-2018, 11:12 PM	#2
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games 2 weeks in a row our offense didn’t play well. 31 points against ATL is good, but even in that game Drew seemed off. It just feels like he isn’t playing with confidence.

11-29-2018, 11:48 PM	#3
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Looked to me like... Saints offense couldn't match the intensity for 60 minutes. They got punched in the m*** f* mouth. They weren't doing what they were regularly doin and started to get a little distressed. Cowboys had em where they wanted them. Then the Saints O got their Aes choked out. K Major likes this.

11-30-2018, 05:30 AM	#4
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,439	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Drew was DEFINTELY off. Missed several receivers who had windows but the throws were just not there. There was pressure on the pocket, so I really don't get why SP didn't call a few roll out passes to keep them checked. Oh well, I always said this team was a 13-3 season. Getting ready for one more stinker before going on our run for Lombardi.

11-30-2018, 06:03 AM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,061	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games For sanity's sake, chalk this one up to 'Any Given Thursday' Offense was flat, never had a rhythm, and when you play 3 games in 12 days that's bound to happen. The gas tank cant stay full all the time. Run defense showed up and played well, pass defense has been our weakness since week 1, no shocker. We didnt all of a sudden get bad, we are still the same exact team we were yesterday at 7PM. Dallas showed up ready and we didn't. Sh1t happens. We have the Bucs to get ready for in 9 days. Barry from MS and SmashMouth like this.
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11-30-2018, 06:17 AM	#6
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,885 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Marinelli or whoever was calling the defensive plays had the game of their life. They blitzed at the right times when we weren't expecting it. They chose to be physical with us at all levels and had some penalties because of it but overall it worked. They rarely gave Drew a clean pocket and they were excellent in taking away the flats. Sean and the guys will need to get in the film room and figure out some counters to this style of defense. Barry from MS likes this.

11-30-2018, 07:23 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,916 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by neugey They chose to be physical with us at all levels and had some penalties because of it but overall it worked. They rarely gave ^^ Agreed ^^ I just hope Ryan Ramz is ok.

11-30-2018, 06:32 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Twitter SmashMouth likes this.

11-30-2018, 07:16 AM	#9
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Yes the only thing that disappointed me was: The drops Apple penalties allowing dallas to blitz up the middle. Thats seems to be the blueprint to beating us now. We may have to move Brees a few steps left or right darksoul35 likes this.

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darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,045	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by Euphoria Yes the only thing that disappointed me was: The drops Apple penalties allowing dallas to blitz up the middle. Thats seems to be the blueprint to beating us now. We may have to move Brees a few steps left or right There where way too many drops. To me that set the tone. Gave Dallas confidence and they hit the bully in the mouth for the rest of the game.
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