Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games

dam1953 · 11-30-2018, 09:04 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

Was telling my wife the same thing last night.....during the game. With all the middle pressure, they never moved the pocket. Didn't seem like the Saints made a single adjustment on offense. Just kept running the same offense....getting the same results.

darksoul35 · 11-30-2018, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Was telling my wife the same thing last night.....during the game. With all the middle pressure, they never moved the pocket. Didn't seem like the Saints made a single adjustment on offense. Just kept running the same offense....getting the same results.

Ram was getting beat too though and without one of the best left tackles in the game its hard. I agree though they should've tried something different because the middle of our line sucked more than the tackles. I think it was just a off night. We need a mini bye week.

ChrisXVI · 11-30-2018, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Was telling my wife the same thing last night.....during the game. With all the middle pressure, they never moved the pocket. Didn't seem like the Saints made a single adjustment on offense. Just kept running the same offense....getting the same results.

That’s why I don’t understand why we didn’t do anything with Taysom Hill. We didn’t do anything to catch them off guard or keep them guessing.

K Major · 11-30-2018, 07:40 AM

I thought the officiating was bad (again) on both sides.

How do you miss all of these targeting/helmet to helmet collisions (Arnold & Kamara) when the zebras are 10 feet away from the play?

Again, not using the refs as an excuse but just an observation.

papz · 11-30-2018, 07:59 AM

Inconsequential game for us. I was very happy with our pass rush and disappointed to see Drew's happy feet make an extended appearance this game.

Next game.

Rugby Saint II · 11-30-2018, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Inconsequential game for us. I was very happy with our pass rush and disappointed to see Drew's happy feet make an extended appearance this game.

Next game.

Lighten up Francis!

The Dude · 11-30-2018, 08:13 AM

I think this may turn out to be a good thing in the long run. Takes the cheese off the table.

Cruize · 11-30-2018, 08:15 AM

- Out coached.
- Out played.
- Out hustled.
- Straight punched in the mouth.
- Cowboys peaking.
- Saints flat.
- In the end, hopefully a good thing.

turbo_dog · 11-30-2018, 08:39 AM

NFL is all fake and scripted.

turbo_dog · 11-30-2018, 08:49 AM

Ok, phew! Feels good to get that out!

The good news is that the Saints offense played the worst game of the season, but the defense kept us in it, and in the end, only lost by 3 points.

Refs were terrible on both sides, no excuse for the loss, but it is hard to watch bad calls that stop the flow of the game and no calls that risk player safety.

They showed some footage of the Saints bench before the game, and even then it looked like the energy was very low. I was immediately worried when I saw that. Not sure what that was all about. Maybe back to back Thursday night games?

Our front 7 played lights out!

What was with all the drops? Drew wasn't his usual, pinpoint accurate self, but plenty of balls hit receivers in the hands and just bounced out. Reminded me of A. Brooks at times.

I just hope we don't have any major injuries. The team should bounce back from this and use it as motivation.

17-2 Superbowl Champions

11-30-2018, 09:04 AM	#1
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	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 Was telling my wife the same thing last night.....during the game. With all the middle pressure, they never moved the pocket. Didn't seem like the Saints made a single adjustment on offense. Just kept running the same offense....getting the same results. SmashMouth and ChrisXVI like this.

11-30-2018, 09:09 AM	#2
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,045	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by dam1953 Was telling my wife the same thing last night.....during the game. With all the middle pressure, they never moved the pocket. Didn't seem like the Saints made a single adjustment on offense. Just kept running the same offense....getting the same results. Ram was getting beat too though and without one of the best left tackles in the game its hard. I agree though they should've tried something different because the middle of our line sucked more than the tackles. I think it was just a off night. We need a mini bye week.
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11-30-2018, 09:10 AM	#3
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by dam1953 Was telling my wife the same thing last night.....during the game. With all the middle pressure, they never moved the pocket. Didn't seem like the Saints made a single adjustment on offense. Just kept running the same offense....getting the same results. That’s why I don’t understand why we didn’t do anything with Taysom Hill. We didn’t do anything to catch them off guard or keep them guessing. SmashMouth and SaintsBro like this.

11-30-2018, 07:40 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,866 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games I thought the officiating was bad (again) on both sides. How do you miss all of these targeting/helmet to helmet collisions (Arnold & Kamara) when the zebras are 10 feet away from the play? Again, not using the refs as an excuse but just an observation. Rugby Saint II and Rueben Mayes like this.

11-30-2018, 07:59 AM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,799	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Inconsequential game for us. I was very happy with our pass rush and disappointed to see Drew's happy feet make an extended appearance this game. Next game. 73Saint likes this.

11-30-2018, 05:48 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by papz Inconsequential game for us. I was very happy with our pass rush and disappointed to see Drew's happy feet make an extended appearance this game. Next game. Lighten up Francis!

11-30-2018, 08:13 AM	#7
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11-30-2018, 08:39 AM	#9
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11-30-2018, 08:49 AM	#10
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,710	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Ok, phew! Feels good to get that out! The good news is that the Saints offense played the worst game of the season, but the defense kept us in it, and in the end, only lost by 3 points. Refs were terrible on both sides, no excuse for the loss, but it is hard to watch bad calls that stop the flow of the game and no calls that risk player safety. They showed some footage of the Saints bench before the game, and even then it looked like the energy was very low. I was immediately worried when I saw that. Not sure what that was all about. Maybe back to back Thursday night games? Our front 7 played lights out! What was with all the drops? Drew wasn't his usual, pinpoint accurate self, but plenty of balls hit receivers in the hands and just bounced out. Reminded me of A. Brooks at times. I just hope we don't have any major injuries. The team should bounce back from this and use it as motivation. 17-2 Superbowl Champions

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