Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games

dam1953 · 11-30-2018, 09:00 AM

Before the game there was a piece about Peyton showing the team a 10 minute video on how great Brees is. Not sure that was a bright Idea.

https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/1384290883609

During the game last night it sure looked like the O-line may have taken exception and reminded Peyton that Brees is only as good as they let him be....and that was pretty sad.

So, four games left with three against pretty stout defenses. Somebody needs to come up with a better game plan because Pittsburgh and Carolina are going to wear the Dallas - Saints game video out.

73Saint · 11-30-2018, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Before the game there was a piece about Peyton showing the team a 10 minute video on how great Brees is. Not sure that was a bright Idea.

https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/1384290883609

During the game last night it sure looked like the O-line may have taken exception and reminded Peyton that Brees is only as good as they let him be....and that was pretty sad.

So, four games left with three against pretty stout defenses. Somebody needs to come up with a better game plan because Pittsburgh and Carolina are going to wear the Dallas - Saints game video out.

You know, when I saw that, it kinda made me feel uneasy. I wondered, now why would Payton do anything to highlite Brees' greatness to the team no less (they see him every day). While I doubt it caused the O-Line to play poorly, it did come off kind of strange.

Euphoria · 11-30-2018, 08:54 AM

yeah its was good to see we still had a fighting chance to win but then a blitz up the middle and a bad pass from Brees... ugh.

ChrisXVI · 11-30-2018, 08:55 AM

I guess the good news is now they have 10 days to get refreshed and stew in this loss to come out with something to prove against Tampa.

Lord_Saint83 · 11-30-2018, 09:27 AM

I think the only for sure loss up ahead is pittsburgh. Their d line is almost designed like the dallas line and they have more weapons on offense than dallas. I think we sweep carolina still there d line and o line isnt what it used to be. I see 13-3 with the second seed.

SaintsBro · 11-30-2018, 09:38 AM

That drive for the Field goal to start the second half, felt like the hardest fought warrior quest for 3 points that Drew has taken the team on, in a long long time. Drew's quarterback sneak on 3rd and 1 was pretty tough, I thought he was gonna get mauled. Man it was hard going. Maybe it was just me in the moment, after being shut out for the whole first half, but I felt like that drive was the old familiar "warrior" Drew, but that there maybe hasn't been a drive that tough and gnarly for the team this entire year.

Saintsfan4ever · 11-30-2018, 10:13 AM

[QUOTE=SaintsBro;826919]That drive for the Field goal to start the second half, felt like the hardest fought warrior quest for 3 points that Drew has taken the team on, in a long long time.

I agree! That was a hard fought 3 point drive, and it felt like a momentum shift, but Dallas stayed tough and kept the door shut.
I thought we'd come back & win the game (or at least tie it up for overtime) in the 4th qtr with about 6 minutes left, Dallas was 3rd & 10 near midfield, and Dak broke 3 tackles ran for the 1st down. That was a back breaker. If we had stopped them on that series we would've gotten the ball back with all our time-outs and with plenty of time to drive the field for a score. That didn't happen. After that the clock became an issue and Drew was rattled, and it went from bad to worse.

Beastmode · 11-30-2018, 10:42 AM

[quote=Saintsfan4ever;826930]

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

That drive for the Field goal to start the second half, felt like the hardest fought warrior quest for 3 points that Drew has taken the team on, in a long long time.

I agree! That was a hard fought 3 point drive, and it felt like a momentum shift, but Dallas stayed tough and kept the door shut.
I thought we'd come back & win the game (or at least tie it up for overtime) in the 4th qtr with about 6 minutes left, Dallas was 3rd & 10 near midfield, and Dak broke 3 tackles ran for the 1st down. That was a back breaker. If we had stopped them on that series we would've gotten the ball back with all our time-outs and with plenty of time to drive the field for a score. That didn't happen. After that the clock became an issue and Drew was rattled, and it went from bad to worse.

We did stop them. Beasley was nowhere near the 1st down and I doubt they go for it.

We were out of challenges but we used them correctly. MT, that was a catch and the other one, we won. Really crazy because anyone could see that was a fumble and recovery by MT but they made us waste a challenge on it.

Beastmode · 11-30-2018, 09:47 AM

Concerned about Kamara. How he is not in concussion protocol I do not know because that was a lethal helmet hit and he was shaken up, wobbled some.

If someone is not fined for that hit the NFL is selectively enforcing the rules.

K Major · 11-30-2018, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Concerned about Kamara. How he is not in concussion protocol I do not know because that was a lethal helmet hit and he was shaken up, wobbled some.

If someone is not fined for that hit the NFL is selectively enforcing the rules.

#54 will be. He did it multiple times.

Not sure how a ref standing 10-15 feet away didn't call that on Arnold or Kamara. I thought the rules (crowning to the helmet) were put in place for this very reason. Deion Jones took out Kamara on that exact type play last season.

Yep, I hope Alvin is ok. He was definitely dazed.

11-30-2018, 09:00 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 Before the game there was a piece about Peyton showing the team a 10 minute video on how great Brees is. Not sure that was a bright Idea. https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/1384290883609 During the game last night it sure looked like the O-line may have taken exception and reminded Peyton that Brees is only as good as they let him be....and that was pretty sad. So, four games left with three against pretty stout defenses. Somebody needs to come up with a better game plan because Pittsburgh and Carolina are going to wear the Dallas - Saints game video out.
	”It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin

11-30-2018, 09:17 AM	#2
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by dam1953 Before the game there was a piece about Peyton showing the team a 10 minute video on how great Brees is. Not sure that was a bright Idea. https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/1384290883609 During the game last night it sure looked like the O-line may have taken exception and reminded Peyton that Brees is only as good as they let him be....and that was pretty sad. So, four games left with three against pretty stout defenses. Somebody needs to come up with a better game plan because Pittsburgh and Carolina are going to wear the Dallas - Saints game video out. You know, when I saw that, it kinda made me feel uneasy. I wondered, now why would Payton do anything to highlite Brees' greatness to the team no less (they see him every day). While I doubt it caused the O-Line to play poorly, it did come off kind of strange.

11-30-2018, 08:54 AM	#3
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 yeah its was good to see we still had a fighting chance to win but then a blitz up the middle and a bad pass from Brees... ugh.

11-30-2018, 08:55 AM	#4
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games I guess the good news is now they have 10 days to get refreshed and stew in this loss to come out with something to prove against Tampa. Rueben Mayes and darksoul35 like this.

11-30-2018, 09:38 AM	#6
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games That drive for the Field goal to start the second half, felt like the hardest fought warrior quest for 3 points that Drew has taken the team on, in a long long time. Drew's quarterback sneak on 3rd and 1 was pretty tough, I thought he was gonna get mauled. Man it was hard going. Maybe it was just me in the moment, after being shut out for the whole first half, but I felt like that drive was the old familiar "warrior" Drew, but that there maybe hasn't been a drive that tough and gnarly for the team this entire year.

11-30-2018, 09:27 AM	#5
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games I think the only for sure loss up ahead is pittsburgh. Their d line is almost designed like the dallas line and they have more weapons on offense than dallas. I think we sweep carolina still there d line and o line isnt what it used to be. I see 13-3 with the second seed.

11-30-2018, 10:13 AM	#7
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games [QUOTE=SaintsBro;826919]That drive for the Field goal to start the second half, felt like the hardest fought warrior quest for 3 points that Drew has taken the team on, in a long long time. I agree! That was a hard fought 3 point drive, and it felt like a momentum shift, but Dallas stayed tough and kept the door shut. I thought we'd come back & win the game (or at least tie it up for overtime) in the 4th qtr with about 6 minutes left, Dallas was 3rd & 10 near midfield, and Dak broke 3 tackles ran for the 1st down. That was a back breaker. If we had stopped them on that series we would've gotten the ball back with all our time-outs and with plenty of time to drive the field for a score. That didn't happen. After that the clock became an issue and Drew was rattled, and it went from bad to worse. SaintsBro likes this.
	Saint4

11-30-2018, 10:42 AM	#8
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games [quote=Saintsfan4ever;826930] Originally Posted by SaintsBro That drive for the Field goal to start the second half, felt like the hardest fought warrior quest for 3 points that Drew has taken the team on, in a long long time. I agree! That was a hard fought 3 point drive, and it felt like a momentum shift, but Dallas stayed tough and kept the door shut. I thought we'd come back & win the game (or at least tie it up for overtime) in the 4th qtr with about 6 minutes left, Dallas was 3rd & 10 near midfield, and Dak broke 3 tackles ran for the 1st down. That was a back breaker. If we had stopped them on that series we would've gotten the ball back with all our time-outs and with plenty of time to drive the field for a score. That didn't happen. After that the clock became an issue and Drew was rattled, and it went from bad to worse. We did stop them. Beasley was nowhere near the 1st down and I doubt they go for it. We were out of challenges but we used them correctly. MT, that was a catch and the other one, we won. Really crazy because anyone could see that was a fumble and recovery by MT but they made us waste a challenge on it.
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126

11-30-2018, 09:47 AM	#9
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Concerned about Kamara. How he is not in concussion protocol I do not know because that was a lethal helmet hit and he was shaken up, wobbled some. If someone is not fined for that hit the NFL is selectively enforcing the rules. Rugby Saint II, Rueben Mayes, K Major and 1 others like this.
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126

11-30-2018, 09:59 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,829 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games Originally Posted by Beastmode Concerned about Kamara. How he is not in concussion protocol I do not know because that was a lethal helmet hit and he was shaken up, wobbled some. If someone is not fined for that hit the NFL is selectively enforcing the rules. #54 will be. He did it multiple times. Not sure how a ref standing 10-15 feet away didn't call that on Arnold or Kamara. I thought the rules (crowning to the helmet) were put in place for this very reason. Deion Jones took out Kamara on that exact type play last season. Yep, I hope Alvin is ok. He was definitely dazed. Beastmode, SaintsBro and Rueben Mayes like this.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/91319-observations-saints-first-loss-11-games.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
Observations from the Saints first loss in 11 games	This thread	Refback	11-30-2018 12:30 AM	7