Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary

K Major · 12-05-2018, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

He does great stuff with our DBs and I wouldn't be surprised if we'll have Apple playing up to his potential as a first round pick no later than next year.

Eli must play better this season though. I counted 3 flags for holding vs the Cows & if Gallup does trip over his shoe laces, Apple was toast for a TD. I expect Crablegs to test him again on Sunday. Gotta believe they will sling it around rain or sunshine in Tampa.

He needs to perform better at the #2 spot as we head for the home stretch.

frydaddy · 12-05-2018, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Eli must play better this season though. I counted 3 flags for holding vs the Cows & if Gallup does trip over his shoe laces, Apple was toast for a TD. I expect Crablegs to test him again on Sunday. Gotta believe they will sling it around rain or sunshine in Tampa.

He needs to perform better at the #2 spot as we head for the home stretch.

I think 2 of those calls were bs though. Especially considering what cow db's were getting away with at that point. He played a lot better in the 2nd half. Agreed he needs to be better though.

Lord_Saint83 · 12-05-2018, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by frydaddy

I think 2 of those calls were bs though. Especially considering what cow db's were getting away with at that point. He played a lot better in the 2nd half. Agreed he needs to be better though.

Yea they were tackling our guys before the ball got there and we were getting called for way more then what they got away with. Yes he needs to get better but he got here only six weeks ago and he is a major improvement over crawley that knows the system already.

K Major · 12-06-2018, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by frydaddy

I think 2 of those calls were bs though. Especially considering what cow db's were getting away with at that point.

I hope this zebra group is watching from the couch when the playoffs start.

Ticky/tacky calls or lack thereof across the board. Garbage crew.

frydaddy · 12-06-2018, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I hope this zebra group is watching from the couch when the playoffs start.

Ticky/tacky calls or lack thereof across the board. Garbage crew.

I couldn't agree more. And that crew was supposedly the most experienced in the league, which has me worried that they will be calling playoff games.

SaintsBro · 12-06-2018, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by frydaddy

IAnd that crew was supposedly the most experienced in the league, which has me worried that they will be calling playoff games.

I think "most experienced" was just a fancy polite way of saying they were just REALLY OLD. I'm really not a general fan of ragging on the refs, because refs are human, but they sure seemed to miss an awful lot that particular night. Just multiple blown calls, bad spots, or they were clueless about stuff that was happening with repeated holding, and players getting chippy with each other and whatnot. And they were out of position in a lot of cases, on pass plays, too. It was flat out a bad crew.

TheOak · 12-06-2018, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

I think "most experienced" was just a fancy polite way of saying they were just REALLY OLD. I'm really not a general fan of ragging on the refs, because refs are human, but they sure seemed to miss an awful lot that particular night. Just multiple blown calls, bad spots, or they were clueless about stuff that was happening with repeated holding, and players getting chippy with each other and whatnot. And they were out of position in a lot of cases, on pass plays, too. It was flat out a bad crew.

"human" is a lot like "equal".. Some are created more-so than others.

TheOak · 12-06-2018, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Eli must play better this season though. I counted 3 flags for holding vs the Cows & if Gallup does trip over his shoe laces, Apple was toast for a TD. I expect Crablegs to test him again on Sunday. Gotta believe they will sling it around rain or sunshine in Tampa.

He needs to perform better at the #2 spot as we head for the home stretch.

What I find Odd is that Apple had ONE PI against him while he was with the Giants this year... gets to New Orleans and seems like Crawley is his mentor.

st thomas · 12-06-2018, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

What I find Odd is that Apple had ONE PI against him while he was with the Giants this year... gets to New Orleans and seems like Crawley is his mentor.

Needs to quit looking in the damn backfield and mirror his wr

12-05-2018, 12:48 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,844 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by Crusader He does great stuff with our DBs and I wouldn't be surprised if we'll have Apple playing up to his potential as a first round pick no later than next year. Eli must play better this season though. I counted 3 flags for holding vs the Cows & if Gallup does trip over his shoe laces, Apple was toast for a TD. I expect Crablegs to test him again on Sunday. Gotta believe they will sling it around rain or sunshine in Tampa. He needs to perform better at the #2 spot as we head for the home stretch.

12-05-2018, 02:32 PM	#3
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by frydaddy I think 2 of those calls were bs though. Especially considering what cow db's were getting away with at that point. He played a lot better in the 2nd half. Agreed he needs to be better though. Yea they were tackling our guys before the ball got there and we were getting called for way more then what they got away with. Yes he needs to get better but he got here only six weeks ago and he is a major improvement over crawley that knows the system already. frydaddy likes this.

12-06-2018, 12:35 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,844 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by frydaddy I think 2 of those calls were bs though. Especially considering what cow db's were getting away with at that point. I hope this zebra group is watching from the couch when the playoffs start. Ticky/tacky calls or lack thereof across the board. Garbage crew. frydaddy likes this.

12-06-2018, 01:40 PM	#5
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,964 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by K Major I hope this zebra group is watching from the couch when the playoffs start. Ticky/tacky calls or lack thereof across the board. Garbage crew. I couldn't agree more. And that crew was supposedly the most experienced in the league, which has me worried that they will be calling playoff games.

12-06-2018, 03:10 PM	#6
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by frydaddy IAnd that crew was supposedly the most experienced in the league, which has me worried that they will be calling playoff games. I think "most experienced" was just a fancy polite way of saying they were just REALLY OLD. I'm really not a general fan of ragging on the refs, because refs are human, but they sure seemed to miss an awful lot that particular night. Just multiple blown calls, bad spots, or they were clueless about stuff that was happening with repeated holding, and players getting chippy with each other and whatnot. And they were out of position in a lot of cases, on pass plays, too. It was flat out a bad crew. dam1953 likes this.

12-05-2018, 01:37 PM	#2
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,964 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by K Major Eli must play better this season though. I counted 3 flags for holding vs the Cows & if Gallup does trip over his shoe laces, Apple was toast for a TD. I expect Crablegs to test him again on Sunday. Gotta believe they will sling it around rain or sunshine in Tampa. He needs to perform better at the #2 spot as we head for the home stretch. I think 2 of those calls were bs though. Especially considering what cow db's were getting away with at that point. He played a lot better in the 2nd half. Agreed he needs to be better though. K Major and Lord_Saint83 like this.

12-06-2018, 07:31 PM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,055	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by SaintsBro I think "most experienced" was just a fancy polite way of saying they were just REALLY OLD. I'm really not a general fan of ragging on the refs, because refs are human, but they sure seemed to miss an awful lot that particular night. Just multiple blown calls, bad spots, or they were clueless about stuff that was happening with repeated holding, and players getting chippy with each other and whatnot. And they were out of position in a lot of cases, on pass plays, too. It was flat out a bad crew. "human" is a lot like "equal".. Some are created more-so than others.

12-06-2018, 07:21 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,055	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by K Major Eli must play better this season though. I counted 3 flags for holding vs the Cows & if Gallup does trip over his shoe laces, Apple was toast for a TD. I expect Crablegs to test him again on Sunday. Gotta believe they will sling it around rain or sunshine in Tampa. He needs to perform better at the #2 spot as we head for the home stretch. What I find Odd is that Apple had ONE PI against him while he was with the Giants this year... gets to New Orleans and seems like Crawley is his mentor. st thomas and K Major like this.

12-06-2018, 11:52 AM	#9
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Eli Apple learning on the fly: Some good, some bad as DB settles in with Saints secondary Originally Posted by TheOak What I find Odd is that Apple had ONE PI against him while he was with the Giants this year... gets to New Orleans and seems like Crawley is his mentor. Needs to quit looking in the damn backfield and mirror his wr

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