Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era

rezburna · 12-17-2018, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by westbankdaze

Ted Ginn is the answer. Nobody wants to believe it but our offense was so much better when we had him in the lineup. Even it’s just taking more coverage away from other WR.

They have to honor the speed.

K Major · 12-17-2018, 11:57 PM

I'll say this ... Keith Kirkwood has been consistently catching 2 or 3 passes per game since he was promoted from the practice squad. That's not great, however he's been consistent.

Tre Smith must improve. 3 bad games in a row. Unacceptable. I just don't trust rookies & UDFA's in the playoffs. Gotta get this sorted out. Playing at home should help.

Missing TG Jr badly.

The Dude · 12-18-2018, 12:02 AM

The offensive line just hasn’t been giving Drew the protection and time he needs for these guys to get open. Even Thomas is struggling. Armsteads presence is missed big time and the other guys are kind of banged up too. They will be good come playoffs. Winn next week and we can rest starters against Carolina

K Major · 12-18-2018, 12:03 AM

And I don't trust Tommy Lee Lewis.

Crusader · 12-18-2018, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

And I don't trust Tommy Lee Lewis.

Seconded. He reeks of Lance Moore.

SmashMouth · 12-18-2018, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

We just don’t have any solid role players. They are all having to play multiple roles and we don’t have anyone who can really stretch the field.
Don’t see Ginn helping in that capacity when he returns from injury. He will just be another set of hands. Best we can hope for is him drawing coverage.
Should have kept Coleman.

Ginn can stretch defenses with the speed. But defenses are jamming the WRs at the line, not just our team, yes even teams like the Lambs. Not sure Coleman would add anything we don't already have in Capt Kirkwood, other than maybe slightly better blocking. And Coleman was battling multiple injuries when he was released. I think if SP wanted him back, he'd be here already.

SP just needs to figure out a way to get Drew more time to throw with this line which is not quite as stout as it once was, and get these WRs less jammed and more open.

ScottF · 12-18-2018, 08:19 AM

I just find it hard to believe Marshall and Tate are not better.
Agree that we (and Brees) rely too much on these young guys to make plays

K Major · 12-18-2018, 08:36 AM

Simmie Cobbs ... come on down. Let's see what you got.

Lack of depth & experience (see furious Brees telling Smith he needed to cut inside for the ball) is killing us at WR.

Gotta pick up momentum offensively heading into the playoffs. Having a healthy Unger & Armstead will be key though.

ScottF · 12-18-2018, 09:01 AM

Seems like putting AK and Ingram on the field at the same time would help take away some attention.
Thomas is getting doubled too often, and everyone can see why.

12-17-2018, 11:35 PM	#21
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era Originally Posted by westbankdaze Ted Ginn is the answer. Nobody wants to believe it but our offense was so much better when we had him in the lineup. Even it’s just taking more coverage away from other WR. They have to honor the speed.

12-17-2018, 11:57 PM	#22
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era I'll say this ... Keith Kirkwood has been consistently catching 2 or 3 passes per game since he was promoted from the practice squad. That's not great, however he's been consistent. Tre Smith must improve. 3 bad games in a row. Unacceptable. I just don't trust rookies & UDFA's in the playoffs. Gotta get this sorted out. Playing at home should help. Missing TG Jr badly. ScottF and Beastmode like this.

12-18-2018, 12:02 AM	#23
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era The offensive line just hasn’t been giving Drew the protection and time he needs for these guys to get open. Even Thomas is struggling. Armsteads presence is missed big time and the other guys are kind of banged up too. They will be good come playoffs. Winn next week and we can rest starters against Carolina
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12-18-2018, 12:03 AM	#24
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era And I don't trust Tommy Lee Lewis.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era Originally Posted by K Major And I don't trust Tommy Lee Lewis. Seconded. He reeks of Lance Moore.

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12-18-2018, 05:37 AM	#26
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era Originally Posted by The Dude We just don’t have any solid role players. They are all having to play multiple roles and we don’t have anyone who can really stretch the field. Don’t see Ginn helping in that capacity when he returns from injury. He will just be another set of hands. Best we can hope for is him drawing coverage. Should have kept Coleman. Ginn can stretch defenses with the speed. But defenses are jamming the WRs at the line, not just our team, yes even teams like the Lambs. Not sure Coleman would add anything we don't already have in Capt Kirkwood, other than maybe slightly better blocking. And Coleman was battling multiple injuries when he was released. I think if SP wanted him back, he'd be here already. SP just needs to figure out a way to get Drew more time to throw with this line which is not quite as stout as it once was, and get these WRs less jammed and more open.
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12-18-2018, 08:19 AM	#27
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era I just find it hard to believe Marshall and Tate are not better. Agree that we (and Brees) rely too much on these young guys to make plays

12-18-2018, 08:36 AM	#28
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era Simmie Cobbs ... come on down. Let's see what you got. Lack of depth & experience (see furious Brees telling Smith he needed to cut inside for the ball) is killing us at WR. Gotta pick up momentum offensively heading into the playoffs. Having a healthy Unger & Armstead will be key though. saintfan, TheKillerBs and brees84 like this.

12-18-2018, 09:01 AM	#29
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Shakiest WR Corps Brees Era Seems like putting AK and Ingram on the field at the same time would help take away some attention. Thomas is getting doubled too often, and everyone can see why.

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