Saints finish with a whimper as Drew Brees sits, defense flops

The Dude · 12-31-2018, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

Proof that the clichés are true: It's hard to win in the NFL, and there is a very fine line between winning and losing. I hate that we don't seem to be playing at the same level that we were mid-season. But we have Sean, Brees and home field. With a Bye, and the spotlight (somewhat) off of us which has proven a good thing in the past, I like our chances as much as anyone else in the league. Bring on the playoffs!!!

Everything changed offensively once Armstead went down and the Oline started getting beat up. He made a HUGE difference not only in protection but commanding double teams kept some pressure off other guys.
Our defense has won and kept us in games. They will be fine. I think our secondary problems were a combination of scheme and the fact Jordon and other starters were either out or rotating. Our front seven has really helped our secondary out.
I have zero concern about our defense.

12-31-2018, 12:28 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,063	Re: Saints finish with a whimper as Drew Brees sits, defense flops Originally Posted by 73Saint Proof that the clichés are true: It's hard to win in the NFL, and there is a very fine line between winning and losing. I hate that we don't seem to be playing at the same level that we were mid-season. But we have Sean, Brees and home field. With a Bye, and the spotlight (somewhat) off of us which has proven a good thing in the past, I like our chances as much as anyone else in the league. Bring on the playoffs!!! Everything changed offensively once Armstead went down and the Oline started getting beat up. He made a HUGE difference not only in protection but commanding double teams kept some pressure off other guys. Our defense has won and kept us in games. They will be fine. I think our secondary problems were a combination of scheme and the fact Jordon and other starters were either out or rotating. Our front seven has really helped our secondary out. I have zero concern about our defense.
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