Sean Payton on red-zone turnovers vs. Chargers: 'Those are the things that we've got to get corrected'

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The New Orleans Saints squeaked out a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and by no stretch was it easy.

The Saints plodded through the first half, totaling 76 net yards and converting on 17 percent of third-down attempts (1 of 6) en route to a 17-3 deficit.

While the Saints roared back in the second half, coach Sean Payton emphasized the team still had plenty of areas to address.

“By no means is it a game you come away from and feel like, man, you’re ready for the regular season to start,” Payton said. “We’ve got a lot of work still to do.”

One area that proved to be a sore spot for Payton surrounded two costly turnovers inside the Chargers’ 10-yard line and another botched snap at the Chargers’ 26-yard line.

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw an interception with the Saints threatening to score at the Chargers’ 8-yard line early in the second quarter. Bridgewater’s pass bounced off running back Dwayne Washington’s hands and into the waiting arms of Chargers safety Jaylen Watkins.

Bridgewater, who started the game before giving way to Taysom Hill before halftime, took full responsibility for the mistake near the goal line on a pass that went high.

“It’s something that came up back in the spring,” Bridgewater said. “Coach mentioned it to me sometimes when I get off my progression and get to the check-down, sometimes I get to it too fast … I just have to throw a better pass and avoid turning the ball over in that situation.”

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Rugby Saint II · 08-19-2019, 01:36 PM

He says that he has to throw a better pass. I agree.

Beastmode · 08-19-2019, 04:31 PM

I like Bridgewater but he holds the ball too freakin long. Either take the sack or throw it away if not going to run.

Hill just says screw it and takes off running. It works for him because he ain't some weak slow polk. He will stiff arm the crap out of a LB in an 8th of a second.

Utah_Saint · 08-19-2019, 11:50 PM

I like Bridgewater but he sure had the happy feet yesterday. He's gotta settle down. He looked scared.

K Major · 08-20-2019, 08:09 AM

Now is the time to sort those mistakes out. In a "real" game, we go home with an L.

Sept is almost here.

The Dude · 08-20-2019, 09:43 AM

Is this a copy and paste from last year?

08-19-2019, 10:07 AM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) The New Orleans Saints squeaked out a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and by no stretch was it easy. The Saints plodded through the first half, totaling 76 net yards and converting on 17 percent of third-down attempts (1 of 6) en route to a 17-3 deficit. While the Saints roared back in the second half, coach Sean Payton emphasized the team still had plenty of areas to address. “By no means is it a game you come away from and feel like, man, you’re ready for the regular season to start,” Payton said. “We’ve got a lot of work still to do.” One area that proved to be a sore spot for Payton surrounded two costly turnovers inside the Chargers’ 10-yard line and another botched snap at the Chargers’ 26-yard line. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw an interception with the Saints threatening to score at the Chargers’ 8-yard line early in the second quarter. Bridgewater’s pass bounced off running back Dwayne Washington’s hands and into the waiting arms of Chargers safety Jaylen Watkins. Bridgewater, who started the game before giving way to Taysom Hill before halftime, took full responsibility for the mistake near the goal line on a pass that went high. “It’s something that came up back in the spring,” Bridgewater said. “Coach mentioned it to me sometimes when I get off my progression and get to the check-down, sometimes I get to it too fast … I just have to throw a better pass and avoid turning the ball over in that situation.” more on NOLA Attached Thumbnails
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Sean Payton on red-zone turnovers vs. Chargers: 'Those are the things that we've got to get corrected' He says that he has to throw a better pass. I agree.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Sean Payton on red-zone turnovers vs. Chargers: 'Those are the things that we've got to get corrected' I like Bridgewater but he holds the ball too freakin long. Either take the sack or throw it away if not going to run. Hill just says screw it and takes off running. It works for him because he ain't some weak slow polk. He will stiff arm the crap out of a LB in an 8th of a second. jnormand and Crusader like this.
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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Sean Payton on red-zone turnovers vs. Chargers: 'Those are the things that we've got to get corrected' I like Bridgewater but he sure had the happy feet yesterday. He's gotta settle down. He looked scared.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sean Payton on red-zone turnovers vs. Chargers: 'Those are the things that we've got to get corrected' Now is the time to sort those mistakes out. In a "real" game, we go home with an L. Sept is almost here.

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