USA Today/Saints Wire: 7 studs and duds from Saints preseason win over Chargers

SaintsBro · 08-19-2019, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

2-3 year configuration except for Armstead? Who ya watching brother?

Newhouse - Came from Panthers in the off season
Warford - Rookie
Not one player you referenced is in the LT depth chart behind Armstead.

Only Peat and Ramczyk have seen actual play time in a Saints jersey in our offense against an opponent.

EXACTLY my point, Oak. I trust they will have it together by the season opener, but RIGHT NOW you do not put Brees out there, in PRESEASON, with an O line like that. It'd be insane to do that in a meaningless game. I would not be surprised at all if Brees plays only one series against the Jets. Maybe two series if one of them is a three and out. These games are MEANINGLESS and they can't risk Brees -- the entire franchise -- getting hurt while these guys learn to play together.

vpheughan · 08-19-2019, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

These games are MEANINGLESS

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-19-2019, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

EXACTLY my point, Oak. I trust they will have it together by the season opener, but RIGHT NOW you do not put Brees out there, in PRESEASON, with an O line like that. It'd be insane to do that in a meaningless game. I would not be surprised at all if Brees plays only one series against the Jets. Maybe two series if one of them is a three and out. These games are MEANINGLESS and they can't risk Brees -- the entire franchise -- getting hurt while these guys learn to play together.

While I do agree that it is paramount to avoid injury, that doesn't mean that preseason isn't meaningless. In addition to talent evaluation, which is clearly the #1 purpose, preseason is an opportunity to practice in a gamelike environment. I'm not sure it's helpful to McCoy for example to get his absolute first game action with Brees starting with the first snap on Monday Night Football kicking off the regular season for example.

The third game has always been the dress rehearsal for the starters. It's the game where virtually everyone starts and plays significant minutes. It's the warm-up for the regular season.

Brees can take care of himself. The starting O-line, except for maybe Armstead, will be out there. This 3rd game is the time for everyone to step up and show they are ready for the regular season.

SFIAH

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: 7 studs and duds from Saints preseason win over Chargers Originally Posted by SaintsBro EXACTLY my point, Oak. I trust they will have it together by the season opener, but RIGHT NOW you do not put Brees out there, in PRESEASON, with an O line like that. It'd be insane to do that in a meaningless game. I would not be surprised at all if Brees plays only one series against the Jets. Maybe two series if one of them is a three and out. These games are MEANINGLESS and they can't risk Brees -- the entire franchise -- getting hurt while these guys learn to play together. While I do agree that it is paramount to avoid injury, that doesn't mean that preseason isn't meaningless. In addition to talent evaluation, which is clearly the #1 purpose, preseason is an opportunity to practice in a gamelike environment. I'm not sure it's helpful to McCoy for example to get his absolute first game action with Brees starting with the first snap on Monday Night Football kicking off the regular season for example. The third game has always been the dress rehearsal for the starters. It's the game where virtually everyone starts and plays significant minutes. It's the warm-up for the regular season. Brees can take care of himself. The starting O-line, except for maybe Armstead, will be out there. This 3rd game is the time for everyone to step up and show they are ready for the regular season. SFIAH SaintGnome likes this.
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SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: 7 studs and duds from Saints preseason win over Chargers Originally Posted by TheOak 2-3 year configuration except for Armstead? Who ya watching brother? Newhouse - Came from Panthers in the off season Warford - Rookie Not one player you referenced is in the LT depth chart behind Armstead. Only Peat and Ramczyk have seen actual play time in a Saints jersey in our offense against an opponent. EXACTLY my point, Oak. I trust they will have it together by the season opener, but RIGHT NOW you do not put Brees out there, in PRESEASON, with an O line like that. It'd be insane to do that in a meaningless game. I would not be surprised at all if Brees plays only one series against the Jets. Maybe two series if one of them is a three and out. These games are MEANINGLESS and they can't risk Brees -- the entire franchise -- getting hurt while these guys learn to play together.