Why is Lattimore Slipping?

darksoul35 · 09-23-2019, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

My problem is seeing Klein trying to cover their fastest WR. That ain't never going to work.

The Td pass that klein gave up was really on good ole Williams. (#26) Klein looked pissed. He is good against the run but he sucks in coverage.

Rsanders24 · 09-23-2019, 10:16 AM

Part of it is that dumb soft Coverage that DA calls every game when we are up. He does need to do better with his positioning and locating the ball when in the air.

K Major · 09-23-2019, 11:11 AM

Latt hasn't played well however all I know is that Hopkins, B Cooks/Kupp and Lockett are STUD WR's with mobile (minus Goff) QBs. Just be glad we won't have to face scrambling QB's such as Desean Watson and Wilson any time soon.

Anytime he plays in man, he's done ok. It's mostly zone where he gets picked apart.

I expect Lattimore to improve. He knows it.

The Dude · 09-23-2019, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Latt hasn't played well however all I know is that Hopkins, B Cooks/Kupp and Lockett are STUD WR's with mobile (minus Goff) QBs. Just be glad we won't have to face scrambling QB's such as Desean Watson and Wilson any time soon.

Anytime he plays in man, he's done ok. It's mostly zone where he gets picked apart.

I expect Lattimore to improve. He knows it.

Seems like they are playing a lot more zone this year than last. Am I wrong?

neugey · 09-23-2019, 02:01 PM

Last year he got off to a slow start too. Maybe that is his nature. As long as he finishes strong, we can work with it.

Cruize · 09-23-2019, 02:56 PM

He covers the best in a passing league where all of the rules favors the offense. The Saints mostly play an off man/zone scheme which is going to give up a lot of yards. The idea is not all in one play. The ghost of the Minnesota Miracle. Plus, I think he gets a little lazy and lacks concentration sometimes. He has supreme athletic ability. If he had supreme "want to" he would consistently be one of the best.

Rugby Saint II · 09-23-2019, 03:00 PM

He's the best that we have on the roster. Our only other option is to trade for a player who may not do as well. Apple was an upgrade, but not by much, when we traded for him last year and he cost us a third round draft pick.

Pete · 09-23-2019, 03:15 PM

Some of these deep passes being completed have a bit of luck involved imo, with the ball ending up in a spot that I believe is just luck and ends in misfortune at times for us.
One thing thats got my attention the last few years is failclowns melted ice strategically throwing up a friggin prayer once a game looking for PI, and it was working with the zebras cocked,locked,and loaded itching to exercise their elbow.
I believe some of those are about to start being picked or just hitting the field.

The Dude · 09-23-2019, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Pete

Some of these deep passes being completed have a bit of luck involved imo, with the ball ending up in a spot that I believe is just luck and ends in misfortune at times for us.
One thing thats got my attention the last few years is failclowns melted ice strategically throwing up a friggin prayer once a game looking for PI, and it was working with the zebras cocked,locked,and loaded itching to exercise their elbow.
I believe some of those are about to start being picked or just hitting the field.

I was just watching some highlights and I did see a lot of catches being made in very good coverage.

st thomas · 09-24-2019, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Pete

Some of these deep passes being completed have a bit of luck involved imo, with the ball ending up in a spot that I believe is just luck and ends in misfortune at times for us.

One thing thats got my attention the last few years is failclowns melted ice strategically throwing up a friggin prayer once a game looking for PI, and it was working with the zebras cocked,locked,and loaded itching to exercise their elbow.

I believe some of those are about to start being picked or just hitting the field.

Your right on . I never going to argue when the effort is there. Or if a player slips down and gives up a big one . But when u get burnt because you decided to peak in the backfield on man coverage .

09-23-2019, 09:55 PM	#1
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Originally Posted by Budsdrinker My problem is seeing Klein trying to cover their fastest WR. That ain't never going to work. The Td pass that klein gave up was really on good ole Williams. (#26) Klein looked pissed. He is good against the run but he sucks in coverage.
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09-23-2019, 11:11 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,830 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Latt hasn't played well however all I know is that Hopkins, B Cooks/Kupp and Lockett are STUD WR's with mobile (minus Goff) QBs. Just be glad we won't have to face scrambling QB's such as Desean Watson and Wilson any time soon. Anytime he plays in man, he's done ok. It's mostly zone where he gets picked apart. I expect Lattimore to improve. He knows it. jnormand likes this.

09-23-2019, 12:16 PM	#4
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Originally Posted by K Major Latt hasn't played well however all I know is that Hopkins, B Cooks/Kupp and Lockett are STUD WR's with mobile (minus Goff) QBs. Just be glad we won't have to face scrambling QB's such as Desean Watson and Wilson any time soon. Anytime he plays in man, he's done ok. It's mostly zone where he gets picked apart. I expect Lattimore to improve. He knows it. Seems like they are playing a lot more zone this year than last. Am I wrong?
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09-23-2019, 02:01 PM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Last year he got off to a slow start too. Maybe that is his nature. As long as he finishes strong, we can work with it.

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? He covers the best in a passing league where all of the rules favors the offense. The Saints mostly play an off man/zone scheme which is going to give up a lot of yards. The idea is not all in one play. The ghost of the Minnesota Miracle. Plus, I think he gets a little lazy and lacks concentration sometimes. He has supreme athletic ability. If he had supreme "want to" he would consistently be one of the best. SmashMouth likes this.
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09-23-2019, 10:16 AM	#2
Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,493	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Part of it is that dumb soft Coverage that DA calls every game when we are up. He does need to do better with his positioning and locating the ball when in the air. The Dude and K Major like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? He's the best that we have on the roster. Our only other option is to trade for a player who may not do as well. Apple was an upgrade, but not by much, when we traded for him last year and he cost us a third round draft pick.

09-23-2019, 03:15 PM	#8
Pete • Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Patterson, LA Posts: 1,757	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Some of these deep passes being completed have a bit of luck involved imo, with the ball ending up in a spot that I believe is just luck and ends in misfortune at times for us. One thing thats got my attention the last few years is failclowns melted ice strategically throwing up a friggin prayer once a game looking for PI, and it was working with the zebras cocked,locked,and loaded itching to exercise their elbow. I believe some of those are about to start being picked or just hitting the field. st thomas and SaintsBro like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Originally Posted by Pete Some of these deep passes being completed have a bit of luck involved imo, with the ball ending up in a spot that I believe is just luck and ends in misfortune at times for us. One thing thats got my attention the last few years is failclowns melted ice strategically throwing up a friggin prayer once a game looking for PI, and it was working with the zebras cocked,locked,and loaded itching to exercise their elbow. I believe some of those are about to start being picked or just hitting the field. I was just watching some highlights and I did see a lot of catches being made in very good coverage. Pete and MarchingOn like this.
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09-24-2019, 08:01 AM	#10
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Why is Lattimore Slipping? Originally Posted by Pete Some of these deep passes being completed have a bit of luck involved imo, with the ball ending up in a spot that I believe is just luck and ends in misfortune at times for us. One thing thats got my attention the last few years is failclowns melted ice strategically throwing up a friggin prayer once a game looking for PI, and it was working with the zebras cocked,locked,and loaded itching to exercise their elbow. I believe some of those are about to start being picked or just hitting the field. Your right on . I never going to argue when the effort is there. Or if a player slips down and gives up a big one . But when u get burnt because you decided to peak in the backfield on man coverage . Pete likes this.