Scouts, Inc. breaks down the 2005 New Orleans Saints

saintz08 · 07-20-2005, 06:51 PM

Saw this earlier . Listing scouts inc as the source .

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard has tried to simplify the Saints' playbook this offseason with less movement before the snap, and easier reads by not only the QB, but also the WRs. Sheppard wants his offense to run the play called in the huddle, and not have to make adjustments after the snap, which should make QB Aaron Brooks' decision-making much better.

Also, look for the Saints to run the football more in 2005 and utilize the passing game to compliment the run game. The Saints would like to be a little bit like the Pittsburgh Steelers, who pound the ball and force defenses to utilize eight-man fronts, and then exploit single coverages on the perimeter at key times with the play action.

On the defensive side of the ball, coordinator Rick Venturi has to figure out how to fix the defense that was dead last in the NFL in 2004. Because he lacks talent in his overall defensive personnel, Venturi is forced to play a lot of "games," in terms of movements and looks on defense. The goal is to confuse the other team's offense with a lot of change ups in terms of fronts and coverages.

Although the Saints didn't have the right personnel to get it done, they actually played a lot of man-to-man defensive schemes at the end of the 2004 season, in an effort to loosen up their blitz package and at least apply a pressure on opposing QBs. Venturi also likes to play a lot of press techniques at the line of scrimmage and the Saints will probably play more aggressive bump-and-run schemes in 2005 than they did a year ago, taking a chance that the pass rush will get to the opposing QB before their coverages will be exposed.

Interesting

What will Saintfan say too this :

appears to have problems reading defenses at times

Sheppard wants his offense to run the play called in the huddle, and not have to make adjustments after the snap, which should make QB Aaron Brooks' decision-making much better.

or

New Orleans is expected to simplify his reads and give him more time to break the defense down by getting the play into the huddle quicker. If these adjustments have the desired effect, Brooks could have a big year.

Either offensive solution makes me wonder one thing ???

What was Brooks wonderlic score again ???

07-20-2005, 06:51 PM	#11
saintz08 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,020	Saw this earlier . Listing scouts inc as the source . NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard has tried to simplify the Saints' playbook this offseason with less movement before the snap, and easier reads by not only the QB, but also the WRs. Sheppard wants his offense to run the play called in the huddle, and not have to make adjustments after the snap, which should make QB Aaron Brooks' decision-making much better. Also, look for the Saints to run the football more in 2005 and utilize the passing game to compliment the run game. The Saints would like to be a little bit like the Pittsburgh Steelers, who pound the ball and force defenses to utilize eight-man fronts, and then exploit single coverages on the perimeter at key times with the play action. On the defensive side of the ball, coordinator Rick Venturi has to figure out how to fix the defense that was dead last in the NFL in 2004. Because he lacks talent in his overall defensive personnel, Venturi is forced to play a lot of "games," in terms of movements and looks on defense. The goal is to confuse the other team's offense with a lot of change ups in terms of fronts and coverages. Although the Saints didn't have the right personnel to get it done, they actually played a lot of man-to-man defensive schemes at the end of the 2004 season, in an effort to loosen up their blitz package and at least apply a pressure on opposing QBs. Venturi also likes to play a lot of press techniques at the line of scrimmage and the Saints will probably play more aggressive bump-and-run schemes in 2005 than they did a year ago, taking a chance that the pass rush will get to the opposing QB before their coverages will be exposed. Interesting What will Saintfan say too this : appears to have problems reading defenses at times Sheppard wants his offense to run the play called in the huddle, and not have to make adjustments after the snap, which should make QB Aaron Brooks' decision-making much better. or New Orleans is expected to simplify his reads and give him more time to break the defense down by getting the play into the huddle quicker. If these adjustments have the desired effect, Brooks could have a big year. Either offensive solution makes me wonder one thing ??? What was Brooks wonderlic score again ???
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