Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago

jeanpierre · 10-15-2019, 08:35 AM

SmashMouth · 10-15-2019, 08:39 AM

Captain Obvious?

K Major · 10-15-2019, 08:46 AM

This match up could be much like the Jacksonville game but the Bears defense is better.

Sean Payton/Carmichael are going to have to let Bridgewater loose and take more chances downfield. If he hesitates against the Bears secondary, it will lead to turnovers.

However the Bears are nothing special offensively (currently ranked 30th overall) WITH or WITHOUT Trubisky. Chase threw picks against the Raiders and took an L. If Mitch plays, I'm bringing the house ...

This is a good test for the Saints.

ChrisXVI · 10-15-2019, 08:56 AM

I love our chances of completely shutting down their offense. Can we score one TD though?

K Major · 10-15-2019, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I love our chances of completely shutting down their offense. Can we score one TD though?

I think believe we can.

Remember Oakland was up 17-0 in London before Tarek had that long special teams punt return and subsequent score that sparked the Bears come back.

Again if the Saints somehow get up a score or two on the Bears, Chase and/or Mitch could be in trouble. This will come as a shock to many around the league but the strength of the Saints is our DEFENSE and special teams.

BTW, Akiem Hicks is out so that is good news for PEAT

and Warford.

Can't wait.

Edit - if the Saints O line can bring their A game, we'll be in good shape. I'm not sure how good Oakland's offensive line is but rookie 1st rd Bama RB Josh Jacobs had over 100 yards rushing & a 4.4 ypc game vs the Bears.

jeanpierre · 10-15-2019, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Captain Obvious?

More like providing framework to make sure we're all on the same page, neaux?

jeanpierre · 10-15-2019, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

I think believe we can.

Remember Oakland was up 17-0 in London before Tarek had that long special teams punt return and subsequent score that sparked the Bears come back.

Again if the Saints somehow get up a score or two on the Bears, Chase and/or Mitch could be in trouble. This will come as a shock to many around the league but the strength of the Saints is our DEFENSE and special teams.

BTW, Akiem Hicks is out so that is good news for PEAT and Warford.

Can't wait.

Edit - if the Saints O line can bring their A game, we'll be in good shape. I'm not sure how good Oakland's offensive line is but rookie 1st rd Bama RB Josh Jacobs had over 100 yards rushing & a 4.4 ypc game vs the Bears.

Chase is capable of opening it up as I learned by my 2-TD performance of over-looked Allen Robinson on nearly all my FF teams...

Didn't realize Hicks was going to be out this long - good catch and excellent notation. Payton Critics won't have a glaring example of SP's personnel blunders to cite this week - good for us!

jeanpierre · 10-15-2019, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I love our chances of completely shutting down their offense. Can we score one TD though?

At which point, the enterprising, intelligent young man highlighted a key player in this week's matchup - Big Nutz Lutz!

Yeah, Brother, it's set up to be a real rugby scrum...

K Major · 10-15-2019, 09:42 AM

I've been on record here beating the horse for adding another vet WR ...

This is quite possibly a defense/secondary where Michael Thomas could be limited ... especially with the possibility of not having Kamara.

Question I have is which WR not named Can't Guard Mike steps up???

K Major · 10-15-2019, 11:10 AM

Two very good defensive teams entering week 6.

Field position could be huge. Having Thomas Morestead and Lutz is key ... I'd punt away & out of bounds from Tarik all game. Deonte' Harris must hold on to the ball.

Games are won and lost on special teams.

10-15-2019, 08:35 AM	#1
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago Captain Obvious?

10-15-2019, 08:46 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago This match up could be much like the Jacksonville game but the Bears defense is better. Sean Payton/Carmichael are going to have to let Bridgewater loose and take more chances downfield. If he hesitates against the Bears secondary, it will lead to turnovers. However the Bears are nothing special offensively (currently ranked 30th overall) WITH or WITHOUT Trubisky. Chase threw picks against the Raiders and took an L. If Mitch plays, I'm bringing the house ... This is a good test for the Saints. ChrisXVI likes this.

10-15-2019, 08:56 AM	#4
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago I love our chances of completely shutting down their offense. Can we score one TD though? jeanpierre and K Major like this.

10-15-2019, 09:09 AM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I love our chances of completely shutting down their offense. Can we score one TD though? I think believe we can. Remember Oakland was up 17-0 in London before Tarek had that long special teams punt return and subsequent score that sparked the Bears come back. Again if the Saints somehow get up a score or two on the Bears, Chase and/or Mitch could be in trouble. This will come as a shock to many around the league but the strength of the Saints is our DEFENSE and special teams. BTW, Akiem Hicks is out so that is good news for PEAT and Warford. Can't wait. Edit - if the Saints O line can bring their A game, we'll be in good shape. I'm not sure how good Oakland's offensive line is but rookie 1st rd Bama RB Josh Jacobs had over 100 yards rushing & a 4.4 ypc game vs the Bears.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago Originally Posted by SmashMouth Captain Obvious? More like providing framework to make sure we're all on the same page, neaux? SmashMouth likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago Originally Posted by K Major I think believe we can. Remember Oakland was up 17-0 in London before Tarek had that long special teams punt return and subsequent score that sparked the Bears come back. Again if the Saints somehow get up a score or two on the Bears, Chase and/or Mitch could be in trouble. This will come as a shock to many around the league but the strength of the Saints is our DEFENSE and special teams. BTW, Akiem Hicks is out so that is good news for PEAT and Warford. Can't wait. Edit - if the Saints O line can bring their A game, we'll be in good shape. I'm not sure how good Oakland's offensive line is but rookie 1st rd Bama RB Josh Jacobs had over 100 yards rushing & a 4.4 ypc game vs the Bears. Chase is capable of opening it up as I learned by my 2-TD performance of over-looked Allen Robinson on nearly all my FF teams... Didn't realize Hicks was going to be out this long - good catch and excellent notation. Payton Critics won't have a glaring example of SP's personnel blunders to cite this week - good for us!

10-15-2019, 09:34 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I love our chances of completely shutting down their offense. Can we score one TD though? At which point, the enterprising, intelligent young man highlighted a key player in this week's matchup - Big Nutz Lutz! Yeah, Brother, it's set up to be a real rugby scrum... ChrisXVI likes this.

10-15-2019, 09:42 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago I've been on record here beating the horse for adding another vet WR ... This is quite possibly a defense/secondary where Michael Thomas could be limited ... especially with the possibility of not having Kamara. Question I have is which WR not named Can't Guard Mike steps up???

10-15-2019, 11:10 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Barry Hirstius: Saints Face Most Difficult Challenge Yet at Chicago Two very good defensive teams entering week 6. Field position could be huge. Having Thomas Morestead and Lutz is key ... I'd punt away & out of bounds from Tarik all game. Deonte' Harris must hold on to the ball. Games are won and lost on special teams.