Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons

WhoDat!656 · 11-10-2019, 08:27 PM

I had a bad feeling about this game; I was unable to watch because I was on the road.

The failclowns always play us tough and this was their Super Bowl; they aren't that good and the Saints aren't that bad.

The Saints were in good company today, Chiefs lost to the Titans, and the Steelers beat the Rams.

The Saints will get back on track next week against Tampa.

RailBoss · 11-11-2019, 12:41 AM

Hello.. Hello.. what happened who turned out the lights. Just got out of the Cellar is it over yet..
all I can remember is I passed some guy on the way up muttering "the Horror".

The Horror (Marlon Brando) - YouTube

claus808 · 11-11-2019, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I'm sick of the conservative plays.

When we get in the red zone, Brees never throws to the endzone anymore, we always throw short and try to make AK run it in. Super Vanilla and easy to defend.

You've got 7 foot Jared Cook and the best WR in the league on the team, be aggressive and throw them a ball down there.

I dont know if its play calling or Brees becoming captain checkdown - but we just arent that high flying offense anymore.

Before Brees could make a play out of nothing and make receivers better than they are - he cant do that anymore and that's why I notice the decline.

The protection has to be perfect for Brees now for him to make a play.

I agree to an extent... This is not like our offenses of old. We HAVE players we can throw that check down to and they can make defenders miss. We also have players who can block better for those type of plays. Still, a long ball and a shot in the back of the end zone would be nice to see again.

cmike · 11-11-2019, 08:16 AM

Team will be fine. I can live with the hand to the face penalties, those will get cleaned up. What I can’t live with are the two 1st down runs by Ryan. He ain’t LJackson. Those were crucial stops that we needed.
Our route combinations are bad. To me guys are running routes to open up MT. Terrible play calling stopped our momentum. Murray needs the rock. Game would have been different if he’s allowed to get his touches.

WillMacKenzie · 11-11-2019, 08:37 AM

This isn’t new, this is the life of a Saints fan since I was born. No matter how good you think they are, there’s always a couple complete WTF games per season.

papz · 11-11-2019, 09:44 AM

If we're not going to make a trade for another receiver, get Taysom more work with the WR's.

Some cheap options that could help via trade:

Robby Anderson
Demarcus Robinson
Danny Amendola
Keelan Cole
Tajae Sharpe

All are free agents at the end of the year so a 3rd day pick should work for the majority there except Anderson.

Danno · 11-11-2019, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by papz

If we're not going to make a trade for another receiver, get Taysom more work with the WR's.

Some cheap options that could help via trade:

Robby Anderson
Demarcus Robinson
Danny Amendola
Keelan Cole
Tajae Sharpe

All are free agents at the end of the year so a 3rd day pick should work for the majority there except Anderson.

I think we passed the trade deadline. Dez may be our best option

voodooido · 11-11-2019, 09:51 AM

A ton of bad calls but TA is way over paid. He got abused all game. Drew has the quickest release and still couldn’t get the ball off

st thomas · 11-11-2019, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

A ton of bad calls but TA is way over paid. He got abused all game. Drew has the quickest release and still couldn’t get the ball off

Someone posted he had the flu. He looked lathargic never seen him get schooled as bad as yesterday . Something was up.

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SaintsBro · 11-11-2019, 11:51 AM

kickofff: THIS IS HAPPENING!
halftime: WHAT IS HAPPENING?
post game: well, that happened...

11-10-2019, 08:27 PM	#31
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons I had a bad feeling about this game; I was unable to watch because I was on the road. The failclowns always play us tough and this was their Super Bowl; they aren't that good and the Saints aren't that bad. The Saints were in good company today, Chiefs lost to the Titans, and the Steelers beat the Rams. The Saints will get back on track next week against Tampa. jnormand, RailBoss, SmashMouth and 1 others like this.

11-11-2019, 05:06 AM	#33
claus808 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 213	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons Originally Posted by dizzle88 I'm sick of the conservative plays. When we get in the red zone, Brees never throws to the endzone anymore, we always throw short and try to make AK run it in. Super Vanilla and easy to defend. You've got 7 foot Jared Cook and the best WR in the league on the team, be aggressive and throw them a ball down there. I dont know if its play calling or Brees becoming captain checkdown - but we just arent that high flying offense anymore. Before Brees could make a play out of nothing and make receivers better than they are - he cant do that anymore and that's why I notice the decline. The protection has to be perfect for Brees now for him to make a play. I agree to an extent... This is not like our offenses of old. We HAVE players we can throw that check down to and they can make defenders miss. We also have players who can block better for those type of plays. Still, a long ball and a shot in the back of the end zone would be nice to see again.

11-11-2019, 08:16 AM	#34
cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,427	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons Team will be fine. I can live with the hand to the face penalties, those will get cleaned up. What I can’t live with are the two 1st down runs by Ryan. He ain’t LJackson. Those were crucial stops that we needed. Our route combinations are bad. To me guys are running routes to open up MT. Terrible play calling stopped our momentum. Murray needs the rock. Game would have been different if he’s allowed to get his touches. jnormand, WillMacKenzie and Rugby Saint II like this.
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11-11-2019, 08:37 AM	#35
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons This isn’t new, this is the life of a Saints fan since I was born. No matter how good you think they are, there’s always a couple complete WTF games per season. Danno, RailBoss and Rugby Saint II like this.

11-11-2019, 09:44 AM	#36
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons If we're not going to make a trade for another receiver, get Taysom more work with the WR's. Some cheap options that could help via trade: Robby Anderson Demarcus Robinson Danny Amendola Keelan Cole Tajae Sharpe All are free agents at the end of the year so a 3rd day pick should work for the majority there except Anderson.

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11-11-2019, 09:50 AM	#37
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons Originally Posted by papz If we're not going to make a trade for another receiver, get Taysom more work with the WR's. Some cheap options that could help via trade: Robby Anderson Demarcus Robinson Danny Amendola Keelan Cole Tajae Sharpe All are free agents at the end of the year so a 3rd day pick should work for the majority there except Anderson. I think we passed the trade deadline. Dez may be our best option papz and Rugby Saint II like this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons A ton of bad calls but TA is way over paid. He got abused all game. Drew has the quickest release and still couldn’t get the ball off jnormand likes this.
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11-11-2019, 10:19 AM	#39
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Falcons Originally Posted by voodooido A ton of bad calls but TA is way over paid. He got abused all game. Drew has the quickest release and still couldn’t get the ball off Someone posted he had the flu. He looked lathargic never seen him get schooled as bad as yesterday . Something was up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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