Defense collapsed, Payton and Drew

MatthewT · 09-22-2020, 07:50 AM

So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory.

Did anyone notice the great numbers Brees put up, thanks to the Raiders prevent defense and some serious stat boosting during pure garbage time at the end of the game? Can you say Jim Everett impersonation...

K Major · 09-22-2020, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory.

Emmanuel Sanders a bust? This guy is a superior route runner, was the difference in San Fran getting to the bowl but 6 months later NO he has 1 catch and can't get seem to get open against the Raiders SECONDARY?

Naw, not buying that one.

jeanpierre · 09-22-2020, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory.

Did anyone notice the great numbers Brees put up, thanks to the Raiders prevent defense and some serious stat boosting during pure garbage time at the end of the game? Can you say Jim Everett impersonation...

Originally Posted by K Major

Emmanuel Sanders a bust? This guy is a superior route runner, was the difference in San Fran getting to the bowl but 6 months later NO he has 1 catch and can't get seem to get open against the Raiders SECONDARY?

Naw, not buying that one.

Plus One...

Brees is seeing pass rush that isn't there (he had total fear in his eyes before the half, remarked about it to friends just before he threw the pick and gifted the Raiders a tie game at the half)...

Sanders is likely the second option on most pass plays, but Brees is dumping that ball down too fast (also why Kamara isn't getting as many yards as the field isn't fully spread out, play developed)...

No, Brees is old and when you get old it's gets harder to have your A game every single day; you're still capable, just not every single game...

Now, did Sanders have a bad game, absolutely; one, he's dependent on Brees; two, penalties were ticky-tack but a veteran knows to avoid situations that give officials a flag opportunity...

Brees short passing game stalled out when Payton abandoned the run with Latavius Murray so play-action became a formality, not an effective tool and Brees wasn't looking downfield...

saintsfan1976 · 09-22-2020, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory.

Did anyone notice the great numbers Brees put up, thanks to the Raiders prevent defense and some serious stat boosting during pure garbage time at the end of the game? Can you say Jim Everett impersonation...

No player masters the Saints offense in year one. I don't expect Sanders to turn it on until around week 8

09-22-2020, 07:50 AM	#1
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Defense collapsed, Payton and Drew So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory. Did anyone notice the great numbers Brees put up, thanks to the Raiders prevent defense and some serious stat boosting during pure garbage time at the end of the game? Can you say Jim Everett impersonation...

09-22-2020, 07:56 AM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,795 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Defense collapsed, Payton and Drew Originally Posted by MatthewT So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory. Emmanuel Sanders a bust? This guy is a superior route runner, was the difference in San Fran getting to the bowl but 6 months later NO he has 1 catch and can't get seem to get open against the Raiders SECONDARY? Naw, not buying that one. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

09-22-2020, 09:27 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Defense collapsed, Payton and Drew Originally Posted by MatthewT So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory. Did anyone notice the great numbers Brees put up, thanks to the Raiders prevent defense and some serious stat boosting during pure garbage time at the end of the game? Can you say Jim Everett impersonation... Originally Posted by K Major Emmanuel Sanders a bust? This guy is a superior route runner, was the difference in San Fran getting to the bowl but 6 months later NO he has 1 catch and can't get seem to get open against the Raiders SECONDARY? Naw, not buying that one. Plus One... Brees is seeing pass rush that isn't there (he had total fear in his eyes before the half, remarked about it to friends just before he threw the pick and gifted the Raiders a tie game at the half)... Sanders is likely the second option on most pass plays, but Brees is dumping that ball down too fast (also why Kamara isn't getting as many yards as the field isn't fully spread out, play developed)... No, Brees is old and when you get old it's gets harder to have your A game every single day; you're still capable, just not every single game... Now, did Sanders have a bad game, absolutely; one, he's dependent on Brees; two, penalties were ticky-tack but a veteran knows to avoid situations that give officials a flag opportunity... Brees short passing game stalled out when Payton abandoned the run with Latavius Murray so play-action became a formality, not an effective tool and Brees wasn't looking downfield... MatthewT and rezburna like this.
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09-22-2020, 09:03 PM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,995 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Defense collapsed, Payton and Drew Originally Posted by MatthewT So far it looks like two of the Saints top free agent signings are complete busts, Jenkins and Sanders. Brees looks like an aging QB looking for that one last moment of glory. Did anyone notice the great numbers Brees put up, thanks to the Raiders prevent defense and some serious stat boosting during pure garbage time at the end of the game? Can you say Jim Everett impersonation... No player masters the Saints offense in year one. I don't expect Sanders to turn it on until around week 8