Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win

SaintGnome · 10-05-2020, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Regardless of the opponent, 3quan Smith is making plays for this team ... again.

Serve me up with a plate of crow because now I see a guy getting open, making tough catches in traffic and winning a high percentage of his one on one match ups.

Congrats to Smith on the WIN & another solid performance.

Keep grinding.

I was really happy to see Tre Quan making meaningful plays. Also looks like Sanders ~ Brees are getting in rhythm. I'm a little disappointed we're not getting 11 more involved.

spkb25 · 10-05-2020, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Regardless of the opponent, 3quan Smith is making plays for this team ... again.

Serve me up with a plate of crow because now I see a guy getting open, making tough catches in traffic and winning a high percentage of his one on one match ups.

Congrats to Smith on the WIN & another solid performance.

Keep grinding.

I'm not a fan but when I was a loss was always counted the same and a win was too. So a win is a win. Saints fans should view it that way, IMHO

papz · 10-05-2020, 08:43 AM

It was nice to see Drew finally trusting his receivers to make plays down field. I don't know what I would have done if we saw another game of checkdown after checkdown.

Really happy to see Tre contributing consistently throughout the game.

Good to see Cam get that sack of his back. Plenty more to come. He is not a player on the decline.

Murray doesn't get enough credit.

Patrick Queen should have been a Saint.

FinSaint · 10-05-2020, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Patrick Queen should have been a Saint.

I, for one, am pretty glad they picked Ruiz with all the injuries to the O-line.

McCoy, Ruiz and Ramczyk are studs to build a dominant line upon for years to come.

papz · 10-06-2020, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I, for one, am pretty glad they picked Ruiz with all the injuries to the O-line.

McCoy, Ruiz and Ramczyk are studs to build a dominant line upon for years to come.

To each their own. I've always had the opinion that impact interior lineman are a plenty in the mid rounds as they're often undervalued, under evaluated, and underdeveloped at the collegiate level. With such a shrinking window of opportunity of getting back to a Superbowl, we needed impact help on that second level.

With that said, I have no doubt Ruiz will be a good player.

Rugby Saint II · 10-06-2020, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by papz

To each their own. I've always had the opinion that impact interior lineman are a plenty in the mid rounds as they're often undervalued, under evaluated, and underdeveloped at the collegiate level. With such a shrinking window of opportunity of getting back to a Superbowl, we needed impact help on that second level.

With that said, I have no doubt Ruiz will be a good player.

Immediate impact players usually come in the first couple of rounds in my opinion. Payton's philosophy lately has been to draft linemen with a high draft pick then build the rest of the roster with 3rd and 4th rounders needing additional training. We got lucky with Kamara and Cee Dee Duce being available in the mid rounds.

When we drafted Anzalone it was a risk but Payton is a gambler by nature. No one else comes to mind when looking at our picks health record in college. Really, there's not a lot of players who were considered risks when we drafted them. Of course I'm probably missing someone and didn't mention them.

FinSaint · 10-06-2020, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by papz

To each their own. I've always had the opinion that impact interior lineman are a plenty in the mid rounds as they're often undervalued, under evaluated, and underdeveloped at the collegiate level. With such a shrinking window of opportunity of getting back to a Superbowl, we needed impact help on that second level.

With that said, I have no doubt Ruiz will be a good player.

True, you can find good linemen even as UDFAs, but good linemen are the building blocks of offense and defense, so spending high draft picks on them is justified in my opinion.

Also, having the fifth year option that comes along with a first round pick gives added longevity to the lines, which is more important to line play chemistry than for skill positions.

TheOak · 10-05-2020, 08:52 AM

There were many notables:

- Murray with 4.6 YPC and 2 TDs
- Smith being a factor in the offense.
- Sanders and Brees finding a groove
- Kamara with 119 total yards
- Season low of 4 penalties
- No Offensive penalties
- Harris now has 4 returns in excess of 40 yards

It wasn't a close game until the lead got large enough for our defense to change the way they were playing.

saintfan · 10-05-2020, 08:56 AM

I missed the game entirely...but I did get engaged...so there's that.

I'll be back next week to offer my semi-educated opinion(s)...

K Major · 10-05-2020, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I missed the game entirely...but I did get engaged...so there's that.

I'll be back next week to offer my semi-educated opinion(s)...

SF,

Awesome news and congrats

10-05-2020, 08:33 AM	#1
SaintGnome 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 642	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by K Major Regardless of the opponent, 3quan Smith is making plays for this team ... again. Serve me up with a plate of crow because now I see a guy getting open, making tough catches in traffic and winning a high percentage of his one on one match ups. Congrats to Smith on the WIN & another solid performance. Keep grinding. I was really happy to see Tre Quan making meaningful plays. Also looks like Sanders ~ Brees are getting in rhythm. I'm a little disappointed we're not getting 11 more involved. RailBoss likes this.

10-05-2020, 11:21 AM	#2
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,120	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by K Major Regardless of the opponent, 3quan Smith is making plays for this team ... again. Serve me up with a plate of crow because now I see a guy getting open, making tough catches in traffic and winning a high percentage of his one on one match ups. Congrats to Smith on the WIN & another solid performance. Keep grinding. I'm not a fan but when I was a loss was always counted the same and a win was too. So a win is a win. Saints fans should view it that way, IMHO

10-05-2020, 08:43 AM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,772	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win It was nice to see Drew finally trusting his receivers to make plays down field. I don't know what I would have done if we saw another game of checkdown after checkdown. Really happy to see Tre contributing consistently throughout the game. Good to see Cam get that sack of his back. Plenty more to come. He is not a player on the decline. Murray doesn't get enough credit. Patrick Queen should have been a Saint. Halo, iceshack149, RailBoss and 3 others like this.

10-05-2020, 02:22 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by papz Patrick Queen should have been a Saint. I, for one, am pretty glad they picked Ruiz with all the injuries to the O-line. McCoy, Ruiz and Ramczyk are studs to build a dominant line upon for years to come. jnormand, saintsfan1976, Rugby Saint II and 4 others like this.

10-06-2020, 10:46 AM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,772	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by FinSaint I, for one, am pretty glad they picked Ruiz with all the injuries to the O-line. McCoy, Ruiz and Ramczyk are studs to build a dominant line upon for years to come. To each their own. I've always had the opinion that impact interior lineman are a plenty in the mid rounds as they're often undervalued, under evaluated, and underdeveloped at the collegiate level. With such a shrinking window of opportunity of getting back to a Superbowl, we needed impact help on that second level. With that said, I have no doubt Ruiz will be a good player. gosaints1 likes this.

10-06-2020, 11:39 AM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by papz To each their own. I've always had the opinion that impact interior lineman are a plenty in the mid rounds as they're often undervalued, under evaluated, and underdeveloped at the collegiate level. With such a shrinking window of opportunity of getting back to a Superbowl, we needed impact help on that second level. With that said, I have no doubt Ruiz will be a good player. Immediate impact players usually come in the first couple of rounds in my opinion. Payton's philosophy lately has been to draft linemen with a high draft pick then build the rest of the roster with 3rd and 4th rounders needing additional training. We got lucky with Kamara and Cee Dee Duce being available in the mid rounds. When we drafted Anzalone it was a risk but Payton is a gambler by nature. No one else comes to mind when looking at our picks health record in college. Really, there's not a lot of players who were considered risks when we drafted them. Of course I'm probably missing someone and didn't mention them. gosaints1 likes this.
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10-06-2020, 01:33 PM	#7
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by papz To each their own. I've always had the opinion that impact interior lineman are a plenty in the mid rounds as they're often undervalued, under evaluated, and underdeveloped at the collegiate level. With such a shrinking window of opportunity of getting back to a Superbowl, we needed impact help on that second level. With that said, I have no doubt Ruiz will be a good player. True, you can find good linemen even as UDFAs, but good linemen are the building blocks of offense and defense, so spending high draft picks on them is justified in my opinion. Also, having the fifth year option that comes along with a first round pick gives added longevity to the lines, which is more important to line play chemistry than for skill positions. AsylumGuido, gosaints1 and K Major like this.

10-05-2020, 08:52 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,042	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win There were many notables: - Murray with 4.6 YPC and 2 TDs - Smith being a factor in the offense. - Sanders and Brees finding a groove - Kamara with 119 total yards - Season low of 4 penalties - No Offensive penalties - Harris now has 4 returns in excess of 40 yards It wasn't a close game until the lead got large enough for our defense to change the way they were playing. Halo, RailBoss, SmashMouth and 3 others like this.

10-05-2020, 08:56 AM	#9
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win I missed the game entirely...but I did get engaged...so there's that. I'll be back next week to offer my semi-educated opinion(s)... Halo, SaintFanInATLHELL, jnormand and 14 others like this.

10-05-2020, 08:59 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,768 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Wow, this is the quietest I've seen this forum after a win Originally Posted by saintfan I missed the game entirely...but I did get engaged...so there's that. I'll be back next week to offer my semi-educated opinion(s)... SF, Awesome news and congrats saintfan and gosaints1 like this.