Saints beat the Chargers in a MNF thriller, regain 1st in NFC South

saintsfan1976 · 10-14-2020, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

We’ve seen a lot worse as fans. They really only gave up 20 points last night. Brees gave the Chargers the other 7.

We gave up 20 to a rookie QB. We gave up 20 on the same busted coverages we've seen since week one.

If we don't come out of the bye week with a more cohesive performance in the secondary, good QBs will continue to exploit the weakness and we're at a best a one and done playoff team.

Hopefully an improved pass rush will allow DA to put his players in a better position to succeed.

rezburna · 10-14-2020, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

We gave up 20 to a rookie QB. We gave up 20 on the same busted coverages we've seen since week one.

If we don't come out of the bye week with a more cohesive performance in the secondary, good QBs will continue to exploit the weakness and we're at a best a one and done playoff team.

Hopefully an improved pass rush will allow DA to put his players in a better position to succeed.

That rookie just put up 31 on the Bucs and damn near knocked them off for us. He’s got weapons all over the field. Mike Williams is an AMAZING wide receiver. Hunter Henry is a great TE. A nice stable of young backs. I’m trynna tell y’all, defense isn’t anywhere near the issue we’re making it. The Raiders just put up 40 on the Chiefs and nobody is thinking any lesser of KC’s Super Bowl chances.

gosaints1 · 10-14-2020, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

That rookie just put up 31 on the Bucs and damn near knocked them off for us. He’s got weapons all over the field. Mike Williams is an AMAZING wide receiver. Hunter Henry is a great TE. A nice stable of young backs. I’m trynna tell y’all, defense isn’t anywhere near the issue we’re making it. The Raiders just put up 40 on the Chiefs and nobody is thinking any lesser of KC’s Super Bowl chances.

Agreed, pass interference calls though, do worry me. And I’ve noticed a lot of deep balls where our corners never once turned their heads in coverage. More often it was because they were playing “catch up” and not blanket coverage though. Outside of DD#56 our linebackers are as effective as a screen door on a submarine, very very weak.

I’m worried about the defense a bit also though. Just too many penalties, too many mistakes. Conversely, on offense, DB#9’s arm isn’t going to get stronger throughout the year. Bottom line, defense can make the changes needed, offense will always be limited to DB#9’s arm strength..., and gadget plays.

10-14-2020, 07:41 AM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,994 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints beat the Chargers in a MNF thriller, regain 1st in NFC South Originally Posted by rezburna We’ve seen a lot worse as fans. They really only gave up 20 points last night. Brees gave the Chargers the other 7. We gave up 20 to a rookie QB. We gave up 20 on the same busted coverages we've seen since week one. If we don't come out of the bye week with a more cohesive performance in the secondary, good QBs will continue to exploit the weakness and we're at a best a one and done playoff team. Hopefully an improved pass rush will allow DA to put his players in a better position to succeed.

10-14-2020, 10:30 AM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,020	Re: Saints beat the Chargers in a MNF thriller, regain 1st in NFC South Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 We gave up 20 to a rookie QB. We gave up 20 on the same busted coverages we've seen since week one. If we don't come out of the bye week with a more cohesive performance in the secondary, good QBs will continue to exploit the weakness and we're at a best a one and done playoff team. Hopefully an improved pass rush will allow DA to put his players in a better position to succeed. That rookie just put up 31 on the Bucs and damn near knocked them off for us. He’s got weapons all over the field. Mike Williams is an AMAZING wide receiver. Hunter Henry is a great TE. A nice stable of young backs. I’m trynna tell y’all, defense isn’t anywhere near the issue we’re making it. The Raiders just put up 40 on the Chiefs and nobody is thinking any lesser of KC’s Super Bowl chances. gosaints1 likes this.

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gosaints1 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 576	Re: Saints beat the Chargers in a MNF thriller, regain 1st in NFC South Originally Posted by rezburna That rookie just put up 31 on the Bucs and damn near knocked them off for us. He’s got weapons all over the field. Mike Williams is an AMAZING wide receiver. Hunter Henry is a great TE. A nice stable of young backs. I’m trynna tell y’all, defense isn’t anywhere near the issue we’re making it. The Raiders just put up 40 on the Chiefs and nobody is thinking any lesser of KC’s Super Bowl chances. Agreed, pass interference calls though, do worry me. And I’ve noticed a lot of deep balls where our corners never once turned their heads in coverage. More often it was because they were playing “catch up” and not blanket coverage though. Outside of DD#56 our linebackers are as effective as a screen door on a submarine, very very weak. I’m worried about the defense a bit also though. Just too many penalties, too many mistakes. Conversely, on offense, DB#9’s arm isn’t going to get stronger throughout the year. Bottom line, defense can make the changes needed, offense will always be limited to DB#9’s arm strength..., and gadget plays.
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