Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers

AsylumGuido · 10-27-2020, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by gosaints1

“Used” is not synonymous with abused though, lol. Ranking dead last in the league, in any category, generally doesn’t favor winning records. 4-2 is only a “doink” and an “oh crap, that’s a very good kick” miss away from 2-4, and being eliminated from postseason possibilities. A passing defense that wasn’t dead last in TD’s allowed ratio would ease those close games.

Bottom line, successful teams don’t rely on luck, they create successful environments through unfailing preparation.

All teams rely on luck to a point if they want to win the Lombardi. We had our share in 2009-10. That said, I have less concern about the defense than others. The talent is there and I'm expecting improvement as the season progresses. They were talking this very subject (defenses lagging behind the offenses) on Moving the Chains earlier this afternoon. We notice it with the Saints, but it is going on across the league. They pointed out that the better teams in the league (they included the Saints) are all giving up big numbers. Opposing teams are throwing more to attempt to keep up with the scoring. The cutback on offensive holding and the lack of crowd noise are also factors.

st thomas · 10-27-2020, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

All teams rely on luck to a point if they want to win the Lombardi. We had our share in 2009-10. That said, I have less concern about the defense than others. The talent is there and I'm expecting improvement as the season progresses. They were talking this very subject (defenses lagging behind the offenses) on Moving the Chains earlier this afternoon. We notice it with the Saints, but it is going on across the league. They pointed out that the better teams in the league (they included the Saints) are all giving up big numbers. Opposing teams are throwing more to attempt to keep up with the scoring. The cutback on offensive holding and the lack of crowd noise are also factors.

I heard the back end today of that I wanta believe but darn it we look lost on the back end

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The Dude · 10-27-2020, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by bobdog86

Hopefully Payton doesn't over complicate the situation. Nice options for sure. Better to have options than to have no options I guess.

I’m more concerned they go back to just forcing it to Thomas.

AsylumGuido · 10-28-2020, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I’m more concerned they go back to just forcing it to Thomas.

The only thing that would stop that would be if he stopped catching everything that is thrown his direction. When he returns he will logically be the primary option and as long as he is open the ball will go his way more times than not. The same is true with every elite receiver that has ever played the game, regardless of team or coach.

Rugby Saint II · 10-28-2020, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Given the difficulty running the ball against the Saints I suppose the pass would be used more often in scoring by the opponent.

That is a good point Guido. However, the big plays and TD's are coming off blown coverages, and the defense pointing fingers at each other is not a good look. That doesn't inspire confidence!

AsylumGuido · 10-28-2020, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

That is a good point Guido. However, the big plays and TD's are coming off blown coverages, and the defense pointing fingers at each other is not a good look. That doesn't inspire confidence!

We tend to only remember the blown plays. Exactly how many of those passing touchdowns actually came off blown coverages and how many came off pass plays in the red zone?

Rugby Saint II · 10-28-2020, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

We tend to only remember the blown plays. Exactly how many of those passing touchdowns actually came off blown coverages and how many came off pass plays in the red zone?

I remember every play that I can't get out of my mind. They are stuck on repeat all day and in my dreams(nightmares) at night.

Back to Callaway. I knew he was going to play even better after his game playing returner and WR. I even started a thread about him because I was so impressed with his play and field awareness.

The Dude · 10-28-2020, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I remember every play that I can't get out of my mind. They are stuck on repeat all day and in my dreams(nightmares) at night.

Back to Callaway. I knew he was going to play even better after his game playing returner and WR. I even started a thread about him because I was so impressed with his play and field awareness.

You were right. Hope he winds up a household name.

Rugby Saint II · 10-31-2020, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

You were right. Hope he winds up a household name.

After his last couple of outings I believe that his name is already heavily mentioned in a lot of Saints households. It is mine anyway! Who Dat baby!

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by gosaints1 “Used” is not synonymous with abused though, lol. Ranking dead last in the league, in any category, generally doesn’t favor winning records. 4-2 is only a “doink” and an “oh crap, that’s a very good kick” miss away from 2-4, and being eliminated from postseason possibilities. A passing defense that wasn’t dead last in TD’s allowed ratio would ease those close games. Bottom line, successful teams don’t rely on luck, they create successful environments through unfailing preparation. All teams rely on luck to a point if they want to win the Lombardi. We had our share in 2009-10. That said, I have less concern about the defense than others. The talent is there and I'm expecting improvement as the season progresses. They were talking this very subject (defenses lagging behind the offenses) on Moving the Chains earlier this afternoon. We notice it with the Saints, but it is going on across the league. They pointed out that the better teams in the league (they included the Saints) are all giving up big numbers. Opposing teams are throwing more to attempt to keep up with the scoring. The cutback on offensive holding and the lack of crowd noise are also factors. st thomas likes this.
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by AsylumGuido All teams rely on luck to a point if they want to win the Lombardi. We had our share in 2009-10. That said, I have less concern about the defense than others. The talent is there and I'm expecting improvement as the season progresses. They were talking this very subject (defenses lagging behind the offenses) on Moving the Chains earlier this afternoon. We notice it with the Saints, but it is going on across the league. They pointed out that the better teams in the league (they included the Saints) are all giving up big numbers. Opposing teams are throwing more to attempt to keep up with the scoring. The cutback on offensive holding and the lack of crowd noise are also factors. I heard the back end today of that I wanta believe but darn it we look lost on the back end Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by bobdog86 Hopefully Payton doesn't over complicate the situation. Nice options for sure. Better to have options than to have no options I guess. I’m more concerned they go back to just forcing it to Thomas. jeanpierre and K Major like this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by The Dude I’m more concerned they go back to just forcing it to Thomas. The only thing that would stop that would be if he stopped catching everything that is thrown his direction. When he returns he will logically be the primary option and as long as he is open the ball will go his way more times than not. The same is true with every elite receiver that has ever played the game, regardless of team or coach.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Given the difficulty running the ball against the Saints I suppose the pass would be used more often in scoring by the opponent. That is a good point Guido. However, the big plays and TD's are coming off blown coverages, and the defense pointing fingers at each other is not a good look. That doesn't inspire confidence! gosaints1 likes this.

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10-28-2020, 01:44 PM	#26
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II That is a good point Guido. However, the big plays and TD's are coming off blown coverages, and the defense pointing fingers at each other is not a good look. That doesn't inspire confidence! We tend to only remember the blown plays. Exactly how many of those passing touchdowns actually came off blown coverages and how many came off pass plays in the red zone?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by AsylumGuido We tend to only remember the blown plays. Exactly how many of those passing touchdowns actually came off blown coverages and how many came off pass plays in the red zone? I remember every play that I can't get out of my mind. They are stuck on repeat all day and in my dreams(nightmares) at night. Back to Callaway. I knew he was going to play even better after his game playing returner and WR. I even started a thread about him because I was so impressed with his play and field awareness.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I remember every play that I can't get out of my mind. They are stuck on repeat all day and in my dreams(nightmares) at night. Back to Callaway. I knew he was going to play even better after his game playing returner and WR. I even started a thread about him because I was so impressed with his play and field awareness. You were right. Hope he winds up a household name. gosaints1 likes this.
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10-31-2020, 02:05 PM	#29
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Marquez Callaway 'all good' after injury late in huge game against Panthers Originally Posted by The Dude You were right. Hope he winds up a household name. After his last couple of outings I believe that his name is already heavily mentioned in a lot of Saints households. It is mine anyway! Who Dat baby!