Saints Defense (what did I just watch)

saintsfan1976 · 11-09-2020, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

The Defense was healthy last week and MT doesn't play defense?

And Spags doesn't coach our defense either!

I was speaking of the overall performance of our team.

blackangold · 11-09-2020, 01:04 PM

Keep in mind....

WE RANKED 7th in total yards (before playing tampa).

There was an illusion that this was a bad D, but the reality is that we gave up to many free plays on penalty yards.

Control the penalties on D and the true colors show.

cmike · 11-09-2020, 02:26 PM

If I’m reading correctly, as of right now our D is ranked 3rd in yards given up per game.

AsylumGuido · 11-09-2020, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by cmike

If I’m reading correctly, as of right now our D is ranked 3rd in yards given up per game.

You are reading correctly. The Saints defense is 3rd overall in total yards given up per game, 12th in passing yards per game, and 2nd in rushing yards per game.

That doesn't sound like the crappy defense that some around here were claiming.

jonnyrotten · 11-09-2020, 05:23 PM

yards are low cause penalties have been high

..until last night

TheOak · 11-09-2020, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

The bottom line is that while the scheme has been sound and that on any given play most defenders did their job, the busts have been caused by one guy in the defensive backfield making a mistake.

Last night the secondary did not make those mistakes. Limit the mistakes and this is what can happen.

SFIAH

Precisely, NFL QBs dont pick apart good coverage they find and exploit the one guy 2 feet too far. When you aren't playing your natural style a single thought can cost you two feet.

TheOak · 11-09-2020, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by jonnyrotten

yards are low cause penalties have been high ..until last night

Winner winner chicken dinner.

Defense is #1 in penalty yards. 456
Offense is 4th lowest at 125

Add the penalties to the yardage allowed ad we are 19th in yards per game allowed, and 17th in points allowed .

Euphoria · 11-09-2020, 09:18 PM

Keep in mind teams come together at certain times... right now is when we want out team to come together for the play offs.

Audiotom · 11-09-2020, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I think it’s two things. 1. Finally healthy 2. Great Game plan

Michael Thomas opens up the entire offense!

It seemed like the saints took out a half season of frustration on TB.

I think Payton was holding back part of the playbook until we met the BUCS again

Will we see them in the playoffs?

Audiotom · 11-09-2020, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Keep in mind....

WE RANKED 7th in total yards (before playing tampa).

There was an illusion that this was a bad D, but the reality is that we gave up to many free plays on penalty yards.

Control the penalties on D and the true colors show.

But teams offensive weapon against the Saints is to throw deep
Not even accurately
And get the PI

Half of Brady’s offense in the first game was this

11-09-2020, 11:59 AM	#21
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Originally Posted by TheOak The Defense was healthy last week and MT doesn't play defense? And Spags doesn't coach our defense either! I was speaking of the overall performance of our team.

11-09-2020, 01:04 PM	#22
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Keep in mind.... WE RANKED 7th in total yards (before playing tampa). There was an illusion that this was a bad D, but the reality is that we gave up to many free plays on penalty yards. Control the penalties on D and the true colors show. Rsanders24, leilung, SaintFanQ and 2 others like this.

11-09-2020, 02:26 PM	#23
cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,430	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) If I’m reading correctly, as of right now our D is ranked 3rd in yards given up per game.

11-09-2020, 03:38 PM	#24
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Originally Posted by cmike If I’m reading correctly, as of right now our D is ranked 3rd in yards given up per game. You are reading correctly. The Saints defense is 3rd overall in total yards given up per game, 12th in passing yards per game, and 2nd in rushing yards per game. That doesn't sound like the crappy defense that some around here were claiming.

11-09-2020, 05:23 PM	#25
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11-09-2020, 05:24 PM	#26
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL The bottom line is that while the scheme has been sound and that on any given play most defenders did their job, the busts have been caused by one guy in the defensive backfield making a mistake. Last night the secondary did not make those mistakes. Limit the mistakes and this is what can happen. SFIAH Precisely, NFL QBs dont pick apart good coverage they find and exploit the one guy 2 feet too far. When you aren't playing your natural style a single thought can cost you two feet.

11-09-2020, 05:43 PM	#27
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Originally Posted by jonnyrotten yards are low cause penalties have been high ..until last night Winner winner chicken dinner. Defense is #1 in penalty yards. 456 Offense is 4th lowest at 125 Add the penalties to the yardage allowed ad we are 19th in yards per game allowed, and 17th in points allowed .

11-09-2020, 09:18 PM	#28
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Keep in mind teams come together at certain times... right now is when we want out team to come together for the play offs.

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Audiotom 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I think it’s two things. 1. Finally healthy 2. Great Game plan Michael Thomas opens up the entire offense! It seemed like the saints took out a half season of frustration on TB. I think Payton was holding back part of the playbook until we met the BUCS again Will we see them in the playoffs?

11-09-2020, 10:22 PM	#30
Audiotom 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Originally Posted by blackangold Keep in mind.... WE RANKED 7th in total yards (before playing tampa). There was an illusion that this was a bad D, but the reality is that we gave up to many free plays on penalty yards. Control the penalties on D and the true colors show. But teams offensive weapon against the Saints is to throw deep Not even accurately And get the PI Half of Brady’s offense in the first game was this