Saints Defense (what did I just watch)

TheOak · 11-09-2020, 03:47 AM

Someone help me understand last nights game please... Defensive secondary is the area I’m least able to diagnose.

Did our defense ‘get good’?
Did Tampa play that bad? 8 yards rushing and less than 220 total.
Did Spag’s let the defense call their own game?

All three?

FFS, that secondary went from sh1t-show to prime time in 7 days.

A Tom Brady offense with less than 20 minutes of total possession!

A definite standing slow clap for the defense but WTF do I expect next week

?

WhoDat!656 · 11-09-2020, 04:02 AM

Next week home against a 40-whiners team without Garoppolo and possibly Kittle.

Lather, rinse repeat!

TheOak · 11-09-2020, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Next week home against a 40-whiners team without Garoppolo and possibly Kittle.

Lather, rinse repeat!

Heh... We are talking about the Saints aren’t we? We send Brady for a nap but some no name kid will put up 400 yards and a 40 burger.

saintsfan1976 · 11-09-2020, 04:49 AM

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.

TheOak · 11-09-2020, 06:11 AM

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.

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

saintsfan1976 · 11-09-2020, 10:59 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.

Audiotom · 11-09-2020, 09:18 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?

neugey · 11-09-2020, 06:20 AM

When Tampa threw away their game plan because of the big lead and literally passed the ball on every play, it freed us up to be more aggressive. It was a special night and we won't have that luxury next week against a team that is committed to the run.

Good As Gold · 11-09-2020, 07:27 AM

It was a one sided affair the entire game. It was so good to see Tom Brady look rejected and stumped sitting on the sidelines trying to figure out what the hell is going on here. The Saints dominated the game from the very beginning. Looking pretty good setting course to the playoffs.

Budsdrinker · 11-09-2020, 07:37 AM

It's all mental. Lattimore always plays big against Evans and the DL was active. There was a media clip of Arians talking about Hendricks was the easiest player to block on the line and he played like a man on a mission. I also think when we are the underdog we play with a huge chip on our shoulder. 60% of the country and all nbc talking heads picked Brady and the bucs. Big shoutout to the OL. They played great. Only hiccup was a bad design play when you tried to block a premier pass rusher with a TE and no help. That will never work. Great Win

11-09-2020, 03:47 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Someone help me understand last nights game please... Defensive secondary is the area I’m least able to diagnose. Did our defense ‘get good’? Did Tampa play that bad? 8 yards rushing and less than 220 total. Did Spag’s let the defense call their own game? All three? FFS, that secondary went from sh1t-show to prime time in 7 days. A Tom Brady offense with less than 20 minutes of total possession! A definite standing slow clap for the defense but WTF do I expect next week ? saintfan, jnormand, SmashMouth and 2 others like this.

11-09-2020, 04:02 AM	#2
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Next week home against a 40-whiners team without Garoppolo and possibly Kittle. Lather, rinse repeat! SmashMouth likes this.

11-09-2020, 04:38 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Next week home against a 40-whiners team without Garoppolo and possibly Kittle. Lather, rinse repeat! Heh... We are talking about the Saints aren’t we? We send Brady for a nap but some no name kid will put up 400 yards and a 40 burger. Halo, jnormand, turbo_dog and 5 others like this.

11-09-2020, 04:49 AM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) 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. Rugby Saint II, 73Saint and Audiotom like this.

11-09-2020, 06:11 AM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	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. The Defense was healthy last week and MT doesn't play defense? jnormand likes this.

11-09-2020, 10:59 AM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 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, 09:18 PM	#7
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, 06:20 AM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) When Tampa threw away their game plan because of the big lead and literally passed the ball on every play, it freed us up to be more aggressive. It was a special night and we won't have that luxury next week against a team that is committed to the run. 73Saint and stickman like this.

11-09-2020, 07:27 AM	#9
Good As Gold Registered Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 41	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) It was a one sided affair the entire game. It was so good to see Tom Brady look rejected and stumped sitting on the sidelines trying to figure out what the hell is going on here. The Saints dominated the game from the very beginning. Looking pretty good setting course to the playoffs.
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11-09-2020, 07:37 AM	#10
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Saints Defense (what did I just watch) It's all mental. Lattimore always plays big against Evans and the DL was active. There was a media clip of Arians talking about Hendricks was the easiest player to block on the line and he played like a man on a mission. I also think when we are the underdog we play with a huge chip on our shoulder. 60% of the country and all nbc talking heads picked Brady and the bucs. Big shoutout to the OL. They played great. Only hiccup was a bad design play when you tried to block a premier pass rusher with a TE and no help. That will never work. Great Win