Most amazing thing about recent run

Boston Saint · 11-30-2020, 10:48 AM

I hope I’m not jinxing a no-hitter here, but I am really surprised the refs seem to have let up on the BS penalty flags since early season. A PI here or an offensive hold there could have made some of those games very different. Likewise, if the refs would have called the GB and Vegas games this way the Saints would be undefeated.

RailBoss · 11-30-2020, 12:00 PM

Probably because they don't want to take their masks off to call the penalty.

Rugby Saint II · 12-01-2020, 12:32 PM

There were plenty of flags against us late in the game to get them in scoring position.

Boston Saint · 12-01-2020, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

There were plenty of flags against us late in the game to get them in scoring position.

Yeah there were. But Ill take those late make up calls over the back breakers the refs normally throw the team’s way any day.

The Dude · 12-01-2020, 01:09 PM

I think it’s amazing how we have continued to win throughout all the injuries. At one point we had all three starting receivers, both Cb’s out with a really banged up offensive line. We lost our future HOF receiver for half the season and our HOF Qb for at least 3-1/2 games yet we continue to win.
The flags are a result of getting the PI penalties cleaned up early in the year to avoid getting a reputation for them.
Plus the Goodell wants the Saints to win enough games to see a Brady/Brees playoff match.

neugey · 12-01-2020, 07:16 PM

To me the most amazing thing in recent weeks is no defense has been able to handle the special QB Power right play that Payton has designed. We've been able to call it almost at will for weeks now and get great yards. I'm surprised other teams aren't copying it.

saintsfan1976 · 12-01-2020, 07:45 PM

Maybe we're playing cleaner. There's definitely been an improvement in all other phases since early in the season.

Boston Saint · 12-01-2020, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Maybe we're playing cleaner. There's definitely been an improvement in all other phases since early in the season.

That is a good point. But I remember calls in both the Raiders and Pac games where the calls were just....wrong. In those 2 games Saints were on the short end of the penalty stick 18-5 (9-3 first down difference). Now, I have no doubt the D has tightened up their play, but refs have never had a problem with flagging the Saints on clean plays and not flagging other teams (Rams game). I still am very surprised that they haven’t taken the opportunity to stick it to Payton during this win streak.

saintsfan1976 · 12-02-2020, 06:39 AM

This year I hope we don't leave anything to chance. Keep your foot on the gas.

Health will be key. You're seeing what is possible when the entire defense is healthy.

Rugby Saint II · 12-05-2020, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I think it’s amazing how we have continued to win throughout all the injuries. At one point we had all three starting receivers, both Cb’s out with a really banged up offensive line. We lost our future HOF receiver for half the season and our HOF Qb for at least 3-1/2 games yet we continue to win.
The flags are a result of getting the PI penalties cleaned up early in the year to avoid getting a reputation for them.
Plus the Goodell wants the Saints to win enough games to see a Brady/Brees playoff match.

I just don't see Godhell letting us back in to the Super bowl. We surprised and embarrassed the favored Peyton Manning led Colts the last time around. His ego and hatred for the Saints will have us at the receiving end of bad calls when the refs get the message from upstairs that they've got to stop us. I'm just not sold on Godhell going all in for viewer ratings rather than revenge.

11-30-2020, 10:48 AM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Most amazing thing about recent run I hope I’m not jinxing a no-hitter here, but I am really surprised the refs seem to have let up on the BS penalty flags since early season. A PI here or an offensive hold there could have made some of those games very different. Likewise, if the refs would have called the GB and Vegas games this way the Saints would be undefeated. SmashMouth likes this.

11-30-2020, 12:00 PM	#2
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Most amazing thing about recent run Probably because they don't want to take their masks off to call the penalty. jnormand, SmashMouth, dam1953 and 2 others like this.

12-01-2020, 12:32 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Most amazing thing about recent run There were plenty of flags against us late in the game to get them in scoring position.

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Most amazing thing about recent run Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II There were plenty of flags against us late in the game to get them in scoring position. Yeah there were. But Ill take those late make up calls over the back breakers the refs normally throw the team’s way any day. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Most amazing thing about recent run To me the most amazing thing in recent weeks is no defense has been able to handle the special QB Power right play that Payton has designed. We've been able to call it almost at will for weeks now and get great yards. I'm surprised other teams aren't copying it.

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Most amazing thing about recent run Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Maybe we're playing cleaner. There's definitely been an improvement in all other phases since early in the season. That is a good point. But I remember calls in both the Raiders and Pac games where the calls were just....wrong. In those 2 games Saints were on the short end of the penalty stick 18-5 (9-3 first down difference). Now, I have no doubt the D has tightened up their play, but refs have never had a problem with flagging the Saints on clean plays and not flagging other teams (Rams game). I still am very surprised that they haven’t taken the opportunity to stick it to Payton during this win streak. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Most amazing thing about recent run This year I hope we don't leave anything to chance. Keep your foot on the gas. Health will be key. You're seeing what is possible when the entire defense is healthy. K Major likes this.

12-05-2020, 02:52 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Most amazing thing about recent run Originally Posted by The Dude I think it’s amazing how we have continued to win throughout all the injuries. At one point we had all three starting receivers, both Cb’s out with a really banged up offensive line. We lost our future HOF receiver for half the season and our HOF Qb for at least 3-1/2 games yet we continue to win. The flags are a result of getting the PI penalties cleaned up early in the year to avoid getting a reputation for them. Plus the Goodell wants the Saints to win enough games to see a Brady/Brees playoff match. I just don't see Godhell letting us back in to the Super bowl. We surprised and embarrassed the favored Peyton Manning led Colts the last time around. His ego and hatred for the Saints will have us at the receiving end of bad calls when the refs get the message from upstairs that they've got to stop us. I'm just not sold on Godhell going all in for viewer ratings rather than revenge.