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Every game that we've lost this season has looked the same to me. From the first snap until the final whistle we look flat footed. Just going through the motions. I was screaming about it when my twin brother said that the announcers were talking about it too.

When we come out flat footed teams walk over us in all phases. It's a total team motivation thing I guess. I was wondering if someone would shoot a Saints player in the head because we looked like the walking dead out there. I knew it was a loss when we started three and out!

EDIT: Does a trap game sound about right?

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Yeah, I used the “T” word in an earlier post. They’ve come out that way in many games too and had to fight from behind (Det, LA) So it’s not uncommon unfortunately. Not looking for excuses, but could fatigue from playing the third road game in a row have had an impact do you think?

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Probably so Boston. However, this season we have been playing better with fans in the stands. We have played motivated football when we hear the Who Dat chant.

When it's quiet so is Saints football.....

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Just noticed you are in Metairie Rugby. My cousin lives on Colony Rd

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"Flat-footed" – I thought for sure this was about Peat. :-)

The entire offensive line had a terrible game, but special recognition goes out to Armstead and Peat. Armstead was flat-out knocked around the couple of times for sacks, while Peat continued his quest to be one of the most overpaid offensive lineman in the NFL. He always seems to be thrown off balance by the defender and constantly has his feet in the mud. I think that Easton has been a better guard for us.

He has had a terrific year so far, but Hendrickson was not good At all yesterday. There were several occasions in the first half in which hold contaminant and Hurts had some big runs over on his side.

The only player who played well in both halfs was MT. The secondary did not play poorly either.

Also can't wait to see D. Harris return. The Saints have really missed him on special teams, as well as a few plays on offense.

Hopefully, this is just the kind of week a call they need before the playoffs.

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^^^ Peat …

Payton called him out by name to a reporter.

It's quite rare for Sean to mention players specifically by name but he did. I guess those PFF player grades have some validity to it.

Hate the contract they gave Andrus.

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The problem is that we have no better alternative. Cesar Ruiz grades out even worse than Peat.

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The fact that the Eagles lost 6 players to injury in extremely quick succession during the game and were still getting through our O line is extremely troubling.

When a 3 win team is beating you with backups, questions need asking.

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You've got to remember that he's played center all his life. He is playing a new position against professionals now and he didn't have a full off season to mature. I have a feeling that he'll be much improved next year after a year in an NFL weight room while studying film and the playbook.

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All valid reasons why he's struggling so bad. I'm not calling the young man a bust. Peat is the lesser of two evils right now and we just have to deal with it. Peat definitely deserves a bulk of the blame but with better play calling, and Taysom not taking so long to make his reads, we can help mask the problem.

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My concern is for this week is that Spags plays a lot of zone and Taysom struggles with Zone because he doesn't seem to be able to anticipate the gaps in coverage.

It explains why he had 2 decent games vs Falcons - primarily a man coverage D.

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You are right, but Still have to have better blocking than last game no matter what Dizz!

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Absolutely, O line got bullied, similar to the Vikings playoff game last year.

Here's hoping Payton can get it sorted, there are too many early round picks on that line to be playing that way.

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It happens. Sometimes it absolutely shouldn't. Makes absolutely no sense. And yet it does. I'm personally not worried.

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As all Saints fans know, you gotta have faith !

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Having the ball with 6 precious minutes on the clock and absolutely no sense of urgency was very telling

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Saints offensive line had no answers for Eagles defensive front 4, they dominated our Oline. The Eagles only rush 5 on 5 or 6 downs, we will see more and more of this as we move to and thru the post season. We still scored 21 points and Taysom just does not seem to have the ability to get the reads Pre snap and getting thru his progressions on post snap reads to identify the one on one matchups or seeing the opening receivers. Direct effect of Eagle Front Four pressure.
The ball need to be out 2.5 seconds or less or roll out to extend the play but Taysom has not be very accurate when throwing on the move.

Whoever plays at QB this weekend offense will have be ready to score often and limit turnovers. Not sure our Defense will be able to contain the Chief’s offense.

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The hell with him throwing on the run, just run ; it’s why he’s back there in the first place. WTH Man U see this so many times with running QBs . (Ala Aaron brooks)They forget they have to win the game no matter what.


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And unfortunately for us, Spaggs has tape on Taysom.

He'll definitely need to process things more quickly, navigate in the pocket and protect the football.

The audition continues for Hill on Sunday.

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That is the New Orleans facilities address in Metairie. I put that down for kicks! I live in Fairhope Al on the eastern shore on Mobile Bay. It's an old money town and has it's own Saints bar!