Reason we will WIN Sunday

[pantherj]

We get good Cam. He's on target with his passing.

We get a heavy dose of the read option.

We get a heavy dose of designed runs for Cam.

We go for it on 4th and short at mid field-ish.

Back should pass to Funchess.

Olsen attacks the middle of the field.

Screen pass to CMC in space.

Defense focuses on punching or stripping the ball out at every opportunity.

MAYBE we can keep it close.

 

 

[mc52beast]

1 hour ago, !stUp said:

I really dig this cats enthusiasm.  I also didn't know that Te'o's girlfriend was in the secondary of New Orleans. 

She’s an imaginary friend... only Manti can see her

[mc52beast]

I would think that with new ownership arriving soon that guys would want to impress... maybe the lack of intensity we’ve seen lately will vanish.

Shula has to call the best game of his life, Ron needs to be COTY for at least one game. 

 

[Carolina Cajun]

I was gonna make my own post, but it fits right into the idea behind this thread.  I just wanted to go into, what is different between this game, and last game.

First and foremost, lets see where things are the same.

Panthers Defense - Since we last played, we have had no significant injuries or anything major that has put us behind the 8 ball here, so what we have is what we got.  Good thing is, as bad as the box score looked, You've got to think that we aren't gonna continue to get gashed in the strength of our defense.

Saints Offense - Still one of the best in the NFL and with the addition of Kamara, they've become dominant.  They have the deep threat that we should have in Ginn and they have a gamechanger in Michael Thomas, keying on him will be one of the most important things, so Bradberry MUST play better.  Their O-line is top notch, but the good thing is our D-line is also top notch so IMO, that matchup will be a push.

NOW for Whats Different.

Saints Defense - Since we last played, there have been 2 devastating injuries to that team that have gone wholly unnoticed by average man in Vaccarro and more importantly AJ Klein.  I saw saints fans saying that Teo was better than Klein to begin with, but all we do is watch dominant linebackers here, and we know how good AJ was.  He might not pop on the stat sheet, but he was an on-field coach.  Vacarro might be similar to that on the back end, but I'd say to a lesser extent because I never considered him nearly the cerebral player that I think AJ was.  Cam Jordan will get his, but I think we can attack the middle of the field, I'll get to that at the end of this post.

Panthers Offense - we have 2 of our most important pieces back for this game, one is easily noticed, one isn't.  Greg Olsen is a huge contributor to our offense and as you saw him suck up coverage, it's as big of a factor in our pass game as anyone.  The other, and IMO, most important X-factor is Ryan Kalil.  The most notable difference in our offense against Minnesota was Kalil controlling and getting our offensive line in the correct blocking assignments.  Tyler Larsen is a nice backup, but he's just that, A BACKUP.  He's made a huge difference in our run game for J-Stew.

 

How do we win?

First, the differences are gonna be where this game is won or lost.  If nothing is different, we're run out of the building.  IMO, we ball control as we would normally want.  We are a good running team, and we need to impose our will.  That will take an a-plus effort from our O-line.  Matt Kalil is the weak link, but in the run game, use Ryan Kalil, Norwell, turner, and Williams and just grind on them from play 1 with Stew and Cam.  When we pass, we need to attack the middle of the field.  I know what you're thinking, we'l attack with Olsen, and I say some, but I present our X-Factor...Ed Freaking Dickson.  In the game, Olsen will suck up coverage in the middle of the field, a backer will drift where CMC goes, and Funch on the outside will provide just enough keep the outside somewhat honest, that leaves plenty of opportunity for a second tight end to be a focal point in the offense.  (Sanjay's pants just got tighter reading this point).  FWIW, if he's not I could see a decent game from Bersin going across the middle and playing the role of Jericho Cotchery. 

 

If we do these things, and even end up +1 on the turnover margin, we will win this game.  I predict 30-24

[Adb6368]

1 hour ago, Carolina Cajun said:

I was gonna make my own post, but it fits right into the idea behind this thread.  I just wanted to go into, what is different between this game, and last game. 

Kudos. Probably deserves a thread of its own because that’s great analysis. Good job mate. Cheers. 

[beastson]

5 minutes ago, bull123 said:

Run the ball and stop the run

I think the game will be as simple as your post. Whichever team does this the best besides turnovers will win

[Matt62881]

They are fairly banged up if you lookbat their injured reserve list especially at linebacker..

[NeedSumD]

5 hours ago, RumHam said:

If they get cocky, but i'm telling you the officiating will fug us in this game on the biggest stage watch

I thought the same thing when I seen Vic index card R got the game

[NeedSumD]

2 hours ago, beastson said:

I think the game will be as simple as your post. Whichever team does this the best besides turnovers will win

But does T Ginn Jr fug us

[MGH1989]

For starters, stop the run. The Saints are playing they way we have always played. Run first, complemented by a passing attack. We can stop the run, we have done it before, now we just have to do it against this team. Second, execute on offense. As good as the Saints defense has been, its still below average. It can be exploited. Hopefully we can get enough from CMAC, Olsen, Funch, and just enough from Shep, and Bersin to do damage.

[beastson]

38 minutes ago, NeedSumD said:

But does T Ginn Jr fug us

I rather stop alvin kamara and Ingram and force brees to throw as long as we press their receivers, make him hold the ball. Playing off in a zone an entire game vs Brees is just retarded

[TheSpecialJuan]

7 hours ago, Adb6368 said:

Ok it's the Wednesday before the playoffs and I've read about every reason in the book on why we will/should lose Sunday. It appears there is no hope. BUT... that's why they play the game. So, with that said, I want to hear why you believe we will win. Here are mine:

1) We know exactly what we are getting going up against the Saints and can gameplan for it. They have no reason to change their gameplan considering it has worked thus far. They haven't seen our best yet this season (I hope).

2) Greg Olsen is bound to have a big game sooner or later and the Saints haven't seen him yet this year. 

3) Going off point #2, their starting MLB (Klein) and safety (Vaccaro) are out. The Saints are now playing Manti Te'o and his girlfriend on the back end- we can attack this.

4) Cam Newton has been known to have bounce-back games. From all accounts he was at the Bank late all week and is putting in the time. Business just turned up.

Now get over your new years lull and get on the bandwagon.... because we going to the 'ship

Right. Everyone is acting like the Saints are unbeatable or something. Don't know if you noticed, but Saints lost to the Bucs on Sunday.

[PleaseCutStewart]

8 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Right. Everyone is acting like the Saints are unbeatable or something. Don't know if you noticed, but Saints lost to the Bucs on Sunday.

The Bucs offense has also looked way better than the Panther's offense the past 2 weeks. 

[gorillamilitia13]

7 hours ago, t48 said:

There wasn't much shredding in the week 13 game. It was more things ;such as, Pep getting the late hit out of bounds call, Clay fumble on the punt return and Kalil missing blocks (Well still no answer for that one) but everything else seemed fixable. 

Palardy dropping the snap was a huge one. Funchess being inches short of a first down on a critical fourth down.