Beating the Saints

[Guest DrewBreesIsGod]

The Saints are now ranked 11th overall in run defense. It has been established that last nights game exposed somewhat of a weakness in their defensive front. Early on Turner, who had yet to really show up this season, was able to gash them on multiple occasions with big yardage runs. I feel that a large part of the reason the Saints were previously ranked so high against the run is because of their offense. Prior to last nights game, teams playing the Saints were scored on quickly and played catch-up, having to rely heavily on the pass. The Saints would prefer this, having a DB crew that forces turnovers.

We're built to beat the Saints. If any team knows how to do it, we do. Run the ball continuously soaking up time and keeping their offense off the field, sprinkle in high percentage/ low risk passes to loosen the run game just a tad, play stifling but cautious defense rushing the front 4 most times and utilizing loaded DB packages. Most importantly, DON'T GO INTO PANIC MODE, do not throw the ball against this team. IF they get ahead a little, we cannot begin passing excessively. Not only can Jake be a liability when throwing in excessive amounts, but it almost certainly means turnovers against a ball-hawking secondary.

The Saints love it when you blitz them, because that means more open field for their receiving corps, and Brees has shown that he does not crack under pressure. So, load the secondary just as we did against Arizona, and apply as much pressure as you can with your front 4, something we should be able to do.

If we try to beat them through the air, it will bite us in the ass. We need to soak up time, and batter their defensive front. Once our tailbacks make it to the secondary, it should be smooth sailing. I will take D-Will or J-Stew one on one, or one on two against any of their DB's all day long.

My humble prediction if we follow this course of action (barring another Jake meltdown)

Panthers - 31

Saints - 21

that is a very humble prediction from a team that can't seem to score 31 when it's hitting on all cylinders

[Rhys]

that is a very humble prediction from a team that can't seem to score 31 when it's hitting on all cylinders

You misunderstood my use of humble. I was referring to my own humility in my personal opinion, implying that in no way do I actually perceive my prediction to be better than anyone else's.

I wasn't saying this is a humble, or reserved guess as to the score of the game.

And I'm pretty sure we scored 34 points last week.

Of course I never really expect much understanding or actual thinking from you.

Here, you might understand this better, geaux feauck yeaurself

[Davidson Deac II]

No Hoover + No Fiammetta = Big Trouble

No doubt about it. Hopefully at least one of them will be ready.

[ChucktownK]

If you can not realize that our defense is vastly improved over years past you are just in denial. Fact of the matte is the Saints are a improved team this year so just give us our props on that.

Hell.. in the past, defense was all y'all had.

Cheers!

[matrix]

Lets not forget that Jake has never lost a start in the Superdome.

Cannot believe there are still people having faith in Jake.