Splitting with the saints....

[Zod]

Their D , as usual, looks very suspect. I originally had us marked down for two losses, now I am thinking each teams wins their home game.

[Davidson Deac II]

Right now, I would be concerned about our ability to even slow down their offense. If we get some of the problems on defense ironed out, we might be able to give them a game at home.

[Zod]

Right now, I would be concerned about our ability to even slow down their offense. If we get some of the problems on defense ironed out, we might be able to give them a game at home.

I think we will be able to keep their offense off the field. The Saints have huge issues stopping the run and covering the middle of the field. Should make for some nice long time consuming drives. Our D should stay fairly rested.

I like our chances.

[Cyclonus]

I wish I shared your optimism. Thomas and Ingram are gonna run it down the Panthers throats.

[jarhead]

Can we forfiet to the Packers?

[Zod]

Can we forfiet to the Packers?

Hell no, we need to come out and punch those cheese clogged bastards in the mouth. They are feeling really good about themselves right now, need to be taken down a few pegs.

[pantherj]

We have Jeff Otah back. That means we're going to run Williams behind Otah. We now have Olsen, so we're going to spread out the Saints and force their LBs to try and cover him. They won't able to do so because they're not good in coverage. Cam is going to scamble and extend a few plays, and take some deep shots down field to Smith and company. We have plenty of ways to attack the Saints weak defense.

The question is whether or not our defense can pressure and sack Brees enough so limit their potent passing attack. If our blitzes work, and CJ can presure him, then we have a shot. If not, it could get ugly.

[MadHatter]

I am optimistic with having Otah and Piggy back on the right side. Hoping the running game gets back to form.

If it does, the year won't be a TOTAL loss.

[Chaos]

The Saints pass defense looked piss poor. The middle of the field was always wide open, which will be Shockey/Olsen territory, and that Patrick Robinson guy was abused all night.

[CatMan72]

Saints may want to consider bringing Sharper back, that was pathetic.

[Cyclonus]

Most teams pass defense is going to look terrible against the Packers.

[BountyHunter]

I refuse to believe that our defense is as bad as it looked in the preseason. So I believe that we will be competitive against the Saints.

[Dash Global]

lol you people are funny trying to judge their D from tonight.

rodgers and company are gonna be shredding EVERY team like that.

their is no way to stop that attack. you just gotta hope to get some turnovers and a big sack here and there to stall some drives.

[Lumps]

l-o-l

The Saints just kept pace with the world champions for a 40+ point plus game and you are saying maybe we have a chance, but at what exactly? Scoring some points or winning the game?

Both those defenses looked like poo. The Packers had more stops but in the bigger picture they were suckers for the big play, the Saints didn't need to complete three 5 yard passes, instead they took 20 yards at a time.

You have your homer goggles on and I wouldn't bet money on a win vs. them. Until we can show we can score 40+ points, even on a 'suspect' defense. These teams are offensive powerhouses and all defenses will look 'suspect' vs. them. They key is the ability to score points, lots and lots of points. Rivera's is building the team for it but I doubt it is ready just yet. We may play them twice a year but this will be Rivera's first time facing them with the Panthers, there is little familiarity.