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Saints contemplating lineup changes week 16


Kevin Greene

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The Saints stumbled to a 27-16 loss against the Rams in St. Louis on Sunday, and New Orleans travels to Carolina on Sunday to face the Panthers. New Orleans (10-4) would wrap up the division championship with a win, while Carolina (10-4) would take command of the NFC South if it prevails.

 

"Listen, I think we're looking closely at every element," Payton said. "You know, I told the players today in the team meeting we're looking closely at each aspect of this team.

 

"I just think it's important for us to do that. Whether it's (the kicker), the tackle position, whether it's a player on defense ... we're going to look closely at what our options are and what gives us the best chance."

 

The tackle Payton references was left tackle Charles Brown, who was benched in the third quarter at St. Louis. Brown committed two penalties, gave up two sacks, and allowed a hit on Drew Brees that contributed to the quarterback throwing an interception.

 

Right tackle Zach Strief moved to left tackle, and Bryce Harris took over on the right side.

 

"It was one aspect that I think we needed to change during the flow of that game," Payton said of Brown. "In fairness to him, I think there were a lot of things we didn't do well in that game."

 

Payton wasn't as diplomatic in his comments about Brown right after the game.

 

"I saw enough. I saw enough, period," the coach said Sunday. "It was enough penalties, pressures, sacks. It was enough. At some point you can't just keep watching it. Feelings get hurt, it is tough."

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-39-payton-eyes-lineup-001642872--nfl.html

 

Let's hope the Panthers continue the chaos along the Saints OLine.

 

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hardy beat him like a drum last game but was getting held all night with no help from refs.  hope the new guy knows how to roller skate.

 

Saints o-line was holding alllllllllll night. It will all look differently in the sunlight and hopefully be called as it should be.

 

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hardy beat him like a drum last game but was getting held all night with no help from refs.  hope the new guy knows how to roller skate.

 

All part of the Karma that goes with the Super Dome.  Seems some witch doctor in the Bayou cast a spell on them to miss the holding calls.

 

Changes could work in our favor as new faces on the line and lots of crowd noise would mean more penalties.

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hardy beat him like a drum last game but was getting held all night with no help from refs. hope the new guy knows how to roller skate.

This X1000. Let's see if they get away with that poo when were at home. Gloves are off, blood will be shed, lives will be lost, children will be orphaned.

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All part of the Karma that goes with the Super Dome.  Seems some witch doctor in the Bayou cast a spell on them to miss the holding calls.

 

Changes could work in our favor as new faces on the line and lots of crowd noise would mean more penalties.

 

agreed

 

i swear hardy gets held more than anybody in the league, he has one of quickest jumps in the game.  such a mismatch with his size, strength and quickness.

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