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Can the Saints D Be Salvaged (ESPN Insider)
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:12 am
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:12 am
Does anyone have access to insider? Seems like a good read.
Can the New Orleans Saints Defense Be Salvaged?
Can the New Orleans Saints Defense Be Salvaged?
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Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:14 am to saints5021
I think the D is closer to being salvaged than the offense at this point.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:21 am to St Augustine
Yup. The offense has been losing us games. Outside of four drives the defense has been solid, holding teams to FGs more than TDs, and forced some turnovers (and had their hands on four more INTs).
The offense has been anemic in almost every aspect.
The offense has been anemic in almost every aspect.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:22 am to bonethug0108
Especially considering the turnovers and position the D has been placed in/long periods of offensive ineptitude .
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:28 am to saints5021
The defense has had its share of bad moments, but they've kept us in both games. I don't even count that last TD that Arizona scored. Take that away and the defense has given up 25 points a game. And keep in mind they have been put in some bad situations because of the offense. With the offense we are all accustomed to, we easily score 28-30 a game.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:30 am to 3HourTour
This defense has been better than I thought and feel it will get better. But they cannot give up conversions on third and long. They have to get off the field and they have to find a pass rush. I don't think we'll see much of a pass rush with the front four all season.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:32 am to saints5021
Lewis and Ellerbe returning can only help, but any defense lives and dies by the pass rush. As long as Cam is our only legitimate source of pass rushing, it will be hard to expect much improvement. Kikaha has shown some flashes, but it's tough to ask him to become a big time player this early in his career.
Hopefully with a year under their belts next year, Kikaha, Anthony, and Davison can become the future of the defense along with Cam, Lewis, and Vaccaro.
Hopefully with a year under their belts next year, Kikaha, Anthony, and Davison can become the future of the defense along with Cam, Lewis, and Vaccaro.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:37 am to The Sad Banana
True dat, especially with all the youth
This post was edited on 9/23/15 at 9:37 am
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:57 am to saints5021
Copy and paste the article, no one pays for that crap
Posted on 9/23/15 at 10:05 am to mm2316
Dont forget swann!
Posted on 9/23/15 at 10:26 am to St Augustine
quote:
I think the D is closer to being salvaged than the offense at this point.
The defense definitely played better than the offense on Sunday.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 10:32 am to saints5021
A safety who was cut is now our starter.
A rookie at #3 CB
A young canadian player at #1 CB
A guy not on our team last year at #2 CB
A rookie at MLB
A rookie at OLB
A rookie at DT
A guy most don't know is on the team may start at DE
Gee...what could be going on?
A rookie at #3 CB
A young canadian player at #1 CB
A guy not on our team last year at #2 CB
A rookie at MLB
A rookie at OLB
A rookie at DT
A guy most don't know is on the team may start at DE
Gee...what could be going on?
Posted on 9/23/15 at 10:35 am to goatmilker
quote:ISWYDT
A young canadian player at #1 CB
Posted on 9/23/15 at 10:37 am to The Sad Banana
Wasn't sure if he was classified as a rookie or not!
Posted on 9/23/15 at 10:57 am to goatmilker
insider links suck, post it
Posted on 9/23/15 at 10:58 am to saints5021
Our defense is unhealthy for the most part, and we still have little to no pass rush, but our defense is still fine. The offense is the one with the issues. Having too many turnovers, having more field goals than touchdowns, and having an increase in 3 and outs are huge issues for the offense, which have been going on a lot of last year too.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 11:19 am to lsusportsman2
The New Orleans Saints have lost six games in a row at home, which is unbelievable considering they once won 11 straight in the Superdome during the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
A big reason for their massive drop-off? Their defense, which allowed just 17.1 points per game during the 2013-14 steak, compared to 30.8 over its past six home games.
After another poor showing, is this defense salvageable? Let's take a look at the personnel.
Secondary Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has a history of being too complex and putting too much stress on his cornerbacks. That's a big reason why New Orleans has allowed the third-highest Total QBR to opposing quarterbacks (70.5) since the beginning of last season.
The Saints tried to address their depth issues at cornerback this offseason by signing Brandon Browner and Delvin Breaux, both of whom are physical press-man corners. The problem? They're also both drawing far too many penalties.
Linebacker
You knew the Saints were going to be in trouble at outside linebacker after they released stud pass-rusher Junior Galette due to off-field concerns. At this point in his career, David Hawthorne is just a two-down player who brings very little playmaking ability off the edge
Defensive line
Neither of the other two starters -- John Jenkins and Akiem Hicks -- is a superb pass-rusher (7.5 combined career sacks in 77 games), but they both have great size. Jenkins in particular has been a fantastic inside presence against the run.
A big reason for their massive drop-off? Their defense, which allowed just 17.1 points per game during the 2013-14 steak, compared to 30.8 over its past six home games.
After another poor showing, is this defense salvageable? Let's take a look at the personnel.
Secondary Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has a history of being too complex and putting too much stress on his cornerbacks. That's a big reason why New Orleans has allowed the third-highest Total QBR to opposing quarterbacks (70.5) since the beginning of last season.
The Saints tried to address their depth issues at cornerback this offseason by signing Brandon Browner and Delvin Breaux, both of whom are physical press-man corners. The problem? They're also both drawing far too many penalties.
Linebacker
You knew the Saints were going to be in trouble at outside linebacker after they released stud pass-rusher Junior Galette due to off-field concerns. At this point in his career, David Hawthorne is just a two-down player who brings very little playmaking ability off the edge
Defensive line
Neither of the other two starters -- John Jenkins and Akiem Hicks -- is a superb pass-rusher (7.5 combined career sacks in 77 games), but they both have great size. Jenkins in particular has been a fantastic inside presence against the run.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 11:23 am to saints5021
"We'll be fine"
remember that worn out phrase from Jim Haslett?
...but i actually do believe it on defense. We'll only get better as long as we get healthier.
now the offense on the other hand....
remember that worn out phrase from Jim Haslett?
...but i actually do believe it on defense. We'll only get better as long as we get healthier.
now the offense on the other hand....
Posted on 9/23/15 at 11:24 am to jamsmiley
Stunning analysis...who actually pays for this crap?
Posted on 9/23/15 at 11:39 am to The Sad Banana
I don't know what's worse...
Their assumption about the D being the issue or the fact that ESPN is trying to pimp "insider" as thing still....
Their assumption about the D being the issue or the fact that ESPN is trying to pimp "insider" as thing still....
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