- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Bottom line and ugly truth -- these Saints are soft
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:45 pm
They are 3-4 on the road after this debacle. Versus the Rams and Seahawks in particular, early turnovers led to easy points for the road team. Payton and Brees, who are cutesy already with play calling and touch throws, get even more cutesy. The defense gets on his heels, and it's downhill from there.
To make matters worse, they don't show anything against tendency. Defenses tee off on the OL, which has played somewhat better of late. But for whatever reason they stubbornly refuse to establish the run before the pass.
Recent history does not bode well for them retaining the division lead and home field advantage next week -- on the road against the Panthers.
To make matters worse, they don't show anything against tendency. Defenses tee off on the OL, which has played somewhat better of late. But for whatever reason they stubbornly refuse to establish the run before the pass.
Recent history does not bode well for them retaining the division lead and home field advantage next week -- on the road against the Panthers.
11
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:46 pm to Ice Cold
The offense definitely is.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:47 pm to Ice Cold
Didn't read.
Likely all facts based on subject line
Likely all facts based on subject line
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:48 pm to Ice Cold
Agree for the most part. All you have to do is pop the saints in the mouth and theyll quit.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:49 pm to Ice Cold
Solid post.
This annoys me to no end. I think it has a lot to do with the offensive line play but there has been no improvement or even attempt to improve. I don't think Ingram has had 30 carries since the Dallas game. He gave a spark and I'd like to see him get more carries.
quote:
But for whatever reason they stubbornly refuse to establish the run before the pass.
This annoys me to no end. I think it has a lot to do with the offensive line play but there has been no improvement or even attempt to improve. I don't think Ingram has had 30 carries since the Dallas game. He gave a spark and I'd like to see him get more carries.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:50 pm to Ice Cold
well we beat the bears at soldier field when they were at full strength pretty easily.
and we were jobbed so hard all game long vs the patriots and that should have been ours.
but yes the road hasn't been kind.. we can still win this one tho.
and we were jobbed so hard all game long vs the patriots and that should have been ours.
but yes the road hasn't been kind.. we can still win this one tho.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:50 pm to Ice Cold
We are simply a different team on the road IMO. Vastly different, and it's hard to comprehend. This game, at Seattle, at New York, and at New England, we've maybe had 2 or 3 competent quarters. Our offense looks that of Jacksonville on the road. It's pitiful, and I really don't know how to explain it.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:50 pm to HandGrenade
We win and lose as a team though, all 3 phases today
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:51 pm to SouljaBreauxTellEm
this one coming up against the panthers.
they will have another great challenge beating the saints coming off another blowout loss
they will have another great challenge beating the saints coming off another blowout loss
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:51 pm to Ice Cold
quote:agreed
Ice Cold
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:53 pm to Ice Cold
quote:
Defenses tee off on the OL
They get away with it it because our o-line is just not good at all. If anything, they're average. It needs to be addressed in the offseason.
quote:
But for whatever reason they stubbornly refuse to establish the run before the pass.
To be fair, the screen passes is merely an extension of the running game and it still works for them.
quote:
these saints are soft
On the road?
Fo sho.
They are still capable of blowing teams out at home.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 6:54 pm to Ice Cold
IMHO, the Saints are a finesse team that is a bit soft because they don't play power football. Terrible road team.
The window is closing.
The window is closing.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 7:00 pm to Ice Cold
Even if we win and make the playoffs, I don't think we can beat the Seahawks anywhere.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 7:13 pm to Sentrius
Softness has nothing to do with how they play at home. In a controlled, friendly environment, with crowd noise helping the D, the Saints usually are dominant.
The true test of a team's mettle is in adverse circumstances on the road. And that is where they will end up in the playoffs at this rate.
The true test of a team's mettle is in adverse circumstances on the road. And that is where they will end up in the playoffs at this rate.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 7:22 pm to Ice Cold
I RA'd
Posted on 12/15/13 at 7:23 pm to Ice Cold
ANYBODY denying this team is soft need to be slapped in the head witta brick
Posted on 12/15/13 at 7:25 pm to Ice Cold
quote:
The true test of a team's mettle is in adverse circumstances on the road. And that is where they will end up in the playoffs at this rate.
Yep, season is going to come down to Carolina. It'll be an excellent preview of what the saints are capable of.
If they lose there in the same fashion or anywhere close to it, it's going to crush the team's mental psyche.
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News