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Saints are 2nd in NFL in yards per carry, 1st in NFL in rushing TDs
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:00 pm
5.2 yards per carry (trailing only the Seahawks), 7 rushing touchdowns
That's pretty impressive considering our most productive back has been injured.
This also confirms what we've all been saying that our offensive salvation lies in establishing the run to keep defenses honest.
Despite our success running the ball, we are 2nd in the league in pass attempts and right in the middle of the NFL in rushing attempts.
That's pretty impressive considering our most productive back has been injured.
This also confirms what we've all been saying that our offensive salvation lies in establishing the run to keep defenses honest.
Despite our success running the ball, we are 2nd in the league in pass attempts and right in the middle of the NFL in rushing attempts.
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Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:03 pm to NawlinsTiger9
MUST THROW BALL MORE!!! With empty set! -Coach Payton
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:04 pm to NawlinsTiger9
frick stats. throw, throw, throw your boat gently down the screen.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:04 pm to NawlinsTiger9
If our 2 "Pro Bowl" guards would start playing like they're supposed to...this offense will be nasty
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:10 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Just imagine if we ran it consistently.
Everything would open up.
Everything would open up.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:12 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Imagine that...
I better see Ingram get 20 carries vs. Detroit if he continues to produce the way he has been.
I better see Ingram get 20 carries vs. Detroit if he continues to produce the way he has been.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:15 pm to htran90
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:15 pm to htran90
This will be the key to turning the season around
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:22 pm to NawlinsTiger9
I agree that we need to commit to the run, of course.
But I think part of the reason we're running at 5.2 ypc is that we we run so sparingly.
But I think part of the reason we're running at 5.2 ypc is that we we run so sparingly.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:24 pm to mpar98
We have a damn strong stable of Rbs, each with a strong want for more touches. All of them are hard runners(Thomas is ridiculous) who need to be fed that rock. We need to play downhill and display toughness....or we can throw it around the yard and go 8~8 as par the course for Paytons teams without strong rushing attacks.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:26 pm to Hoodoo Man
quote:Wise Hoodoo spewing knowledge as usual.
I agree that we need to commit to the run, of course. But I think part of the reason we're running at 5.2 ypc is that we we run so sparingly.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:34 pm to Hoodoo Man
quote:
I agree that we need to commit to the run, of course.
But I think part of the reason we're running at 5.2 ypc is that we we run so sparingly.
agreed...we run sparingly and have a dynamic passing attack.
Payton wants to run "efficiently", and we've done that.
...stop the turnovers and fix the interior pass blocking (they go hand-in-hand in some cases), and this is the best offense in the league
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:35 pm to Melvin
the Saints are #16 in the league in rushing attempts.
I figured we'd be lower in rushing attempts.
I figured we'd be lower in rushing attempts.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:36 pm to NawlinsTiger9
It seems this board is on fire with how good of a running team we are.
Has the thought that maybe defenses are playing 5 and 6 db's 85% of the snaps crossed your mind? I really think these rushing stats are deceiving. The browns literally had plays with every db in their rotation on the field, same with the cowboys.
Balancing the run/pass will ultimately help the offense as a whole by opening up the passing game, but I really don't think we are some power rushing team nor do I think we should gameplan that way bc PFF says we should.
ETA:
It would be interesting to see rush stats with a fb on the field vs singleback. Would indicate how big personnel vs talent is.
Has the thought that maybe defenses are playing 5 and 6 db's 85% of the snaps crossed your mind? I really think these rushing stats are deceiving. The browns literally had plays with every db in their rotation on the field, same with the cowboys.
Balancing the run/pass will ultimately help the offense as a whole by opening up the passing game, but I really don't think we are some power rushing team nor do I think we should gameplan that way bc PFF says we should.
ETA:
It would be interesting to see rush stats with a fb on the field vs singleback. Would indicate how big personnel vs talent is.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:37 pm to BlacknGold
quote:
throw, throw, throw your boat gently down the screen.
devery devery devery devery now we have morgannnnn
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:58 pm to Pendulum
quote:
Has the thought that maybe defenses are playing 5 and 6 db's 85% of the snaps crossed your mind? I really think these rushing stats are deceiving. The browns literally had plays with every db in their rotation on the field, same with the cowboys.
Hmm....
Then if there's 5-6 DBs back there, why don't we RUN some more
Then, when those 5-6 DBs become 4-5 DBs and are closer to the LOS, we go playaction for a TD. That seemed to work in previous years.
No one cares that we're a power running team, but if there's an opening to run and gain 5-6 yards, you do it and control the tempo of the game. As opposed to us trying to throw the ball in to double/triple coverage.
Offenses take what the defenses give. If they want to put 5-6 DBs out there, maybe its time to just slowly run the ball and take the yards given to us so we can continue the drive instead of going 3 and out and putting our defense in a bind.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:02 pm to NawlinsTiger9
"Yeah, well its what they expect you to do after a 28 yard run. Run some more. So we go empty backfield to confuse the opponent."
CSP
CSP
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:38 pm to htran90
Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% in agreement with you
So true
Having a beast O-line has made this craziness work in yr's past
quote:
"Yeah, well its what they expect you to do after a 28 yard run. Run some more. So we go empty backfield to confuse the opponent."
CSP
So true
Having a beast O-line has made this craziness work in yr's past
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:48 pm to NawlinsTiger9
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considering our most productive back has been injured.
Well... One could argue our numbers would be worse had he stayed healthy.
This is Ingram we're talking about right?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:50 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Moreover, it's crazy how well the offensive line run blocks but then can't pass protect for shite.
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