re: So this game, sadly, is on Brees

Their coaching staff made adjustments at halftime while our offensive coaches panicked & got away from their game plan.

In the first half, the 49ers hardly did any line stunts because Saints stuck to the ground game. When you stunt against times that power run, you leave yourself vulnerable to gashing runs. Once our offense abandoned the run, it was over. They stunted up front at will & we had no answer for it because the coaching staff left no one in to help block nor did they chip block before releasing for their routes.

& yes teams do use max pro when they have injuries or struggles on the offensive line. They use it get another big body in game to help keep a clean pocket. Teams also use it when they want to enforce a physical run game. The offense should have never gotten away from it because you can be more creative out of it then you think. That's why I say the Saints were outcoached more then they were "out manned".