SB Nation User Blog: saints4eva06

Defensive Coordinator

saints4eva06 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:42:28 -0000

Well guys I was very hurt after the Carolina game and didn’t watch football any more this past weekend, but I want to still be very optimistic about this season. I still think we have a chance. Look at a few facts that we all should agree. (Not going to get into numbers, that’s for stujo4 to do)

1. IT'S STILL BREEZY IN THE BIG EASY!!! No matter what’s been said about Brees this week or how that the "BLUEPRINT" to stop our off is to follow what Carolina did - it aint gonna happen! Brees will correct that and he'll be fine. Our off can still and will run with the best of 'em.....

2. BANGED UP!!! I cant remember one game this year where we have been 100% (all our players) and when they do come back it seems like the chemistry is just not there. Seems that Quiet Storm (12) and J Shock (88) just couldn’t get in a sink with #9....

3.26!!!! No matter if SP wants to run 26 or not, he has no choice now. Him and his “GET REGGIE THE BALL ATITUDE” is dead for 3-4 weeks……

4. DEF HAS IMPROVED!!!! We have got a solid front 7, a good rotation, and not to mention a stub MLB!! Yes we could use a little betta pass rush at times, but we ARE going to put it together!!!! Madd Max and Harper are playing well. Poor Porter was improving. I hate that for him. Hell I hate that for us!! Gay is so playing ok but yea he does need to pick it up a bit and YES J. David does has an INT this year and if giving the chance, I think he will make more plays. He needs to just realize where his help is coming from and when. Some times seems as he gets caught looking in the backfield and that’s when he gets torched. Even being a good part of special teams. Get free safety in the draft. We are there!!!!! I really think the pieces are there....

Maybe, just maybe, we are looking over the defensive coordinator. Maybe we are giving him to much slack. Yea we are all over Payton and his playing calling, cutting and signing and cutting and signing of players, but maybe he being conservative because of the def coor and his lack of ability to get it right. The ’06 season he was running and gunning! Maybe he’s really trying to make this work. The way its looking Marvin Lewis will be outta a job this year and he was the def coor for that lights out Raven's team that won the super bowl. I’m not sure about any others that maybe available but the Saints need to check on that……..

3rd and 1

saints4eva06 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:21:32 -0000

I'm sorry fellows, but I feel so bad for Gramatica because I REALLY don't think this is his fault. Yea coulda made that kick with his eyes closed. Yea he was suppose to make it but if we coulda converted on 3rd and 1 his shot would have been closer....

For the second week in a row 3rd and 1 P. Thomas didn't convert. Lets go back earlier in the game. Bush 3rd and 1, he fumbles, Denver scoops it up, quick 6. S. Payton is gonna give us that bullshit about the line didn't block worth a crap (which they coulda did better) - bla bla bla. This game hurt sooooooo bad I can't even get my thoughts together. WHEN HIS HE GONNA PLAY DEUCE??? What’s going on with him?? Is Payton gonna give us some REAL and TRUEFUL answers this week?? I watch the Miami game over, even a few game from the '06 season and it seems like the line knows that Deuce is going to give them everything he has EVERY play so they block a little harder for him. (Maybe me, but it does seem like it) One day Karney said that he feels Deuces' frustration, that he knows Deuce wants to be out there, plus he practices his ass off. Even Brees says he worked his ass off and is probably in the best shape since he's been in N.O. (Wish I could remember where I read that so I could show it to you all). Guys Gramatica missed a field goal earlier in the game (shoulda made) but that should have been mental note to Payton to get the ball closer so the kick would be shorter. When is Payton going to come off his high horse and play Deuce??? Guys we have got to run the football better, everyone here (CSC) knows it but when is Sean going to get the memo??

PS - Mad Props to MAD MAX!!!!! The boy is GOOD!!!

Can we believe the hype ??

saints4eva06 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:36:23 -0000

Hey guys first and foremost hope everone in and around N.O. is doing ok. My prayers went out to you guys....

The NFL PowerRankings came out today and we are ranked 7th. In my mind I think thats GREAT!!!! There is only one other NFC team ahead of us and that Dallas. We actually moved up a couple of spots. So with that being said, can we count on our NEW ORLEANS SAINTS and the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship this year? I'm trying so hard to think realistly and think that we are not that good just so i wont get really disappointed durning the season, but as I think about it, who else can beat us in the NFC. Yeah we can make a case for only two or three teams. I think Dallas and "NOMO" may still have issues. The Vikings are a very good team but the have no QB. Other than that I think we got the NFC on lock!!! Well, what do you guys think.........

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking

BIG SED?

saints4eva06 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:11:01 -0000

Hey guys if you are like me at all, you are VERY VERY excited about this year. Things seem to really be working in our favor. I can honestly see 11 or 12 wins this year. But im concerned about Sedrick Ellis. He could be a real valuable part of this make over defense. We are days into camp and I haven't heard or read anything. He maybe in Europe or something for all i know. Is he working out? Is he being a HOTHEAD!!??? Whats going on?? How are the Saints handling it? Are they making true efforts to get him in camp?? Yes i know that he has to be willing and ready to come on his own, but what do you guys think is really going on here in this situation? Should I be worried?

Wats The Deal With These Make-Shift Ass CB's

saints4eva06 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:47:24 -0000

I've been a saints fan 4 eva, but I'm having a hard time understanding why are we still signing all of these BIG no name players. We just signed two that probably wont even make the team. Don't get me wrong I love most of the moves that we have made this offseason but I'm ready for a championship!!! Now and more later on.... We have the one of the best offenses in the NFL so I was wondering about the 'D'. I guess my point is that we have about 9 or 10 CB's on our roster, why don't we ship/cut 3 or 4 for Lito S. Lito, Harper, a health Madd Mike?? Hell, we could throw anybody else in the picture and just like that MAGIC!!! I maybe wrong but that sounds like 15 - 20 INT's. When we sign Big Willie, we will still be under the cap, so wats the big deal. A 3rd or 4th rounder with conditions, maybe a 2nd round pick next year. Make me understand the reasoning behind this. Please make me understand this!!

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