We've waited a while but finally the Saints brought their A game on all sides of the ball. We looked more hungry than the Bears overall in fact.
On the D side we pursued harder, gang tackled, did an excellent job in man coverage (Jabari Greer outstanding!) and got penetration up front. 6 sacks was a telling end statistic.
On the O side I thought the line did an incredible job of keeping the likes of Julius Peppers quite. Beyond a couple of 1st Quarter mentions in fact we barely even heard his name. That is testament to a much improved display by the guys in the pits.
Add to that the running game actually got going with all 3 backs gaining decent yardage and you've got to say we look like the real deal if we can continue to open holes for them.
Brees was pretty much flawless and hit Devery Henderson with an inch perfect bomb en route to a 79 yard TD. He even managed to get Meachem into the game and Mr Butterfingers himself caught every ball thrown his way and really stepped up to the plate in Marques Colstons absence.
Add to that another fine display by Jimmy Graham and you have to give the O an A rating as well.
Even on special teams we were pretty much all there. Thomas Morstead has one of the best legs in the business and managed to keep the ball away from Devin Hester most of the time. Sproles looked dangerous again on returns and it's surely only a matter of time before he breaks another big one and the coverage teams finally learnt how to tackle so again another A rating for them.
The Good
* The D learnt how to tackle
* The D brought consistent pressure
* Jabari Greer knocked down ball on third down, defended another pass to Devin Hester with perfect coverage and made an open field tackle on Forte. Great day by this unsung Stallion!
* Jimmy Graham creates mismatches all over field - still a long way to go but could be the next Tony Gonzalez
* Robert Meacham for catching all passes thrown his way and restoring faith that he can catch the ball in clutch situations
* The Saints front 7 for bringing the heat and for sustained penetration
* Sproles, Ingram and Thomas for being the 3 pronged sucker punch we envisaged and now see as reality. Great inside running by Ingram in particular one time pumping his legs for 8 yards that he had no right to gain
* Thomas Morstead for just being consistently excellent in his execution
* The O line for an outstanding job all day.
The Bad
* The Zebras. A number of bad calls in the first half put coach Payton on the road to a coronary. Harper did not rough the passer, Meachem was hit late and out of bounds + another incident that my brain can't recall right now
* Malcolm Jenkins dropped a blatant pick... although we can forgive him this one indiscretion as we know it won't happen again, right Malcolm?
* Forte 42 yard run in 1st went untouched by any defender. Add to that a 17 yard reception in which he broke 2 bad tackles and some of the Saints main frailties were once again out in the open
* Red zone conversions still a concern. The pitch to Ingram was a bad call and they still don't seem to trust the inside run down at the goal line. With 2 Pro Bowl guards you'd really like to think we could convert in such situations but apparently not and accordingly Payton doesn't trust them to get the push in those situations.
Game Vs The Texans
If we can bring that same kind of intensity, hustle and heat on a consistent basis we'll be a match for anyone especially the Texans. We have to continue line penetration with the front 4 rather than always bringing the house as quick release QBs may well pick us apart down the stretch if we always have to bring everyone.
I hope the Bears game wasn't a red herring because of their poor O line. It's difficult to judge whether we've turned the corner or whether this was an anomaly. I guess we'll find out in a few days’ time.
I'm encouraged by Jonathan Casillas and Jo-Lonn Dunbar in the pass rush. With Will Smith back and Turk McBride also putting in a good performance who's to say this isn't the start of something better, after all new personnel take time to acclimatise so maybe we're about to see the promise fulfilled.
Still the pessimist doubts remain. Let's hold judgement until after the Texans.
In the meantime Reggie who? Sad to say as I do believe the guy cared and worked hard for the team but you couldn't find a more ready-made replacement and improvement in Darren Sproles. North south running, great in the flat and what speed in the return. Truly a major acquisition. I believe he'll be the same kind of catalyst for the O as Darren Sharper was for the D in '09.
Heal up Marques!
And Finally
2 videos for you. First up Pat Williams and Brian Blessing preview the Saints Texans game this coming Sunday, September 25.
And a short promo vid about home school kids and the Saints.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saints Need To Improve Up Front And Fast For Bears Game
Just watched the
beat the
and it's got me worried.
On Thursday night the Packers dominated us on both lines. Watching the way the
totally dominated in the trenches leaves me thinking we could be in for a long night.
The
O line are going to have their work cut out. Last week the holes opened for the backs were miniscule. It ain't gonna get any easier this week.
And if they are to keep
off his ass they are going to need to be on their A game or
and Co. are going to have a field day.
On the other side of the ball our front 7 brought about as much pressure as a small ant on an elephants back. Despite the new guys in the line up it was the same old story. If we can't bring more heat the secondary is just going to get picked apart.
Without
we don't have a pass rush. All the stunts and corner blitz's in the world aren't going to carry us all the way unless the big boys up front can bring it with 4.
Best get working your asses off messers
+
and
as you're in for a big game. Start lifting the weights.
beat the
and it's got me worried.
On Thursday night the Packers dominated us on both lines. Watching the way the
totally dominated in the trenches leaves me thinking we could be in for a long night.
The
O line are going to have their work cut out. Last week the holes opened for the backs were miniscule. It ain't gonna get any easier this week.
And if they are to keep
off his ass they are going to need to be on their A game or
and Co. are going to have a field day.
On the other side of the ball our front 7 brought about as much pressure as a small ant on an elephants back. Despite the new guys in the line up it was the same old story. If we can't bring more heat the secondary is just going to get picked apart.
Without
we don't have a pass rush. All the stunts and corner blitz's in the world aren't going to carry us all the way unless the big boys up front can bring it with 4.
Best get working your asses off messers
+
and
as you're in for a big game. Start lifting the weights.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Saints Super Bowl Shopping List
Like many a good Saints fan who can't make it down to Miami I will be watching the big game at home with a group of friends and a nervous disposition. I'm excited as hell but the fact is I'm developing a slight twitch and am already finding it difficult to hold a drink without spilling it such is the inner tension. So the only course of action I can see is to write a big Saints Super Bowl shopping list to keep my mind at bay. So here's what Dr. Falconer is ordering.
1. A Drew Brees 400+ yard game, 3/4 TD haul and 0 ints - check,
2. A Pierre Thomas 100+ yard game - check,
3. A Will Smith Bobby McCray Peyton Manning sandwich with a side of Reggie Wayne fumbles - check, check,
4. 2 Reggie Bush game changing moments for the highlights reel - I'll have to see what they've got out back but I'm pretty sure we can accommodate,
5. Another Darren Sharper Jonathan Vilma same game interception haul - absolutely, check,
6. About 100 tins of beer for the Falconer troop + whisky when we win - goes without saying and already in the house,
7. A Who half time performance we can all sing along to safe in the knowledge the Saints are almost home and dry - hmm, might struggle with this one but we'll see if there's any in the warehouse,
8. A combo of ribs, pizza, chips and dips to be on hand throughout the game - you sure that's all? I think we have more stuff en route for delivery.
Good lady Falconer is off to the grocery store shortly to get the complete Saints Super Bowl Shopping List order fulfilled. Anything you want ordered please holla now.
1. A Drew Brees 400+ yard game, 3/4 TD haul and 0 ints - check,
2. A Pierre Thomas 100+ yard game - check,
3. A Will Smith Bobby McCray Peyton Manning sandwich with a side of Reggie Wayne fumbles - check, check,
4. 2 Reggie Bush game changing moments for the highlights reel - I'll have to see what they've got out back but I'm pretty sure we can accommodate,
5. Another Darren Sharper Jonathan Vilma same game interception haul - absolutely, check,
6. About 100 tins of beer for the Falconer troop + whisky when we win - goes without saying and already in the house,
7. A Who half time performance we can all sing along to safe in the knowledge the Saints are almost home and dry - hmm, might struggle with this one but we'll see if there's any in the warehouse,
8. A combo of ribs, pizza, chips and dips to be on hand throughout the game - you sure that's all? I think we have more stuff en route for delivery.
Is that all you want dear?
N.B. Not actually Lady Falconer
Good lady Falconer is off to the grocery store shortly to get the complete Saints Super Bowl Shopping List order fulfilled. Anything you want ordered please holla now.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saints Super Bowl Preview
Now that the dust has settled, the initial hangovers have become but a distant headache of a memory and the hype has truly kicked in it's time to turn our attentions to the realistic battles that are going to need to be won if the Saints are to come home with the Vince Lombardi trophy. In my totally unbiased moments (basically when I wake up in a cold sweat thinking about a Manning Monday) I have thought through the real battles we must win.
1. It goes without saying but Drew Brees needs to play at or close to his peak for us to stand a decent chance. I'm thinking the Patriots or Giants games from earlier this season. If Drew was to suffer a Super Bowl nerve display day, think Jim Kelly or John Elway (early years) to name but a few, then the Saints will really struggle. It's clear the Saints MVP and leader needs to be at his accurate best for the Who Dat to come out flying.
2. As per my last point our Saints need to come out flying. We need to put the points on the board early to steady the nerves and make the Colts play catch up. Easier said than done but given the past Super Bowl and big game experience many Colts players hold it's imperative we come out fighting in the first to help steady many a young Saints players heart.
3. Getting to Payton Manning will be key. As Gregg Williams has identified it doesn't matter whether we get there with a clean sack but we have to let Mr Unflappable himself know that we are there and we mean business. If that means Bobby McCray paying another $20K fine come Monday morning for late hits then so be it... I'm sure Bourbon Street will be happy to gather the cash in a hat to help out. Manning will pick us apart if left standing too often.
4. Jeremy Shockey needs to impose himself. The big man truly is the Saints talisman and when he is in the game he gives opposing D's a heck of a headache. With all the other weapons on the Saints O the presence of number 88 frees up space for the likes of Bush and Thomas in the flat given the mismatches it causes. I for sure will feel more confident if Jeremy Shockey is out there running routes from early as he can make a physical and emotional difference.
5. Jonathan Vilma, Darren Sharper, Roman Harper, Will Smith, Tracy Porter... heck they'll all have to play out of their skins. The D needs to be aggressive, strip some balls and hope they can throw Mannings reads off enough if we are to have a better than evens chance.
6. Thomas Morstead to continue his great kick offs and punts and Reggie Bush and Courtney Roby to continue making good yardage on their returns. The play of the special teams and the field positions they leave the O and D with respectively will be all important.
That may all seem negative but if I was a bookie I would be giving the Colts the better odds because I think they are that little bit better all round. That's tough for me to say but it's the honest truth. We will need to put in an A-team performance across the board. That said it is well within our capabilities to do so and Sunday night will be a time for hardcore mental strength. Yes they can do it, yes they should believe, yes they will!!
1. It goes without saying but Drew Brees needs to play at or close to his peak for us to stand a decent chance. I'm thinking the Patriots or Giants games from earlier this season. If Drew was to suffer a Super Bowl nerve display day, think Jim Kelly or John Elway (early years) to name but a few, then the Saints will really struggle. It's clear the Saints MVP and leader needs to be at his accurate best for the Who Dat to come out flying.
Drew Brees MVP Super Bowl
2. As per my last point our Saints need to come out flying. We need to put the points on the board early to steady the nerves and make the Colts play catch up. Easier said than done but given the past Super Bowl and big game experience many Colts players hold it's imperative we come out fighting in the first to help steady many a young Saints players heart.
3. Getting to Payton Manning will be key. As Gregg Williams has identified it doesn't matter whether we get there with a clean sack but we have to let Mr Unflappable himself know that we are there and we mean business. If that means Bobby McCray paying another $20K fine come Monday morning for late hits then so be it... I'm sure Bourbon Street will be happy to gather the cash in a hat to help out. Manning will pick us apart if left standing too often.
4. Jeremy Shockey needs to impose himself. The big man truly is the Saints talisman and when he is in the game he gives opposing D's a heck of a headache. With all the other weapons on the Saints O the presence of number 88 frees up space for the likes of Bush and Thomas in the flat given the mismatches it causes. I for sure will feel more confident if Jeremy Shockey is out there running routes from early as he can make a physical and emotional difference.
5. Jonathan Vilma, Darren Sharper, Roman Harper, Will Smith, Tracy Porter... heck they'll all have to play out of their skins. The D needs to be aggressive, strip some balls and hope they can throw Mannings reads off enough if we are to have a better than evens chance.
6. Thomas Morstead to continue his great kick offs and punts and Reggie Bush and Courtney Roby to continue making good yardage on their returns. The play of the special teams and the field positions they leave the O and D with respectively will be all important.
That may all seem negative but if I was a bookie I would be giving the Colts the better odds because I think they are that little bit better all round. That's tough for me to say but it's the honest truth. We will need to put in an A-team performance across the board. That said it is well within our capabilities to do so and Sunday night will be a time for hardcore mental strength. Yes they can do it, yes they should believe, yes they will!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saints Vs Falcons 4th Quarter
Welcome to the 4th Quarter with the Saints leading 23 to 16 but with the big birds driving in Saints territory.
3rd and 1 Falcons. Big play coming up.
Hand off to Snelling who breaks the line easily and picks up 4.
1st down Falcons at the Saints 22.
Toos to Norwood who picks up 1 before Charles Grant eats him up. 2nd and 9. We need to hold this as the Vikings are going to beat the Bengals as off now.
Redman to Gonzalez who breaks a tackle and takes it to the 4. Great tackle by Will Smith.
1st and goal Falcons.
Snelling powers his way up the middle for a touchdown. Bounced off attempted tackles and makes this tight all over again.
Saints 23 Falcons 23
1st down Saints at their 17 as Courtney Roby was stuffed on the return.
Brees rolls right and hits Devery Henderson... who drops it. That’s 2 on the day for DH. 2nd and 10.
Brees to an open Marques Colston over the middle and he runs a few to pick up the 1st.
1st and 10 at the Saints 29.
Hand off to Pierre Thomas who goes wide left and picks up a nice 9. 2nd and 1.
Pierre Thomas again who does a mini leap to pick up 5.
1st down Saints.
Brees under pressure dumps it off to David Thomas who picks up 4. 2nd and 6.
Brees to Colston who's forward progress picks up the 1st before he ends up a few yards back.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 47.
Reggie Bush takes it for a quick 2. 2nd and 8.
Brees to Devery Henderson who actually catches the ball, spins and picks up the 1st. Ah I'm being harsh on DH there. He's a great guy.
1st down Saints.
Pierre Thomas on a catch picks up 1. We see Lance Moore on the sidelines suited up which is great to see. Come back soon buddy. 2nd and 9.
Reggie Bush up the middle for 5 before he's nailed. 3rd and 4.
Brees throws into a crowd of Falcons but completes to Reggie Bush for a 1st. Perfect throw.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 22. 6.20 on the clock.
Pierre Thomas takes it up the middle for 2. 2nd and 8.
Penalty flags come out on the next play... Which way is this going? Both against Atlanta. We take the pass interference one.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 10, 5.35 on the clock.
Brees in trouble has to throw it away. 2nd and 10. Flag is out. Intentional grounding. Bullshit. 2nd and goal at the 20.
Brees incomplete to Meachem. 3rd and goal. Huge play coming up.
Brees to Thomas in the flat who goes nowhere. Balls.
In comes Garrett Hartley and this is going to be a pressure 38 yard kick... And he makes it!! Wow I had no confidence in him making that so well done.
Saints 26 Falcons 23
1st down Falcons at the 37 after Weems pulls out a big return. Did we not need that.
Weems takes a reverse and looses a beautiful 12. Great tackle Randall Gay. 2nd and 22.
Redman drops back and... Throws straight to Jonathan Vilma!! The Saints interception leaves us in great field possession.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 32.
Pierre Thomas takes it up the middle for 5. 2nd and 5.
Brees one step drop unloads to Devery Henderson who spins to pick up the 1st.
1st down Saints at the 19.
Pierre Thomas takes the ball up the middle for 4. He moved the pile nicely there. 2nd and 6. 2.23 on the clock.
Brees under pressure flips it forward to Thomas who can't pull it in. 3rd and 6. 2.18 on the clock. This is a huge play.
Brees goes down the middle for David Thomas but it falls incomplete. Damn. Please God don't let the Hartley extra point miss come back to end the perfect season.
Hartley comes in for the field goal and it's a fake... Brunell goes to Dinkins but it goes incomplete. Fuck me what was that about? Kick the 3!
1st down Falcons at their own 15.
Redman to Snelling who is wide open and picks up a whole giant load. That brings up the 2 minute warning and pains me unbelievably.
1st down Falcons at their 33.
Redman to Booker for 9. 2nd and 1.
Redman floats it to Roddy White but it goes incomplete. 3rd and 1.
Snelling bounces through missed tackles and picks up 3.
1st down Falcons. 1.32 on the clock.
Redman to Gonzalez incomplete. 2nd and 10.
Redman to Roddy White and... It’s incomplete. Thank the heavens as that would have been a big gain. 3rd and 10.
Redman to Gonzalez completes but he's tackled short of the marker by Scott Shanle. 4th and 2. Come on Dddddddd!!
Redman to Snelling but he is knocked back by Vilma from converting. He made the grab but he was tackled a yard short. Jonathan Vilma you are a legend!!
1st down Saints.
Brees takes a knee and the clock ticks down as the Saints win a close one to go 13 and 0!! Wow. A franchise record of wins in one season and starts. That was tighter than I hoped but we came out with the win and that's what's important. Some of the same old D problems were there but again we make big plays when needed to just about see things out. Now beer beckons.
Saints 26 Falcons 23
Must Stop The Falcons Comeback!
3rd and 1 Falcons. Big play coming up.
Hand off to Snelling who breaks the line easily and picks up 4.
1st down Falcons at the Saints 22.
Toos to Norwood who picks up 1 before Charles Grant eats him up. 2nd and 9. We need to hold this as the Vikings are going to beat the Bengals as off now.
Redman to Gonzalez who breaks a tackle and takes it to the 4. Great tackle by Will Smith.
1st and goal Falcons.
Snelling powers his way up the middle for a touchdown. Bounced off attempted tackles and makes this tight all over again.
Saints 23 Falcons 23
1st down Saints at their 17 as Courtney Roby was stuffed on the return.
Brees rolls right and hits Devery Henderson... who drops it. That’s 2 on the day for DH. 2nd and 10.
Brees to an open Marques Colston over the middle and he runs a few to pick up the 1st.
1st and 10 at the Saints 29.
Hand off to Pierre Thomas who goes wide left and picks up a nice 9. 2nd and 1.
Pierre Thomas again who does a mini leap to pick up 5.
1st down Saints.
Brees under pressure dumps it off to David Thomas who picks up 4. 2nd and 6.
Brees to Colston who's forward progress picks up the 1st before he ends up a few yards back.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 47.
Reggie Bush takes it for a quick 2. 2nd and 8.
Brees to Devery Henderson who actually catches the ball, spins and picks up the 1st. Ah I'm being harsh on DH there. He's a great guy.
1st down Saints.
Pierre Thomas on a catch picks up 1. We see Lance Moore on the sidelines suited up which is great to see. Come back soon buddy. 2nd and 9.
Reggie Bush up the middle for 5 before he's nailed. 3rd and 4.
Brees throws into a crowd of Falcons but completes to Reggie Bush for a 1st. Perfect throw.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 22. 6.20 on the clock.
Pierre Thomas takes it up the middle for 2. 2nd and 8.
Penalty flags come out on the next play... Which way is this going? Both against Atlanta. We take the pass interference one.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 10, 5.35 on the clock.
Brees in trouble has to throw it away. 2nd and 10. Flag is out. Intentional grounding. Bullshit. 2nd and goal at the 20.
Brees incomplete to Meachem. 3rd and goal. Huge play coming up.
Brees to Thomas in the flat who goes nowhere. Balls.
In comes Garrett Hartley and this is going to be a pressure 38 yard kick... And he makes it!! Wow I had no confidence in him making that so well done.
Saints 26 Falcons 23
1st down Falcons at the 37 after Weems pulls out a big return. Did we not need that.
Weems takes a reverse and looses a beautiful 12. Great tackle Randall Gay. 2nd and 22.
Redman drops back and... Throws straight to Jonathan Vilma!! The Saints interception leaves us in great field possession.
1st down Saints at the Falcons 32.
Pierre Thomas takes it up the middle for 5. 2nd and 5.
Brees one step drop unloads to Devery Henderson who spins to pick up the 1st.
1st down Saints at the 19.
Pierre Thomas takes the ball up the middle for 4. He moved the pile nicely there. 2nd and 6. 2.23 on the clock.
Brees under pressure flips it forward to Thomas who can't pull it in. 3rd and 6. 2.18 on the clock. This is a huge play.
Brees goes down the middle for David Thomas but it falls incomplete. Damn. Please God don't let the Hartley extra point miss come back to end the perfect season.
Hartley comes in for the field goal and it's a fake... Brunell goes to Dinkins but it goes incomplete. Fuck me what was that about? Kick the 3!
1st down Falcons at their own 15.
Redman to Snelling who is wide open and picks up a whole giant load. That brings up the 2 minute warning and pains me unbelievably.
1st down Falcons at their 33.
Redman to Booker for 9. 2nd and 1.
Redman floats it to Roddy White but it goes incomplete. 3rd and 1.
Snelling bounces through missed tackles and picks up 3.
1st down Falcons. 1.32 on the clock.
Redman to Gonzalez incomplete. 2nd and 10.
Redman to Roddy White and... It’s incomplete. Thank the heavens as that would have been a big gain. 3rd and 10.
Redman to Gonzalez completes but he's tackled short of the marker by Scott Shanle. 4th and 2. Come on Dddddddd!!
Redman to Snelling but he is knocked back by Vilma from converting. He made the grab but he was tackled a yard short. Jonathan Vilma you are a legend!!
1st down Saints.
Brees takes a knee and the clock ticks down as the Saints win a close one to go 13 and 0!! Wow. A franchise record of wins in one season and starts. That was tighter than I hoped but we came out with the win and that's what's important. Some of the same old D problems were there but again we make big plays when needed to just about see things out. Now beer beckons.
Saints 26 Falcons 23
Monday, December 7, 2009
Saints Vs Redskins 4th Quarter
You join us here in the 4th Quarter with the Saints teetering close to their first loss of the season. The Redskins are driving and have the ball at the Saints 12 along with a 7 point lead. What happens in the next couple of plays could be decisive.
1st down Redskins.
Campbell to Mason for 6. 2nd and 4.
Mason up the middle and AGAIN is able to pick up yards after the first contact. We're just not able to stop people at the point of contact today. 3rd and 1.
Mason sweeps to the left and Darren Sharper cuts him down in the back field. Heck of a play by Sharper which saves a potential 4 points as the Redskins kick a field goal.
Saints 20 Redskins 30
1st down Saints at their own 21.
Brees to Robert Meachem for 9. 2nd and 1. Great effort by Meachem to try for the 1st there.
Pierre Thomas carries to the right and just picks up the 1st.
1st down Saints.
Brees to Pierre Thomas on a screen and he manages to scramble for 10 more out to the 42.
1st down Saints
Brees short to Thomas. 2nd and 5.
Brees to Jeremy Shockey over the middle at the Redskins 40.
1st down Saints.
Brees to Devery Henderson who... drops it. Oh man that was another 1st. Totally in and out of his hands. 2nd and 10.
Mike Bell runs into a wall, tries to cut it back but there's nothing there. It hasn't been all day and I don't think it ever will be. 3rd and 10.
Brees under a lot of pressure avoids the sack, steps up and unloads to Robert Meachem down the right sideline and completes for 28.
1st down Saints at the 11.
Mike Bell up the middle but yet again there is nothing there. It's about time we give up on that. We do not have the beating of this Redskins D line. 2nd and 11.
Brees to Pierre Thomas on another screen for 3. He lost his footing just as he made the cut. 3rd and 8.
Brees to the end zone... But it's battered away.
So the Saints will have to settle for a 27 yard field goal.
Saints 23 Redskins 30
6.52 left on the clock and we're staring down the barrel. Got to hope for a big play by the D. Look for the Redskins to start pounding this out to Cartwright.
1st down Redskins at their 41.
Campbell rolls out and fires to Sellers to the Saints 42.
1st down Redskins
Cartwright up the middle, obviously breaks a couple of tackles on the way to 7. 2nd and 3.
Campbell to Kelly who, surprise, surprise, breaks a tackle when he's shy of the marker and then picks up a few more.
1st down Redskins at the Saints 29. 4.30 on the clock.
Campbell to Thomas who is taken down for a loss... but McCallister is called for a facemask on the tackle which sums up the Saints day.
1st down Redskins at the Saints 16.
A Redskin back takes it a couple up the middle. 2nd and 8.
Ganther breaks through tackles AGAIIIIIINNNNNN and picks up 7. 3rd and 1.
Ganther over left tackle and picks up the 1st. I know the Saints D is banged up but I thought even second stringers practised tackling during the week don’t they?
1st and goal Redskins with 3 mins on the clock and ticking.
Cartwright adds a couple more on the run. 2nd and goal.
Cartwright is stopped for a loss of 1 but the clock continues to tick. 3rd and goal.
Cartwright again and picks up 0 to bring up 4th and goal as we hit the 2 minute warning.
So the Redskins will settle for a 23 yard field goal attempt and... He MISSES!!! I don't believe it. Unbelievable. We have a chance, a small chance but it's better than what we were facing a second ago.
1st down Saints at their own 20.
Brees to Pierre Thomas for 4. 2nd and 6.
Brees under pressure throws to Devery Henderson on the sidelines for a 1st at the 35.
1st down Saints.
Brees incomplete to Colston. 2nd and 10.
Brees to Robert Meachem on the sidelines at the Saints 47 and he gets out of bounds.
1st down Saints, 1.27 on the clock.
Drew Brees looks deep and unloads... TOUCHDOWN!!! ROBERT MEACHEM I LOVE YOU MAN!! 52 yard TD pass. 80 yards in a manner of seconds and we are tied with 1.19 left on the clock.
Saints 30 Redskins 30
Now it's all back on the D. Hold in there guys. My nerves, no doubt like every Saints fan, do not like this tension but at least we're back in it.
1st down Redskins at their own 25.
Screen pass to Cartwright for a pick up of 14.
1st down Redskins with 50 ticks left.
Campbell to Davis for 5 and the Redskins call a timeout. Will Smith landed on Campbells ankle at the end of the play and Campbell is limping. A penalty is called on the Redskins calling it back 10.
1st and 20 Redskins.
Campbell to someone for a gain but the Saints are called for a face mask so a 1st down for the Redskins.
1st and 10 Redskins.
Campbell drops back and... it's intercepted by Jonathan Vilma.
1st down Saints with 28 seconds at their own 46.
Brees throws incomplete. Flag comes out against Bushrod for holding. 1st and 20.
Brees throws incomplete to Meachem. 2nd and 20 with 18 ticks left.
Brees to Robert Meachem who gets out of bounds at the Redskins 48. 3rd and 5 with 12 seconds left.
Brees to Reggie Bush at the 40 for a 1st down with 7 seconds left.
1st down Saints.
Brees tries one more pass attempt which falls incomplete.
So in comes Garrett Hartley for a 58 yard field goal attempt and... It falls short. It was on target but didn't have the leg. So we head to over time with the scores tied at 30 a piece and I need a new heart.
Saints Teetering on the Brink of Their First Loss
1st down Redskins.
Campbell to Mason for 6. 2nd and 4.
Mason up the middle and AGAIN is able to pick up yards after the first contact. We're just not able to stop people at the point of contact today. 3rd and 1.
Mason sweeps to the left and Darren Sharper cuts him down in the back field. Heck of a play by Sharper which saves a potential 4 points as the Redskins kick a field goal.
Saints 20 Redskins 30
1st down Saints at their own 21.
Brees to Robert Meachem for 9. 2nd and 1. Great effort by Meachem to try for the 1st there.
Pierre Thomas carries to the right and just picks up the 1st.
1st down Saints.
Brees to Pierre Thomas on a screen and he manages to scramble for 10 more out to the 42.
1st down Saints
Brees short to Thomas. 2nd and 5.
Brees to Jeremy Shockey over the middle at the Redskins 40.
1st down Saints.
Brees to Devery Henderson who... drops it. Oh man that was another 1st. Totally in and out of his hands. 2nd and 10.
Mike Bell runs into a wall, tries to cut it back but there's nothing there. It hasn't been all day and I don't think it ever will be. 3rd and 10.
Brees under a lot of pressure avoids the sack, steps up and unloads to Robert Meachem down the right sideline and completes for 28.
1st down Saints at the 11.
Mike Bell up the middle but yet again there is nothing there. It's about time we give up on that. We do not have the beating of this Redskins D line. 2nd and 11.
Brees to Pierre Thomas on another screen for 3. He lost his footing just as he made the cut. 3rd and 8.
Brees to the end zone... But it's battered away.
So the Saints will have to settle for a 27 yard field goal.
Saints 23 Redskins 30
6.52 left on the clock and we're staring down the barrel. Got to hope for a big play by the D. Look for the Redskins to start pounding this out to Cartwright.
1st down Redskins at their 41.
Campbell rolls out and fires to Sellers to the Saints 42.
1st down Redskins
Cartwright up the middle, obviously breaks a couple of tackles on the way to 7. 2nd and 3.
Campbell to Kelly who, surprise, surprise, breaks a tackle when he's shy of the marker and then picks up a few more.
1st down Redskins at the Saints 29. 4.30 on the clock.
Campbell to Thomas who is taken down for a loss... but McCallister is called for a facemask on the tackle which sums up the Saints day.
McCallister Facemask
1st down Redskins at the Saints 16.
A Redskin back takes it a couple up the middle. 2nd and 8.
Ganther breaks through tackles AGAIIIIIINNNNNN and picks up 7. 3rd and 1.
Ganther over left tackle and picks up the 1st. I know the Saints D is banged up but I thought even second stringers practised tackling during the week don’t they?
1st and goal Redskins with 3 mins on the clock and ticking.
Cartwright adds a couple more on the run. 2nd and goal.
Cartwright is stopped for a loss of 1 but the clock continues to tick. 3rd and goal.
Cartwright again and picks up 0 to bring up 4th and goal as we hit the 2 minute warning.
So the Redskins will settle for a 23 yard field goal attempt and... He MISSES!!! I don't believe it. Unbelievable. We have a chance, a small chance but it's better than what we were facing a second ago.
1st down Saints at their own 20.
Brees to Pierre Thomas for 4. 2nd and 6.
Brees under pressure throws to Devery Henderson on the sidelines for a 1st at the 35.
1st down Saints.
Brees incomplete to Colston. 2nd and 10.
Brees to Robert Meachem on the sidelines at the Saints 47 and he gets out of bounds.
1st down Saints, 1.27 on the clock.
Drew Brees looks deep and unloads... TOUCHDOWN!!! ROBERT MEACHEM I LOVE YOU MAN!! 52 yard TD pass. 80 yards in a manner of seconds and we are tied with 1.19 left on the clock.
Saints 30 Redskins 30
Now it's all back on the D. Hold in there guys. My nerves, no doubt like every Saints fan, do not like this tension but at least we're back in it.
1st down Redskins at their own 25.
Screen pass to Cartwright for a pick up of 14.
1st down Redskins with 50 ticks left.
Campbell to Davis for 5 and the Redskins call a timeout. Will Smith landed on Campbells ankle at the end of the play and Campbell is limping. A penalty is called on the Redskins calling it back 10.
1st and 20 Redskins.
Campbell to someone for a gain but the Saints are called for a face mask so a 1st down for the Redskins.
1st and 10 Redskins.
Campbell drops back and... it's intercepted by Jonathan Vilma.
1st down Saints with 28 seconds at their own 46.
Brees throws incomplete. Flag comes out against Bushrod for holding. 1st and 20.
Brees throws incomplete to Meachem. 2nd and 20 with 18 ticks left.
Brees to Robert Meachem who gets out of bounds at the Redskins 48. 3rd and 5 with 12 seconds left.
Brees to Reggie Bush at the 40 for a 1st down with 7 seconds left.
1st down Saints.
Brees tries one more pass attempt which falls incomplete.
So in comes Garrett Hartley for a 58 yard field goal attempt and... It falls short. It was on target but didn't have the leg. So we head to over time with the scores tied at 30 a piece and I need a new heart.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Jabari Greer Saints Helmet Player of the Week
Following the propane a lane hum dinger of a ball game on Monday Night Football in which the Famous New Orleans Saints offence took to the skies and out jumped the wingless Falcons I thought it was about time to name my Saint of the Week.
A plethora of options for the Saints Helmet to choose from
Honourable mentions must firstly go out to the main contenders which were:
a) The Entire Saints Offence and
b) The Entire Saints Defence
However the Saints Helmet Player of the Week award is an individual award so the top 5 in descending order are:
Darren Sharper - 5th Place. He made smart plays all over the field and kept Matt Ryan second guessing with his blitz stunts. He deserved the addition to his league leading tally of interceptions that came his way in the 4th and is surely a shoe in for the Pro Bowl barring disaster.
Marques Colston - 4th place. His dominance at going up for jump balls, witness the 2nd Quarter touchdown grab, mean he is Drew Brees' go to target in the Red Zone. Factor in his ability to make the big play, like the deep ball in the 4th, and you have one heck of a contender for the Pro Bowl.
Will Smith - 3rd place. His pass rush efforts forced Ryan to throw before his feet were set on a number of occasions and was rewarded with 2 sacks, 4 tackles and 1 forced fumble (well nearly). It's great to see the big man back as the Saints sack king.
Drew Brees - 2nd place. What more superlatives can one say about Drew Brees? He is simply playing outstanding football and is head and shoulders the best Quarterback in the league in my opinion. His numbers speak for themselves but beyond that he is a leader of men and showed once again that he can put the ball where few others even dare to thread. Truly a Saints Legend in the making.
Jabari Greer - Saints Helmet Player of the Week. It would have been too easy to give the gong to Drew Brees as he realistically wins it hands down week in week out so, to make it interesting, I have gone with the game changer himself, Saints cornerback Jabari Greer.
The interception he returned for a touchdown just before half time was the turning point in the game. It left the Falcons mentally scared going into the locker room knowing they faced an insurmountable challenge in the second half. Up to that point the Falcons had been playing pretty good football so Greers' interception firstly stopped a promising drive that could have levelled the scores and secondly increased the points difference to two touchdowns.
The Saints secondary as a whole has been so impressive as a unit this season that it's a pleasure to award one of their kin the award for the second time this season. No longer do I have to hide behind my giant foam hands any time an opposing QB takes to the air for I know that in Jabari Greer, Darren Sharper, Roman Harper and Tracy Porter, who also came up with a game changing pick, we now have a secondary that helps make us a genuine contender. Roll on the Panthers!
A plethora of options for the Saints Helmet to choose from
Honourable mentions must firstly go out to the main contenders which were:
a) The Entire Saints Offence and
b) The Entire Saints Defence
However the Saints Helmet Player of the Week award is an individual award so the top 5 in descending order are:
Darren Sharper - 5th Place. He made smart plays all over the field and kept Matt Ryan second guessing with his blitz stunts. He deserved the addition to his league leading tally of interceptions that came his way in the 4th and is surely a shoe in for the Pro Bowl barring disaster.
Marques Colston - 4th place. His dominance at going up for jump balls, witness the 2nd Quarter touchdown grab, mean he is Drew Brees' go to target in the Red Zone. Factor in his ability to make the big play, like the deep ball in the 4th, and you have one heck of a contender for the Pro Bowl.
Will Smith - 3rd place. His pass rush efforts forced Ryan to throw before his feet were set on a number of occasions and was rewarded with 2 sacks, 4 tackles and 1 forced fumble (well nearly). It's great to see the big man back as the Saints sack king.
Drew Brees - 2nd place. What more superlatives can one say about Drew Brees? He is simply playing outstanding football and is head and shoulders the best Quarterback in the league in my opinion. His numbers speak for themselves but beyond that he is a leader of men and showed once again that he can put the ball where few others even dare to thread. Truly a Saints Legend in the making.
Jabari Greer - Saints Helmet Player of the Week. It would have been too easy to give the gong to Drew Brees as he realistically wins it hands down week in week out so, to make it interesting, I have gone with the game changer himself, Saints cornerback Jabari Greer.
The interception he returned for a touchdown just before half time was the turning point in the game. It left the Falcons mentally scared going into the locker room knowing they faced an insurmountable challenge in the second half. Up to that point the Falcons had been playing pretty good football so Greers' interception firstly stopped a promising drive that could have levelled the scores and secondly increased the points difference to two touchdowns.
The Saints secondary as a whole has been so impressive as a unit this season that it's a pleasure to award one of their kin the award for the second time this season. No longer do I have to hide behind my giant foam hands any time an opposing QB takes to the air for I know that in Jabari Greer, Darren Sharper, Roman Harper and Tracy Porter, who also came up with a game changing pick, we now have a secondary that helps make us a genuine contender. Roll on the Panthers!
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