Dads, DaCoon, your thoughts on the Saints D? I was fairly impressed this week...they gave up a lot of yards but only held them to field goals and a couple TD's. They did good pinning Carolina in their 20 yd line...if Brees was playing he would have loved starting at his own 40 or 50.
I think it's looking up now for their D, they got 3 weeks to practice practice practice.
N.O. is a damn fine team but their D is their Achilles heel
While their offense is in the top 10 in all categories
20th in points allowed
25th yards allowed
26th against the pass
21st against the rush
Now with the kind of high scoring offence they have. It wouldnt be so surprising to see their ranking falling against the pass as teams are forced to pass more to try and keep pace or play catch up.
But to also be 21st against the rush, and more importantly 20th in points allowed?
This tells me that N.O. will struggle against more balanced teams (offense /defense) And why I thought Dallas matched up well against them a few weeks ago.
N.O. will almost always be in the game because of their offense. But against a Well balanced team. They HAVE to play better defense to keep their offense from becoming one dimensional themselves.
Its really kinda strange because N.O. has some pretty good players on defense. Which tells me that if things dont work out this year. You can probobly expect a defensive coaching change on the defensive side of the ball during the off season.
Im not entirely sure that even if they do win it all that N.O. shouldnt go for a defensive coaching change.
They have the players. And you can see the players put in the effort. Then to me it seems its a scheme or planning problem on the coaching end..
Dont feel bad though. I see the Vikes having a chance only so long as Childress doesnt call any plays. Unfortunately. once the playoffs start Im not sure he is going to be willing to put his ego aside for his own good for that to happen.