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Yeah it appeared one view of the replay it didn't hit the ground and on another it may have hit. Non-conclusive and they should have stuck with the call on the field. The no call on Ertz was bad. Was definitely obvious.
Agreed. They usually (supposed to) stick with the call if they can't see actual proof it hit.
When they're on, it's a great offense. Lately they've been going into funks during stretches of games.
Not sure I'd go quite that far. Still that was the number 1 run defense and we ran all over them.
I really dread it. The Saints have had our number lately and just seem to be one of those teams we match up poorly with.
They do the radio call at Panthers.comFollowing this team via the scoring ticker at the bottom of the screen is the suck
I got to watch Cincy vs TB instead <_<
Yeah...I've done that on a couple games, but with three little rug rats running all over the place, I get distracted
I liked the play-calling in the game. I also liked how they showcased DJ in the first half. He needed a confidence boost, and Smith being out gave him a big opportunity, and he made the most of it. Even when Smith returns, I would think DJ will continue to be worked in more.
The toughest part of NO's defense is their run defense. That could make it tough for the offense to keep pace with Brees. Especially in that dome. They are so good there. Their backfield is not that good so if Cam can mix it up I think we can score plenty on them. It will be tough to beat the Saints and the Rams.
They have some potentially tough games ahead. They already lost to the Falcons and Skins. They have improved since those losses, but they definitely aren't a sure win for any game. They have to play the Steelers Thursday night at Heinz Field, and that will be a challenge. The y are riding a wave of confidence right now, and that is a good thing. I also like the direction the offense is going in. Norv has been creative with his play calling, and has been working to the strengths of each player. That makes everyone better. I read an interview with Rivera last week, and he said that DJ has done well lately, and has earned more playing time. He said he wants Samuel to get more time as well. He said they are young and learning, and he knows the only way for them to get better is to play. He feels they have many good players, and sometimes it is tough for everybody to get a lot of playing time, especially when one has a hot hand. Having several good options on offense takes pressure off of Cam of having to force the ball to a go-to. Everyone can be a go-to. It's nice seeing them blossom. The OL was a big worry coming into the season with all the injuries, but they have stepped up.Jayrok said:
Typically it's him laying on the ground too long if he doesn't make a first down and celebrating when he does make a first down. You can pretty much count on him wasting five seconds running 10 yards in the the wrong direction doing his first down signal. Here's a pro tip, run towards where you are going to huddle next and celebrate.
If the Saints have home field in the playoffs they're going to the SB. Hell, even if the Rams have home field there will be more opposing fans there than Ram fans, depending on who they're playing. I think the Rams match them with speed, though. The Rams' defensive backfield is what kept them from winning Sunday. Peters is terrible. He wasn't even paying attention while standing 2 feet from Thomas when he was torched for the TD. I think either team will be hard for us to beat.
Yep. He has to chit-chat with defenders, make first down gestures, etc. I think he sometimes forgets situations that result in a 25 second clock vs the 40 second clock. He needs to learn to reserve time enough to complete audibles at the line. That means get to the line quicker after each play.
Shula got predictable to a degree but let's be fair. His offense produced the MVP and the number 1 offense. And my concern isn't with Norv's first year it's down the line. His offenses have a disturbing trend to start to stagnate in year 2 and beyond. He has a lot of toys to play with here so it may be a different story this time but the history isn't favorable.
Haha, that is putting it *very* kindly.
Rookie lesson... you can either look back, or you can hand fight, but you cannot afford to do both!
CMC whiffed on the one LB by trying to take out his legs, then got steamrolled by the lineman. It seems the latter was a blown blocking assignment up front. I think he's done fine up to this point but that needs to be addressed these next 10 days because the film of last night is out now. They have to block better for these slow developing play calls. And I hope Cam doesn't fall back into the old habit of just holding onto the ball back there. I know he didn't have a lot of choice on the pick 6 but on some other plays he tended to linger in a collapsing pocket.
Agreed. I was amazed that he didn't "feel" some of those hits coming.
That TD was reviewed (as are all TDS) but it was a very short review. Agree that it should have been reversed.
Those two are progressing well. Most of DJ's yards he created himself by burning rubber after breaking a tackle.
