The report from Section 116 - We watched the game with soaking wet socks and shoes. The rain storm going into the dome insured that the victory (at least for the crowd) was in the building of this wonderful dome.
Within the climate controlled confines, the Saints put a W up, and in the end that’s what matters.
Drew Brees was humming that ball.
Mike Bell was running that ball.
Darren Sharper was hawking that ball.
The receivers were catching that ball.
Reggie Bush was bobbling that ball.
Drew Brees tied the Saint's team record with 6 touchdown passes, but let up on the throttle at the end, or he would have certainly chipped in another one to tie the NFL mark. For him, it was that easy.
The special teams had it a little tougher, giving up too many yards, dropping punts (Reggie), not blocking, etc. Not a good day – they’ll need to get better. Where was Rod Harper?
The defense showed some promise. Darren Sharper was the high point, playing the ball hawking safety – a role we haven’t seen in a long time, if ever.
Mike Bell had a great day running the football, except for a fumble that the Lions took all the way back. There’s one obvious question: When Pierre Thomas comes back, with 2 running backs that can hit the hole and get positive yardage, will Reggie Bush (who can’t hit the hole) get any more carries? Same old problems – as likely to lose 7 as he is to gain 7, and now too loose with the football – laying it down 3 times by my count in this game. Reggie needs to be a slot receiver – period. This magical offense doesn’t need him to be magical – just reliable.
Next up – a trip to Philly for a Cheesesteak.
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