Monday, September 11, 2017

Saints Report # 1 - September 11, 2017



Baby, baby, where did our pass rush go?
After a pre-season of promising blitzes, the defense failed to get a pressure, much less a sack as the Saints continued their patented “slow start” trend.  This opener was a 29 – 12 Monday night dud, and with Tom Brady and Cam Newton up next, it looks like the same old 0-3 thud.  If Sam Bradford can make our defense look this bad, just think.

To make matters worse, the Saints offense was uninspired.  Adrian Peterson and Mark Ingram barely carried the rock, while rookie Alvin Kamara got the majority of the action.  It didn’t really matter as both the offensive and defensive lines were overmatched and dominated. 
The Saints receivers weren’t impressive, although Tight End Coby Fleener had his best game as a Saint.  The lack of a deep threat was obvious

The slow start the schedule threatened appears well within reach.  Get me to October. 
I just can’t take it.
I’ve got that burning, burning, yearning
Feelin’ inside me
Ooh, deep inside me,
And it hurts so bad.

 Drew Brees, Saints vs Vikings

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