Canadian Saint Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 This will be a short one as real life is getting in the way lol. Losses happen, especially to division rivals with nothing to play for. The best measure? How teams responds. If they come out flat then there are some alarms going off. We need our leaders to step up in a big way this week. Coaches Corner: - We will be without OG Peat, CB Lattimore and KR/PR Harris for this game. I assume Clapp gets the nod at OG, PJ Williams takes over on the boundary (vomit) and I'm blanking on who takes over on Harris' duties. - Lattimore is obviously the most problematic as Evans and Godwin are a handful and a half to handle. I expect us to stay in nickle like 90% of the time. - Shout out to Kiko Alonso who played well with increased snaps last week. - Thankfully CGM is not on the injury report. - Kirkwood got designated for return off IR status this week, so in the next few weeks we'll see him work into the offense. - I expect a very heavy dose of Murray and Kamara for us. Keep possession and churn out yardage. Prediction: With us going 5 straight wins with a back up QB, I'm not going to discount this team even when missing key players. So as usual: 24-17 D rebounds, Murray and Kamara have a big day on the ground, Brees throws 1 TD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 This is an easily losable game. The Bucs can be one of the best passing offenses in the league and we're down Lattimore. It all depends on whether or not Jameis goes full Jameis. I expect us to pass the ball a lot again, as they are a top rushing defense in yards/attempt. No need to run into a brick wall all game long. If it turns out we can run the ball on them, then all the better for us. Oline gonna have to show up, Brees gonna have to show up, and for the love of god, will a receiver other than Thomas show up? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 No superstition here, and I'll say last week, I made a point prediction (against my better judgement) and I failed miserably, so I'm not doing that again. Last week, all 3 off the teams I give a rip about lost. Iowa, Iowa State, and the Saints. It was fun to watch LSU win, though. This week, so far, Iowa beat #8 Minnesota - GO HAWKEYES!!!, Iowa State beat #19 Texas, now the Saints need to pull the trifecta! Other than big nutz Lutz, nothing went our way last week. There was so much to improve on that I don't even know where to start. Perhaps we start with Payton not abandoning the run again. I know the Bucs D is stout against the run, but we have to stick with it! It has been working, and it opens up the pass. Gotta keep that defense honest. That said, Tampa's secondary is garbage, so I know Payton/Brees will be tempted to pass 77% of the time. Here's to a strong comeback, and a sweep of Tampa for the season. I'd like to see: Taysom Hill run for a TD, pass for a TD, and receive a TD. I'd like to see us hold Tampa to 5 FG attempts, with only 3 or 4 of them made. And I'd like to see a convincing win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Saints lose. Not feeling good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Thats 3 or 4 times this year Payton has stalled out our first drive with cutesy playcalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jlowe22 said: Thats 3 or 4 times this year Payton has stalled out our first drive with cutesy playcalling. Fortunately Winston is looking like the yucky Winston, so we have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 It's the Alvin Kamara show!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 More penalties erasing TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) Damario Davis is a STUD!!!!!!!!! And so is Thomas, and Brees, and everybody else, because I'm happy right now!! Edited November 17, 2019 by Mid Iowa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Im glad we capitaized, but still disappointed we're settling for field goals early in games constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler735 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Glad to see Payton is going with a heavy dose of Kamara to start the game. Opens everything else up when the defense has to try and contain Kamara. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Just now, tyler735 said: Glad to see Payton is going with a heavy dose of Kamara to start the game. Opens everything else up when the defense has to try and contain Kamara. That's what made that touchdown possible. The defense was totally looking into the backfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 This is the defense I like to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 That Demario INT highlighted an excellent tackle by Marcus Williams. Don’t see that every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG5 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Please stop playing A.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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