Breesus mode Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The defense has played out of their minds already posting great performances the last 3 weeks. Even though the score against the Lions would have you believe it was a poor performance, they only gave up 24 points, and scored 21 themselves. However, they were terrible the first two weeks. So, do you think we have a good defense, or it mostly a paper tiger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biletnikoff Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Defense could be ranked number one but it's still the Saints.. they'll die in the playoffs if and when they get there. They better pound the Packers or I'll be upset lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soko Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Even if they bomb the rest of the season, it’ll still be greatest defense they’ve had since Rob Ryan was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breesus mode Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, Yin-Yang said: Even if they bomb the rest of the season, it’ll still be greatest defense they’ve had since Rob Ryan was there. That's really depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cddolphin Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 May as well toss out the game against Miami, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 They were 32nd or 31st in a lot of categories for the first 2 weeks, and have been 1st in a lot of categories since. 2 very different extremes here. I think they'll average out and we'll be pretty middle of the pack, which is definitely legit when you consider our past defenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammymvpknight Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Cam Jordan and Marshon Lattimore are among the best defensive players in the league. I expect those two to be great indefinitely. Of course it’s imposdible for the Saints defense to keep up their pace from the three prior games, but I think that there is pretty good evidence that the past three games weren’t a fluke. Their defense also dominated the preseason (yes...it’s the preseason...but I think the first two games were probably closer to a fluke). Two huge changes since week 2 is Ken Crawley at CB2 and Craig Robertson at WLB...both have been huge upgrades. The Saints will be getting Delvin Breaux back shortly from injury to help their DB depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ_Eaglesfan Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 What do you mean by legit? Are they a top defense? No. Are they an average defense that has high playmaking ability? I would say yes. It is for sure the best defense that New Orleans has had in years so hopefully they don't squander it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hard to tell. Let's see them post a few more good games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATcha Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The fact there's a thread for the Saints putting 3 decent defensive games together in a row is almost pure comedy gold in and of itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soko Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 hours ago, sammymvpknight said: Cam Jordan and Marshon Lattimore are among the best defensive players in the league. I will give you a pass for this given the Saints’ defense this decade. I think they’re on track to becoming a really, really solid defense. They went about it correctly - use picks (and pick well) on the defensive side of the ball and fill in with capable (but not all star) veterans. The veterans allow the team to be competent and provide mentor ship to the younger players, at a solid cost that won’t hinder their cap like a mega deal would. I think a lot of great defenses are built this way and the Saints could get there if A) they draft well, B) they develop the talent, and C) they spend money in the right places. Definitely positive steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknowcool Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I think they are a middle of the pack defense that is having a great run right now, but probably won't sustain it over the long haul. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though. It isn't like Brees needs an elite defense. Just one that is good enough, which the Saints D has the potential to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sryan66611 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 not sure but I think they will be pretty good.. I thought they were OK against the Vikings in the first quarter until things got out of hand and it seemed they just packed it in. I also think it may be a flash in the pan type of thing like the Bucs had last year for the last 7 or so games... They looked great and this year with the same people including some upgrades look like the saints D from the past and can't stop anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We're not historically bad anymore, and at the end of the day, that's all I can really ask for. Our offense isn't as potent as it has been in the past, so it may be too little too late for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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