rsonza
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16-9 loss to the Texans, who are actually a very good team. Top 5 Defense, Much Improved Offense especially with good speed at WR. So despite a loss, some good things notably on D, and not so good things on Offense, which should be graded with a caveat since our top WRs were out today:
1. First and foremost, our OL is probably weaker than last year. I know Peat has been the weak link, especially with his shuffling all over the line. In the end, he's probably better suited for Tackle, and that's saying a lot since he was bull-rushed by Clowney this pm. One, Peat's big and upright body makes him tough for a Guard. But unfortunately, the guy's been all over the place, it's hard to get some continuity.
2. I think Saints mgmt. needs to seriously call the Cowboys and offer either a 5th or 6th pick for Leary. Much better than what they have now.
3. Lelito stunk it up there. Again, our guard play is below-average. It's too bad Jahri Evans signed w the Seahawks, b/c I'm sure we would've called his agent by now.
4. We might have some talented RBs on the team, but if we can't open any holes, we can have Fournette or Barry Sanders back there, neither is getting a few yards.
5. Coleman plays like a 5'11 receiver. Like SP said in his post-game conference, he's just pedestrian. For someone that big, he should dominate. Does he have any trade value? Maybe package him and a draft pick for Leary?
5a. Let's keep someone who can compete, like TommyLee Lewis, who I thought made some nice catches and had some decent YAC too. My concern is if we cut Coleman and keep Lewis, are we missing a tall guy in the Red Zone.
6. Defense was stout all day. Liked Fairley a lot. Big-time player and glad we have him.
7. I think the TD that PJ Williams gave up will probably benefit him for the season. Needs to look back for the ball, but he will learn this watching tape. Best of all, he shook off the TD and grabbed an INT a few series later.
8. If I'm an opposing OC, I am targeting the Saints young corners, 3 of whom will have not played an official NFL game until this year. Stay away from Breaux, but target PJ, Crawley, Harris, and Swann. Gosh, I hope we don't regret cutting Keenan Lewis.
9. I think our ST coverage was decent, aside from miscues in the 4Q. Harris and Lasco looked good as cover guys during punts.
10. Not too sure what to make of CJ Spiller playing in the 4Q, but I thought his speed and breakaway talent was there. Will be nice to see him at 100%. Just strange he was playing in the 4Q.
11. Kinda weird, but Coby Fleener doesn't wow me. Seems too upright, and I hope we have him on more seam passes. He won't get any YAC during short-yardage. Maybe I'm comparing him too much w Graham, but I want to see some intermediate throws to Coby, not the short stuff.
12. I didn't hear much catches against our rookie corner Harris, which I guess is a good think. I saw Crawley give up some catches, including one in which he was 10 yds off the WR. With his height, he ought to play closer. Otherwise, they have potential.
13. In the end, I'd give our Defense a B for their pressure and coverage. And our Offense a D-, especially our O-Line. I'd like to think we need to trade for a Guard soon, so maybe that will happen, especially if we want to compete against good D-Lines in the league. See Carolina, Denver, Tampa.
1. First and foremost, our OL is probably weaker than last year. I know Peat has been the weak link, especially with his shuffling all over the line. In the end, he's probably better suited for Tackle, and that's saying a lot since he was bull-rushed by Clowney this pm. One, Peat's big and upright body makes him tough for a Guard. But unfortunately, the guy's been all over the place, it's hard to get some continuity.
2. I think Saints mgmt. needs to seriously call the Cowboys and offer either a 5th or 6th pick for Leary. Much better than what they have now.
3. Lelito stunk it up there. Again, our guard play is below-average. It's too bad Jahri Evans signed w the Seahawks, b/c I'm sure we would've called his agent by now.
4. We might have some talented RBs on the team, but if we can't open any holes, we can have Fournette or Barry Sanders back there, neither is getting a few yards.
5. Coleman plays like a 5'11 receiver. Like SP said in his post-game conference, he's just pedestrian. For someone that big, he should dominate. Does he have any trade value? Maybe package him and a draft pick for Leary?
5a. Let's keep someone who can compete, like TommyLee Lewis, who I thought made some nice catches and had some decent YAC too. My concern is if we cut Coleman and keep Lewis, are we missing a tall guy in the Red Zone.
6. Defense was stout all day. Liked Fairley a lot. Big-time player and glad we have him.
7. I think the TD that PJ Williams gave up will probably benefit him for the season. Needs to look back for the ball, but he will learn this watching tape. Best of all, he shook off the TD and grabbed an INT a few series later.
8. If I'm an opposing OC, I am targeting the Saints young corners, 3 of whom will have not played an official NFL game until this year. Stay away from Breaux, but target PJ, Crawley, Harris, and Swann. Gosh, I hope we don't regret cutting Keenan Lewis.
9. I think our ST coverage was decent, aside from miscues in the 4Q. Harris and Lasco looked good as cover guys during punts.
10. Not too sure what to make of CJ Spiller playing in the 4Q, but I thought his speed and breakaway talent was there. Will be nice to see him at 100%. Just strange he was playing in the 4Q.
11. Kinda weird, but Coby Fleener doesn't wow me. Seems too upright, and I hope we have him on more seam passes. He won't get any YAC during short-yardage. Maybe I'm comparing him too much w Graham, but I want to see some intermediate throws to Coby, not the short stuff.
12. I didn't hear much catches against our rookie corner Harris, which I guess is a good think. I saw Crawley give up some catches, including one in which he was 10 yds off the WR. With his height, he ought to play closer. Otherwise, they have potential.
13. In the end, I'd give our Defense a B for their pressure and coverage. And our Offense a D-, especially our O-Line. I'd like to think we need to trade for a Guard soon, so maybe that will happen, especially if we want to compete against good D-Lines in the league. See Carolina, Denver, Tampa.