Underhill article: “Saints moves are telling us what they felt the real problem with the team was last season”

DSnfla said

There were adjustments made , but when you have so many injuries and to 1 or 2 position groups, there is just only so much you can do. We seemed to rely way more on trick plays

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That’s kinda what disappointed me. I understand what you’re saying DS but it just looked like Kubiack didn’t seem to adjust his scheme once McCoy went down. Now, was that because DC4 can’t run a west coast version like DB9 (QB calls the protections)? It seemed like Kubiack stuck with the Center calling protections.

Once again, I get the injuries at the same position group but it’s not like we were devoid of talent totally on offense. It’s the NFL, all these guys can play. Maybe not at the Kamara, Shaheed, Olave level. I get that but when you know that “because of injuries” your QB has like 2.6 seconds from the snap to getting hit then you have to do different things to slow that down: no huddle/hurry up, move the pocket (even if it cuts the field in half, run 23 personnel if you have to.

Did we eventually do some of that after Carr got hurt initially? Yes, too little too late imo.