Article Demario Davis: "Saints are on the cusp" (82 Viewers)

[Rexman100]

Actually, such things [rebuilds] can do wonders for the attitude of the team in general. Struggling for a substantial period of time [as we've seen since Drew retired] does tend to get players pointing fingers at both the coaches and fellow teammates especially when you are a champion at heart and see the areas that require more attention from players and coaches alike.

By swapping the entire coaching staff, everyone starts again on page one and no one is guaranteed anything except what's remaining on their current contracts. True, not every rebuild ends in success, nor does improvement happen overnight. But when everyone enters the building knowing that the status quo no longer exists, it has to crank up the attention level a few notches higher now that a new coaching staff will be calling the shots.

The new direction can't be [much] worse than the old direction. That in itself should raise the level of optimism.

I understand this point, and it would have a ton of impact if the team was full of questionable characters. But that’s the one thing that we still preserve is a strong locker room. I think there won’t be hardly any surprising cuts. I think some people think that the roster is going to be overhauled. That’s not going to happen, because we don’t have people that need to be gone. There is one or two older players that might have to consider retirement but besides that, we’re rolling with the rest in 25.

 

[St.Fury]

I don’t see it. Is it DD knowing something we don’t know?

I think this is him having faith in the players around him (when healthy). In other words, coaching has been an issue.

I dont disagree with him, and I think many here won't either. However, i also feel there is sonething going on with the health of this team that needs to be addressed. We've seemed to be on the higher end of soft tissue injuries the past several years, dating back to the last season or two of CSP's tenure.

I also think there has been roster mismanagement by DA and his staff. Loomis is going to heir on the side of what his coach wisges, so I tend to criticize him a little less...while noting he picks/ed the coach.

What I'm saying is that, although we have issues, when healthy, I dont think our roster is THAT far off. We need another WR, some OL pieces, but otherwise, we are on par with most teams around the league.

 

[Hubig]

I wish I was as hopeful as Demario.

 

[fishing4food]

IMO, when a team has injuries, the backups should be able to fill in and play decent. The drop off in the level of play from our starters to our reserve players is bad. If the Saints do use the draft in the next couple of years to rebuild, they could be back as a solid team in the NFC South. In the recent years, the organization takes two steps forward and 3 steps back with having an old and aging roster. They will also have a tough decision to keep Carr. Don't think he's the answer for the club.

 

[Bill]

I understand this point, and it would have a ton of impact if the team was full of questionable characters. But that’s the one thing that we still preserve is a strong locker room. I think there won’t be hardly any surprising cuts. I think some people think that the roster is going to be overhauled. That’s not going to happen, because we don’t have people that need to be gone. There is one or two older players that might have to consider retirement but besides that, we’re rolling with the rest in 25.

All coaches want guys with great character. But a new coach will also need guys who are capable of running his schemes. If they can't, then they will be replaced no matter what their character is.

 

[Hubig]

IMO, when a team has injuries, the backups should be able to fill in and play decent. The drop off in the level of play from our starters to our reserve players is bad. If the Saints do use the draft in the next couple of years to rebuild, they could be back as a solid team in the NFC South. In the recent years, the organization takes two steps forward and 3 steps back with having an old and aging roster. They will also have a tough decision to keep Carr. Don't think he's the answer for the club.

I want a QB that can also run. I'm that camp that doesn't want Carr back. Winning 7-9 games doesn't do anything when needing to stockpile some talent. Could the Saints get to 10 wins with great injury luck? Possibly, but they're not gonna compete with the more elite teams in the NFC. I'm not saying tank, I'm saying if we're gonna be bad, I want to see being bad go somewhere.

 

[NatureBoy]

Actually, such things [rebuilds] can do wonders for the attitude of the team in general. Struggling for a substantial period of time [as we've seen since Drew retired] does tend to get players pointing fingers at both the coaches and fellow teammates especially when you are a champion at heart and see the areas that require more attention from players and coaches alike.

By swapping the entire coaching staff, everyone starts again on page one and no one is guaranteed anything except what's remaining on their current contracts. True, not every rebuild ends in success, nor does improvement happen overnight. But when everyone enters the building knowing that the status quo no longer exists, it has to crank up the attention level a few notches higher now that a new coaching staff will be calling the shots.

The new direction can't be [much] worse than the old direction. That in itself should raise the level of optimism.

Agree. That’s how I feel as a fan. I’ve wanted this since the year before Sean left. I understand the challenges in front of us, it just feels good to know we finally may be heading in a fresh direction with a sustainable plan in place. No more kick the can.

 

[Rexman100]

All coaches want guys with great character. But a new coach will also need guys who are capable of running his schemes. If they can't, then they will be replaced no matter what their character is.

Im on the fence about taking Jeanty @ 9. But im thinking he could be a huge building block. Like what ATL did with Bijan. I know some will say this Kellen isnt being creative and is favoring him becasue he went to Boise St. But just like when we got Reggie Bush, I think this team could use an elite RB1 to build the offense around. Before anyone says, what about the D line, id say, the defense was the only unit that didn't suffer catastrophic injuries. Maybe they aren't as bad as it seems. You have to admit, it would be an exciting off season. I forget who it was, but either Cam or Demario or Ingram, confirmed that Jeanty is a beast that is a complete RB. Every down out and inside the tackles, and we know now that Kellen has to covet a strong RB for his offense to truly succedd to super bowl levels.

 

[St. Geezy]

IMO, when a team has injuries, the backups should be able to fill in and play decent. The drop off in the level of play from our starters to our reserve players is bad. If the Saints do use the draft in the next couple of years to rebuild, they could be back as a solid team in the NFC South. In the recent years, the organization takes two steps forward and 3 steps back with having an old and aging roster. They will also have a tough decision to keep Carr. Don't think he's the answer for the club.

They do, but anytime you have a lineup full of backups, you’re going to have problems.

No team has a full two-deep of good players. Backups are meant to come in and compete with starters, not fellow backups. We had too much depth on the field at once, much of the time with a backup QB on the field…that’s a kiss of death scenario for any team.

 

[St. Geezy]

Im on the fence about taking Jeanty @ 9. But im thinking he could be a huge building block. Like what ATL did with Bijan. I know some will say this Kellen isnt being creative and is favoring him becasue he went to Boise St. But just like when we got Reggie Bush, I think this team could use an elite RB1 to build the offense around. Before anyone says, what about the D line, id say, the defense was the only unit that didn't suffer catastrophic injuries. Maybe they aren't as bad as it seems. You have to admit, it would be an exciting off season. I forget who it was, but either Cam or Demario or Ingram, confirmed that Jeanty is a beast that is a complete RB. Every down out and inside the tackles, and we know now that Kellen has to covet a strong RB for his offense to truly succedd to super bowl levels.

Agreed. This is the direction I want. Grab the “Team identity building” player now, focus on everything else the rest of the way and sign a reasonably-priced impact G in free agency (got my eye on Mekhi Becton). Get Taysom Hill healthy.

A good running game in this league could mask a lot.

Taysom, AK, and Jeanty could win you a lot of games churning up yardage and time of possession, not to mention the impact it would have on the playaction game.

I also look forward to the deployment of the Tush Push cheat code in short yardage.

I truly think this is the way. Build your run game.

 

[2009ring]

Here comes DD getting a "random" drug test from the league.

 

[Sumdude34]

I like his optimism in general, but maybe not the unnecessary pressure this type of thinking puts on the team.

Our roster can't compete for a title right now, and the sooner we accept that the better. With good drafting, development, coaching, and stability we can be back in title contention heading into the 2027 season. I think that's the realistic target we need to adjust ourself to.

Sadly, I doubt DD will still be playing by then.

 

[St.Dan]

I like his optimism in general, but maybe not the unnecessary pressure this type of thinking puts on the team.

Our roster can't compete for a title right now, and the sooner we accept that the better. With good drafting, development, coaching, and stability we can be back in title contention heading into the 2027 season. I think that's the realistic target we need to adjust ourself to.

Sadly, I doubt DD will still be playing by then.

He said during his interview with Moscona yesterday he intends to play three more years. Quite the heady goal for an older player in these times.

 

[St. Geezy]

He said during his interview with Moscona yesterday he intends to play three more years. Quite the heady goal for an older player in these times.

I think a slower Demario Davis is still better than most MLBs in the league. He will get beat more often than we are used to but he’s still balling most of the time.

FWIW, he had a career-high 136 tackles this past season.

 

[St.Dan]

I think a slower Demario Davis is still better than most MLBs in the league. He will get beat more often than we are used to but he’s still balling most of the time.

FWIW, he had a career-high 136 tackles this past season.

He'll build an already-strong case for induction to the team hall of fame and perhaps more if he hits that goal without too much of a dropoff.