Eli Apple. Only 16 points a game since we traded for him. WOW (1 Viewer)

[dapperdan]

This is kind of an add on to Saint Kamara's post.

In the eight games since we traded for Apple the saints have given up 129 points for an average of 16 a game. Over the last six it is just over 12 points a game.

I think all of us still agree Lattimore is our best corner but there was a reason that Apple was drafted even higher than ML was. Apple has really come on, and along with PJW making incredible strides this defense is becoming nasty.

I also have to give incredible props to Dennis Allen and the front office. As good as Patrick Peterson is I am not sure this defense would be this good without Apple. Obviously there is something to all the Ohio State love in the secondary. The buckeyes clearly have chemistry.

 

[BigEZcajin]

Eli Apple was the MVP of tonight’s game. Refreshing. Well played young buck.

 

[dapperdan]

I just look at those ppg numbers overall and they are insane.

 

[Saint Kamara]

Eli Apple >>>>>> Marcus Peters.

 

[dapperdan]

Eli Apple >>>>>> Marcus Peters.

He's so much better than Peters that it's almost embarrassing to compare the two.

 

[dapperdan]

By comparison Dallas 166 over last 8 games, Bal 176 over last 8, Chicago 130 over last 8. I never thought I would see us be this good on defense again.

 

[jayhawk66]

All he needed was a few games under his belt. Guy's ballin' out now.

 

[SaintsSpringBayou]

Makes me wonder what the Giants fans are saying now - because they were in a hurry to dump him.

 

[CoreyKeyz]

The fact that it’s been almost 2 months since we’ve allowed more than 17 points in a game. Might be the best defense we’ve had in the Brees/Payton era

 

[the-commish]

All he needed was a few games under his belt. Guy's ballin' out now.

Especially since teams are going out of their way NOT to throw to Lattimore's side.

Apple (on the boundary) and P.J. Williams inside are both balling out!

 

[granola]

Our defense has consistently gotten better with him back there. We are shutting down teams. It's a long time coming and great to see. Now if we could get a little offense to go with that defense.

 

[dapperdan]

The fact that it’s been almost 2 months since we’ve allowed more than 17 points in a game. Might be the best defense we’ve had in the Brees/Payton era

The way they are playing now I think they are the best.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

the play he made on the pick last night was picture perfect. force the WR to the sideline, get his head around, and box out the WR for the ball. the ball was underthrown, but even on a good throw, there was no way it would have been complete.

 

[bonnjer]

Not only did we get him, but we got him with a steal of a deal. I like getting so much quality for a 4th and a 7th.

 

[Saint of Killers]

The fact that it’s been almost 2 months since we’ve allowed more than 17 points in a game. Might be the best defense we’ve had in the Brees/Payton era

Might be???

It is and it's not even close my man. We finally have an ELITE defense.