Garcia's struggles in Domes (1 Viewer)

[dome patrol]

In 80 games outdoors Garcia averages a solid QB rating of 88.7 and 111 TDs to only 49 INTs. That's a little over 2:1 which is more than respectable.

However, in 19 games indoors his numbers falls to 77.6 and his TD:INT drops signifigantly to 25:24.

I really hope Gibbs comes after him and doesn't let him get comfortable. He's a rhythm thrower in a rhythm offense so its imperative we pressure him. If not, our zones will get eaten alive. Reid will look to get him out of the pocket to the right side so he can throw intermediate passes to LJ Smith. I think if we blitz Fujita off the edge and force Garcia to roll the other way, making him throw across his body we'll be successful.

In 3 out of his last 4 games his longest completion has been under 30 yards. Not exactly a big play offense. The last thing I want to see is Tra Thomas, Runyan, and Shawn Andrews paving the way for Westbrook all night. Make Garcia and Hank Baskett beat you...not Westbrook and LJ Smith.

Not sure how much audibling the Eagles do, nonetheless the crowd is going to be a factor. It's going to be a zoo in there as it's the biggest game the Saints have played in their history. One big play (Beerman kick return for TD?) could be what sets off an avalanche of emotion that the Eagles just won't be able to overcome (see 9/25 MNF).

Here's to plenty of drinking and no rain Saturday. And a Saints win.

Geaux Saints

 

[wbbigtymer]

Don't forget the particular dome we're talking about--THE Dome! It's going to be hostile, to say the least.

I too forsee a Beerman return for a td. I guess our collective psychic centers are picking something up here...(I've been listening to too much coast to coast am after Saints talk on wwl radio...)

 

[longtime lurker]

Interesting info dp....

 

[Puntz]

well he did play in DET for a while on a terrible team..i'm sure that dragged down his dome average

 

[LSSpam]

well he did play in DET for a while on a terrible team..i'm sure that dragged down his dome average

Exactly. And his best years were in San Fran which is outdoors.

He never had to much trouble in the Superdome back when he was with Marriuci in San Fran.

 

[TheDeparted]

Another wonderful example of how to lie with statistics

 

[mvtrucking]

Thanks for the stats DP. Interesting. I hope the huge amount of noise affects him all night.

 

[dome patrol]

Another wonderful example of how to lie with statistics

Considering he only played 5 of his 19 indoor games while in Detroit your arguement is not valid.

 

[rikquik]

Y'all are forgetting that Turf will be playing. Garcia has never faced Turf. He will be dominated!!

 

[saintology1]

I thought Philly had field turf at thier stadium??

 

[Dubya]

I thought Philly had field turf at thier stadium??

Yes, but that is outdoor turf. He will be playing on indoor turf...

 

[Broad St. Saint]

Exactly. And his best years were in San Fran which is outdoors.

He never had to much trouble in the Superdome back when he was with Marriuci in San Fran.

Not that it means a lot for this week . . .

But I think he lost two of the last 3 he played with SF in the Superdome (lost in a 31-15 rout that he made cosmetically close in the 2nd half in 2000, and in 2002 lost during the pre-collapse, and won in 2001 during the collapse).

2000 was one of my favorite games. IIRC, Haslett went for and the Saints converted a 4th and 1 from their own 38 yard line and drove for a TD in the 1st half. The Saints also did a surprise onside kick that the Saints recovered and then drove for another score off of.

I just remember not being anywhere near as sick to my stomach when watching him for the 9ers as say, Young or Montana. In fact, he brought the same feeling of zen-like calm that Chris Chandler or Chris Miller did.

 

[truck man]

we need to BLITZ, BLITZ, BLITZ , him he is a short QB and doesn't react well when he see's the blitz, yes he's tough. but when you are knocked around a lot it gets harder and harder to get up. we have been playing a lot more press man coverage, which our CB's excell at and that was a problem for Donte when he was here was getting of the press. i think with a good pass rush Garcia will make lots of mistakes

 

[bclemms]

Yes, but that is outdoor turf. He will be playing on indoor turf...

Pair that with inside oxygen instead of outside oxygen and Garcia is going to get killed.

Oxygen is a beast.