Pro Football Focus simulates the Saints Season (1 Viewer)

[Crusader Saint]

 

[chameleonknight]

I’d say that’s a bit optimistic tbh

I certainly could see us winning 12-13 games if we stay healthy
But Kamara having 2k yards?
Carr throwing over 5k?

I hope so, but those are stunning stats

 

[SWJJ]

I don't think it's realistic but I'd take it in a heartbeat!

 

[nakadish]

I don't think it's realistic but I'd take it in a heartbeat!

I do. I know "DA's not a good head coach", "DA's not an alpha", yada yada yada. But, there's a lot of similarities in Carr's game to Drew's. With the weapons the Saints now have on offense, I don't think a 2012 offense and a top 5 defense is unrealistic.

 

[RaginCajun83]

I’m excited for this season but I just don’t see them winning 13 games

 

[Taker597]

I think these analytics are only under perfect condition like every player being healthy. It doesn't take in account for Kamara suspension for example.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Looks like a kinda’ trippy Space Invaders board

 

[Jesse Custer]

I do. I know "DA's not a good head coach", "DA's not an alpha", yada yada yada. But, there's a lot of similarities in Carr's game to Drew's.

Sure, as long as you mean Drew from 2009-2015.

 

[SWJJ]

I do. I know "DA's not a good head coach", "DA's not an alpha", yada yada yada. But, there's a lot of similarities in Carr's game to Drew's. With the weapons the Saints now have on offense, I don't think a 2012 offense and a top 5 defense is unrealistic.

I agree!

I honestly expect to be top 5 in both categories.


I just think Beathing the Giants, Jags, and Lions, but losing to the Titians, Pats and Texans doesn't seem realistic.

 

[Taker597]

I do. I know "DA's not a good head coach", "DA's not an alpha", yada yada yada. But, there's a lot of similarities in Carr's game to Drew's. With the weapons the Saints now have on offense, I don't think a 2012 offense and a top 5 defense is unrealistic.

I think DA is a fine head coach in a vacuum even with his terrible win/lose percentage.

His laid back style, and really bad interview moments get ostrichized and is a bit overblown indication as the quality of his coaching.

The only glaring flaws would be his ultra conservative tendencies and game day management as a whole leaves a lot to be desired. Also, he's quite stubborn.

Unless you got Andy Reid... Every coach got similar issues like these.

 

[gavinj]

Somebody will need to bump this thread if the Saints start the season 2-4 cause I’ll need to be talked off the ledge

 

[Crusader Saint]

With the Saints propensity for slow starts, I would be happy with 6-4 going into the bye. The way the schedule is setup, we can crush the last seven games.

 

[Dome50]

Glad to see the computer also simulated Kamara's legal troubles and determined he plays a full season. Also looks like it simulated Michael Thomas's medical concerns and he mostly stays healthy. Modern technology is amazing!

 

[saintmike23]

13-4 would not surprise me. It’s really going to come down to the attitude that the new guys bring. If Michael Thomas is on the field consistently, I see him as the leader of the offense. He has the most competitive drive of any offensive player on the team. Guys will feed off of him and the wide receivers will ball out.

Carr will have his best years here. All QBs benefit from our system. That’s one reason to keep Carmichael. It’s going to be like 2011 when Drew distributed the ball to many different players. I don’t think our offense will be that good, but it’s going to be hard to shut down one or two guys and the offense stalls. Loomis and company had the best offseason since maybe 2006.

Kamara might not ever return to his best form as a receiver because defenses have adjusted and the coaches have not asked him to do more. He’ll get some plays, but it won’t be like before. But Carr will have to recognize when Kamara has a DB you him and either look for a better matchup or take advantage in the run game.

I do see Kendre Miller as having a much bigger impact than expected. We really have very similar running backs and I don’t see the offense changing much depending on who is in. If we have 2-3 score leads in the fourth quarter these guys will eat.

Also, what happened to the party atmosphere locker room celebrations?

If we were going for continuity we should have kept what made the players motivated. Going to need more of that.

 

[Krodwhodat]

They misspelled Drew Brees