Saints defense shows some exotic looks in nickel and dime packages (1 Viewer)

[geauxboy]

I am surprised not to see more teams doing this. I first saw it in NE during a game with the Colts. I was so fun to watch and had Manning confused no matter how many adjustments they made pre snap. Was that Romeo's defense?

 

[Dan in Lafayette]

Another Picayune article on the defense along with a short Drew Brees interview:

New Orleans Saints defense having 'fun' again after losing energy, confidence last year

By Mike Triplett, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

On the first play of team drills Thursday, the New Orleans Saints' defense had three outside linebackers on the field and only one true defensive lineman. And inside linebacker Curtis Lofton wound up tearing through the middle for a sack.

Those exotic wrinkles we've been expecting from defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's new 3-4 scheme were on full display as the Saints installed some of their nickel and dime packages.

"I ended up at nose (tackle) one play today, just rushing the passer. It's fun. I love it," said Saints pass rusher Junior Galette, who said the scheme changes and the overall atmosphere have been well received by players.

"I mean, any change from what we had last year, I think we'd be excited. It's great, man," added Galette, who suggested that former defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo wasn't flexible enough with his schemes last year while the Saints set the NFL record for most yards allowed in a season (7,042).

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[Saints 318]

good news. CANT WAIT!!!!

 

[MarkIngramfan16]

So excited