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Saints-Falcons review: A look at how New Orleans was beat on the ground
By Nick Underhill -- Advocate
For the players who were on the field, the Saints have no excuses for how the defense performed against Atlanta’s rushing attack.
Some people have blamed the scheme or lack of preparation for the Falcons running backs during Monday’s 45-32 loss. Atlanta did a good job of setting up some things in the passing game by playing off the run. But many of the issues against the running game stemmed from a lack of execution.
The scheme or preparation had nothing to do with Devonta Freeman ripping off a 36-yard gain on a zone-stretch play in the second quarter. It didn’t stop defensive end Paul Kruger from failing to get off a block by tight end Levine Toilolo. It didn’t make safety Jairus Byrd slip in the open field. And it didn’t make linebacker Stephone Anthony take a poor angle to the play.
Maybe the coaching staff will review the game and see things it can do differently to protect against some of the outside runs before playing the Falcons again, but the Saints knew what to expect from this offense and couldn't stop it.
“They have a good scheme,” linebacker Craig Robertson said, adding that the Falcons didn't surprise them. “They’ve been running their scheme well for years now. Kyle Shanahan, the offensive coordinator — he’s been doing the same scheme for years, and it’s been successful.”
MORE -- Advocate
Saints-Falcons review: A look at how New Orleans was beat on the ground
By Nick Underhill -- Advocate
For the players who were on the field, the Saints have no excuses for how the defense performed against Atlanta’s rushing attack.
Some people have blamed the scheme or lack of preparation for the Falcons running backs during Monday’s 45-32 loss. Atlanta did a good job of setting up some things in the passing game by playing off the run. But many of the issues against the running game stemmed from a lack of execution.
The scheme or preparation had nothing to do with Devonta Freeman ripping off a 36-yard gain on a zone-stretch play in the second quarter. It didn’t stop defensive end Paul Kruger from failing to get off a block by tight end Levine Toilolo. It didn’t make safety Jairus Byrd slip in the open field. And it didn’t make linebacker Stephone Anthony take a poor angle to the play.
Maybe the coaching staff will review the game and see things it can do differently to protect against some of the outside runs before playing the Falcons again, but the Saints knew what to expect from this offense and couldn't stop it.
“They have a good scheme,” linebacker Craig Robertson said, adding that the Falcons didn't surprise them. “They’ve been running their scheme well for years now. Kyle Shanahan, the offensive coordinator — he’s been doing the same scheme for years, and it’s been successful.”
MORE -- Advocate