Saints head coach Kellen Moore’s offenses finished Top 10 in most of his OC career (9 Viewers)

[SonOfNOLA]

Ranked 1st in total offense twice in 2019 and 2021

 

[St. Widge]

I really like that Moore is willing to speed up the tempo at times. We never did that with DA mostly because I think he wanted the D to get rest, but I think speeding up the tempo from time to time keeps the D off balance and can wear their D down. And often times teams move the ball when the change the pace which ends up getting the D more time to rest than a 3 and out while running some clock.

 

[Mamba]

Let's all pretend to know what "neutral pace" means.

 

[Rouxble]

Let's all pretend to know what "neutral pace" means.

Pace during a neutral game situation, assuming they are using the FTN definition of a neutral situation.

 

[Mamba]

Pace during a neutral game situation, assuming they are using the FTN definition of a neutral situation.

 

[Rouxble]

When the score is close enough and it’s not the fourth quarter or late in the first half, how many seconds between each play. Moore’s offenses were top ten in speed of play during those normal game situations.

 

[woohoosaint]

That's encouraging!

Hopefully it will translate into all aspects as our HC.

 

[3ParStillDriver]

He's always been a very intelligent offensive coordinator. It's hard to imagine how he's going to fail as Head Coach. Even if the defense doesn't do well at all, if the offense is constantly top 10, then we'll be in competition for division and playoffs which will by him the time to figure out the defense. The biggest question mark is finding himself a franchise QB. I don't believe its on the roster, but I do believe Carr will serve as a bridge. I suspect we'll take a QB either this draft or try for Nuss (assuming the Nuss QB coach becomes OC here) next year. Likewise, I have a suspicion that whatever QB we draft, will sit for a year behind Carr.

 

[Doug B]

Pace during a neutral game situation, assuming they are using the FTN definition of a neutral situation.

Can't say I didn't learn something new today. Reminds me a bit of the success rate metric for football plays.

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EDIT: I didn't understand initially that "neutral pace" referred to the time to get plays in and the ball snapped. First blush -- I though it meant how often a team was within a score (or two in the 1st half) of an opponent. Kind of an "avoiding blowouts" metric. But no.

 

[meily]

This puts you in the mindset of CSP where he got the most out of the talent he has because of his schematics.

Putting players in position to produce as opposed to needed talented players to make you look good, so until we get more talent we should be able to at least move the ball consistently because of schematics and again with Olave, Shaheed, Kamara and whatever talent we add (health not withstanding) we should be able to be productive in his first season as HC.

Being a Michigan Fan its like going from John Beilein to Dusty May.

 

[No2DC]

The talent is not coming with him. Someone needs to compare those offensive rosters with ours. I support the hire, but I don't see too much making lemon into lemonade. Dak is the closest example.

 

[webster]

The talent is not coming with him. Someone needs to compare those offensive rosters with ours. I support the hire, but I don't see too much making lemon into lemonade. Dak is the closest example.

He may maximize Carr’s ability.

 

[St. Widge]

The talent is not coming with him. Someone needs to compare those offensive rosters with ours. I support the hire, but I don't see too much making lemon into lemonade. Dak is the closest example.

I don't think anyone is expecting him to come in and become a contender in year one. I think the expectation is, or at least should be, that he starts to build the roster and culture in year 1. Continues improvement in year 2 and then is competing for the NFC South in year 3. You really can't, or shouldn't, expect more than that. That's likely the pace of progression for Sean Payton in Denver and he's a HoF coach with years of experience. We are going to have to be patient with Moore while he learns to be an NFL head coach and builds the talent base.

It's going to take some time and patience to build this team. If they don't rip it apart this year, they could hover around .500 with great health and a good draft, but that's about the best we should hope for this year but we should expect less and be pleasantly surprised if he can win more.

That is unless you think Mick built a great roster and it was all on the coaching. And I know you don't think that.

 

[Elvis]

He may maximize Carr’s ability.

A tale as old as time. The next coach will be the one to maximize Derek Carr.

 

[jahsoul357]

A tale as old as time. The next coach will be the one to maximize Derek Carr.

I actually believe that Moore can. I thought Kubiak had a way forward but when Taysom went down and the offence was "eh," I felt we caught ourself in the same trappings of Sneaky Pete's "Taysom or bust" type offense perpetuated by the media..lol. Then when everyone started dropping like flies, that was all she wrote. It will be interesting to see how all of this plays out and what Kellen's plan is...