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AsylumGuido · 12-21-2010, 06:06 PM

(12-21-2010 05:43 PM)Tandy Wrote: Anything could happen, but - Ryan is a different QB in our house. BUT....

We beat them 34-20 the last time Ryan faced Brees and Co. in our house.

Ryan's stats for that game: Nearly 70% completion rate (69.6 to be exact), 248 yards, 2 TDs, no Ints and a 134 QB Rating!

The last time Turner faced them in our house - he ran for 96 yards and a touch!

Very true, but we all know the Saints defense was atrocious in 2008. The only reason they finished 8-8 was because of the offense. It should be a good one because it appears both rosters will be going in fairly healthy. We'll know more about that starting tomorrow, but it's looking good.

Saintsfan422 · 12-21-2010, 06:14 PM

(12-21-2010 06:06 PM)AsylumGuido Wrote: Very true, but we all know the Saints defense was atrocious in 2008. The only reason they finished 8-8 was because of the offense. It should be a good one because it appears both rosters will be going in fairly healthy. We'll know more about that starting tomorrow, but it's looking good.

Actually we may not find that out until Thursday, considering I believe the Saints first practice of the week is that day, being that we play one day later.

AsylumGuido · 12-21-2010, 06:18 PM

(12-21-2010 06:14 PM)Saintsfan422 Wrote: Actually we may not find that out until Thursday, considering I believe the Saints first practice of the week is that day, being that we play one day later.

This is true. Although, I like what we have heard on Roby and Greer so far, and Ivory should be fine with the extra week of rest. I'd be surprised if Hargrove was out again.

***Peyton*** · 12-22-2010, 05:04 PM

(12-21-2010 04:26 PM)AsylumGuido Wrote: Under the same circumstances I would agree. But, we all know that the Saints' current roster includes several starters and regulars that were out early in the season. And I couldn't imagine those anomalies against the Browns and Cards would occur again. The Saints had more than twice as many offensive yards against the two and they only scored one offense touchdown between them. Yet, the Saints still lost. I wouldn't count on that happening again.

I'm not going to say that a win over the Falcons is a given since anything can happen, but I do like the Saints chances given a healthy roster and playing indoors.

Which players were out that you figure are going to make the difference? Yeah Sharper wasn't playing, but that guys is playing very mediocre since he came back anyway.

I know one that is going to be missing this time that is going to make a difference.....Jabari Greer.

AsylumGuido · 12-22-2010, 05:28 PM

(12-22-2010 05:04 PM)Peyton Wrote: Which players were out that you figure are going to make the difference? Yeah Sharper wasn't playing, but that guys is playing very mediocre since he came back anyway.

I know one that is going to be missing this time that is going to make a difference.....Jabari Greer.

There is no indication that Greer will be out. He tweaked a knee last week and they sat him the rest of the game to have tests done. All the tests came back negative.

Yes, Sharper was missing, but Malcolm Jenkins has developed into a great free safety over the second half of the season. Sharper's number may appear to be mediocre, but that is because he only comes in at free safety in the nickel package. Jenkins is in every play. It seems we get most of our turnovers when Sharper is in there.

Reggie Bush was also on the PUP list the first time we met and now he is back at full strength. Our rookie TE Jimmy Graham hadn't even joined the offense until week six and is the real thing. At 6'6" 260 with better than average speed a great hands he is quickly making Shockey obsolete. Wait until you see this kid play.

CB Tracy Porter also left that game early with an injury and never returned.

HolyDuckett! · (This post was last modified: 12-22-2010 05:32 PM by HolyDuckett!.)

(12-21-2010 04:39 PM)vafalconfan Wrote: I must say that you are an idiot....sir

Hey, our buddy Lazlo is pretty damn bright for a Saints fan. Go easy.

(12-22-2010 05:28 PM)AsylumGuido Wrote: There is no indication that Greer will be out. He tweaked a knee last week and they sat him the rest of the game to have tests done. All the tests came back negative.

Yes, Sharper was missing, but Malcolm Jenkins has developed into a great free safety over the second half of the season. Sharper's number may appear to be mediocre, but that is because he only comes in at free safety in the nickel package. Jenkins is in every play. It seems we get most of our turnovers when Sharper is in there.

Reggie Bush was also on the PUP list the first time we met and now he is back at full strength. Our rookie TE Jimmy Graham hadn't even joined the offense until week six and is the real thing. At 6'6" 260 with better than average speed a great hands he is quickly making Shockey obsolete. Wait until you see this kid play.

CB Tracy Porter also left that game early with an injury and never returned.

Didn't Reggie have like four carries for negative four yards Sunday?

What has he done since breaking he freaking leg?

AsylumGuido · (This post was last modified: 12-22-2010 05:42 PM by AsylumGuido.)

(12-22-2010 05:30 PM)HolyDuckett! Wrote: Hey, our buddy Lazlo is pretty damn bright for a Saints fan. Go easy.

Didn't Reggie have like four carries for negative four yards Sunday?

What has he done since breaking he freaking leg?

Don't worry. That doesn't phase me at all.

As for Bush, he's not really a RB. When Chris Ivory was held out last week Bush took four snaps just to try to keep the Ravens honest. Don't expect Bush to get more than 5 carries, but he will touch the ball at least a dozen times on offense.

Bush's value comes in creating mismatches. He is most effective in the flat or spread out wide. When he is in the offset he demands a safety in coverage which will leave either a WR in single coverage deep or a TE with a LB.

Bush also had seven catches this past week, as well as a 32 yard kick return and a 9 yard punt return.