MizzouHawkGal
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Ok Blitzer...but really look it up and relax we got this.
You're going to kick off early if you don't get that under control. Relax, and let whatever happens, happen!Blitzer88":acujrfff said:I'm always worried about everything.
RolandDeschain":2pbl1tfq said:I don't think this guy understands that Football Outsiders basically figures for strength of schedule against each player on the field, not just overall teams.
Besides, strength of schedule isn't really something you can accurately quantify until the season is over.
In any case, Football Outsiders' DVOA rankings are peerless. They're the best in the business, and no one else is really close. The only thing they rank with DVOA that is weak or nowhere near as good as the rest is pass protection.
jhawk91":1rbtrpwp said:These saints fans sure are a cocky bunch, win 7-10 on a neutral field? that's just crazy talk, I think we match up pretty well. Our run offense vs their run defense and even our defense to their offense. I think sproles could be an issue but otherwise I think we are fine
Zorn76":1eqx63jz said:Saint fans have been in here all week "selling" their team to the forum. We already know they're good, but when faced with the fact that they're simply not the same team on the road - like a lot of others, including us - they seem to get pretty defensive about it.
We're flat out the better team at home. Proof is in the numbers, which are overwhelmingly in our favor. Doesn't mean this is a cake walk or a guaranteed win - the Bucs reminded us of that a few weeks ago - but we do match up well vs Payton & Brees in general.
You wouldn't know it by listening to the network pundits, but New Orleans has trended slightly downward the last couple weeks. Sorry, but barely getting by SF (in N.O.) and Atlanta (2-8 at the time) is nothing to brag about, particularly when their play has been suspect. Again, can't take them lightly, obviously, but they're hardly peaking at the moment.
In the end, it's all about Russell Wilson. The kid gets it. The guy has "it." He can handle any situation, as good as any vet that's been playing the game for many more years than he has. He doesn't panic. And if there was a statistic for being clutch, he'd be among the league leaders. He's the X-factor that this franchise has never had before, and he knows how to deliver when the game's on the line.
bradael":3fd25fnc said:Zorn76":3fd25fnc said:Saint fans have been in here all week "selling" their team to the forum. We already know they're good, but when faced with the fact that they're simply not the same team on the road - like a lot of others, including us - they seem to get pretty defensive about it.
We're flat out the better team at home. Proof is in the numbers, which are overwhelmingly in our favor. Doesn't mean this is a cake walk or a guaranteed win - the Bucs reminded us of that a few weeks ago - but we do match up well vs Payton & Brees in general.
You wouldn't know it by listening to the network pundits, but New Orleans has trended slightly downward the last couple weeks. Sorry, but barely getting by SF (in N.O.) and Atlanta (2-8 at the time) is nothing to brag about, particularly when their play has been suspect. Again, can't take them lightly, obviously, but they're hardly peaking at the moment.
In the end, it's all about Russell Wilson. The kid gets it. The guy has "it." He can handle any situation, as good as any vet that's been playing the game for many more years than he has. He doesn't panic. And if there was a statistic for being clutch, he'd be among the league leaders. He's the X-factor that this franchise has never had before, and he knows how to deliver when the game's on the line.
The type of defenses the Saints match up well with are those that run primarily zone and struggle to get a pass rush up the middle. This isn't unique to 2013. It's how Graham, Colston, and Sproles are utilized. They give zone defenses matchup problems. But teams that are good in man coverage usually can shut down two of the three without much help.
bradael":jqy5qzjw said:49ers - Their defense matches up well with the Saints. They have a strong DLine, particularly interior pass rush. They also play a lot of man to man defense. Same thing with the Jets...
The type of defenses the Saints match up well with are those that run primarily zone and struggle to get a pass rush up the middle. This isn't unique to 2013. It's how Graham, Colston, and Sproles are utilized. They give zone defenses matchup problems. But teams that are good in man coverage usually can shut down two of the three without much help.
jafo":fw786ulw said:RolandDeschain":fw786ulw said:I don't think this guy understands that Football Outsiders basically figures for strength of schedule against each player on the field, not just overall teams.
Besides, strength of schedule isn't really something you can accurately quantify until the season is over.
In any case, Football Outsiders' DVOA rankings are peerless. They're the best in the business, and no one else is really close. The only thing they rank with DVOA that is weak or nowhere near as good as the rest is pass protection.
Who gives a crap about football outsiders? I looked before and wasn't impressed. It is still biased one way or another every single week. The game is played on the field.
I'm quite sure we saint fans weren't enamored with our falcon performance just like I'm quite sure you guys weren't enamored with your TB performance.
jafo":194sndtw said:Who gives a crap about football outsiders?
RolandDeschain":3kww2lzc said:jafo":3kww2lzc said:Who gives a crap about football outsiders?
People with an intelligence quotient that reaches the triple-digit range.
Largefarva":2yvg0829 said:Well the Saints gameplan just got easier with news of Harvin's hip flaring up again.
No.E.C. Laloosh":35b1okgp said:Roland, is your real name Phil Hellmuth?
Well, look again and try to use some logic critical thinking, or something. They gave the Saints a +6.2% DVOA grade for your Atlanta game last week. Not very good, but certainly not "bad". Your Jets game, on the other hand, was -34.4%. Now that's bad; but not horrific.jafo":35b1okgp said:I looked before and wasn't impressed.