Will we be fighting offense-slanted rules against the Saints next week?

9ersLiferInChicago · 2012-01-07T20:52:23-08:00

Trust me when I tell you the Saints WILL NOT be able to do what they did against the Lions against our defense. That game did nothing to change my mind about our chances against NO. We have the formula to beat them. My only worry, after watching the game, is the NFL rules. Clearly, teams like the Saints have taken full advantage of the NFL's shameful favoring of the offense. Aggressive hard hitting defenses like ours are being legislated out of the game, right along with it's integrity. Unlike last year the Saints do have a run game, but I doubt they'd be able to use much of it when they play us. Brees WILL need to pass the ball 40 or 50 times against the 9ers, especially if our riun game drains a lot of clock. With that much passing coupled with the rules so slanted against good defenses it's hard not to imagine our defense being flagged ad nauseum thereby causing our defense to play less aggressive. Again, I think we have the formula to beat the Saints (and GB). I just can't help but think we may be fighting the rules too. Thoughts?

Jan 7, 2012 at 8:53 PM

JerryRice1848
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We win 45-3

Jan 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Mrpelonsj
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damm gonna be close........GOOOO NINERS!!!

Jan 7, 2012 at 8:58 PM

9ersLiferInChicago
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45-3. Seriously

[ Edited by 9ersLiferInChicago on Jan 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM ]

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Kam_mamba
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we need to generate lots of pressure with our front 4. With the saints passing the ball almost 75-80% of the time, will this be the game where we finally see Aldon play almost every snap?

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:13 PM

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Also depends on IF the Saints "pro bowl" guards get away with holding EVERY FRIGGEN Play, like they did against the lions, and everyone this year really!! Gotta get pressure up the middle to throw Brees off!!!! force him out of the pocket, Brees doesn't like that!!!!!!!!

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:15 PM

9ersLiferInChicago
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Originally posted by Kam_mamba:
we need to generate lots of pressure with our front 4. With the saints passing the ball almost 75-80% of the time, will this be the game where we finally see Aldon play almost every snap?

I think so. I would not be shocked to see Aldon play 90% of the time, or more. We are going to play a lot of nickle, even some dime. They are not going to be able to contain Aldon and Brooks all night. I'm just worried about being penalized out of our game.

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:19 PM

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Originally posted by JerryRice1848:
We win 45-3

No way we allow a field goal.

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM

okdkid
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We've been playing against those rules all year. That is what makes this defense so extraordinary.

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM

9ersLiferInChicago
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I know. They were holding A LOT against the Saints, and that worries me too. But all year we have been good at collapsing the pocket. The Lions couldn't and that was a big difference.

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:25 PM

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Saints offense is darn good, but how many of them yards and points were thanks to terrible Lions defense. I never seen so many missed tackles & dropped interceptions ever. They need some linebackers and secondary help badly

If we tackle well and take advantage of turnover opportunities, we should be good next week. Their defense doesnt scare me, jsut their offense

[ Edited by kronik on Jan 7, 2012 at 9:36 PM ]

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:26 PM

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What I found interesting watching the Lions game today was that in the first half the Saints couldn't get the big strike capability. I think they only really started to get that when they felt forced to do it.

I think it's safe to say that the "dome unstoppable-ness" is no longer real in NO even with the score that played out today. Man, gonna be such a different story in Candlestick against a real defense. Can't f**** wait!

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:36 PM

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9ersLiferInChicago
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Originally posted by okdkid:
We've been playing against those rules all year. That is what makes this defense so extraordinary.

You are absolutely right. Its speaks to our discipline on defense. I just think its a shame that in order to play good defense in the NFL you have to be extraordinary - the exception.

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM

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Originally posted by JerryRice1848:
We win 45-3

Jan 7, 2012 at 9:42 PM

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9ersLiferInChicago
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Originally posted by kronik:
Saints offense is darn good, but how many of them yards and points were thanks to terrible Lions defense. I never seen so many missed tackles & dropped interceptions ever. They need some linebackers and secondary help badly

If we tackle well and take advantage of turnover opportunities, we should be good next week. Their defense doesnt scare me, jsut their offense

We are one of the better tackling teams. And I do think that Brees will throw our D a few. The Lions D dropped a ton of balls. Pass rush and play keepaway will be the key.