Final Thoughts: Saints at Browns
Even if the Saints would have pulled out of FirstEnergy Stadium with a
win, multiple concerns still need to be addressed. How about the fact that the Saints
defense can’t manage to get off the field on third and long situations? How about
the fact that they can’t force turnovers? For the second week in a row, it appears
that the group as a whole is not clicking in the most crucial moments. My
speculations are evident by the heated debate between Defensive coordinator Rob
Ryan and Head Coach Sean Payton.
The mere fact is that the Saints had a chance to end the
game on third and 12, with more than two minutes left. If I were Sean Payton, I
would be constipated and would let Rob Ryan know as well. Now while it’s too
soon to call the season, I wouldn’t exactly call them Super Bowl caliber after
a performance like today. But there is hope.
On the bright side, minus the interception, the Saints
offense put up numbers and managed to keep the group alive despite the slow
start. Even better news, it’s still early in the season and even the Falcons
loss to the Bengals.
Trust me, Rob Ryan and his defense will show improvement by
game three. Until then, how about a shot?
Tip your glass to:
To punter, Thomas
Morstead for pinning the Browns deep near their own end zone late in the fourth
quarter to give the organization and Who Dat Nation a shot at the first victory
of the season.
Up next, Minnesota
Eventhough the team failed to bring home a win, things should be looking up in next week's home opener against the Vikings(1-1).
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