Interesting change of events...

by cristopdaruski on Oct 27, 2009 11:15 PM CDT

Just perusing nfl.com's list of stats and one that....well surprised me is the wrong term...cause its something I've noticed but yet haven't really heard too much about. I'm guessing its because of the play of Darren Sharper, its casting of big shadow on the rest of our secondary, but the Saints have the 1st (sharper), 5th (Greer), and 11th (Porter) ranked players in Pass Deflections...and what does that mean. The dogs back there are making PLAYS! Our Cornerbacks! Seriously! I mean, I was upset we left the Predator go, but can't argue with results baby...Who Dat!

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Tracy Porter is tied with the likes of Asante Samuel and Champ Bailey. Jabari Greer is one pass defense behind “Revis Island.” And, of course, Sharper is #1. We’ve gone from having one of the worst secondaries in the league to having, perhaps, the best.

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by MtnExile on Oct 28, 2009 7:53 AM CDT reply actions

yes

alot of it is greg williams defense.but alot of it is the fact that we added a vetren like sharper in the backfield to pull our db’s together

by mississippisaintsfan on Oct 28, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

I heard one analyst

say that he would vote for Sharper as the league defensive MVP. After so many yrs of having a weak link in the secondary, it’s nice to have a full slate of playmakers back there. If there is a weak link back there now, I would have to say it is Harper, but he plays well within the system.

"Never interrupt your enemy when he's making a mistake." -- Napoleon Bonaparte

by Cajun in CA on Oct 28, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

I don't think Harper's a weak link at all

He’s back playing his natural game, which is heavy on run support and blitzing. He’s a strong safety, after all.

With Sharper back there playing centerfield, we have so much flexibility that it brings out the best in everyone. He’s definitely MVP up to this point.

Super Bowl 44: "If you play in this league and it's not your goal, there's something wrong with you." -- Marques Colston

by MtnExile on Oct 28, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I would like to see him a little better in man and zone coverage.

The people who say, "Winning isn't everything," don't win very often.

If stupidity is a cancer, you're terminal.

When you die and go to hell, you come back as a Jets fan.

by Hooahsaint on Oct 29, 2009 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Randall Gay is the weakest link in the secondary, imo.

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by coldpizza on Oct 28, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions

I COMPLETELY agree.

The people who say, "Winning isn't everything," don't win very often.

If stupidity is a cancer, you're terminal.

When you die and go to hell, you come back as a Jets fan.

by Hooahsaint on Oct 29, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Gay is the nickel back, isn’t he? That means he is only out there on obvious passing downs, while Harper is out there for every play. I know he is a good run supporter and blitzes well, but his pass coverage is below average, imo.

"Never interrupt your enemy when he's making a mistake." -- Napoleon Bonaparte

by Cajun in CA on Oct 29, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions