Single Worst Performance of the Season -- So Far: On the first of four Cleveland interceptions of Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, the Browns were in a Times Square defense -- front seven walking around randomly pre-snap, to confuse the Saints' line call. At the snap, only three Cleveland players rushed, yet Brees was hit as he released, causing the pick. On this down, New Orleans offensive linemen Jermon Bushrod, Carl Nicks and Jonathan Goodwin all simply stood doing nothing, blocking no one, as their quarterback was hammered by a three-man rush.
Just to prove it was no fluke, on the first David Bowens interception return for a touchdown, Bushrod, Nicks and Jon Stinchcomb stood blocking no one as Brees was hammered. On the second Bowens interception return for a touchdown, Goodwin and Jahri Evans double-teamed undrafted free agent Brian Schaefering of NAIA Lindenwood, who pushed both out of the way to hammer Brees as he released. On another series Nicks was called for holding, then cursed the closest official. That meant a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct, and because the cursing occurred dead-ball, both penalties were enforced, giving the Saints a first-and-35.
New Orleans offensive line -- you are guilty of the single worst performance of the season. So far.
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Ouch
I’m suddenly glad i wasn’t able to watch the game. Guess all we can do is hope this stuff gets called out after watching tape. So much for our vaunted O-line, best guard tandem in the NFL, and 3 pro-bowlers.
I agree with everything he said
The O-Line play this yr has been terrible at times and mediocre at best. They are not opening holes for the run game, and pass protection has been horrible. All of the people calling for Brees to play better need to look at his protection and lack of running game which has been causing them to become one-dimensional.
"Never interrupt your enemy when he's making a mistake." -- Napoleon Bonaparte
I would like to see him run for a first down every now and then – show us that you’re about your business Drew!
Yes, time flies. And where did it leave you? Old too soon...smart too late. - Mike Tyson
Wow!! If this call is correct, what can be done to fix it?
I’m no expert, but how can the O-line deteriorate from excellent last year to poor this year? We know that it’s not a question of whether or not they are capable of performing at a high level. They kept Drew upright all last year and gave the running game ample room to operate. This year, they took over the game with the Vikings in the second half. From then on, it’s been iffy at best (poor last week, good at Tampa). If the players aren’t consistently motivated to perform at a high level, what are SP’s options?
Pretty sure Denver letting the Raider drop 59 on them is worse.
"I understand this is a violent game. It's the only place you can hit somebody and not go to jail. So you understand that it's a privilege to play this game." Danny Clark
Yep..
Get ready to FEEL DAT BREES!!!
by born in areacode 318 on Oct 26, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
denver didnt win the super bowl last year
"As a Saint fan I watch ‘Gone with the Wind’ just to watch Atlanta burn" -Ralph Malbrough
by DrewBreesManCrush on Oct 26, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Not counting expectations
The man said it was the worst performance of the year so far, I do not agree w/ that.
"I understand this is a violent game. It's the only place you can hit somebody and not go to jail. So you understand that it's a privilege to play this game." Danny Clark
BOOM rec'd it
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Just call on me, and I'll send it along
ouch
If what he says is true, film room should not be a pleasant place for the O-Line this week
"Bow Down Before The One You Serve"
I do not disagree
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on Oct 26, 2010 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
That's because you had a perfect game.
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by Dave Cariello on Oct 26, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh not all of it was the Oline's fault
I put alot of it on Brees. Just throw the ball away sometimes
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
DAT's IT!
Time to start calling folks out for their SORRY A$$ play, if the description of those two plays is true or even remotely accurate, all those guys should lose a game check.
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