Stopping Drew Brees: Fight surprises with surprises

Good article. I think the coach in question is Eric Mangini of the Browns, from 2010.

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But running the ball isn’t New Orleans’ strength; passing is, with the Saints the league’s top-ranked pass offense.

Too bad the Saints have the 9th best rushing attack as well.

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by Dave Cariello on Dec 29, 2011 1:51 PM CST reply actions

what's too bad is that they are 9th in the league at it, but it's not a strength

boom – too bad for the other teams, that is!!!

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 29, 2011 1:55 PM CST up reply actions

so here's my question

what then, would be the “response to the response”? Say the Saints are getting flummoxed by this kind of varying/disguised defense “coach” describes (and it’s sweet how Pete cloaks him in anonymous secret shroud of mystery – like those Falcon players he quoted earlier this week) – what do they need to do to defeat this wrinkle?

I know in the loss to Cleveland last year, that was part of that season of NO RUNNING GAME, so being able to run effectively probably would have been a good countermanuever.

Here’s how “well” they ran against St. Louis this year in the last WTF? loss of 2011…20 carries, 56 yards. That sucks.

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 29, 2011 1:54 PM CST reply actions

my apologies to both Pete and Clark - I did not pay attention to who wrote this piece, and I mis-attributed it in my previous comment

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 29, 2011 2:01 PM CST up reply actions

You didn't read the directions? Gasp

"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang

by DrWhoDat on Dec 29, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions

yup

Hans D from Louisville. A shining star for all to see!!

Ha! Good one, Doc!

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 29, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

What's your first name and initial, damn it!!!

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by Just 'Nother Day on Dec 29, 2011 9:17 PM CST up reply actions

see above

what is your major malfunction, soldier!!!

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 29, 2011 10:05 PM CST up reply actions

Sorry. I think I read it somewhere.

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by Just 'Nother Day on Dec 29, 2011 10:25 PM CST up reply actions

no problem

and I see in a re-read of my comment that it may have felt like my “malfunction” question was directed at you…when I actually meant it as directed at me, as a continuation of the story of your “officer order” comment, so please accept my apology…

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 30, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions