Saints VS Seahawks

[Cajunsmike]

I agree the outcome likely flips if the game is played in New Orleans and maybe even on a neutral field with good weather. However the Seahawks earned the right to play at home due to a more consistent regular season. Overall this season they were the better team and deserve to play in the conference championship game. The Saints do need to improve in one area defensively and that is in forcing turnovers. They were very poor at that in the 2nd half of the year.

[cajunhawk]

We played a damn good team. Our defense was awesome. Brees struggled... but that aggressive super athletic Seahawk defense had something to do with it. Anyone getting down on the Saints is kind of silly. I can't get over listening to former NFL football players and how dumb they often approach analyzing these post season games. We're seeing the best taking the other best's best stuff. They act as if x didn't perform up to his standards... without any consideration of the opponent play. Most contests come down to match ups... and in this case "conditions" also played a factor. We are dependent on our passing game and Brees couldn't throw a wet ball in the first half. And a super secondary took away his mojo.

Outside of being bummed about the loss, I was extremely impressed with the Saints defense under Ryan. You can't say we didn't contain Wilson... perhaps as well as any defense can. And again, I'm extremely impressed with the Seahawks defensive secondary and of course, Lynch. That is a very solid team. If you play that game in the Dome, however, the outcome flips IMO.

I don't think the Saints defense played that well. The Seahawks play calling helped keep the Saints in the game. Lynch ran all over them. They didn't sack Wilson once. Seattle did not put the ball down the field at all. Darrell Bevell and his schizophrenic play calling especially in the red zone made that a game.

[DaddyCajun]

I don't think the Saints defense played that well. The Seahawks play calling helped keep the Saints in the game. Lynch ran all over them. They didn't sack Wilson once. Seattle did not put the ball down the field at all. Darrell Bevell and his schizophrenic play calling especially in the red zone made that a game.

Saints need to seriously alow Bret Baer try out as he would have been clutch on those two kicks!!!

[Cajun Monkee]

I don't think the Saints defense played that well. The Seahawks play calling helped keep the Saints in the game. Lynch ran all over them. They didn't sack Wilson once. Seattle did not put the ball down the field at all. Darrell Bevell and his schizophrenic play calling especially in the red zone made that a game.

3 sacks, Hawk.
http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/gamecast?gameId=340111026&version=mobile

Even during the game, announcers were talking about the Saints kept Wilson in the pocket.


I guess I was just equally as unimpressed with Wilson. He needs to play way better if you want to continue to win.

[Boomer]

I don't think the Saints defense played that well. The Seahawks play calling helped keep the Saints in the game. Lynch ran all over them. They didn't sack Wilson once. Seattle did not put the ball down the field at all. Darrell Bevell and his schizophrenic play calling especially in the red zone made that a game.

---I just texted my buddy the QB coach for the Hawks and told him great calls on the pass and the run---the 3rd and long pass was the difference!!!

[cajunhawk]

3 sacks, Hawk.
http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/gameca...version=mobile

Even during the game, announcers were talking about the Saints kept Wilson in the pocket.


I guess I was just equally as unimpressed with Wilson. He needs to play way better if you want to continue to win.

He will get us to the Super Bowl.

[cajunhawk]

---I just texted my buddy the QB coach for the Hawks and told him great calls on the pass and the run---the 3rd and long pass was the difference!!!

I wish he would make the calls over Darrell Bevell. Some of his calls make me lose my mind

[Cajun Monkee]

He will get us to the Super Bowl.

Any confidence in winning it?

[BrockMeaux]

I wish he would make the calls over Darrell Bevell. Some of his calls make me lose my mind

As a Saints fan, trust me: you do NOT want Carl Smith calling the plays.

(No offense, Boom.)

[cajunhawk]

Any confidence in winning it?

Tons of it.

[cajunhawk]

As a Saints fan, trust me: you do NOT want Carl Smith calling the plays.

(No offense, Boom.)

Up 23 to 8...on first down with 2:48 left...what does Mr Bevell call. A play action pass? My god. Hopefully the good Bevell shows up next week.

[jcstewart]

Up 23 to 8...on first down with 2:48 left...what does Mr Bevell call. A play action pass? My god. Hopefully the good Bevell shows up next week.

The Seahawks never had the ball again after they went up 23-8. It was 16-8 and the drive you are referencing ended up with 7 set up by the nice 3rd and 3 pass to Baldwin. The play calling was not all that bad.