Skins vs Saints predictions

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

WTF?



1. The Skins don't need the season to start to prove the RG3 naysayers wrong.
2. The Skins are not angry? I guess Roger Goodell didn't take away $36 mill in CAP space from the Skins.
3. Payton may not be coaching the team, but deep down I get the feeling there is some form of communication that we don't know about is happening.
4. The writer might feel that the NFL thinks they have solved the problem and that the Saints might not see it that way and might want to in act revenge but.... I can't think of any other team who will be under more scrutiny with their play then the Saints. I'm sure Goodell will be keeping an eye on any injured players that come from playing them.



All the other stuff in the paragraph was fluff, the fact that they are bringing in an interim to the interim screams of Rookie HC not being totally prepared to take on a team that beat the SB Giants twice last year.



I don't see the vastly superior part. Weren't we winning the game against them until they had a stroke of luck and won the game?



What we don't know is how much say Brees had in the play calling before. If he never partook in deciding what play should be next Brees might just flub this up.



This X10. I'm banking on the guy being too aggressive and mistakes will be made.

Clearly the writer is just a tiny bit biased and is a Saints fan. To bad NFL.com couldn't pick a better writer or one less biased.

If u don't think Payton is communicating with the team u are very blind to football. And no the saints are not that much better than us

[SFREDSKIN]

By the way here's video of John Clayton and his ponytail myth:

This Is SportsCenter: John Clayton - ESPN Video - ESPN

[Chico23231]

I think the thing Im most excited about watching is the offensive gameplan Kyle and Mike come up with for the first game. If you think about the skill positions, I think we have improved overall in the talent department and got alot of 2nd-3rd year guys now.

Davis is a solid, proven playmaking TE and have added additional speed with Paul. Helu and Royster had a full offseason and gained pivitol playing time last year. Alfmo has done nothing but grabbed the MVP of the preseason with outstanding play. I see Alfmo as more of the 2nd half pounder in games, the finisher. Helu has proven big play capability.

At WR you probably see the biggest improvement of talent. Garcon is a number one, big play guy. Morgan is gonna be underneath, in the middle Mr. Hands. His hands have impressed me in the preseason. Hankerson is the question mark, he has big play potential, but needs to play faster imo. Its time to stop thinking and go out and make a play. Moss looks more n shape and needs to rebound from a poor season, playing in the natural slot, he should be able.

And of course there is RG3, a massive improvement over Rex. His playmaking ability has been talked about all offseason. I just want to see consistency and steady improvement. Make the mistakes and learn.

Kyle doesnt have the excuses in the past, he has the talent. He needs to coach that talent and put it together this year. IMO he has maybe the most to prove in the organization. His schemes should be fun to watch the opening weekend. HTTR.

[53Fan]

Couldn't agree more Chico. Win, lose or draw this should be an exciting team on the upswing.

[Monkeydad]

I can definitely see the Saints coming out with revenge on their minds, but I do think the team is missing too many key pieces from the punishments and Brees may not be on his game after the long holdout. I can see them trying to blow us away, but will make a lot of mistakes.

There's a ton of pressure on Brees without Payton or any coach with experience in calling plays. I think the burden will be on Brees to make all of the calls.

Haslett will be coming after him and adding to the pressure. I can see Brees getting sacked and turning the ball over more than usual. Carl Nicks was a huge loss for Brees' O-line. Ben Grubbs was a good pickup, but is a downgrade from Nicks. Also, their tackle position is not what it used to be and we'll exploit that.

[MTK]

Brees will be on top of his game, as always. I wouldn't expect anything less.

I could see their D being weakened, but that offense will be on point.

[Monkeydad]

We'll see. I expect plenty of big plays because of Brees' ability, but I do expect some mishaps due to the interim coach for the interim coach to the head coach they're handing the clipboard to. That is, unless Payton is texting the play calls and Chase Daniel is relaying them to the huddle.

[MTK]

They had no problems with Carmichael calling the plays last year when Payton was hurt. I don't see why they would this year.

[Chico23231]

People always talking about New Orleans offense, they forget their defense ESPECIALLY their secondary is garbage. We should be able to put up some points against them.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

People always talking about New Orleans offense, they forget their defense ESPECIALLY their secondary is garbage. We should be able to put up some points against them.

Sure but can we put up enough?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Sure but can we put up enough?

i think we have the talent too. Run run run run the ball, thats gonna be key. A shoot out, we will lose.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

i think we have the talent too. Run run run run the ball, thats gonna be key. A shoot out, we will lose.

That is a great strategy. Pound the ball, eat the clock up. Reduce the amount of time Brees is on the field and can make big plays.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

That is a great strategy. Pound the ball, eat the clock up. Reduce the amount of time Brees is on the field and can make big plays.

Yeah reduce the amount of time Brees is on the field or our secondary, either way you want to look at it.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

i think we have the talent too. Run run run run the ball, thats gonna be key. A shoot out, we will lose.

I would love to see a shootout game. I know we might lose it but feel like the message to the division would be big. and we MIGHT win

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I would love to see a shootout game. I know we might lose it but feel like the message to the division would be big. and we MIGHT win

thats a good point. Man i would be blown away if scored say 35+ points. But those expectations would increase as well. Id rather take a 24-21 win, defense looking good, and RG3 made enough plays to beat a playoff team.