Biggest concern against Baltimore?

[Jeremy Igo]

For me, it is the offense coming out flat again. I am a big believer in momentum, and the Panthers have it right now. A poor performance by the offense in the first quarter will all but erase it.

[Wolfpack352]

Agreed...offense simply stalling out.  I think the Ravens D is going to rise up and make this one ugly.  But I think the panthers D will rise up as well and keep this one close.  A nail biter to the end!

[Wolfpack352]

OH!  and FunFun will have 5 drops this game. 

[Ace_Aladdin]

Need to establish the run game early so the offense has manageable 3rd downs. It will also keep the Ravens pass rushers at bay. 

[saints4lifeagain]

Their pre-snap defense is a scary thing. They'll have 7 or 8 guys standing around the LOS. Never know who's coming. The pre-snap by Cam and the oline had better be on point. One of the more confusing defenses I've ever watched the Saints play. 

[rayzor]

rivera riding the brakes.

we need to come out fast and hard and treat all four quarters like we did the fourth last week.

[countryboi]

thats why we should come out in the no huddle. its the best time to do it

[PantherBrew]

2 minutes ago, saints4lifeagain said:

Their pre-snap defense is a scary thing. They'll have 7 or 8 guys standing around the LOS. Never know who's coming. The pre-snap by Cam and the oline had better be on point. One of the more confusing defenses I've ever watched the Saints play. 

Yeah this can be an issue.  Pittsburgh used to do this.  One way to counter this is with the power run game.  When you have you players standing they typically dont get leverage and power to stop gaps for the run.  But it can be tough to block at times. 

[Joe the Show]

I'm pretty sure the offense coming out flat is my biggest concern for every game.  Whether it's the conservative play calling, Cam taking 8 throws to get warmed up, or just horrible offensive line play.  There always seems to be something that holds us back early in games.  Then Cam wakes up and puts the team on his back.  It would be a welcome change for us to come out and look organized and prepared from the start on offense.

[joemac]

2 minutes ago, countryboi said:

thats why we should come out in the no huddle. its the best time to do it

Thats actually a very very good point.  Use that pre-snap crap against them.  Dont let them get comfortable.  I think we should come outta the gate running no-huddle on Sunday.  We dont have to do it all game, just throw them off a little bit, and help Cam get started hot and in rhythm. 

[saints4lifeagain]

Just now, PantherBrew said:

Yeah this can be an issue.  Pittsburgh used to do this.  One way to counter this is with the power run game.  When you have you players standing they typically dont get leverage and power to stop gaps for the run.  But it can be tough to block at times. 

Their run defense is STOUT. Kamara led the backs with a 3.8 YPC, and that's only because they pounded the run all game and the 2-3 yard carries started popping for 9-10. 

Think it's important to stay balanced against them. Saints trailed most of the game and still had a 36:30 run:pass ratio. Even when the run game isn't getting fantastic yardage, keep handing it off. That wears on a defense.

[Qu1million]

I def want to see more of CJ Anderson in this game...fug it Arma too

[jfra78]

Baltimores TEs arent great but we cant cover TEs, so thats my biggest concern I guess.

[Qu1million]

Just now, jfra78 said:

Baltimores TEs arent great but we cant cover TEs, so thats my biggest concern I guess.

fugg good point....just had flash back of Vernon davis...poo ertz n the backup too lol