Shake on Colts-Saints

WaPo's The League asks who would win in a Colts-Saints matchup.

about 2 years ago shake n bake 10 comments 0 recs |

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but you do make a good argument. The two things that were glaringly clear Monday night was the fact that the Pats couldn’t get pressure on Brees at. all. And conversely, the Saints were pressuring Brady like crazy. I remember wondering how well Brees and his line would hold up against Freeney and Mathis. Plus the Pats secondary was just horrible. oh my.

Me likey.

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Dec 4, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions

Saints would beat us

Too explosive.

"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."

by Colts Homer on Dec 4, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions

I think you need to change that username Mr. Sunshine

Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.

It's shocking how much can slip your perception

Even your eyes lie

by shake n bake on Dec 4, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions

What kind of Colts Homer are you?

by KingRichard on Dec 4, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions

LMAO

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Dec 4, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions

Perhaps you can change your name to

Saints Homer ? lol

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Dec 4, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions

Shake, excellent thumbnail analysis

I’d love to see a savvy Saints fan’s response, but I think your argument holds a lot of water.

Now if we can just get to that game…..

And how about Minny? I’ve actually seen parts of two of their games, but didn’t pay too much attention aside from the end of the Balt game. I know MInny DOES have a decent pass rush, but aside from that and the patented “Two Fatties D”®, not much….

I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.

by Bobman on Dec 4, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions

Matchup vs. gameplan

Do you really think Sean Payton would design a game plan that plays into a defense’s strength? It’d be three and five step drops. Throwing quick slants and hooks. Enough to keep the chains moving until your safeties come up to support the run and close the holes in the zone. THEN hit the long ones once Freeney and Mathis get gassed. Patience would pay off.

On the flip side, the Colts and Payton have traditionally struggled against a pressuring 3-4 defense (Ravens and Chargers).

It would be close until mid third quarter. Then the Saints take over. Check out fourth quarter scoring by the Saints, for and against.

All that said, it would definitely be the game of the year!! Good luck to you. Hope to settle it in Miami.

by WhoDat_OH on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions