Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry have shown some positive things at cornerback since the New Orleans Saints traded away Marshon Lattimore. There have been lapses in technique occasionally too, however. The one thing the Saints secondary has objectively struggled with is stopping big plays. That will be challenged against the Green Bay Packers. New Orleans has allowed the … [Read more...] about Packers’ big-play ability set to test Saints secondary’s vulnerability
Saints and Packers looking to repeat performances in this category
The New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers are in two different places in many major categories. One’s headed to the playoffs, the other is headed to the couch. It’s safe to say they don’t share many similarities, but there is one thing that is similar coming into the game. Each team is coming off of a monster sack performance. The Saints brought down the elusive Jayden … [Read more...] about Saints and Packers looking to repeat performances in this category
Saints’ run defense has a daunting challenge ahead in Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers have the ability to exploit the New Orleans Saints in their weakest area defensively: the run defense. The defensive line has been praised for their improvements since moving to Brian Young as the position coach, but those improvements are in the pass rush department. New Orleans has the sixth-worst run defense in the NFL. They did a better job against … [Read more...] about Saints’ run defense has a daunting challenge ahead in Green Bay
Report: Saints may ‘want to hear’ what Deion Sanders has to say
Could Deion Sanders return to the NFL as head coach of the New Orleans Saints? Crazier things have happened, but Sanders leaving the Colorado Buffaloes and continuing to coach his son would be an unprecedented move. Shedeur Sanders is a top-flight quarterback prospect who has also been linked to the Saints in evened days. But if we’re evaluating the elder Sanders’ candidacy on … [Read more...] about Report: Saints may ‘want to hear’ what Deion Sanders has to say
Saints rule out 4 ahead of Week 16 MNF showdown vs. Packers
There aren’t many surprises on the New Orleans Saints’ final injury report of the week. Ahead of their game against the Green Bay Packers, the Saints ruled out four players and listed one as questionable. Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave were all ruled out, but that was the expected procedure for all three players. Darren Rizzi said Carr and Kamara were going to miss … [Read more...] about Saints rule out 4 ahead of Week 16 MNF showdown vs. Packers