(08-22-2021, 10:47 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: I will be looking at 2 things in particular.

1. The pass rush. We need to come up with some blitz schemes that actually work. We blitzed quite a bit last week, but we didn't get anywhere near their QB's. It looked like they could've sat back there in the pocket and skimmed through their e-mails before passing the ball. I don't think we should panic after one preseason game, but if it happens again, it will be a little concerning.

2. I'm not expecting our O-Line to suddenly look rock solid. That's not gonna happen. We currently have a lack of talent with our starting OT's and it is what it is. With that said, I'd like to see us lean heavily on quick screens and play action passes where Trevor rolls out and throws on the run. We finally have a mobile QB with an accurate arm. In order to deal with the poor pass protection, this could be a way of moving the ball without getting him killed in the process. The Saints secondary has been decimated in the offseason and they lost their best pass rusher to free agency and replaced him with a rookie. This should be a good shot for us to kick start the offense a bit and give us a quick peek at what we have in store, without showing too much.

1.  It should be interesting tonight, because neither Taysom Hill nor Jameis Winston are guys who get rid of the ball particularly quickly.  As a scrambler, Hill may hold onto the ball a little longer and let his legs work for him  Meanwhile, Winston looks deep often, which means he has to hold on longer to let the longer routes develop.  That said, since Allen will not play, I am not expecting a lot of pressure.  If Chaisson produces tonight, it will be a most pleasant surprise.

2.  I'm not expecting a whole lot from the passing game tonight, even though I am hopeful.  Aside from our OL not being very good, Chark is out, and he's our best deep threat.  The Saints have a strong defensive line and a pretty good secondary (though CB is a sore spot for them).  I want to see production from the TE and from Etienne.

3.  I'm not sure if Kamara will play, but if he does, I want to see our ILBs against him.  I've been hearing some not so good things about them in coverage.

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