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Old 09-08-2008, 07:19 PM   #181
Flames in 07
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Originally Posted by Sainters7 View Post
I loved what I saw out of the Saints D yesterday, and was especially impressed(and surprised) with the play of rookie CB Tracy Porter. He made some huge plays and kept Galloway in check all day. I kept expecting Galloway to give Porter his "welcome to the pros, rook" double move for a 65 yard TD, but it never came(which can also be attributed to the increased pressure the DL brought. I was very impressed what I saw out of Sed Ellis).

The offence had some rust, which I guess is expected on opening week, but I still liked what I saw. Bush looked great when taking quick pitches out of the backfield, and I LOVED what I saw out of Shockey, the energy he brings to the O is contageous. Unfortunately I still worry about our inside run game. PT looked good, but once he went down our run game fell off. Bush may have looked solid on those pitches, but I still felt he was dancing too much on hand-offs. If the Saints can establish a consistent and effective inside run game(through either Deuce, PT, Stecker, an FA signing(Alexander?) or all of the above), then this offence is complete.
Porter was excellent in coverage ... useless tackler tho, that will be exposed. But yea losing 3 of your top for corners and still beating that team is impressive.

Bush looks like a new man, faster and changing directions the way he did in college.
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