Comparing AD/CT vs the three headed hydra from the Saints.

by Grime on Jan 18, 2010 3:55 PM CST

We have heard about this AD guy somem of us think he's pretty good others, well others think he's past his prime, gained to much weight, slowed down, needs Kim Kardassian to help him play better etc..

Now lets see what happens when we compare him to the beast that is NO running game. Their running game consists of Pierre Thomas, Mike bell, and Reggie Bush these three backs are #24. 32, and 48 respectively but they also share the load.

Now to the stats which I mainly gleaned from NFL.com First this is not good for us. New Orleans does run better than the Vikings wether they can do it on Sunday against our Defense I can't say but in the past they have proven that they can run the ball. Now their best is Pierre Thomas, he's their break out guy while Mike Bell looks to be more of the short down man and Bush is the reciever in teh bunch with some small contribution to the running game.

First they average more yards per carry than we do they come in at a solid 4.9 out of all three of their backs (this is averaged but not weighted and would be lower as Bell's average is 3.8 and he has the majority of the runs for the team) but it would still be higher than the AD/CT combo platter which pulls in at a humble 4 (this would be more like 4.1 if it was weighted) They also run about 3 more run plays a game than we do and have run about 110 yards over our duo. Adding on to the bad news we tend to fumble more than they do at eight on us and only 5 working to them. On the good side of the coin we have scored three more TD's and have much better chance at breaking a long run of 40 or more yards.

All in all it looks tough for us on the run game, nothing insurmountable but definitely something to look at. The good news is while minnesota's run D is #2 in the league New Orleans is a measly #21. This should go a long way in helping our run catch up and probably surpass theirs.

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In defense of our run defense

We have played the best in the run this year
Carolina twice
Atlanta twice
Jets once
Rams once Stephen Jackson is a beast
choke choke choke yea those Cowpukes
Dolphins wildcat once
Giants once
Im not knocking the quality of the run teams you have played i just dont know

by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 18, 2010 4:42 PM CST reply actions

A valid argument

Except for the fact we’ve been ranked 1 or 2 for the past 3-4 years.

by Jepp The Viking on Jan 18, 2010 4:56 PM CST up reply actions

Well hello Vikes fans, I been reading your post and

have determined we need to forfeit our game due to y’alls superiority. We dont have a chance. Now that we have gotten that straight……….Our defense was #5 in the NFC for 10 weeks before the injury bug got us. After that we started a down hill slide to where we are now. Trust me, not a true indicator. All of the dead have risen and last Saturdays game is a testament to that fact. Had it not been for the first play from scrimmage going 76 yards for a TD, our defense allowed only one TD the rest of the game. Add in the #1 offense in the league averaging 40 points a game, the #1 QB in the league, the #1 Scoring defense, and you got the makings of a Super Bowl team. I doubt we will show up though.

My Magnificent Black and Goald Warriors

by saint-sly on Jan 18, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions

You can't do that we already did it to the Cowboys

Was had press clips and everything.

by Grime on Jan 18, 2010 9:55 PM CST up reply actions

lol

true dat!!

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by IABerserker1 on Jan 19, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

True but ya'll dont live and die by the run were most of these teams do

by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 18, 2010 4:58 PM CST reply actions

yeah.

we are a ‘pick your poison’ kind of team, just like the Saints.

It’s going to be a great game.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 18, 2010 5:25 PM CST up reply actions

Since y'all are visiting us you get to pick first..........

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by saint-sly on Jan 18, 2010 7:35 PM CST up reply actions

then I pick...

to attack the QB from the edges and take my chances with your run game up the middle.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 18, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions

Cardinals tried that and look what it got them..............

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by saint-sly on Jan 18, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions

Well

Phat Pat is a man child. He’s much easier to bounce off of than bust through.

by Grime on Jan 18, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

(wringing of hands like a mad scientist) We accept!

NOLA transplant in DFW. I bleed Black & Gold. Saints go all the way... I BELIEVE!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 18, 2010 10:03 PM CST up reply actions

That's a recent change though

We started the year out that way.

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!

by DCPurple on Jan 18, 2010 6:50 PM CST up reply actions

to point something out Bush is #25

"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you!"

by Vikant on Jan 18, 2010 7:01 PM CST reply actions

I guess Grime needs to hire a new fact checker.

Only this time, the qualifications should come from above the neck.

"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

by cryhavoc on Jan 18, 2010 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

She had nice assets...

by Grime on Jan 18, 2010 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

that may be all purpose yards

This is just running. And regular season at taht.

by Grime on Jan 18, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

He was pointing out

Reggies jersey number. Not rushing/receiving yards.

by KC612 on Jan 19, 2010 8:28 AM CST up reply actions

Something happend to Reggie

You can see it in his eyes. Something happened, I have no idea what, but I like it. His running style changed. The determination in every move he made last game. It looks like the game slowed down for him(or everyone else on the field slowed down), he is making better decisions. I have a feeling that Payton will try to get the ball in his hands more when the game is on the line.

by DrWhoDat on Jan 18, 2010 7:26 PM CST reply actions

it's the juice.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 18, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions

Roids? no way

that couldn’t possibly be it

"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you!"

by Vikant on Jan 19, 2010 12:07 AM CST up reply actions

'ol kimmy k is holdin out on him til she sees results

lol

by IABerserker1 on Jan 19, 2010 10:16 AM CST up reply actions

I look at it this way

They on average give up a 122 yards a game and we average 119 so if we get our average run production I think we will have a good shot at winning. But we gained 109 against the number 3 run D Sunday so we should do better. THey have averaged 131 yards a game on the ground and we average 89, so I think we win this battle. I have not seen any of NO games this year but looking at the numbers I say they feed off the play action. Its all talk about the pass but thier run numbers are always there in the wins. So if we can stop the run, like we did Sunday we will put our selves in position to win.

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by montana vikes fan on Jan 18, 2010 9:30 PM CST reply actions

Yeah Saints are a complete team

It’s going to be interesting to see if we can stop enough of it so our offfense can make a game of it.

by Grime on Jan 18, 2010 10:02 PM CST reply actions

I expect a high scoring close game....

Also I expect us (Yikes the Vikes lol) to win at the end…..

Let’s see….

Good post Grimes and good discussion!

SKOL!

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by vikingfanfrom afar on Jan 19, 2010 4:42 AM CST reply actions