1st in total offense 1st in scoring offense 2nd in rushing offense 6th in passing offense 10th in total defense 13th in scoring defense (19 of the 56 points allowed directly due to special teams and turnovers) 5th in rushing defense 22nd in passing defense tied for 1st in interceptions tied for 1st in total turnovers tied for 11th in sacks tied for 4th in turnover margin (+4) Most telling stat: Saints are outrushing their opponents by 104 yards per game (171 to 67)
Yes, and that the defense is no longer ranked 25-30 in every single category. Saints are rushing better, but their rush defense has been excellent so far. Of course, we are only talking about 3 games, but certainly all of the indicators are positive so far.
That's a great indicator of the turnaround, but I think the 2 that best tell why we look like a different team are these: We've got a long way to go, but I become more and more convinced each game that we have a complete football team.
The Saints 2nd ranked rushing has nothing to do with Reggie Bush. Give credit to the O-line for making studs out of Mike Bell and Pierre Thomas
I give the O-line credit for doing their jobs - blocking for Brees and the running game. I give credit to Mike Bell and Pierre Thomas for being studs in the running game. Reggie had a decent game last week against Buffalo, not great but not bad. I give him credit where it's due and criticism where it's due, but IMO saying he is worthless is just silly. His contributions certainly helped win that game.
I never said he was worthless. He certainly has a role on our offense whether it be running occasionally or catching short passes. But I'm saying our running game comes from Bell and Thomas. If they are doing well, we will be running the ball well. Reggie definitely adds another dimension to the run game but thankfully our team doesn't rely on him for it.
