Originally Posted by
Oceanists
The only person that has anything to prove against Dallas is Cundiff who doesnt kick Field Goals for the Saints. Isnt he only used for Kick Offs?
You should pray that Sean Payton isnt your coach next year. He is not a NFL calibur Head Coach. He isnt even qualified to be an Offensive Cord. I blame 4 of Dallas losses last year square on his play calling and then on Parcells for letting him call the plays. 38 times last year when the cowboys were at 3rd and over 10 he called a draw from Shotgun and got stuffed 33 times.
I beleive I have heard MANY nfl players plus pupils of coaches state they look forward to playing teams that passed on them or let them go as they feel they have something to prove. Yep, Cundiff recently signed is getting balls to the goal line or in the end zone this past weekend. Deep kicks usually equals poor field position and longer drives. Only on kickoffs so nice to see some make the end zone.
Perhaps his calls came from Parcells or check offs from the QB. Also, the game plan is formulated with input from the head coach during the week based on situation and down/distance. .
I've not followed Dallas that closely in the past and I was personally not that thrilled with Payton as the selection. I'll not argue against 8-4 and a current two game lead in the division and second seed in the conference.
I am already quite pleased with the 8 wins as I felt that would be a tremendous accomplishment this year.
Also, a solid draft plus some key free agent signings which I assume all came with input from the head coach.
It does not mean the Saints will win another game or have a winning season next year.
I am pleased with the results so far. The only game I felt was blown would be the one aganst the Ravens where the Saints tried to get to "cute" in the red zone...and Payton admitted the mistake was his.
Time will tell if Payton is nfl caliber or not. I was of the same opinion when they hired him.
it could simply be a one season fluke and the team takes a tanker next year due to coaching weakness, poor talent evaluation, free agent goofs, and a poor draft.
By the way...he is no longer calling draw plays on 3rd and long at that rate...so I am not certain why that was done in Dallas...perhpas some Parcells guide or some player limitations.