That review of the young cornerback will date back to college, Beckham said, simply because there was so little pro tape of him. “I did think we did that better as the game went on, throwing off his back foot, getting him off the spot, not letting him sit back and be comfortable”. “I had a bad day at work”, Smith added. New Orleans amassed a league-best 507 yards of total offense, with Brandon Cooks reeling in two touchdown receptions versus the Raiders to match both his and Willie Snead’s total in the last meeting with NY. DJ Hayden moved from slot corner to right corner and TJ Carrie went to the slot. “But I think that it’s more hard on the back end if the quarterback has time and is able to sit in the pocket and get to his third and fourth receivers, and that happened a little bit in the second half (against the Raiders)”.
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“I basically said, as long as you’re rooting for us to win, I don’t care who you root for personally”, Brees said this week, recounting a talk with his children about this week’s game.
The Oakland Raiders have not reached the postseason since they lost the Super Bowl during the 2002 season, but things may be changing quickly for the Silver and Black, as head coach Jack Del Rio is bringing Al Davis’ “Just Win, Baby” mentality back to the Raiders. Coach did what he had to do. I obviously would’ve loved to have stayed in and fight it out.
On the Saints’ first series, Smith held up in coverage and broke up a pass intended for Cooks.
The touchdown pass to Cooks ended his day. I don’t see (52) points being put up. There are talented guys, [like] Cam Newton, but as overall captains and generals of a team’s offense, there’s no one better than him.
Curtis: The Giants spent big money to upgrade their defense and we saw evidence of that on Sunday.
Giants Defensive Coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo served in the same position in New Orleans in 2012.
“Looking toward the season, it’s going to be a tough time for defenses, I feel like, to cover (us)”, he said. Thus, even if they do manage to keep Beckham, Jr. somewhat in check, it will likely come at the price of letting New York’s running back flourish, and/or someone like tight end Larry Donnell exposing them over the middle all game. Be ready to face the music because they’re going to be coming at you.’ He’s a big boy.
“Oh, yeah. My God”, Smith said.
Shepard, who had three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in his National Football League debut, looked overall sharp and crisp.
“It was just studying who’s up and who’s getting the special teams snaps”, Payton explained via conference call Wednesday morning.
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Receiver Sammy Watkins was listed as not practicing because of soreness to his surgically repaired left foot. Armstead dealt with injuries in the preseason, but he played in the season opener when the Saints allowed only one sack to the Raiders. I think they’re much improved.
