New Orleans Saints' Klint Kubiak, Derek Carr Will Prove Success Wasn't A Fluke Vs. Falcons

New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and quarterback Derek Carr don't have to prove they can win, but can prove the can overcome adversity vs. Atlanta Falcons. After a challenging game against the Eagles, Kubiak has the opportunity to demonstrate his ability to adjust and lead.
The Saints' run defense remains a significant concern, especially after their recent performance, and the health of the offensive line is a major story to watch in NFL Week 3 following Erik McCoy's absence. Meanwhile, Chris Olave's standout performance shines despite the team's struggles against the Eagles.
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[@johnfonseca8155]

Believe it or not having Renfro on the team would be a huge huge asset. Derek already has tremendous chemistry. He knows his route running so the connection would be there immediately and just think of a Julian Edelman type of player on this team. The middle of the field will be open almost instantly with Hunter Renfrow.

[@Billabongbabalog]

Why? To have another slot guy on a roster filled with slots and WR2s? We can't use him. The Chiefs prolly can tho

[@Raquill215]

The run game was solid I don't know what you was watching they had both of them on straps all game that 65 yard run he had made his numbers look better just like the last time he played us and he got off them boys was tired

[@leezydagod2507]

Werner made a mistake by getting up field too far hence the run was possible. We'll be fine people. Eagles knew they were run through and dedicated the entire game plan to it. Klint didn't adjust. Plus we left points on the board.

[@michaelsumner-py4hz]

Every team watch films. Eagles adjusted with 6 linemen Perfect adjustment would be RENFROW RENFROW RENFROW RENFROW

[@larryconnerjr1835]

If Renfrow was so good a team would have picked him up by now , he’s probably washed which is why he’s still a free agent

[@Jayden-r8n]

McCoy is a big hit mainly because we don’t even have a back up for him? That was terrible depth chart management and it’s sad . Whoever makes those calls needs to be FIRED.

[@larryholmes9005]

I know we can still make a superbowl I have faith in this scheme

[@lisabrown6490]

Beat the Falcan’ts who dat we dat believe dat⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@michaelmartin4366]

Without McCoy, Ruiz, and Hill, you're asking an awful lot, which is honestly unrealistic.

[@LockedOnSaints]

Addressed in the show! Hope you enjoy!

[@tevinsen-qv6rv]

I mean maybe it's not that simple but first couple times Trevor and ruiz got beat they should of given that side to fuaga he would of made a difference and not let Carter get through as much balancing out the weak side ruiz to small for carter

[@drjacdc]

@@tevinsen-qv6rvMost OL too small for Carter when he’s on his game!

[@tevinsen-qv6rv]

@drjacdc I got money say he wouldn't of got pass fuaga that much ruiz just way to small

[@adrianhusband8907]

I felt like for the most part the defense played well. The eagles won the time of possession and the defense was on the field entirely too long. We had three turnovers, and I don't believe we capitalized on any of them. This is the NFL, you're not gonna hold a team back forever. Especially when your defense has been on the field the majority of the game. Fatigue sets in and you start to lose discipline. That leads to giving up the big plays. They will play better this week and going forward as long as the offense can complement the defense.

[@johnfonseca8155]

The only way to be CARTER was to have Williams as a fullback strictly for past block protection on any defensive lineman piercing through the line

[@dimes7212]

Ross that man had 82 yards in the fourth before the 65 yard run please lets stop the over exaggeration, we lost a close game its cool i believe in my run defense i believe in my team just watch

[@lukemarcantel1569]

McCoy out for 6-8 weeks. Rip

[@proft.mcstine8245]

Tough loss last week especially to that cry baby eagles fan base but this was a eye opener and to figure out better use for saheed, also we need a number 3 who can do that role that Thomas did with moving the chains Defense gotta stop with these getting beat calls happened in Dallas and happened twice with RB and TE with the eagles Stop with these terrible angles for tackling also take the damn points if u can’t move the ball take what the defense is giving you and Carr gotta stop forcing it just stop

[@larrywheeler7027]

Player execution was nothing like the first two games. This team was not ready to play this game and drinking the cool aide.

[@TheGel999]

Need to trade for a center

[@goldenking562LBC]

@@TheGel999 It won't matter as long as Carrbage is the QB! 💯

[@LouisWinthorpe3]

Who. Who is willing to trade their Center right now, only a team that is losing. If they're losing, is that Center any good. Can that Center fit under the Salary Cap? And then what do you do in mid November when McCoy is back and takes his job back. What do you do with this guy you just gave up assetts for? Lloyd Crushenberry is the only supposedly good Center on an 0-3 team and he just signed a big deal to move to the Titans. They're trading him after three games.

[@goldenking562LBC]

@@LouisWinthorpe3 Your issue Carrbage! 💯

[@freemind8227]

I was Pete Werner fault he take angles the whole

[@deugeneb1698]

What you talking about Willis?

[@alphasports3743]

That lost was all on Carr, he went back to his old habits hero ball. I watched Jalen Daniels take apart the Bengals but throwing underneath passes and when he had a 1on1 matchup threw it deep. Carr did just what caused Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson lose in the playoffs. All 3 QB went deep instead of taking what the D gave them. Chris Olave was wide open but Carr threw into double coverage ... both Jackson and Allen had potential 1st down / TDs if they had thrown underneath in those playoffs games but threw INTS instead. Carr never gave the team an option to win just to become a hero.

[@goldenking562LBC]

@@alphasports3743 Facts! 💯

[@kylebrown1581]

Ross, how ya momma nem?

[@drjacdc]

8:39 Calm DOWN! Take away the long Barkley TD & the 21 yard scramble & they averaged 3.9. It doesn’t change those total numbers, but it does put them in context: 1 play… ONE… where Demario (probably) can’t see b/c Bresee is IMMEDIATELY knocked 3 yards back into his face & Harris inexplicably crashed down to the wrong side = 1/3 of the Eagles’ rushing yards!

[@DarkBrown-gn9bs]

Let's see. If my math is correct, you only need 10yds to get a 1st down. If you start at the 30yd line and average 3.9 yds a carry, 17.9 rushes later you are in the endzone. So, what context were you looking for?

[@drjacdc]

@@DarkBrown-gn9bsI’m saying that quoting the “per rush average” is largely skewed by the bigger runs. Saying that they struggled “big time” is not a full picture. It’s a superficial evaluation. Ross is better than that. Start at their 30, like you said… 2 yard run, 3 yard run, 4 yard run = 4th & 1… punt from their 39 Next drive, because of punts, let’s give them the ball at the 35. 12 yard run on 1st down to their 47. 1st down. 4 yard run, 1 yard loss, 3rd & 7 incompletion. Punt from the 50 (or a 67 yard field goal try) That’s 24 yards in 6 carries. 4 yds/carry. The number can be deceiving!!!

[@DarkBrown-gn9bs]

@@drjacdc Okay, I got you. But, if you are Sirianni (probably the worst coach the Birds have had since Rich Kotite) you go for it on 4th & 1 and get stuffed, giving the ball to the Saints deep in your own territory...lol.

[@drjacdc]

@@DarkBrown-gn9bs 😂

[@Jayden-r8n]

Center is the most important position next to QB. Come on saints that was a bad call not having a back up

[@GinaCiolino-p3f]

Where is AT Perry- seems we only put out Olave and Shaheed with an occasional Tipton. That's not scaring anyone. Also, nothing to tight ends or very little.

[@KevinFitzpatrick-fh8ss]

Yes, both issues make no sense at all

[@larrywheeler7027]

Twice while in range of Grupe range on the down in a game where Noone is scoring, we went for it and failed and turned the ball over on downs. TWICE !! Oh that failed Let's stay with it. Difference in the game.

[@1001011011010]

It is better we get countered now than in the NFC championship game. Gives us time to adjust. We lost by 3 points to a team that last year won like 10 games in a row and the year before that went to the super bowl. It happens. If this is our "floor" that's a good thing.

[@tr377723]

I can't believe some of you so called Saints fans. Pushing the panick button after a loss? In week 3? Ha ha ha!!! RELAX!!! Saints are 2-1 103 points in 3 games #1 in the league, top 3 in points allowed 44 points, thats a 14.6 per game average. That was a defensive classic between the Saints and Eagles. Those kind of games don't exist as much in the NFL anymore, wish the Saints could've won but its just one game. 14 more to go... once McCoy and Taysom get back the offense will be at full strength. All ya'll relax, WHODAT ⚜!!! NFC SOUTH DIVISION IS THERE FOR THE TAKING !!!

[@goldenking562LBC]

If you're a real Saints fan show me a Saints comment you wrote back in 2021! I bet that you can't bitter Carr groupie in disguise! 💯😆😆😆

[@johannconway9363]

You right tho!

[@goldenking562LBC]

@@johannconway9363 🧢

[@stevenbrownlow1010]

Amen. No need to even elaborate, we'll stated . LFG Saints!!!!!

[@goldenking562LBC]

@@stevenbrownlow1010 You bitter Carr groupies are hilarious! 💯😆😆😆

[@tevinsen-qv6rv]

And can we please play holker like i think that dude would make huge plays frfr

[@larrywheeler7027]

Ross , not the play calling? This looked like Pete Carmichael play calling. Ak,Ak. Ak. When it was obvious this wasn't working , they stayed with it. Only a fool continues doing the same thing that fails expecting a different outcome.

[@proft.mcstine8245]

Ruiz soft man up son man up tired of his crap him and penning need to man up block, block, block ain’t asking for them to be all pro but Jesus do your job, we also need get on Juan where has he been is he even playing like wake up brah or get him up outta here stop wasting space on this team with people who can’t contribute

[@ryanromero4087]

I belive that the defense got worn down in the 3rd and 4th quarter dealing with let down after let down from the offense not moving the ball. Now the offense finally came through at the End of the game, but by that time the defense had lost its edge and was not on point. I belive a more complimentary game would be more effective.

[@bpd8426]

Coach was stupid going on 4th instead of an easy field goal, and I don’t know if he was trying to swing momentum or what, but you can’t do that against good football teams. The saints are good also, but hopefully we get taysom back soon, and McCoy we definitely missed them big time.

[@jamaldavis92]

I said the same thing Im rocking with the home team win or lose people really crazy

[@LouisWinthorpe3]

The only real question this week is what do the Saints do for offensive line. Fuaga, Patrick, Lemiuex, Ruiz, Penning or Fuaga, Saldiveri, Patrick, Ruiz, Penning. I am voting for the first but I expect the second. There is no real scenario where Ruiz gets moved over and everyone knows it. Regardless McCoy the roster move of putting McCoy on IR and bringing up someone to the 53 needs to happen soon.

[@ronaldquiller9724]

When the saints won 2 games the saints fan thought they were going to the Superbowl but they ant and they think tayson Hill were the saints greatest player of the saints. In Dallas game he ran the ball 3 time and he had 11 yards the saints fan should stop he not the best player who played for the saints they could win with out him this Sunday they play Atlanta and they look good but i hope the saints win the game

[@TheFoodKAB]

Going to suck without McCoy. We'll find a way to be ready come gameday though, won't we Ross?

[@kylebrown1581]

what happened to AT Perry? Can’t have DC trying to force feed Shaheed

[@Mr.McCann978]

Dennis Allen is an idiot, thats what happened to A.T Perry

[@tevinsen-qv6rv]

Can yall in comments Stop putting it all on carr we can say yea he not mobile but the line got beat

[@goldenking562LBC]

The audacity you bitter Carr groupies have to still defend Carrbage after 11 years now is mind boggling! 💯 Smh😆😆😆

[@tevinsen-qv6rv]

@goldenking562LBC how am I defending him? Dude you clearly troll and not watching games every play I seen the dline was in carr face as soon as he finish dropping back or before that's a fact carr isn't Mobile so not like he got the escape ability to extend plays that common sense dude

[@goldenking562LBC]

@@tevinsen-qv6rv You're denying to defend Carrbage when you clearly are and to make things worse you're pretending to be a Saints fan when you clearly aren't but I'm the troll? Make it make sense bitter Carr groupie! 💯😆😆😆

[@tevinsen-qv6rv]

@goldenking562LBC worse part is you thinking you know me.. I'm born and raised in the 337 lil guy... church point,rayne,crowley,Jennings, kinder,opelousas, Washington, Alexandria,lawtell,Eunice oh wait want we to keep naming? Guy I lived in Louisiana for 20 years of my life and well known out there so be4 you come lookin couyon( which you prolly don't know what that mean)(French by the way) trying to call me out.. I'm the culture of Louisiana and everything about it. 2. you childish and don't know football which makes you look even worse 😭😭😭 you a whole clown dude. Ain't nobody defending nobody but you sho. defending something about a man that wasn't on him.. let that man junk go dawg

[@larrymassingill5810]

Solid podcast bro . I appreciate what you do . Will go ahead and Sub , and look forward to continuing watching future episodes.

[@dannyreid9256]

If you call Philly's plan to have McCoy the superman of our OL go down on the 3rd play of the game, then yes it was a great plan. KK would have easily adjusted to Fangio's D if McCoy was playing. Instead we had O linemen running into each other. How's an OC supposed to adjust to that?

[@moneymaud]

Say what you want but the defense had a chance to win the game for us but didn't. This defense is still really good. We can't let one 'LUCKY' play in the last minutes of the game define the defense or the whole team. The offense stalled and couldn't recover once McCoy went out but was still able to swing a lead in the final minutes. My 17-0 dream was crushed. Now my new dream is 16-1. WhoDat!!!

[@jarelljenkins3392]

I call BS I’m definitely not panicking but you still have to play injuries happen I don’t understand why we didn’t use our FB like the 49ers do especially with with Hill being out

[@brotherchris4939]

Can't go wrong with points on the board. 2FGs could have won the game. Things need to be cleaned up!

[@phillyeaglesfan]

Jalen Hurts is undefeated vs the Saints (3-0) 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@AlijahGray-w4d]

I don’t agree with the run defense take it was outstanding it’s really hard when your offense can’t stay on the field. Plus we has takeaways but our offense couldn’t score…you can’t blame our defense

[@respectatheart3893]

He gotta make Carr move in the pocket and run for first downs when coverage is good. He will not bang the run game against good playoff teams who stop the run

[@Wright_Works]

The defense was tired, offense didn't possess the ball. The run defense was bad as you suggest. Take out the long run and let me know what the Yds/Carry was.

[@RicKipp]

If the defense didn't blow it on third and sixteen this would have been a W in the win collum and forgotten in a week!

[@djdsmooth72]

yall killing me...I guess yall expected to go 17-0...lmao

[@jaekwon1267]

I think the defense was tired they were on the field for most the game and the eagles had long drives

[@alissonlima1035]

Fã brasileiro: Eu não entendo o motivo de os Saints demoraram tanto para introduzir jogadores novatos e recém contratados no esquema de ataque. 😢

[@glennfrith2804]

I think the main problem was Hill was not in

[@SoldieroftheRisenKing]

Play calling was horrible Ross.

[@satchelrodgers6606]

Lost was on offensive line...all day

[@KAPPATOLHILL]

Yeah after Eric Mac went down the fix was in. Remember dat when Saints scored 3 the Vegas book made their move on the betting line.

[@avistolliver2921]

Defense was on the field a lot due to offensive woes, too many three and outs. Take away that one 65 yard run and Saquan had an average day. Now TE on the other is still a problem.

[@tdsly6031]

They where o th field alot ciz they kept givingup 2rd down conversions

[@LouisWinthorpe3]

They were on the field because they kept giving up drives. They were on the field because they let the Eagles get FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY yards of offense. The Saints had two 3 and outs all day.

[@avistolliver2921]

@LouisWinthorpe3 so the offense not moving the ball and keeping drives alive played no part. Ok

[@LouisWinthorpe3]

@@avistolliver2921 Oh look. A thing that wasn't said. What an awesome little strawman you built. The facts remain that the Saints O only had two 3 and out, the time of possession was 32 minutes to 28 minutes which is not some massive difference, and the Saints defense gave up nearly 500 yards. The offense sucked. The line play was a joke after McCoy went out. The defense sucked. They gave up multiple long drives and over 270 yards on just seven big plays. They folded over and over.

[@avistolliver2921]

@LouisWinthorpe3 you can blame the defense, that's your opinion. I can blame them both. The offense barely got 200 yds in 28 minutes. Defense bent a lot and broke twice. They both need to play better. No excuses. Holding a team to 2 tds should not end in a loss. Say what you wish it wasn't good enough to win and that can't happen this Sunday.

[@johnfonseca8155]

The only way to beat harder was to have Williams as a fullback for pass protection Block on any defensive lineman piercing through

[@lavonstrong5001]

I think we are 2-1 and they should be my opinion is Carr can play outside of play action and now the Oline will a real problem I believed this was a 5 win team I been at 7 here lately

[@ntrprising]

Losing McCoy for 6 to 8 weeks, hurts man. Can we really trust Patrick to anchor the o-line? (Sigh). I really hope Kubiak can figure this out quickly.😞

[@LakersDieHard_323]

I think we should sign David Bakhtiari and move Ruiz to center

[@collierzz]

WHO DAT

[@larryconnerjr1835]

I’m honestly worried about the defense, the last 2 games Dallas and Philly moved the ball up and down the field for large portions of the game, If the eagles would have just kicked field goals instead of failing on 4th Down this game would’ve have been close considering how ineffective the middle of the saints OLine was

[@LouisWinthorpe3]

Yup

[@KevinFitzpatrick-fh8ss]

The reality is this front pffice and DA have continued to neglect fixing the O-Lime for far too long. This has nothing to do with Carr even though some of you so called Saints fans want all the blame on him. I've said this before, but Carr made a massive mistake coming to this team. The O-Line was a joke before he even came to this team. He isnt mobile and even those type of QB's would stand little chance with this team.

[@brotherchris4939]

Are you crying😂🎉

[@TMama_]

6-8 wks MCCOY out 😢

[@brandonhiggins1394]

The All-22 showed Exactly what the Preseason Narrative was. Our Oline is Bad. Ruiz especially took the spotlight even over Penning to be the Worst Olineman in History 🤣🤣🤣. Without McCoy this O-Line was Horrific!!!!! Klint dialed up some Great plays with guys open all over the field but during those plays Carr had all of One second to Throw the Ball. Ruiz was supposed to be a penciled in Decent spot on the Line but went Above and Beyond to say Nah I am far worse than Even Penning.

[@charlesjonesjr.864]

Ruiz has never impressed me

[@Warrior93x]

I was never a fan of him, idc if he can run 60 yards downfield

[@goldenking562LBC]

Typical bitter Carr groupie blaming everyone but Carrbage! 💯 Smh😆😆😆

[@brandonhiggins1394]

@@goldenking562LBC Did you watch the All-22??? If not then you can't even speak on it 🤣🤣🤣

[@goldenking562LBC]

@@brandonhiggins1394 Yeah your Carr excuses are old and played out bruh! 💯😆😆😆

[@ahmadfarisramli880]

I’m a Derek Carr fan. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always liked and supported him since he came to the NFL 10 years ago ironically Dennis Allen who was Raiders HC drafted him. Like his traits, talent and toughness. I know it’s not entirely his fault but I find even since the Raiders days, when there is a situation where Derek can prove to the fans, media and the nation that he can show that he and his team is legit, Derek always fail and disappointing. So many times like the latest disappointing lost against the Eagles. That is why, Derek got so many haters nationwide including the media. When there is an opportunity to showcase his talent to the nation, to prove you are legit, Derek always disappoint. I feel even without McCoy, Taysom Hill, the Saints should have won the game. We have so many weapons and firepower to beat them but somehow we failed. I know it’s not totally his fault but I think he can still do more to win with his experience and knowledge. Very disappointing so many times….

[@goldenking562LBC]

Blaming the play calling, the O-line, the defense and coaching is what these bitter Carr groupies have been doing since the 2017 season! 💯