Comments on: Payton: Gregg Williams made decision to leave

By: Kajun

Kajun — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:13:58 +0000

@daknight93..
“Gregg Williams and Sean Payton have egos and both just didn’t mesh together anymore”

Yep and to think Sean reached into his own pocket to pay Williams to come to the SAINTS. Wonder if Sean thinks his investment was worth it, now??

By: djjasonpaul

djjasonpaul — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:27:37 +0000

Gregs D wasn’t ever that good to begin with. His style leaves the DBs 10-15 yards off the ball almost every play! His over use of the blitz showed the backfield was thin and the linerbackers except for Dunbar and Vilma are more of back ups. We needed a better D and thank god we can start with a new for 2012! I am glad he is gone, now lets focus on getting Drew, Colston and Nicks signed for at least 3 years! Hopefully Drew will realize he has more then enough money to spend in a lifetime and winning championships is more important then a few extra million per year.

By: daknight93

daknight93 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:34:55 +0000

Gregg Williams and Sean Payton have egos and both just didn’t mesh together anymore…Greg Williams playcalling is always suspect in critical moments in a game…It was obvious he wasn’t going to get a new contract and after the debacle on last drive of game just made it much easier with Greg deciding to leave for Rams job…Saints didn’t want him back.

By: rodjmaw

rodjmaw — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:03:53 +0000

What was GW thinking running a man coverage in the final minute of the game? A pee wee league’s coach would know to play a defense that would keep the reciever in front of you & tackle before they can get out of bounds. The touchdown was Shanle’s fault for giving him a easy release and harper fault for backing the F up & Vilma for his react and awareness (I could be wrong but that looklike the defense they used on megatron)

By: kbv510

kbv510 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:31:42 +0000

Gregg Willimas is and was always an average DC. during his redskins regime, i noticed how much he sucked at playcalling and his prevent defense was so stagnant and plain sucked. I’m pretty sure the Saints would have let him go either way.

By: jlinatl

jlinatl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:57:32 +0000

Every DC opening has the same names attached. It would be great to see an article naming the top def assistants that appear ready to make the step to DC.

By: rajuncajun28

rajuncajun28 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:14:41 +0000

To all the burger flippers above whose teams did not make the playoffs…the Saints did not want Williams back, fact….the jealous haters comments are hillarious….Raiders, Rams, etc…really? You’re in position to talk smack…2 totally irrelevant teams…what a joke…

By: nineroutsider

nineroutsider — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:09:20 +0000

wfmulder says: Jan 17, 2012 4:05 PM

Nolan signed with Atlanta. So much for your under contract theory.
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Saints run a 4-3 defense, better to sign Spags. Converting from a 4-3 to a 3-4, in most cases, is a long annoying process. The Saints don’t need a rebuild, just a tune up. Spags is better for the Saints than Nolan.

By: wfmulder

wfmulder — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:05:31 +0000

Nolan signed with Atlanta. So much for your under contract theory.

By: ethanallenhawley

ethanallenhawley — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:56:39 +0000

The Saints were undone on Saturday in large part due to arrogance.

You see it constantly on the offensive side in Payton/Carmichael’s playcalling. The interception by Brees in the 1st Q was pure hubris. “We’re smarter than everybody….they’ll never expect a bomb to A. Arrington!” Wrong. Well coached teams are ready for anything. Brees didn’t bother looking off the safety and the INT was inevitable.

Same thing with Williams, blitzing his way over the cliff when all he really needed to do was check his ego at the door and put 2 guys on Vernon Davis.

Payton is the head coach. It’s ultimately his failure for not calling off the dogs.

As a Saints lifer, it’s time to dial it back and stop trying to look like geniuses. The real geniuses know their strengths and limitations, play to them and are still alive this weekend.

By: nineroutsider

nineroutsider — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:37:49 +0000

He left to figure out the enigma that is Alex Smith! It is his curse and destiny…

By: whodat67

whodat67 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:36:14 +0000

He can geaux! How the hell you blitz and play man with a three point lead at the end of the game against an above average quarterback at best?! Spags! Come to the N.O.!!

By: paleandpasty

paleandpasty — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:35:10 +0000

Mike Nolan is still under contract with the Miami Dolphins. Nolan is not available so why does his name keep coming up.

By: dexterismyhero

dexterismyhero — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Who Dat? hahaha

By: melikefootball

melikefootball — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:28:15 +0000

Maybe all wasn’t as party like in New orleans as thought.

By: gridassassin

gridassassin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:26:56 +0000

This is the stars aligning…. Saints fans will blame Williams, but does he REALLY have that much talent to work with?

And I think the Rams have more talent than the Saints – but the margin for error will be much less, as you don’t have a high flying offense moving the ball down the field repeatedly.

So it’s the best move for both teams, and Williams. Lose the visor btw… you’re a grown man. #WhitePeopleFashionProblems

By: citizenstrange

citizenstrange — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:17:29 +0000

The Rams were 22nd in total team defense last year.

The Saints were 24th.

By: xxwhodatxx

xxwhodatxx — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:14:44 +0000

They didn’t offer him a contract,they were gonna replace him. The only way they might not have is off a SB win, and obviously thats not gonna happen mostly because of this tards decisions on Saturday.Good Riddance!!

By: neovenator250

neovenator250 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:14:13 +0000

I’d love to see Spagnuolo come down to New Orleans. Hard to see Nolan fitting in, when he’ll undoubtedly want to run a 3-4. Doesn’t make sense to waste Drew Brees’ time transitioning.

By: goawayeverybody

goawayeverybody — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:06:24 +0000

I wish the Saints hadn’t let Dennis Allen go. My feeling is that he was a huge reason for the Saints’ success the first two years that Gregg Williams was the coordinator. After he left, the secondary just wasn’t the same at all.

By: turbodog1027

turbodog1027 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:03:49 +0000

Thank God he’s gone. This offense made him look good. His defenses have sucked the last 2 years.
Bring in Spags or Del Rio

By: steeltuff

steeltuff — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:56:59 +0000

Those two final drives by the Niners against his defense, makes me wonder why Fisher would even want Williams in St. Louis. Hey Jeff, if this “prevent” debacle happened after Brees got the Saints the lead, who’s to say it won’t happen again after Bradford gets the Rams the lead in a similar situation?

By: calwilliams06

calwilliams06 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:56:55 +0000

If a team values you, they won’t let your contract expire.

By: chadmurdigan

chadmurdigan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:51:49 +0000

This is good news for the Saints. Williams’ defensive goofs cost them the game against the 49ers.

By: kingbeason52

kingbeason52 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:48:42 +0000

He left because he dosent wanna prepare for Cam Newton twice a year for the next ten years. Smart move..

By: jkearse2005

jkearse2005 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:44:51 +0000

Having Drew Brees makes a lot of coaches look good, hes been covering up an average defense for years

By: James Clark

James Clark — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:44:47 +0000

Albeit he wasn’t set to come back for sure, I couldn’t see the Saints not signing Williams to another contract at all. I understand he is good friends with Fisher and the Rams present a “challenge” for him, but why the backwards move? It’s not even lateral in my opinion. That’s like Philbin leaving Green Bay for the OC position in Kansas City.

By: r8danation

r8danation — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:43:01 +0000

Who’s Gonna Run The Big D in The Big Easy?

By: eaglesnoles05

eaglesnoles05 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:17 +0000

Getting carved up unmerciful by Alex Smith’ll change a man…

By: thetooloftools

thetooloftools — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:41:17 +0000

Caldwell out in Indy !