What more could be expected with COVID 19, injuries, backups, a reduced coaching staff and a rookie quarterback starting his very first game in the NFL? And against a tough Miami defense to boot. The Saint's offense was kept out of the end zone against Tampa Bay last week with HILL at quarterback and again Monday night by the Dolphins. Eight straight quarters without an offensive touchdown.
Four Saint's sports writers predicted the Saints would score between 17-23 points against the Dolphins. One said the more Kamara touches the ball, the better, but Kamara has not been a factor since he returned from his injuries and was not a factor Monday night against the Dolphins. The Bobby Hebert radio show just a few hours before the game gave the listeners a lot of stats but nothing else. Completely out of touch with reality.
The bottom line tells this writer that the Saint's backups reveal poor drafting where needed the most. The Saints seem to have few backups who are capable of playing at a level needed to compete. And worst of all is the fact that the Saints will start next season like they started this season, namely with a quarterback that has not completed one full season as a Saints starting quarterback. How important is that? Well, he is the only player on offense that touches the football on every offensive play. It is also this writer's opinion that Winston, Hill nor Siemian are the Saints quarterback for the future.
If Brees and Rivers were actually contacted by Payton to join the team as reported, their rejection of the offer is certainly understood. It also tells the story of a coaching staff and team who needs new leadership.
THOUGHTS; COVID has played havoc with the sports world because it is big time money. Both for college and the Pros. The powers that be put big money over the safety of science by allowing players to say no to vaccinations. Basketball and Football are contact sports where social distancing is impossible. It should be obvious where the problem hides.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
