MarlinTheMagician

Here is Sean Payton's review, who says he worked "closely" with Cadet for three years. Emphasizes repeated pass catching skills and intelligence. Sounds like a good pick-up, and consistent with the guys McBeane go after. Funny, the reason says he couldn't keep Cadet is there was no room after they signed Spiller: “Number one, he’s a real smart player,” Payton told reporters of the 26-year-old Cadet. “He’s exceptional as a receiver. His ability to run routes other than just from the running back route tree, he is someone that can jump in the receiver line and run out-routes and run comebacks and actually has experience doing that.” The 6-foot-1, 210-pound Cadet accumulated 41 games of experience for New Orleans, factoring in as a gunner and returner on kickoffs, as well as into the offense a pass-catching option. “When he came to us as a free agent in ’12, he came the first week or two and he was in receiver meetings and receiver drills,” Payton said of the Appalachian State, Pearl River Community College and Toledo product. He was seldom featured for pass protection – something Payton estimates No. 39 participated in about a dozen times per season – but Cadet caught 45 passes for 345 yards and two touchdowns during his Saints career. He had 38 catches for 291 yards and one score last season. “He’s exceptionally smart. He’s a great teammate. He’s someone we would have wanted to have back if were we not able to sign C.J. Spiller,” Payton said of the once-restricted free agent. “But I would say his hands and his football IQ are exceptional.”

Kind of feel we need Milano Magic out there. Let the kid play!

TT well above average now, on his way to "franchise" then - drumroll, harps playing - elite. We should draft nine OL players next year. All 5'9" and under but perfectly square.

They will respond very well, I have little doubt. McDermott is the real deal which is why it is "different this year." Everybody exonerating Rico because the line was horrible - that does not make sense to me. When the line is getting beat you spread them out. When the pocket is being immediately collapsed via Vlad the Imploder you get the QB out from under center. And when the have 8 and even 9 in the box you don't keep slamming it up the gut with Shady and Tolbert. Needed to pass them out of that defense and he didn't trust TT to do it when he should have. Especially egregious because TT was on fire in the 1st half. Spread them out and make them get smaller to cover. Not saying "fire him" (what do any of us fans know), but it is clear Rico had an off night.

Even Romo said on perhaps the critical third down of the game "C'mon Tyrod, you have to stand in the pocket and deliver this for a first down." He did exactly that, stood in and threw a first down strike to O'Leary. Just bad luck they didn't touch him - he then gets up and is stripped. That was an awesome pass, over the middle, at the most critical time.

Tyrod's supposed flaws did not make OC run McCoy and Tolbert into the middle of a stacked box - repeatedly. That's a football concept. If I was Shady I would have filed a protest.

Exactly.

I disagree on the must win both. I think we must split or better. I think we win them both.

Ducasse was repeatedly tossed at TT by Wilkerson like a hand grenade. Not trying to be a TT apologist, but no way that game is on him.

Don't see how you can put that game on Taylor. Agreed ball could have come out earlier - sometimes. Sometimes he did it perfectly and I recall Romo praising "that is high level quarterback play" at one point. His progress is obvious, and while he could have done some things better there is no way that is on Taylor. O-line and OC had bad nights (not to mention to fumbled receptions where TT was on target). Er, "two"

The O-line did him no favors and the play calling was a stake in the heart. I think they should have trusted TT to go up-tempo earlier. Had to spread them out and beat them with the pass. TT looked up to the task, but they kept plowing Shady and Tolbert head first into the brick wall. I know nothing about Dennison (really) and certainly have no view on whether he should be fired. Having said that - if TT is your guy this year (and I hope longer) Dennison needs to trust him to open it up when that is what the game demands. He didn't last night and should have. TT threw well and stood to have a much better result with a little help from his OC - despite the OL.

Sad to hear about Taiwan. Zay was going for the house but for the trip. My initial reaction was "that was so dirty" - but on reflection, it is exactly what I would have done. He didn't know it would make the other leg land awkwardly. DB just trying to not give up the touch. Just a bad luck night all-around (and stupid) -- two bad dice rolls on one play (i) no touchdown, (ii) Zay hurt. Three inches and both would have been different.

Hope he is okay. He looked excellent.

Temporary setback. They are going to make it this year. You can only lose a game once, not a disaster despite the ugliness.

Saw Humber miss the back in the hole a couple times. Seemed almost like he was too fired up and overshot the plays.

Exactly. Irvin is a complete dope. The only bombs he can drop are in the toilet. We didn't show, played dumb, played slow, didn't execute. Every team hits a clunker now and then, we had ours.

Counts as an L for sure, but does not indicate anything greater. Bad set-up for Bills tonight. On road, in short week, division opponent, playing for their season, that we had already beat once, Bills coming off a big win. Stuff happens. When team is more mature it will not let a letdown like this happen. We played stupid for the first time all year. How many penalties?

He really helps in coverage, and seems to have a nose for the ball.

Love Humber, love that he is getting his shot after years of teams. But I kind of feel rookie Milano brought us some extra energy. Missed seeing him out there tonight, and I wonder if he shouldn't start. I would be tempted if I was McDermott.

Joining you in sending good wishes out to the Rook. Feel well Zay!

Agree this is a concern. Maybe more Eddie the Eagle. 54 brings some heat. Put him in for Shaq on passing downs perhaps?

Like us in the next two. 7-3 heading into KC is looking good. Tough one there.

Vlad hurts us a lot in the passing game. Wilkerson tossed him like a jart. I thought some of the play calling was pretty suspect tonight. Agree on post suggesting should have spread them out earlier.

He played well against Raiders too, so make that a seven game break-in period. Sometimes the negativity is a joke.

Just a bad game. Run defense didn't suddenly become bad. A few bad penalties to keep them moving and a few missed tackles and this is what you get. They were flat. They will learn from it. Brady with throw for 350 both games because they will be trying to come from behind.