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message --> I was in Nacogdoches TX all week, and I believe the
leading cause as to why the Saints lost was due to the fact I
was watching the game in a crappy hotel, away from my sanctum
and Saints shrine and posse. That said, there were other
contributing factors.  On the drive back last night, I heard an
excellent point made on Sirius NFL Radio's "Point After" show.
The following principle was discussed: teams who have
complicated and complex defenses will take a much longer time to
get in their groove. The logic is that the more you do on
defense, the more time you need to practice and prepare in the
offseason. Guys need to know where to be and what to do in each
situation, as well as what the next guy is going to do.  A
defense like Chicago does nothing fancy. They are a Tampa 2
defense. They don't use much trickery. The opponent basically
knows what they are trying to do. The assignments are never in
question, becuase for the most part, it