New Orleans Saints post game quotes following loss at Giants

Following Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants in MetLife Stadium, the mood in the Saints locker room was serious. Yet this group of guys seemed confident things can be turned around and feel the losses this season will make them stronger as a team.

Quarterback Drew Brees

Quarterback Drew Brees was limited to 263 yards passing going 29 of 44 with 1 TD and no INTs against the Giants. During the game he passed Dan Marino for third all time in passing yardage in NFL history.

On the play of the defense:

On the offense in the second half:

On the Giants defensive play:

On the team going forward:

Defensive End Cameron Jordan

Defensive end Cameron Jordan finally got things going after being held in check in Week 1 action against the Raiders. He finished against the Giants with 8 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack, and a pass batted at the line. Here’s what he had to say about the play of the defense and the Saints’ young cornerbacks particularly:

Running Back Mark Ingram

Saints running back Mark Ingram was extremely limited against the Giants. He finished with 9 rushes for 30 yards and 4 receptions for 17 yards. Here is what he had to say about the Saints’ losses in close games this season:

Strong Safety Kenny Vaccaro

Kenny Vaccaro is really coming into his own as a safety over the course of his career with the Saints. He put his talents on display Sunday finishing with 9 tackles, 1 for loss, and forced a fumble. Here’s his take on the teams struggles this season:

Wide Receiver Willie Snead, IV

Now one of Drew Brees’ go to targets game in and game out, Snead was relatively held in check by a stout Giants defense ending the day with 5 catches for 54 yards. He did, however, score the only offensive TD of the day for either team. Here are his thoughts on the play of the defense and team chemistry in general:

Cornerback Ken Crawley

Finding himself at the center of game changing plays this week and last, cornerback Ken Crawley, overall, had a very strong game against the Giants before giving up a pass to Giants receiver Victor Cruz that basically sealed the game for the G-Men. On the way, however, he did have 6 tackles, a pass defended, and forded a fumble at the end of a long pass play to Victor Cruz. Here are his comments following the game:

On the 34-yard catch given up to Giants receiver Victor Cruz:

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