We are in for a new backup it seems

saintsfan601 · 04-09-2010, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

everybody is still hatin on brunell but he is still our best option

I disagree completely with that statement.We CANNOT win with Burnell.He can't hit the broadside of a barn to save his life.Much less a wide open receiver.

D_it_up · 04-09-2010, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan601

I disagree completely with that statement.We CANNOT win with Burnell.He can't hit the broadside of a barn to save his life.Much less a wide open receiver.

200% agree. This was a typo, at first. Was supposed to be just 100%, but I left it there, because I agree twice.

realheavyd · 04-09-2010, 06:55 PM

Why is everyone so quick to want to replace Brunell anyway? I would much rather have Brunell for another year or two than any of those other guys, myself.

Did none of y'all see him play in last year's pre-season games like I did? He ripped it up in the second half against the Bengals (9/13 for 128 yards and 1 TD) in game 1 as well as versus the Texans (5/6 for 96 yards) in game 2. He did stink it up a little bit in the big 45-7 blowout of the Raiders (4/13 for 86 yards and 2 interceptions) in game 3 and only played fair in the short time that he was in against the Dolphins game (3/5 for 66 yards and a pick) in game 4.

I guess y'all are thinking he's done because he was such an apparent non-factor in the final game of the year against the Panthers, huh? If you think Sean Payton even tried to win that game, you are sadly mistaken. If he wanted to win that game with Brunell, it would have happened. I can guarantee you that much...

Think about it. Where else are you going to find a guy with his level of experience to play back-up to the great Drew Brees and be willing to do whatever else that it takes (holding for kicks included) to help make the team successful for under $2million a year like he does for the Saints?

I am willing to bet that he doesn't go anywhere. The Jets will probably wind up signing Jason Taylor and no other teams will come looking at Brunell after that option fades away. That's my bet, anyway.

QBREES9 · 04-09-2010, 08:17 PM

I bet Bulger goes the the kitty cats.

saintsfan601 · 04-10-2010, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

I bet Bulger goes the the kitty cats.

Hope not.I think Bulger still has alot left in the tank.The Rams were all about Stephen Jackson last year.He had nobody to throw the ball to.Would not want to face him twice a year.

CantonLegend · 04-10-2010, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

Only because he knows the system. It sure isn't because of his physical tools.

Originally Posted by saintsfan601

I disagree completely with that statement.We CANNOT win with Burnell.He can't hit the broadside of a barn to save his life.Much less a wide open receiver.

again.....watch the highlights of him in preseason.....he put the ball on the money several times and even kept meachem in stride on some very nice deep balls.......something drew even struggles to do

D_it_up · 04-10-2010, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

again.....watch the highlights of him in preseason.....he put the ball on the money several times and even kept meachem in stride on some very nice deep balls.......something drew even struggles to do

Again...watch the last two preseason games he played in. He was barely better than Joey Harrington.

ScottF · 04-10-2010, 11:31 AM

Preseason? Didn't he suck in the last game of the regular season?

I don't think our system would be too difficult for an experienced qb to learn.
Plus I have never liked having a lefty backup

bottom line, we all know we can't do much without brees. I just don't think Brunell gives us a chance to win

CantonLegend · 04-10-2010, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

Again...watch the last two preseason games he played in. He was barely better than Joey Harrington.

thin line between good and great

he doesnt have to be a stud.....just good enough to win us games

and we've already beaten the horse on the last regular season game

i think there were too many backups against a top defense and others think that doesnt matter because he practiced with backups all season

Tobias-Reiper · 04-10-2010, 12:40 PM

.. forget about playing QB... who's holding for Hartley?

04-09-2010, 03:20 PM	#11
saintsfan601 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meridian MS Posts: 259	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Originally Posted by CantonLegend everybody is still hatin on brunell but he is still our best option I disagree completely with that statement.We CANNOT win with Burnell.He can't hit the broadside of a barn to save his life.Much less a wide open receiver.

04-09-2010, 04:09 PM	#12
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Originally Posted by saintsfan601 I disagree completely with that statement.We CANNOT win with Burnell.He can't hit the broadside of a barn to save his life.Much less a wide open receiver. 200% agree. This was a typo, at first. Was supposed to be just 100%, but I left it there, because I agree twice.

04-09-2010, 06:55 PM	#13
realheavyd 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Why is everyone so quick to want to replace Brunell anyway? I would much rather have Brunell for another year or two than any of those other guys, myself. Did none of y'all see him play in last year's pre-season games like I did? He ripped it up in the second half against the Bengals (9/13 for 128 yards and 1 TD) in game 1 as well as versus the Texans (5/6 for 96 yards) in game 2. He did stink it up a little bit in the big 45-7 blowout of the Raiders (4/13 for 86 yards and 2 interceptions) in game 3 and only played fair in the short time that he was in against the Dolphins game (3/5 for 66 yards and a pick) in game 4. I guess y'all are thinking he's done because he was such an apparent non-factor in the final game of the year against the Panthers, huh? If you think Sean Payton even tried to win that game, you are sadly mistaken. If he wanted to win that game with Brunell, it would have happened. I can guarantee you that much... Think about it. Where else are you going to find a guy with his level of experience to play back-up to the great Drew Brees and be willing to do whatever else that it takes (holding for kicks included) to help make the team successful for under $2million a year like he does for the Saints? I am willing to bet that he doesn't go anywhere. The Jets will probably wind up signing Jason Taylor and no other teams will come looking at Brunell after that option fades away. That's my bet, anyway.
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04-09-2010, 08:17 PM	#14
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems I bet Bulger goes the the kitty cats.

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saintsfan601 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meridian MS Posts: 259	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Originally Posted by QBREES9 I bet Bulger goes the the kitty cats. Hope not.I think Bulger still has alot left in the tank.The Rams were all about Stephen Jackson last year.He had nobody to throw the ball to.Would not want to face him twice a year.

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04-10-2010, 02:52 AM	#16
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Originally Posted by D_it_up Only because he knows the system. It sure isn't because of his physical tools. Originally Posted by saintsfan601 I disagree completely with that statement.We CANNOT win with Burnell.He can't hit the broadside of a barn to save his life.Much less a wide open receiver. again.....watch the highlights of him in preseason.....he put the ball on the money several times and even kept meachem in stride on some very nice deep balls.......something drew even struggles to do

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Originally Posted by CantonLegend again.....watch the highlights of him in preseason.....he put the ball on the money several times and even kept meachem in stride on some very nice deep balls.......something drew even struggles to do Again...watch the last two preseason games he played in. He was barely better than Joey Harrington.

04-10-2010, 11:31 AM	#18
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Preseason? Didn't he suck in the last game of the regular season? I don't think our system would be too difficult for an experienced qb to learn. Plus I have never liked having a lefty backup bottom line, we all know we can't do much without brees. I just don't think Brunell gives us a chance to win

04-10-2010, 12:19 PM	#19
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems Originally Posted by D_it_up Again...watch the last two preseason games he played in. He was barely better than Joey Harrington. thin line between good and great he doesnt have to be a stud.....just good enough to win us games and we've already beaten the horse on the last regular season game i think there were too many backups against a top defense and others think that doesnt matter because he practiced with backups all season

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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: We are in for a new backup it seems .. forget about playing QB... who's holding for Hartley?