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Butler's Breakdown: Packers vs. Saints

by LeRoy Butler, Special to Packers.com
posted 08/20/2004



With the Saints in town for the second preseason game, look for the Packers to get an in-depth look at some of their newest talent in the secondary.

The Saints will run a moderate version of the West Coast offense. They like to take their shots down the field with receivers Joe Horn and Donte' Stallworth. They also have a very good tight end with Boo Williams. This will be a good chance for the Packers' veterans and young guys to come in and do well.

Aaron Brooks is a very capable quarterback. Before moving to New Orleans, he spent the 1999 season in Green Bay watching and learning from Brett Favre.

When Brooks first arrived in New Orleans, he was trying to lead his receivers because he has such a strong arm. If you notice, although Brett has a strong arm, he has a lot of touch on his passes. He gives his receivers a chance because he is patient in the pocket.

For a while, Brooks would go through one or two progressions and then he would take off running. But the last couple of years he's been very patient in the pocket and has had over 3,500 passing yards each of the last three seasons. And I even thought that he should have been in the Pro Bowl a couple of years ago before he had the shoulder injury.

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