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Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

His arm is not going to come back to what it was because of age and his past injury...

It was a testament to Brees' commitment to his game and modern medical technology that Dr. James Andrews' staff were able to build a new rotator cuff for him to continue his career...

The Saints took a major gamble then to sign and commit to him as the starting quarterback (Seem to remember Payton wanted to bring Romo here)...

I doubt seriously he trains at the level his rehab sx took him; in addition, having all that new found wealth of a growing family and his financial boom, he has a lot to lose personally...

And that's where I believe the real rub is; I've posted comparisons to illustrated, with some humor, to Stallone's Rocky III characater and in watching his expressions on the field, he looks like he's playing scared and not that fearless, killer-instinct quarterback we saw in the 2009 run...

Look, he's a saavy and smart quarterback and that's why he's played as well as he has; and he's been spot on in his politics in his franchise investments in the city and moving his family here during the season...

But the decline in his long-ball game, despite having one of his better deep connections to Stills than he's had in a while, plus his salary cap gobbling contract and the misdirected overpay along the offensive line to protect him is a big part why we don't smash and put teams away...

Thus exposing a neglected personnel situation on defense that is unable to protect seemingly solid leads late in games...

I would be very disappointed if he's extended beyond this current contract and we should have been developing a quarterback since he was signed to this current deal...

Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

When you throw it 50 times a week, and the defense knows you're going to throw it 50 times a week, chances are a couple aren't going to be perfect, and most likely a defender will find his way in front of a couple. More runs. Less predictable passes. Success.

Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

The inability to protect Brees and move the ball in the last two possessions is a big reason for the loss. The INT was a good play by the safety, hands down. But they were getting pressure with their front and dropping everyone else back, hard to do anything in that scenario.

Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

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Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 620088)

The general consensus is when you have an effective running game, it makes the QB's job a little easier

So tell me, how does brees have 7 interceptions when we have the 6th best running game in the league

Because he is making stupid decisions.

2010 he threw 22 interceptions, he's on pace for roughly 20 this year

Elite QB's don't do that

The defense has been terrible all year, but brees isn't exactly playing lights out.

I realize that. Brees isn't taking care of the ball this year like he has in past years. He hasn't really been bad in the slightest though. We're just spoiled. But take a look at the Lions game thread on here. The people saying statements like "OMG Brees is choking again" "FU Brees" "Time to look for a new QB" and other statements of the like really need to get some perspective.
You would think we have one of the worst QBs in the league reading this forum sometimes.

Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

I've been saying this for two years, "He's declining"! RUN THE DAMN BALL!

Re: Sean Payton in presser on Drew Brees

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Originally Posted by teddybarexxx (Post 619949)

danno where are you with that stat? wait a minute didnt i say since last season drew has thrown an int in every game? hmmm.

What in the world are you talking about? Seriously, WTF is up with your nonsense?

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Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

Sometimes I start second guess if some of you actually WATCH the games that are played by the saints smbeard Drew Brees this Drew Brees that we need to start looking for a new QB his arm is in decline he's always forcing something he's in accurate blah blah blah, NO elite recievers on our team our 1 elite player was used as a decoy when he was in & our shotty o-line and Drew's the scape goat Lls on to Greenbay please

Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

He is right for the most part and would say that about any player or any coach. Payton will never call out a player or coach to the media nor should he. However, he didn't meet Drew at the numbers and wear his ear hole out a few games back because he liked the pick6. Btw....was that ever discussed by anyone? I never saw it mentioned or any video of it. The fact is very clear that Drew's turnovers have hurt us very badly this year. It is undeniable.

Re: Sean Payton: Drew Brees is least of 2-4 Saints' worries

"The fact is very clear that Drew's turnovers have hurt us very badly this year. It is undeniable."

This is an accurate statement. As angry as I am about Drew's INT's I would not want to give him up unless it was for Aaron Rodgers. Since that ain't gonna happen SP needs to stop being in denial about not winning on the road and make some adjustments for Drew & the offense. This team is failing us and SP is failing the team.

By the way I wouldn't give up SP either.