Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs

dizzle88 · 01-18-2021, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Good luck with that. The difference is a different QB will not beat a Brady-led team even once in a season(next year at least). Unless we go after someone like Stafford or Foles but I won't be around for that.

Good luck with whatever team you support next season.

papz · 01-18-2021, 10:56 AM

If Nielsen leaves to LSU, it would be a big blow to our defense.

I don't know how I feel about next season, but we've been stagnant for quite a while now. I'm ready for the change.

saintfan · 01-18-2021, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by papz

If Nielsen leaves to LSU, it would be a big blow to our defense.

I don't know how I feel about next season, but we've been stagnant for quite a while now. I'm ready for the change.

Pretty much me too. Hate to see Drew go but I do believe it's time. He could still play...wouldn't hurt my feelings if he did, but it does feel like its time for us to make some changes. I truly believe we will remain competitive post Drew, and all the roster churn we're about to witness. I'm going to look forward to Sean crafting another winner.

iceshack149 · 01-18-2021, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I agree with this. I’m gonna miss Brees- he’s truly a HOF quarterback who was surrounded by sh*t defenses for most of his career, and I feel like it deprived him of at least another Lombardi if not more, but I honestly feel good going forward with Jamie’s if that’s the plan. He threw that decently deep pass to Smith with accuracy and little effort. Our situation could be much worse honestly.

Not only the bad defenses but the "Bounty" clown show set the Saints back for a few years of Brees' prime.

stickman · 01-18-2021, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

-Cook play was the back breaker. Could have been up by two scores. Game over.

This. Don't get me wrong, all the turnovers hurt. But this was the killer.

Some are still speculating on Brees' future. I don't think he has one in a Saints uniform.

But, whether he does or he doesn't, he was everything the organization asked of him on and off the field for a long time. Godspeed Mr. Brees. And... well, thank you.

Thirty3 · 01-18-2021, 12:38 PM

I see it like this: Brady beats packers like a bad dog. Fournette will kill them on the ground. Brady wins SB and retires. Drew comes back breaks all of the records Brady set except SB wins, but wins another one to go out on top. SB parade #2.

halloween 65 · 01-18-2021, 01:50 PM

Payton threw his arm out. Nothing but respect for Brees here!!

Danno · 01-18-2021, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Good luck with that. The difference is a different QB will not beat a Brady-led team even once in a season(next year at least). Unless we go after someone like Stafford or Foles but I won't be around for that.

Well we went 8-1 with Bridgewater and Hill.

lee909 · 01-18-2021, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

What happens to the remainder of Drew’s money if he retires? Do we have to eat it?

Saints eat 22ml dead money next year or 11ml a year for 2 years depending on date paper are put in

dizzle88 · 01-18-2021, 02:44 PM

When year after year, we exit the playoffs in the exact same fashion, questions need to be asked.

Was it Brees' inability to push the ball downfield, or is Payton getting outcoached in the playoffs?

Considering in 2018 we almost lost to the Eagles, the only reason we won is because Jeffrey popped an easy pass in the air.

Last week vs Chicago, we were 1 dropped TD away from going into the half losing.

This team has no fire in the playoffs, they just all look lethargic, like they don't care.

01-18-2021, 10:45 AM	#31
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs Originally Posted by WillSaints81 Good luck with that. The difference is a different QB will not beat a Brady-led team even once in a season(next year at least). Unless we go after someone like Stafford or Foles but I won't be around for that. Good luck with whatever team you support next season. jnormand and Rsanders24 like this.

01-18-2021, 10:56 AM	#32
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,682	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs If Nielsen leaves to LSU, it would be a big blow to our defense. I don't know how I feel about next season, but we've been stagnant for quite a while now. I'm ready for the change. saintsfan1976 and gosaints1 like this.

01-18-2021, 11:22 AM	#33
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs Originally Posted by papz If Nielsen leaves to LSU, it would be a big blow to our defense. I don't know how I feel about next season, but we've been stagnant for quite a while now. I'm ready for the change. Pretty much me too. Hate to see Drew go but I do believe it's time. He could still play...wouldn't hurt my feelings if he did, but it does feel like its time for us to make some changes. I truly believe we will remain competitive post Drew, and all the roster churn we're about to witness. I'm going to look forward to Sean crafting another winner. neugey, Rugby Saint II and gosaints1 like this.

01-18-2021, 12:17 PM	#34
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,090 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I agree with this. I’m gonna miss Brees- he’s truly a HOF quarterback who was surrounded by sh*t defenses for most of his career, and I feel like it deprived him of at least another Lombardi if not more, but I honestly feel good going forward with Jamie’s if that’s the plan. He threw that decently deep pass to Smith with accuracy and little effort. Our situation could be much worse honestly. Not only the bad defenses but the "Bounty" clown show set the Saints back for a few years of Brees' prime. neugey and Rugby Saint II like this.

01-18-2021, 12:20 PM	#35
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,597	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs Originally Posted by Cruize -Cook play was the back breaker. Could have been up by two scores. Game over. This. Don't get me wrong, all the turnovers hurt. But this was the killer. Some are still speculating on Brees' future. I don't think he has one in a Saints uniform. But, whether he does or he doesn't, he was everything the organization asked of him on and off the field for a long time. Godspeed Mr. Brees. And... well, thank you. RailBoss and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Thirty3 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,251	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs I see it like this: Brady beats packers like a bad dog. Fournette will kill them on the ground. Brady wins SB and retires. Drew comes back breaks all of the records Brady set except SB wins, but wins another one to go out on top. SB parade #2.
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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs Payton threw his arm out. Nothing but respect for Brees here!! Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,646	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs Originally Posted by WillSaints81 Good luck with that. The difference is a different QB will not beat a Brady-led team even once in a season(next year at least). Unless we go after someone like Stafford or Foles but I won't be around for that. Well we went 8-1 with Bridgewater and Hill. gosaints1 likes this.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,758 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton What happens to the remainder of Drew’s money if he retires? Do we have to eat it? Saints eat 22ml dead money next year or 11ml a year for 2 years depending on date paper are put in

01-18-2021, 02:44 PM	#40
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: Observations from yet another Saints early exit in the playoffs When year after year, we exit the playoffs in the exact same fashion, questions need to be asked. Was it Brees' inability to push the ball downfield, or is Payton getting outcoached in the playoffs? Considering in 2018 we almost lost to the Eagles, the only reason we won is because Jeffrey popped an easy pass in the air. Last week vs Chicago, we were 1 dropped TD away from going into the half losing. This team has no fire in the playoffs, they just all look lethargic, like they don't care.