Brees coming back?

st thomas · 02-18-2021, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

If he chose to come back he’d be a top 10 QB. We’d be a Wild Card team at minimum. The only question is would we have the health and team to go all the way.

Come back to get 12 broken ribs.

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jeanpierre · 02-18-2021, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Drew was dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder. That didn't become known until after the season. I would not be surprised if he wanted to return to play another season with a healthy shoulder and real fans in the stands. If he had decided to retire already we would have known it by now.

What rotator cuff? He didn't have one when we signed him as a free agent back in '06...

He's got a re-visioned cuff that Doc Andrews made from tendons and striated muscle...

And it requires a tremendous effort of Brees and the physical therapy support staff to get it strong enough to compensate...

That is why his story is so amazing and why he deserved to be compensated accordingly...

jeanpierre · 02-18-2021, 07:35 PM

And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role...

RailBoss · 02-18-2021, 09:56 PM

I'll have to admit in this dark, gloomy, virus ridden off season the suspense is killing me.
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SaintFanInATLHELL · 02-19-2021, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role...

Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy.

SFIAH

jeanpierre · 02-19-2021, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy.

SFIAH

Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)...

And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sh*t hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina...

But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world...

And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that sh*tshow and will work more in the donor world...

The Dude · 02-19-2021, 11:51 AM

The team doesn’t want to play for Drew, they are ready to move on. Period.

The Dude · 02-19-2021, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)...

And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sh*t hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina...

But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world...

And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that sh*tshow and will work more in the donor world...

Probably go along with Q-Anon and the like.

AsylumGuido · 02-19-2021, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

The team doesn’t want to play for Drew, they are ready to move on. Period.

They don't play for Drew. They play for the New Orleans Saints. If they have a problem with that they can carry their asses elsewhere.

blackangold · 02-19-2021, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

If he had decided to retire already we would have known it by now.

Unfortunately this is correct...

I really hope he doesn't come back. He might have been injured, and he will be if he plays again. Drew will never be healthy for the last 10 games of the season. If I ranked QBs he'd be in the 15-20 range of current QBs.

Yes, Drew would start hot and look good, like he does most seasons. However, for the games that matter most he'll start falling apart. Can't throw the long ball, and towards the end of the season he couldn't throw accurately at all.

I hope I don't have to keep ragging on Drew, but it'll be another season to damage his legacy if he returns.

I am ready for Winston.... (Two years ago I would have thrown up at the thought)

02-18-2021, 07:30 PM	#11
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 If he chose to come back he’d be a top 10 QB. We’d be a Wild Card team at minimum. The only question is would we have the health and team to go all the way. Come back to get 12 broken ribs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-18-2021, 07:34 PM	#12
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Drew was dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder. That didn't become known until after the season. I would not be surprised if he wanted to return to play another season with a healthy shoulder and real fans in the stands. If he had decided to retire already we would have known it by now. What rotator cuff? He didn't have one when we signed him as a free agent back in '06... He's got a re-visioned cuff that Doc Andrews made from tendons and striated muscle... And it requires a tremendous effort of Brees and the physical therapy support staff to get it strong enough to compensate... That is why his story is so amazing and why he deserved to be compensated accordingly...

02-18-2021, 07:35 PM	#13
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Brees coming back? And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role... SaintFanQ and K Major like this.

02-19-2021, 12:41 AM	#15
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by jeanpierre And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role... Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy. SFIAH

02-19-2021, 08:28 AM	#16
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy. SFIAH Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)... And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sht hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina... But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world... And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that shtshow and will work more in the donor world...
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02-19-2021, 11:54 AM	#18
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)... And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sht hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina... But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world... And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that shtshow and will work more in the donor world... Probably go along with Q-Anon and the like.
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02-19-2021, 12:48 PM	#19
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by The Dude The team doesn’t want to play for Drew, they are ready to move on. Period. They don't play for Drew. They play for the New Orleans Saints. If they have a problem with that they can carry their asses elsewhere.

02-19-2021, 01:37 PM	#20
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido If he had decided to retire already we would have known it by now. Unfortunately this is correct... I really hope he doesn't come back. He might have been injured, and he will be if he plays again. Drew will never be healthy for the last 10 games of the season. If I ranked QBs he'd be in the 15-20 range of current QBs. Yes, Drew would start hot and look good, like he does most seasons. However, for the games that matter most he'll start falling apart. Can't throw the long ball, and towards the end of the season he couldn't throw accurately at all. I hope I don't have to keep ragging on Drew, but it'll be another season to damage his legacy if he returns. I am ready for Winston.... (Two years ago I would have thrown up at the thought)
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