Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans'

dizzle88 · 03-14-2021, 04:20 PM

Well it finally happened and I have to say I think it was the right call and the right time.

Thanks for everything Drew! You put your heart and soul into the Saints and it showed. Never seen a QB with more heart and more drive to succeed.
When the rest of the team was poor, it was still awe inspiring watching him sling the rock and tearing apart defenses.

Enjoy your retirement and once again, thanks for making Saints football exciting.

Lord_Saint83 · 03-14-2021, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Well it finally happened and I have to say I think it was the right call and the right time.

Thanks for everything Drew! You put your heart and soul into the Saints and it showed. Never seen a QB with more heart and more drive to succeed.
When the rest of the team was poor, it was still awe inspiring watching him sling the rock and tearing apart defenses.

Enjoy your retirement and once again, thanks for making Saints football exciting.

I agree with all of this. Thank you Drew for all you’ve done for the team and the city. Now it’s time to move on but not forget.

AsylumGuido · 03-14-2021, 04:26 PM

Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity.

voodooido · 03-14-2021, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity.

I could not agree more. He was not just a qb but the face of NO. He brought this city back to life after Hurricane Katrina. I wish him the best but the Saints will never be the same. Now back to Aaron brooks and billy joe tolliver....

Boston Saint · 03-15-2021, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity.

What is your definition of mediocrity ?

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

What is your definition of mediocrity ?

Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity.

Rugby Saint II · 03-15-2021, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity.

That was then and this is now. Gail Benson is running a better show than Robert Mecum or even Tom Benson before Tagliabue refused to let him move to San Antonio. Afterward he had a new vision for the team. He no longer thought like a used car salesman but as a winner with Payton and Drew. We are still in good hands.

Boston Saint · 03-15-2021, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity.

So, you don’t predict the Saints to make the playoffs for another decade....OK.

Euphoria · 03-15-2021, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

So, you don’t predict the Saints to make the playoffs for another decade....OK.

Well first of all... once a decade I would have taken. 68-87. 87 I think was our first playoff game it started out 1 playoff appearance in every 2 decades lol.

I think its safe to say you can turn around a franchise in say 3-4 years. But you have to hit on your QB. If you don't then you set your franchise back 10 years. I am watching this play out in Cleveland right now.

Our division has been nuts because generally the last place team sneaks in the next year to win the division at times.

I think we can grab a vet QB and try it but I think we are better off giving Sean a pass this coming year get us some good draft picks and start rebuilding. See what we become in 3-4 years.

What I don't like is we seem to be holding on to a core of players and then have a slightly above average team make the playoffs and everyone keeps their job.

I want to do better than that.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

So, you don’t predict the Saints to make the playoffs for another decade....OK.

Never said that. I said that I expect a Prebressian existence.

Not saying we don't make the playoffs whenever. Comparing it to the previous era of Saints history. Intermittent Playoff appearances when enough other franchise fail to achieve as well. I don't see us as a power unless we get really lucky again.

03-14-2021, 04:20 PM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,542	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Well it finally happened and I have to say I think it was the right call and the right time. Thanks for everything Drew! You put your heart and soul into the Saints and it showed. Never seen a QB with more heart and more drive to succeed. When the rest of the team was poor, it was still awe inspiring watching him sling the rock and tearing apart defenses. Enjoy your retirement and once again, thanks for making Saints football exciting. jnormand, neugey, RailBoss and 8 others like this.

03-14-2021, 04:22 PM	#2
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by dizzle88 Well it finally happened and I have to say I think it was the right call and the right time. Thanks for everything Drew! You put your heart and soul into the Saints and it showed. Never seen a QB with more heart and more drive to succeed. When the rest of the team was poor, it was still awe inspiring watching him sling the rock and tearing apart defenses. Enjoy your retirement and once again, thanks for making Saints football exciting. I agree with all of this. Thank you Drew for all you’ve done for the team and the city. Now it’s time to move on but not forget.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,843	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity. I could not agree more. He was not just a qb but the face of NO. He brought this city back to life after Hurricane Katrina. I wish him the best but the Saints will never be the same. Now back to Aaron brooks and billy joe tolliver.... subguy, jnormand, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.
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03-15-2021, 03:59 PM	#5
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03-15-2021, 04:27 PM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,721	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by Boston Saint What is your definition of mediocrity ? Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity.

03-15-2021, 05:49 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,191	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity. That was then and this is now. Gail Benson is running a better show than Robert Mecum or even Tom Benson before Tagliabue refused to let him move to San Antonio. Afterward he had a new vision for the team. He no longer thought like a used car salesman but as a winner with Payton and Drew. We are still in good hands.

03-15-2021, 05:51 PM	#8
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity. So, you don’t predict the Saints to make the playoffs for another decade....OK.

03-15-2021, 06:07 PM	#9
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by Boston Saint So, you don’t predict the Saints to make the playoffs for another decade....OK. Well first of all... once a decade I would have taken. 68-87. 87 I think was our first playoff game it started out 1 playoff appearance in every 2 decades lol. I think its safe to say you can turn around a franchise in say 3-4 years. But you have to hit on your QB. If you don't then you set your franchise back 10 years. I am watching this play out in Cleveland right now. Our division has been nuts because generally the last place team sneaks in the next year to win the division at times. I think we can grab a vet QB and try it but I think we are better off giving Sean a pass this coming year get us some good draft picks and start rebuilding. See what we become in 3-4 years. What I don't like is we seem to be holding on to a core of players and then have a slightly above average team make the playoffs and everyone keeps their job. I want to do better than that. AsylumGuido likes this.
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03-15-2021, 06:39 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,721	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by Boston Saint So, you don’t predict the Saints to make the playoffs for another decade....OK. Never said that. I said that I expect a Prebressian existence. Not saying we don't make the playoffs whenever. Comparing it to the previous era of Saints history. Intermittent Playoff appearances when enough other franchise fail to achieve as well. I don't see us as a power unless we get really lucky again.