It’s unfortunate and sad...

SaintGnome · 06-04-2021, 01:44 PM

Honestly I'm glad he was able to go out gracefully, while still playing at a pretty high level for us. Not throwing ducks like the last few Marino years (red faced yelling at his receivers) or like Farve and Rodgers spitting in the face of the Pack after the team did so much for and with them. For that matter I wouldn't have wanted to see him playing in another uniform like Manning or Brady. His exit was perfect with the exception of another ring first, but what the hell I never thought we'd get to one much less win one.

MatthewT · 06-04-2021, 01:52 PM

It was a shame the last of Brees was during the COVID year, but the Brees era did run its course and it went as far as it could go. The memories of Brees will be mostly positive, but there will always be discussion as to why the Saints could only win 1 championship with one of the greatest QB's of all time.

AsylumGuido · 06-04-2021, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

It was a shame the last of Brees was during the COVID year, but the Brees era did run its course and it went as far as it could go. The memories of Brees will be mostly positive, but there will always be discussion as to why the Saints could only win 1 championship with one of the greatest QB's of all time.

How many did Marino win? Or Jim Kelly? Or Fran Tarkenton? Getting one even is a great accomplishment.

stickman · 06-04-2021, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

How many did Marino win? Or Jim Kelly? Or Fran Tarkenton? Getting one even is a great accomplishment.

That's how I always respond to people who say championships are all that matters. By that logic, Trent Dilfer was a better QB than any of those guys you just mentioned. I'm not buying that.

mapcow · 06-04-2021, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

In the NFL downtime I’ve been thinking/reflecting on the Payton/Brees era. The obvious sadness is they could not get a second SB. But, to me, it is unfortunate that Brees did/could not come back for one more year. I say this not from the view that he can or cannot lead the Saints to another SB. I say it because it would give him the chance to retire the way he should have retired.

The COVID pandemic wasn’t planned (probably), but Drew, the league, and us NFL fans are deprived of the chance to see and show him our love and appreciation one last time as he went on his farewell season. It would have been nice to do that. Had he returned this year each crowd at each road stadium would have given him a standing ovation. But, as his nature, he didn’t need that. I’m thinking selfishly of my self of course.

Could not agree with you more!!! Brees was robbed

Audiotom · 06-05-2021, 12:29 PM

The applause for Drew when he walks out on that field next year will be thunderous

The scene of him looking back as he enters the tunnel knowing it is his last game is so gripping

Rugby Saint II · 06-05-2021, 12:44 PM

Just remember that we were fortunate to have him and Sean turn this franchise around in our life time. There were some sad years before '06. It's too bad that Covid and injuries severely hampered his last couple of years. We had the team to win it all. I'm fortunate to have talked to him at training camp and have his autograph on what would be collector items.

The Dude · 06-05-2021, 08:18 PM

Totally agree. What makes it worse is the fact that if we hadn’t had historically bad defenses in Drew’s prime we would have seen several Brees vs Brady Super Bowls.

Rugby Saint II · 06-06-2021, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Totally agree. What makes it worse is the fact that if we hadn’t had historically bad defenses in Drew’s prime we would have seen several Brees vs Brady Super Bowls.

I lay that squarely on DA's shoulders.

K Major · 06-06-2021, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I lay that squarely on DA's shoulders.

I've never been a fan of his scheme.

06-04-2021, 01:44 PM	#1
SaintGnome 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 642	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... Honestly I'm glad he was able to go out gracefully, while still playing at a pretty high level for us. Not throwing ducks like the last few Marino years (red faced yelling at his receivers) or like Farve and Rodgers spitting in the face of the Pack after the team did so much for and with them. For that matter I wouldn't have wanted to see him playing in another uniform like Manning or Brady. His exit was perfect with the exception of another ring first, but what the hell I never thought we'd get to one much less win one. jnormand, Rugby Saint II and Boston Saint like this.

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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... It was a shame the last of Brees was during the COVID year, but the Brees era did run its course and it went as far as it could go. The memories of Brees will be mostly positive, but there will always be discussion as to why the Saints could only win 1 championship with one of the greatest QB's of all time. jnormand, leilung and Boston Saint like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,573	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... Originally Posted by MatthewT It was a shame the last of Brees was during the COVID year, but the Brees era did run its course and it went as far as it could go. The memories of Brees will be mostly positive, but there will always be discussion as to why the Saints could only win 1 championship with one of the greatest QB's of all time. How many did Marino win? Or Jim Kelly? Or Fran Tarkenton? Getting one even is a great accomplishment. stickman likes this.

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stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,765	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... Originally Posted by AsylumGuido How many did Marino win? Or Jim Kelly? Or Fran Tarkenton? Getting one even is a great accomplishment. That's how I always respond to people who say championships are all that matters. By that logic, Trent Dilfer was a better QB than any of those guys you just mentioned. I'm not buying that. jnormand, leilung, AsylumGuido and 1 others like this.

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mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,818	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... Originally Posted by Boston Saint In the NFL downtime I’ve been thinking/reflecting on the Payton/Brees era. The obvious sadness is they could not get a second SB. But, to me, it is unfortunate that Brees did/could not come back for one more year. I say this not from the view that he can or cannot lead the Saints to another SB. I say it because it would give him the chance to retire the way he should have retired. The COVID pandemic wasn’t planned (probably), but Drew, the league, and us NFL fans are deprived of the chance to see and show him our love and appreciation one last time as he went on his farewell season. It would have been nice to do that. Had he returned this year each crowd at each road stadium would have given him a standing ovation. But, as his nature, he didn’t need that. I’m thinking selfishly of my self of course. Could not agree with you more!!! Brees was robbed Boston Saint likes this.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... Totally agree. What makes it worse is the fact that if we hadn’t had historically bad defenses in Drew’s prime we would have seen several Brees vs Brady Super Bowls. saintsfan1976, AsylumGuido, Rugby Saint II and 2 others like this.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... Originally Posted by The Dude Totally agree. What makes it worse is the fact that if we hadn’t had historically bad defenses in Drew’s prime we would have seen several Brees vs Brady Super Bowls. I lay that squarely on DA's shoulders.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: It’s unfortunate and sad... Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I lay that squarely on DA's shoulders. I've never been a fan of his scheme.