Brees is a doing better than many give him credit for

QBREES9 · 11-21-2007, 10:37 PM

Brees is a doing better than many give him credit for
Before you flame-spray the messenger, consider this:

Despite the horrible start Brees and the Saints had in their first 4 games (and most remember his horrific TD-to-INT ratio in those games), our valiant QB's stock is rising. Right now, after 10 games,

Brees is fifth in total yards,
Only two QB's (Brady and Favre) have a HIGHER pass completion percentage than Brees. This is sort of amazing, considering the number of passes Saints' receivers have dropped this year. Add to that the fact that last year, Brees lit-up the league with a 64.7 completion percentage. Thus far in 2007, his percentage is 67.4%.

Link: http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorysta...2&d-447263-n=1

If you consider even more:
- not having Deuce in the backfield
- injuries to the OL
- the drive-killing mistakes (turnovers, penalties, etc)

After week 4, Brees' stats were near rock-bottom. Seeing how fast his stock has risen in recent weeks, it is obvious that he's stepping up his game. I'm glad we have him for the stretch run to the postseason.

11-21-2007, 10:37 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Brees is a doing better than many give him credit for Brees is a doing better than many give him credit for Before you flame-spray the messenger, consider this: Despite the horrible start Brees and the Saints had in their first 4 games (and most remember his horrific TD-to-INT ratio in those games), our valiant QB's stock is rising. Right now, after 10 games, Brees is fifth in total yards, Only two QB's (Brady and Favre) have a HIGHER pass completion percentage than Brees. This is sort of amazing, considering the number of passes Saints' receivers have dropped this year. Add to that the fact that last year, Brees lit-up the league with a 64.7 completion percentage. Thus far in 2007, his percentage is 67.4%. Link: http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorysta...2&d-447263-n=1 If you consider even more: - not having Deuce in the backfield - injuries to the OL - the drive-killing mistakes (turnovers, penalties, etc) After week 4, Brees' stats were near rock-bottom. Seeing how fast his stock has risen in recent weeks, it is obvious that he's stepping up his game. I'm glad we have him for the stretch run to the postseason.