Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB

Belair57 · 01-01-2010, 10:10 PM

this oughta be good!! Id like to see CD even though Brunell gives a better chance at a W

Saintsfan4ever · 01-02-2010, 12:34 AM

I guess everybody has their own opinions about whether or not to sit key players in this last game that has very little meaning other than the morale boost-momentum argument. But put yourself in Sean Payton's shoes for a minute. How dumb would Sean Payton look if this sunday Julius Peppers took Brees down from a blindside hit and crushed his right shoulder? Would you honestly still be in the "momentum camp" and justify Payton's call to go all out in a meaningless game even though it ruined our superbowl chances?
C'mon Man!!

TopCow · 01-02-2010, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever

I guess everybody has their own opinions about whether or not to sit key players in this last game that has very little meaning other than the morale boost-momentum argument. But put yourself in Sean Payton's shoes for a minute. How dumb would Sean Payton look if this sunday Julius Peppers took Brees down from a blindside hit and crushed his right shoulder? Would you honestly still be in the "momentum camp" and justify Payton's call to go all out in a meaningless game even though it ruined our superbowl chances?
C'mon Man!!

I'm with you. We were in over our heads with a healthy "All Pro" lol Jermon Bushrod protecting Drew's blind side. And Bushrod is not 100%. If they project to be a starter, sit their a** down.

Crusader · 01-02-2010, 03:13 AM

And as I stated in a previous thread. If something were to happen with Brees in a playoff game its better that Brunell has had some playingtime this year to knock some rust off. I don't think you get rusty in 2 weeks but Brunell hasn't really played in 2 years.

B_Dub_Saint · 01-02-2010, 03:59 AM

Weak

Cruize · 01-02-2010, 06:46 AM

Great news. Now, rest Vilma, Sharper, and Ellis as well. Have everyone fresh for the playoffs. Have everyone HUNGRY for some football.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-02-2010, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB
By Nakia Hogan, The Times-Picayune

The New Orleans Saints will start Mark Brunell at quarterback on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, with Drew Brees serving as the team's emergency third quarterback.

The Saints will activate Chase Daniels from the practice squad and he will be Brunell's backup.

The 13-2 Saints have already secured the No. 1 see in the NFC playoffs

Excellent! That's a move that a smart organization that understands the ultimate goal makes. A organization that understands what an irrelevant games really means.

Playing your All Pro QB in a meaningless regular season game when the playoffs are looming is like throwing a ball across your body back into the middle of the field... in both cases only bad things can happen.

Play every backup and young player. Play only starters that cannot be replaced (receivers for example) or who have not played in the last month (Greer).

Heck, the Saints may still win the game. You never know.

But you do know that your starters will be ready come the weekend of January 16th.

Smart move SP. Smart move.

SFIAH

SmashMouth · 01-02-2010, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Excellent! That's a move that a smart organization that understands the ultimate goal makes. A organization that understands what an irrelevant games really means.

Playing your All Pro QB in a meaningless regular season game when the playoffs are looming is like throwing a ball across your body back into the middle of the field... in both cases only bad things can happen.

Play every backup and young player. Play only starters that cannot be replaced (receivers for example) or who have not played in the last month (Greer).

Heck, the Saints may still win the game. You never know.

But you do know that your starters will be ready come the weekend of January 16th.

Smart move SP. Smart move.

SFIAH

If they do ... this might bode well for our Superbowl run!

exile · 01-02-2010, 08:56 AM

3 game losing streak going into the playoffs? oy vey

turbo_dog · 01-02-2010, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by exile

3 game losing streak going into the playoffs? oy vey

I think by not playing the starters a loss won't be as hard to take, almost like it didn't count. Even playing close can possibly be a moral boost. I just hope that during the off week they at least do a walk through or something to keep the rust off.

01-01-2010, 10:10 PM	#1
Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB this oughta be good!! Id like to see CD even though Brunell gives a better chance at a W
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01-02-2010, 12:34 AM	#2
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB I guess everybody has their own opinions about whether or not to sit key players in this last game that has very little meaning other than the morale boost-momentum argument. But put yourself in Sean Payton's shoes for a minute. How dumb would Sean Payton look if this sunday Julius Peppers took Brees down from a blindside hit and crushed his right shoulder? Would you honestly still be in the "momentum camp" and justify Payton's call to go all out in a meaningless game even though it ruined our superbowl chances? C'mon Man!!

01-02-2010, 12:52 AM	#3
TopCow 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 299	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever I guess everybody has their own opinions about whether or not to sit key players in this last game that has very little meaning other than the morale boost-momentum argument. But put yourself in Sean Payton's shoes for a minute. How dumb would Sean Payton look if this sunday Julius Peppers took Brees down from a blindside hit and crushed his right shoulder? Would you honestly still be in the "momentum camp" and justify Payton's call to go all out in a meaningless game even though it ruined our superbowl chances? C'mon Man!! I'm with you. We were in over our heads with a healthy "All Pro" lol Jermon Bushrod protecting Drew's blind side. And Bushrod is not 100%. If they project to be a starter, sit their a** down.
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01-02-2010, 03:13 AM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,044	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB And as I stated in a previous thread. If something were to happen with Brees in a playoff game its better that Brunell has had some playingtime this year to knock some rust off. I don't think you get rusty in 2 weeks but Brunell hasn't really played in 2 years.

01-02-2010, 03:59 AM	#5
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01-02-2010, 06:46 AM	#6
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB Great news. Now, rest Vilma, Sharper, and Ellis as well. Have everyone fresh for the playoffs. Have everyone HUNGRY for some football.
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01-02-2010, 07:05 AM	#7
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB Originally Posted by QBREES9 Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB By Nakia Hogan, The Times-Picayune The New Orleans Saints will start Mark Brunell at quarterback on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, with Drew Brees serving as the team's emergency third quarterback. The Saints will activate Chase Daniels from the practice squad and he will be Brunell's backup. The 13-2 Saints have already secured the No. 1 see in the NFC playoffs Excellent! That's a move that a smart organization that understands the ultimate goal makes. A organization that understands what an irrelevant games really means. Playing your All Pro QB in a meaningless regular season game when the playoffs are looming is like throwing a ball across your body back into the middle of the field... in both cases only bad things can happen. Play every backup and young player. Play only starters that cannot be replaced (receivers for example) or who have not played in the last month (Greer). Heck, the Saints may still win the game. You never know. But you do know that your starters will be ready come the weekend of January 16th. Smart move SP. Smart move. SFIAH
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,792 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Excellent! That's a move that a smart organization that understands the ultimate goal makes. A organization that understands what an irrelevant games really means. Playing your All Pro QB in a meaningless regular season game when the playoffs are looming is like throwing a ball across your body back into the middle of the field... in both cases only bad things can happen. Play every backup and young player. Play only starters that cannot be replaced (receivers for example) or who have not played in the last month (Greer). Heck, the Saints may still win the game. You never know. But you do know that your starters will be ready come the weekend of January 16th. Smart move SP. Smart move. SFIAH If they do ... this might bode well for our Superbowl run!

01-02-2010, 08:56 AM	#9
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01-02-2010, 08:30 PM	#10
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,701	Re: Mark Brunell will start Sunday for New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees will be third QB Originally Posted by exile 3 game losing streak going into the playoffs? oy vey I think by not playing the starters a loss won't be as hard to take, almost like it didn't count. Even playing close can possibly be a moral boost. I just hope that during the off week they at least do a walk through or something to keep the rust off.