We have Brees

UK_WhoDat · 01-05-2010, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by G504

Protection will be key. Looking at his stats on NFL.com, man, did Brees really fumble 10 times this season? I guess it doesn't feel like it because we recovered 4 of them and it only resulted in 1 lost (didn't fumble in the TB game). But that can't happen in the playoffs.

Well spotted G504. In fact this had been a very bad year for Brees on fumbles:

6: The number of fumbles Brees has lost this year. It is the highest total of his career, surpassing the five he coughed up with San Diego in 2005. Better blocking from the tackles would help, particularly Jermon Bushrod, who protects his blind side, but Brees needs to be more secure with the ball. He has 24 fumbles in the last three years while being sacked 48 times, a stark contrast to his 28 fumbles in 108 sacks for his first five full seasons.

Source: By the Numbers: Drew Brees sets career record for fumbles

Originally Posted by nutria

Fortunately for us there is only one Ware. Bushrod needed help and the coaches didn't give it to him. Hopefully they are fully awake for the playoffs..... .

You mean
Hopefully they are fully a-ware. (I'll get my coat)

Budsdrinker · 01-05-2010, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy

Sorry guys, you need more than Brees to win. If the D doesn't play like it did against the Jets, Giants, Pats and a few other teams, we aren't going anywhere.

I disagree with you. In the 3 losses the most points the D gave up was 24. If the O plays like it did in the first 10 games when we were averaging 38 pts we will be fine.

Rugby Saint II · 01-05-2010, 02:11 PM

We have Drew and when he is standing in a good pocket he is the best, he's just not as successful when he is flat on his back after being hit from the blind side. Bushrod needs the help and giving him an extra blocker will help with the pass rush but Bushrod has to open some holes for the running game.

stockman311 · 01-07-2010, 11:42 AM

I think the entire OLine, including Bushrod, needed a break after not having a bye since week 4. I expect us to be crisp and sharp coming off this week of rest, and I expect us to wear down both lines of the opponent in our first playoff game. I think the whole team needed this bye.

niteadept · 01-07-2010, 03:55 PM

From your mouth to God's ears! The "rest week" should give us all we need for that Super Bowl drive!

strato · 01-07-2010, 04:27 PM

Brees is a Texan ...calm down he will be ok...

nutria · 01-07-2010, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat

Well spotted G504. In fact this had been a very bad year for Brees on fumbles:

Source: By the Numbers: Drew Brees sets career record for fumbles

You mean
Hopefully they are fully a-ware. (I'll get my coat)

You're killing me......................

QBREES9 · 01-07-2010, 11:32 PM

We have BREES and you don't, thats why.

Frederick Smith · 01-09-2010, 12:13 PM

Stated earlier in a post that Bushrod has to get his head out of his arse or needs to be pulled if he continues to have mental problems. I think Psyco is right. We need that defense to come back home and play for keeps. If they are not able to match them shot for shot we lose the momentum which is going to be huge. This teams responds to and plays their best when emotions are running high. Game plan will be huge. Saints are going to show an all out effort. Two more games just two more games.

01-05-2010, 12:54 PM	#11
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Re: We have Brees Originally Posted by G504 Protection will be key. Looking at his stats on NFL.com, man, did Brees really fumble 10 times this season? I guess it doesn't feel like it because we recovered 4 of them and it only resulted in 1 lost (didn't fumble in the TB game). But that can't happen in the playoffs. Well spotted G504. In fact this had been a very bad year for Brees on fumbles: 6: The number of fumbles Brees has lost this year. It is the highest total of his career, surpassing the five he coughed up with San Diego in 2005. Better blocking from the tackles would help, particularly Jermon Bushrod, who protects his blind side, but Brees needs to be more secure with the ball. He has 24 fumbles in the last three years while being sacked 48 times, a stark contrast to his 28 fumbles in 108 sacks for his first five full seasons. Source: By the Numbers: Drew Brees sets career record for fumbles Originally Posted by nutria Fortunately for us there is only one Ware. Bushrod needed help and the coaches didn't give it to him. Hopefully they are fully awake for the playoffs..... . You mean Hopefully they are fully a-ware. (I'll get my coat)

01-05-2010, 02:01 PM	#12
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: We have Brees Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy Sorry guys, you need more than Brees to win. If the D doesn't play like it did against the Jets, Giants, Pats and a few other teams, we aren't going anywhere. I disagree with you. In the 3 losses the most points the D gave up was 24. If the O plays like it did in the first 10 games when we were averaging 38 pts we will be fine.

01-05-2010, 02:11 PM	#13
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: We have Brees We have Drew and when he is standing in a good pocket he is the best, he's just not as successful when he is flat on his back after being hit from the blind side. Bushrod needs the help and giving him an extra blocker will help with the pass rush but Bushrod has to open some holes for the running game.

01-07-2010, 11:42 AM	#14
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: We have Brees I think the entire OLine, including Bushrod, needed a break after not having a bye since week 4. I expect us to be crisp and sharp coming off this week of rest, and I expect us to wear down both lines of the opponent in our first playoff game. I think the whole team needed this bye.

01-07-2010, 03:55 PM	#15
niteadept Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 520 Blog Entries: 1	Re: We have Brees From your mouth to God's ears! The "rest week" should give us all we need for that Super Bowl drive!

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nutria Sac-A-Lait Join Date: May 2006 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 262	Re: We have Brees Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat Well spotted G504. In fact this had been a very bad year for Brees on fumbles: Source: By the Numbers: Drew Brees sets career record for fumbles You mean Hopefully they are fully a-ware. (I'll get my coat) You're killing me......................

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01-09-2010, 12:13 PM	#19
Frederick Smith SaintsFan101 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 217	Re: We have Brees Stated earlier in a post that Bushrod has to get his head out of his arse or needs to be pulled if he continues to have mental problems. I think Psyco is right. We need that defense to come back home and play for keeps. If they are not able to match them shot for shot we lose the momentum which is going to be huge. This teams responds to and plays their best when emotions are running high. Game plan will be huge. Saints are going to show an all out effort. Two more games just two more games.