Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints (Cleveland signs Jake)

stockman311 · 03-11-2010, 05:15 PM

And at least Jake has led a team to a Superbowl so maybe he has some distant memory of being a winner. Oh yeah and our weapons are light years better than Carolina's one trick pony.

neugey · 03-11-2010, 05:18 PM

This wouldn't be a bad deal signing Jake. We are buying low since he's coming off a horrid year. He'd be an okay #2, but it would be exciting to see if Chase Daniel or a rookie QB can come in and beat him for the job.

saintsfan1976 · 03-11-2010, 05:49 PM

Jake needs a change of scenery.

I don't have a problem with him competing for a backup spot.

Let's just hope he doesn't get flashbacks if he goes in...

LACES OUT!!!!!

MatthewT · 03-11-2010, 05:55 PM

Needless to say it's pretty obvious that Brunell is not going to make it back on the roster. I think if the Saints sign Delhomme it would be the correct move. I am sure by working with Sean Payton he would be a very solid QB for the Saints. If not Delhomme, the Saints really need to find a new 2nd QB. I really like Brunell a lot, but it's pretty clear he is finished.

Papa Voodoo · 03-11-2010, 05:58 PM

It's this simple...no Drew = losing season. Manning has never had a worthy back up because evryone knows the Colts will do nothing without him. Same for us. Pass on Delhomme and bring in a young QB to develop.

BTW...Haslett was scared to put Jake in when AB's shoulder was torn up because of the "fad" the press was having at the time with QB controversies. Delhomme would have done well, AB would be coming off surgery and Haslett would be in a tough spot. Delhomme would have likely become our starter the next season if we lost some early games, Drew Brees would not have come here and we would still not be World Champions.

OldMaid · 03-11-2010, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

It's this simple...no Drew = losing season. Manning has never had a worthy back up because evryone knows the Colts will do nothing without him. Same for us. Pass on Delhomme and bring in a young QB to develop.

BTW...Haslett was scared to put Jake in when AB's shoulder was torn up because of the "fad" the press was having at the time with QB controversies. Delhomme would have done well, AB would be coming off surgery and Haslett would be in a tough spot. Delhomme would have likely become our starter the next season if we lost some early games, Drew Brees would not have come here and we would still not be World Champions.

What fad?
What are you and saintsfan talking about?
I am lost.

Papa Voodoo · 03-12-2010, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by OldMaid

What fad?
What are you and saintsfan talking about?
I am lost.

Fluite and whoever that other Qb that stunk in Buffalo was

Drew Bledsoe and some guy named Tom Brady

Fluite and was it Mr. Brees in San Diego?

Clevland

Giants (Warner and was it Eli?)

Arizona (Leinart and Warner)

Cowboys (Bledsoe and Johnson)

I think Vick, Steve Mcnair and McNabb also had this problem.

Any team that had 2 decent QB's a few years ago where a team was struggling got intense press coverage about which QB should be the starter and it put huge pressure on the coaches and the teams. It's part of the game, but it really flared up then.

So, Haslett stuck with AB and let Jake go to keep it at bay because we were pretty good and had won the 1st playoff game in Saints history.

If we sign Jake and we lose some games, the first person that says we should play Jake over Drew, "because I like him, he took the Panthers to the SB, and he's from here." is getting a noogie.

stockman311 · 03-12-2010, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

It's this simple...no Drew = losing season. Manning has never had a worthy back up because evryone knows the Colts will do nothing without him. Same for us. Pass on Delhomme and bring in a young QB to develop.

BTW...Haslett was scared to put Jake in when AB's shoulder was torn up because of the "fad" the press was having at the time with QB controversies. Delhomme would have done well, AB would be coming off surgery and Haslett would be in a tough spot. Delhomme would have likely become our starter the next season if we lost some early games, Drew Brees would not have come here and we would still not be World Champions.

I would say your first paragraph is just flat wrong. If Drew were to sprain his ankle and be out for 3 weeks, would Delhomme or Brunnell do a better job of keeping the ship afloat until Drew get's back. That's the only question we should be asking really. That and is Delhomme as good of a place kicking holder. If Drew is out for 4 weeks or more then we probably don't make the playoffs.

UK_WhoDat · 03-12-2010, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by stockman311

......If Drew is out for 4 weeks or more then we probably don't make the playoffs.

Correct.

Papa Voodoo · 03-12-2010, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by stockman311

I would say your first paragraph is just flat wrong. If Drew were to sprain his ankle and be out for 3 weeks, would Delhomme or Brunnell do a better job of keeping the ship afloat until Drew get's back. That's the only question we should be asking really. That and is Delhomme as good of a place kicking holder. If Drew is out for 4 weeks or more then we probably don't make the playoffs.

I agree. I meant season-ending injury. Drew almost blew out his knee in the Cardinals game when a D linemen fell into his knee. I'm pretty sure the Vikings would have destroyed us the next week if Jake or Mark were in there.

If Chase isn't the guy then I say bring in a young QB that has what it takes and work him up. I'd rather the team spend money on the D than Jake.

03-11-2010, 05:15 PM	#1
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints And at least Jake has led a team to a Superbowl so maybe he has some distant memory of being a winner. Oh yeah and our weapons are light years better than Carolina's one trick pony.

03-11-2010, 05:49 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints Jake needs a change of scenery. I don't have a problem with him competing for a backup spot. Let's just hope he doesn't get flashbacks if he goes in... LACES OUT!!!!!

03-11-2010, 05:55 PM	#4
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints Needless to say it's pretty obvious that Brunell is not going to make it back on the roster. I think if the Saints sign Delhomme it would be the correct move. I am sure by working with Sean Payton he would be a very solid QB for the Saints. If not Delhomme, the Saints really need to find a new 2nd QB. I really like Brunell a lot, but it's pretty clear he is finished.

03-11-2010, 05:58 PM	#5
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints It's this simple...no Drew = losing season. Manning has never had a worthy back up because evryone knows the Colts will do nothing without him. Same for us. Pass on Delhomme and bring in a young QB to develop. BTW...Haslett was scared to put Jake in when AB's shoulder was torn up because of the "fad" the press was having at the time with QB controversies. Delhomme would have done well, AB would be coming off surgery and Haslett would be in a tough spot. Delhomme would have likely become our starter the next season if we lost some early games, Drew Brees would not have come here and we would still not be World Champions.

03-11-2010, 09:22 PM	#6
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,917 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo It's this simple...no Drew = losing season. Manning has never had a worthy back up because evryone knows the Colts will do nothing without him. Same for us. Pass on Delhomme and bring in a young QB to develop. BTW...Haslett was scared to put Jake in when AB's shoulder was torn up because of the "fad" the press was having at the time with QB controversies. Delhomme would have done well, AB would be coming off surgery and Haslett would be in a tough spot. Delhomme would have likely become our starter the next season if we lost some early games, Drew Brees would not have come here and we would still not be World Champions. What fad? What are you and saintsfan talking about? I am lost.

03-11-2010, 05:18 PM	#2
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,820 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints This wouldn't be a bad deal signing Jake. We are buying low since he's coming off a horrid year. He'd be an okay #2, but it would be exciting to see if Chase Daniel or a rookie QB can come in and beat him for the job.

03-12-2010, 11:29 AM	#7
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints Originally Posted by OldMaid What fad? What are you and saintsfan talking about? I am lost. Fluite and whoever that other Qb that stunk in Buffalo was Drew Bledsoe and some guy named Tom Brady Fluite and was it Mr. Brees in San Diego? Clevland Giants (Warner and was it Eli?) Arizona (Leinart and Warner) Cowboys (Bledsoe and Johnson) I think Vick, Steve Mcnair and McNabb also had this problem. Any team that had 2 decent QB's a few years ago where a team was struggling got intense press coverage about which QB should be the starter and it put huge pressure on the coaches and the teams. It's part of the game, but it really flared up then. So, Haslett stuck with AB and let Jake go to keep it at bay because we were pretty good and had won the 1st playoff game in Saints history. If we sign Jake and we lose some games, the first person that says we should play Jake over Drew, "because I like him, he took the Panthers to the SB, and he's from here." is getting a noogie.

03-12-2010, 12:05 PM	#8
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo It's this simple...no Drew = losing season. Manning has never had a worthy back up because evryone knows the Colts will do nothing without him. Same for us. Pass on Delhomme and bring in a young QB to develop. BTW...Haslett was scared to put Jake in when AB's shoulder was torn up because of the "fad" the press was having at the time with QB controversies. Delhomme would have done well, AB would be coming off surgery and Haslett would be in a tough spot. Delhomme would have likely become our starter the next season if we lost some early games, Drew Brees would not have come here and we would still not be World Champions. I would say your first paragraph is just flat wrong. If Drew were to sprain his ankle and be out for 3 weeks, would Delhomme or Brunnell do a better job of keeping the ship afloat until Drew get's back. That's the only question we should be asking really. That and is Delhomme as good of a place kicking holder. If Drew is out for 4 weeks or more then we probably don't make the playoffs.

03-12-2010, 12:47 PM	#9
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,000	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints Originally Posted by stockman311 ......If Drew is out for 4 weeks or more then we probably don't make the playoffs. Correct.

03-12-2010, 01:47 PM	#10
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Jake Delhomme to Visit Saints Originally Posted by stockman311 I would say your first paragraph is just flat wrong. If Drew were to sprain his ankle and be out for 3 weeks, would Delhomme or Brunnell do a better job of keeping the ship afloat until Drew get's back. That's the only question we should be asking really. That and is Delhomme as good of a place kicking holder. If Drew is out for 4 weeks or more then we probably don't make the playoffs. I agree. I meant season-ending injury. Drew almost blew out his knee in the Cardinals game when a D linemen fell into his knee. I'm pretty sure the Vikings would have destroyed us the next week if Jake or Mark were in there. If Chase isn't the guy then I say bring in a young QB that has what it takes and work him up. I'd rather the team spend money on the D than Jake.