rich006

Is it just me, or can everybody on the field tell when the ball is about to be snapped because Brooks starts moving just a split-second early? I think this is part of a very bad trend:

1. He can't run the screen pass.
2. He can't run play-action.
3. I can't recall any times this year when opposing defensive linemen have jumped offside.
4. I might be wrong about this, but it seems Brooks locks onto a particular receiver before the snap and if that receiver isn't open, he won't find another receiver. I don't recall seeing him ever "looking off" the opposing DB's by making them think he's going to throw one way, then throwing somewhere else.

The bottom line is AB can't seem to create any kind of deception against the defense. I don't see any chance of improvement here.

Having said all that, he still has enough athletic ability to make the passing game succeed if he's throwing the ball consistently well. Screen passes and play action passes just shouldn't be part of the Saints' playbook while AB is the QB. Here's hoping the Falcons play Sunday the way they played last night! :)