Teammates back Brooks

BillyC · 12-09-2003, 11:22 AM

Teammates back Brooks

Horn, Ambrose say the Saints' troubles not all QB's fault

Tuesday December 09, 2003

By Brian Allee-Walsh
Staff writer

Wide receiver Joe Horn and cornerback Ashley Ambrose came to the defense of quarterback Aaron Brooks, whose three lost fumbles led to the Saints' demise Sunday against Tampa Bay.

The Buccaneers halted a three-game losing streak against the Saints with a 14-7 victory at the Superdome.

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"I believe in Aaron Brooks," Horn said Monday. "Many people don't know he's playing with an injured left knee. It's pretty bad off. He's probably under a lot of pressure because the whole town is down on him. It's not all AB's fault. He's a good quarterback.

"I was kind of (mad) at him during the year. I had some issues with him. I was kind of blaming him a little bit (for not getting me the ball enough), and that wasn't fair. I called him and apologized to him for that. It was stupid and selfish of me."

Horn dropped a potential 28-yard touchdown pass from Brooks with 1:49 remaining in the first half and the Saints leading 7-0.

"Then, here I go and drop a pass that I had right in my arms," Horn said. "That was totally embarrassing for me.

"I tried to find his house last night and go over and comfort him, 'cause I know a lot of people are down on him. I looked for his house for about 45 minutes, but I couldn't find it."

Said Ambrose: "People want to point the finger at him because he had a lot of fumbles yesterday. But it's not just Aaron's fault. This is a team game, a team sport.

"We're behind Aaron. He's a starter in this league. He can play good football and help us win games. I know everybody's behind him."

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BillyC Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 842	Teammates back Brooks Teammates back Brooks Horn, Ambrose say the Saints' troubles not all QB's fault Tuesday December 09, 2003 By Brian Allee-Walsh Staff writer Wide receiver Joe Horn and cornerback Ashley Ambrose came to the defense of quarterback Aaron Brooks, whose three lost fumbles led to the Saints' demise Sunday against Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers halted a three-game losing streak against the Saints with a 14-7 victory at the Superdome. From Our Advertiser "I believe in Aaron Brooks," Horn said Monday. "Many people don't know he's playing with an injured left knee. It's pretty bad off. He's probably under a lot of pressure because the whole town is down on him. It's not all AB's fault. He's a good quarterback. "I was kind of (mad) at him during the year. I had some issues with him. I was kind of blaming him a little bit (for not getting me the ball enough), and that wasn't fair. I called him and apologized to him for that. It was stupid and selfish of me." Horn dropped a potential 28-yard touchdown pass from Brooks with 1:49 remaining in the first half and the Saints leading 7-0. "Then, here I go and drop a pass that I had right in my arms," Horn said. "That was totally embarrassing for me. "I tried to find his house last night and go over and comfort him, 'cause I know a lot of people are down on him. I looked for his house for about 45 minutes, but I couldn't find it." Said Ambrose: "People want to point the finger at him because he had a lot of fumbles yesterday. But it's not just Aaron's fault. This is a team game, a team sport. "We're behind Aaron. He's a starter in this league. He can play good football and help us win games. I know everybody's behind him." click on link for rest........ http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...3048309630.xml
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