Backup QB

MatthewT · 08-10-2012, 03:42 AM

Saints are really screwed if Brees has to go out for anytime. I am convinced that the Saints do not have a capable backup QB on their roster at this time. If something were to happen to Brees, it is pretty much an automatic 3-13 season. Chase Daniel has been a tease, and has not shown any semblance of an NFL QB. Canfield is really a complete joke, and I have no idea why McClown is on the team.

As much as it pains me to say this, they should employ Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia as the backup QB. Seriously, could save a season if Brees pops an arm or something.

Crusader · 08-10-2012, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

As much as it pains me to say this, they should employ Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia as the backup QB. Seriously, could save a season if Brees pops an arm or something.

That might very well happen if the need arises. However for the time being its easier and better to keep developing young guys and try to make them good enough. That might get you a nice pick in a trade down the line.

SloMotion · 08-10-2012, 05:48 AM

I thought about that during the HOF game & did my best to temper my judgement with the fact it was the first preseason game, but what has Daniels done in the past to ease a fan's concern?

It is what is and backups are what they are, backups. Daniels looks serviceable to me as a backup, which means he comes in for a few plays to manage a game if Drew dings his hand on someone's helmet or something, but not necessarily as a long-term replacement.

I agree with Crusader, develop the young guys and somewhere along the line, you end up with a trade ... but from what I saw, McCown is going to need a-hell-of-a-lot of 'developing',

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skymike · 08-10-2012, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

As much as it pains me to say this, they should employ Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia as the backup QB. Seriously, could save a season if Brees pops an arm or something.

Or Trent Dilfer.... how bout Steve DeBerg?

Crusader · 08-10-2012, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

Or Trent Dilfer.... how bout Steve DeBerg?

I know a southern boy they could call...

burningmetal · 08-10-2012, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

Or Trent Dilfer.... how bout Steve DeBerg?

Speaking of Dilfer, that dude should be on a soap opera. He gets so freaking emotional during those Elite 11 camps. And to think, he actually won a super bowl. Maybe the QB isn't always the most important player... when your defense sets an NFL record for fewest points allowed, anyway

skymike · 08-10-2012, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Speaking of Dilfer, that dude should be on a soap opera. He gets so freaking emotional during those Elite 11 camps. And to think, he actually won a super bowl. Maybe the QB isn't always the most important player... when your defense sets an NFL record for fewest points allowed, anyway

hahaha.... you're right Burning. I think Dilfer should just be very quiet, and hope nobody notices him. Or get every morning going "thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou...."

Originally Posted by Crusader

I know a southern boy they could call...

HAA!!! He'd say yes. You know he grew up a Saints fan.

Wonder what the Billy Joe's are doing these days? Is George Blanda still alive?

Cruize · 08-10-2012, 06:04 AM

I like Daniel. He's a fighter. He has skills. But, the one guy I would get if he was available would be Colt McCoy.

228jits · 08-10-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

I like Daniel. He's a fighter. He has skills. But, the one guy I would get if he was available would be Colt McCoy.

McCoy is garbage. Daniels is 10x the QB that McCoy will be. There is a reason he dropped so far in the draft. He had every piece needed to win national championships around him in Texas and couldn't get it done.

voodooido · 08-10-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by 228jits

McCoy is garbage. Daniels is 10x the QB that McCoy will be. There is a reason he dropped so far in the draft. He had every piece needed to win national championships around him in Texas and couldn't get it done.

Remember, McCoy is in Cleveland. CLEVELAND!!!!!! He won 6 games in CLEVELAND!!!!! Sitting behind Brees for 3 years Im sure he would be better then what Daniels has been for the past 3 years. One way or another, they need a top 2 rd QB in the next 2 years to learn behind drew.

08-10-2012, 03:42 AM	#1
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Backup QB Saints are really screwed if Brees has to go out for anytime. I am convinced that the Saints do not have a capable backup QB on their roster at this time. If something were to happen to Brees, it is pretty much an automatic 3-13 season. Chase Daniel has been a tease, and has not shown any semblance of an NFL QB. Canfield is really a complete joke, and I have no idea why McClown is on the team. As much as it pains me to say this, they should employ Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia as the backup QB. Seriously, could save a season if Brees pops an arm or something.

08-10-2012, 03:49 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: Backup QB Originally Posted by MatthewT As much as it pains me to say this, they should employ Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia as the backup QB. Seriously, could save a season if Brees pops an arm or something. That might very well happen if the need arises. However for the time being its easier and better to keep developing young guys and try to make them good enough. That might get you a nice pick in a trade down the line. UK_WhoDat and SloMotion like this.
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08-10-2012, 05:48 AM	#3
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Backup QB I thought about that during the HOF game & did my best to temper my judgement with the fact it was the first preseason game, but what has Daniels done in the past to ease a fan's concern? It is what is and backups are what they are, backups. Daniels looks serviceable to me as a backup, which means he comes in for a few plays to manage a game if Drew dings his hand on someone's helmet or something, but not necessarily as a long-term replacement. I agree with Crusader, develop the young guys and somewhere along the line, you end up with a trade ... but from what I saw, McCown is going to need a-hell-of-a-lot of 'developing', . UK_WhoDat likes this.

08-10-2012, 05:58 AM	#4
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Backup QB Originally Posted by MatthewT As much as it pains me to say this, they should employ Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia as the backup QB. Seriously, could save a season if Brees pops an arm or something. Or Trent Dilfer.... how bout Steve DeBerg? mutineer10 and QBREES9 like this.

08-10-2012, 06:01 AM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: Backup QB Originally Posted by skymike Or Trent Dilfer.... how bout Steve DeBerg? I know a southern boy they could call... skymike likes this.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Backup QB Originally Posted by skymike Or Trent Dilfer.... how bout Steve DeBerg? Speaking of Dilfer, that dude should be on a soap opera. He gets so freaking emotional during those Elite 11 camps. And to think, he actually won a super bowl. Maybe the QB isn't always the most important player... when your defense sets an NFL record for fewest points allowed, anyway skymike likes this.

08-10-2012, 05:33 PM	#7
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Backup QB Originally Posted by burningmetal Speaking of Dilfer, that dude should be on a soap opera. He gets so freaking emotional during those Elite 11 camps. And to think, he actually won a super bowl. Maybe the QB isn't always the most important player... when your defense sets an NFL record for fewest points allowed, anyway hahaha.... you're right Burning. I think Dilfer should just be very quiet, and hope nobody notices him. Or get every morning going "thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou...." Originally Posted by Crusader I know a southern boy they could call... HAA!!! He'd say yes. You know he grew up a Saints fan. Wonder what the Billy Joe's are doing these days? Is George Blanda still alive?

08-10-2012, 06:04 AM	#8
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Backup QB I like Daniel. He's a fighter. He has skills. But, the one guy I would get if he was available would be Colt McCoy. Crusader and QBREES9 like this.
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08-10-2012, 07:55 AM	#9
228jits Southern Sooner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfcoast, MS Posts: 83	Re: Backup QB Originally Posted by Cruize I like Daniel. He's a fighter. He has skills. But, the one guy I would get if he was available would be Colt McCoy. McCoy is garbage. Daniels is 10x the QB that McCoy will be. There is a reason he dropped so far in the draft. He had every piece needed to win national championships around him in Texas and couldn't get it done.

08-10-2012, 09:21 AM	#10
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Backup QB Originally Posted by 228jits McCoy is garbage. Daniels is 10x the QB that McCoy will be. There is a reason he dropped so far in the draft. He had every piece needed to win national championships around him in Texas and couldn't get it done. Remember, McCoy is in Cleveland. CLEVELAND!!!!!! He won 6 games in CLEVELAND!!!!! Sitting behind Brees for 3 years Im sure he would be better then what Daniels has been for the past 3 years. One way or another, they need a top 2 rd QB in the next 2 years to learn behind drew. 73Saint likes this.
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