Brooks to sit until season opener

GumboBC · 08-24-2004, 06:39 AM

Brooks to sit until season opener

Idled by a strained quadriceps that he re-aggravated Saturday at Green Bay, Brooks now faces the prospect of missing the team's final two exhibition games: Friday at Chicago and Sept. 3 against Miami.

Brooks missed practice Monday and is listed as doubtful for the Bears game, Saints coach Jim Haslett said. Back-up Todd Bouman is expected to start in Brooks' place against Chicago.

Barring a quick recovery, Brooks might have to play the regular-season opener against Seattle on Sept. 12 with 25 plays and 3 ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â½ series of exhibition work under his belt.

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[Edited on 24/8/2004 by GumboBC]

BrooksMustGo · 08-24-2004, 02:36 PM

Not good.

Not smart to not start JT and see what he can do against 1st team defense though.

JKool · 08-24-2004, 03:46 PM

I agree, we should find out what JT can do.

On that note, is it just me or is JT kind of small? Is he actually a tiny guy, or did he just look like he was?

canucksaint · 08-24-2004, 04:29 PM

Must be just you.
The boy is 6\'2\" and 220. Granted he\'s no Culpepper, but he\' no Flutie either.

saintz08 · 08-24-2004, 04:45 PM

Givr J.T. the keys .

Said it before , Bouman is a bust ....

CheramieIII · 08-24-2004, 07:28 PM

I actually agree with this move, Brooks need to be healthy and there is no sense risking further injury at this point.

I know you guys are not going to agree with me on this, but I\'m going to say it anyway:

Start Bouman against the Bear\'s and let him play the first quarter, let JT play the second and whomever does the best let them play the entire second half and game four to prepare for the first regular season game, just in case Brooks is not ready.

This will end the controversy over Bouman or JT being the #2 man.

BrooksMustGo · 08-24-2004, 09:46 PM

Out of curiosity, what will Brooks practice work be like between now and the season opener?

GumboBC · 08-24-2004, 09:52 PM

I don\'t think it\'s a good thing that Brooks isn\'t going to play the rest of the preseason. I would think there would be some timing problems between him and the receivers.

He says he can still throw the ball and run around some without too much discomfort. Hopefully, he\'ll get plenty of reps in practice leading up to the Seattle game.

We REALLY need to win the Seattle game. I think that\'s a statement game for the Saints. It would be a big confidence booster.

IF Bouman or O\' Sullivan had to play the Seattle game, I don\'t think we could win it.

CheramieIII · 08-24-2004, 09:55 PM

Word is he is going to throw some tomorrow and continue to rest the injury. The team is hopeful he can at least see limited action against Miami. Whatever that means.

saintz08 · 08-25-2004, 12:05 AM

Out of curiosity, what will Brooks practice work be like between now and the season opener?

I am soooo not touching this one ......

08-24-2004, 06:39 AM	#1
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	Brooks to sit until season opener Brooks to sit until season opener Idled by a strained quadriceps that he re-aggravated Saturday at Green Bay, Brooks now faces the prospect of missing the team's final two exhibition games: Friday at Chicago and Sept. 3 against Miami. Brooks missed practice Monday and is listed as doubtful for the Bears game, Saints coach Jim Haslett said. Back-up Todd Bouman is expected to start in Brooks' place against Chicago. Barring a quick recovery, Brooks might have to play the regular-season opener against Seattle on Sept. 12 with 25 plays and 3 ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â½ series of exhibition work under his belt. Link [Edited on 24/8/2004 by GumboBC]
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08-24-2004, 03:46 PM	#3
JKool 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,423	Brooks to sit until season opener I agree, we should find out what JT can do. On that note, is it just me or is JT kind of small? Is he actually a tiny guy, or did he just look like he was?

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canucksaint 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 227	Brooks to sit until season opener Must be just you. The boy is 6\'2\" and 220. Granted he\'s no Culpepper, but he\' no Flutie either.

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,480 Blog Entries: 3	Brooks to sit until season opener I actually agree with this move, Brooks need to be healthy and there is no sense risking further injury at this point. I know you guys are not going to agree with me on this, but I\'m going to say it anyway: Start Bouman against the Bear\'s and let him play the first quarter, let JT play the second and whomever does the best let them play the entire second half and game four to prepare for the first regular season game, just in case Brooks is not ready. This will end the controversy over Bouman or JT being the #2 man.
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08-24-2004, 02:36 PM	#2
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	Brooks to sit until season opener Not good. Not smart to not start JT and see what he can do against 1st team defense though.

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GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	Brooks to sit until season opener I don\'t think it\'s a good thing that Brooks isn\'t going to play the rest of the preseason. I would think there would be some timing problems between him and the receivers. He says he can still throw the ball and run around some without too much discomfort. Hopefully, he\'ll get plenty of reps in practice leading up to the Seattle game. We REALLY need to win the Seattle game. I think that\'s a statement game for the Saints. It would be a big confidence booster. IF Bouman or O\' Sullivan had to play the Seattle game, I don\'t think we could win it.
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saintz08 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,020	Brooks to sit until season opener Out of curiosity, what will Brooks practice work be like between now and the season opener? I am soooo not touching this one ......
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