Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

I don't think it's a weak arm. Drew has been throwing behind the receivers for a year or two now. Even when we're on the 5-10 yard line and he's throwing into the end zone he routinely throws it well behind the receivers.

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

I just went back and looked, you're dead on. They have only been blown out once and every other game they were in with a shot. Damn...

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

He has never been this inaccurate throwing the deep ball.

you can see from this that between 09-11 Brees was the best at the deep ball: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...-deep-passing/

But this year that Big PA and slugo seem route have not been there.

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

He did throw a lot of passes and he also seldom throws deep anymore. His muscle memory of force is off and his arm was also tired is how I see it.

Granted, he doesn't have a cannon but he can still chuck it mighty far enough if needed. We've had gunslingers before. They sucked. Can't have it all folks.

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

His arm looks exactly the same as it always has. He has always under thrown most of his deep throws

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

He's become Captain Checkdown. I think he's arm has become weaker the past few years but with his accuracy, he should be able to get away with it and he hasn't. Let's use Peyton for example. His arm strength is not there anymore either but he makes it up with outstanding ball placement and timing. Arm strength shouldn't be an excuse for guys like Peyton and Drew. Drew needs to get his mind in the right place and be smart with the football. Get back to what makes him an elite quarterback. Precision, timing, and making smart decisions.

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

I agree with this. He was never hitting receivers in stride on the deep balls. He just was extremely accurate, made tremendous decisions, had tons of time, and would throw the ball to anybody on the field. Now it's Graham or the other team.

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

Tampa shot themselves in the foot several times today and could have won. Our defense and overall lack of a pass rush concerns me.

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

I read in the recap on ESPN that Payton did in fact have some choice words for Drew - I believe at some point when we were down two scores. I'm sure we'll hear more about it. I know I'm interested.

:popcorn:

Re: 2-3 going into the bye week; 1 game back of division lead
 

Maybe in practice our receivers are a step slower -- so Drew under throws to compensate? I do not buy the arm strength BS. Anyway, message delivered from the haters. I hope he throws a 35+ yarder to Meach against DET and STHU.