Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia

WHODATINCA · 10-06-2014, 10:21 PM

Your statistics are misleading. He "leads the league" among a substantial field of QBs, seven in all, ( approximately one-third of all NFL QBs ) who have thrown 6 INTs this season. This field includes such notables as Andrew Luck, Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler. So, while I agree that INTs and pick 6s are something that needs to be corrected -- by THIS TEAM -- it is NOT evidence of this quarterback's decline.

If you had 10 seconds to throw passes to wide open receivers, I'm sure even you, could look good behind that O-line. This is a team sport, Barry. The O-line makes stars or clowns of QBs and RBs alike.

rezburna · 10-06-2014, 10:27 PM

Every team who's QB has thrown 6 picks so far is struggling except for Andrew Luck, and they were having problems until recently when he finally cleaned up the picks.

WHODATINCA · 10-06-2014, 10:32 PM

This team is struggling -- but percentage wise I'd give maybe 10-15% of the blame to the INTs. And, considering that INTs are a joint effort between the O-Line and the QB -- that hangs at most 7.5% of the blame on Drew.

There is so much at play here. How money is spent, how the last year went, coaching, play-calling, injuries, etc. I mean WOW I cannot believe the complaining.

I have one question for you -- which QB would you trade Drew for right now?

Barry from MS · 10-06-2014, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

I have one question for you -- which QB would you trade Drew for right now?

Loaded question. No other QB in the NFL knows this offensive system and offensive personnel better than Brees.

WHODATINCA · 10-06-2014, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

Loaded question. No other QB in the NFL knows this offensive system and offensive personnel better than Brees.

There have already been big substitutions this year. Yesterday, Vick for Smith. Bridgewater for Cassel. What's his name for Palmer. Many, many others. Drew has done many things well -- one is -- he's stayed out of the hospital.

QBs have to fill in for each other all the time. That's why they get paid the big bucks. So, Barry, who do you want?

Barry from MS · 10-06-2014, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

So, Barry, who do you want?

Brees. Never said I wanted another QB. I want Brees to clean up the decision-making. That's all I've said all along. These picks do not help our chances to come back and win this division. He has to clean it up if we want to make it to the playoffs. Can't throw 18-22 picks with the inability of our defense to force turnovers.

rezburna · 10-06-2014, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

This team is struggling -- but percentage wise I'd give maybe 10-15% of the blame to the INTs. And, considering that INTs are a joint effort between the O-Line and the QB -- that hangs at most 7.5% of the blame on Drew.

There is so much at play here. How money is spent, how the last year went, coaching, play-calling, injuries, etc. I mean WOW I cannot believe the complaining.

I have one question for you -- which QB would you trade Drew for right now?

Luck or Rodgers. That's about it.

WHODATINCA · 10-06-2014, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Luck or Rodgers. That's about it.

Luck has thrown just as many INTs as Brees this year, soooooo......

And, we can't have Rodgers. Who else?

Here's what I'm doing about the situation:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Biggest worries:

1. When do we get MI back?
2. Is KL ok?
3. How can we protect Drew better?
4. How long will JG be out?
5. Will we get a pass rush this season?
6. Will our secondary hold up?
7. Will our receivers remember how to catch the ball?

Not necessarily in that order.

hagan714 · 10-06-2014, 10:37 PM

Drew has always had at least two games a year were you just want to take him by the head and bang it upside the Gatorade bucket.

At times he tries to do to much. Other times you just have no clue.

most of the time his head on straight and all is good. short to mid range passing are on and the oL is doing it's job. which was not the case sunday.

anyone ready to admit it will take a while to develop our center? I am talking 2 maybe 3 years? till then we will never survive against super bowl caliber DT.

Audiotom · 10-06-2014, 10:43 PM

I would like to see Drew hitting a streaking Cooks 20 yards down the field in perfect stride just once

10-06-2014, 10:21 PM	#1
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Your statistics are misleading. He "leads the league" among a substantial field of QBs, seven in all, ( approximately one-third of all NFL QBs ) who have thrown 6 INTs this season. This field includes such notables as Andrew Luck, Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler. So, while I agree that INTs and pick 6s are something that needs to be corrected -- by THIS TEAM -- it is NOT evidence of this quarterback's decline. If you had 10 seconds to throw passes to wide open receivers, I'm sure even you, could look good behind that O-line. This is a team sport, Barry. The O-line makes stars or clowns of QBs and RBs alike.
	Shutdown defense in 2017 = Championship!

10-06-2014, 10:27 PM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,120	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Every team who's QB has thrown 6 picks so far is struggling except for Andrew Luck, and they were having problems until recently when he finally cleaned up the picks.

10-06-2014, 10:32 PM	#3
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia This team is struggling -- but percentage wise I'd give maybe 10-15% of the blame to the INTs. And, considering that INTs are a joint effort between the O-Line and the QB -- that hangs at most 7.5% of the blame on Drew. There is so much at play here. How money is spent, how the last year went, coaching, play-calling, injuries, etc. I mean WOW I cannot believe the complaining. I have one question for you -- which QB would you trade Drew for right now?

10-06-2014, 10:45 PM	#4
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Originally Posted by WHODATINCA I have one question for you -- which QB would you trade Drew for right now? Loaded question. No other QB in the NFL knows this offensive system and offensive personnel better than Brees.

10-06-2014, 10:49 PM	#5
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Originally Posted by Barry from MS Loaded question. No other QB in the NFL knows this offensive system and offensive personnel better than Brees. There have already been big substitutions this year. Yesterday, Vick for Smith. Bridgewater for Cassel. What's his name for Palmer. Many, many others. Drew has done many things well -- one is -- he's stayed out of the hospital. QBs have to fill in for each other all the time. That's why they get paid the big bucks. So, Barry, who do you want?

10-06-2014, 11:19 PM	#6
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Originally Posted by WHODATINCA So, Barry, who do you want? Brees. Never said I wanted another QB. I want Brees to clean up the decision-making. That's all I've said all along. These picks do not help our chances to come back and win this division. He has to clean it up if we want to make it to the playoffs. Can't throw 18-22 picks with the inability of our defense to force turnovers.

10-06-2014, 10:47 PM	#7
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,120	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Originally Posted by WHODATINCA This team is struggling -- but percentage wise I'd give maybe 10-15% of the blame to the INTs. And, considering that INTs are a joint effort between the O-Line and the QB -- that hangs at most 7.5% of the blame on Drew. There is so much at play here. How money is spent, how the last year went, coaching, play-calling, injuries, etc. I mean WOW I cannot believe the complaining. I have one question for you -- which QB would you trade Drew for right now? Luck or Rodgers. That's about it.

10-06-2014, 10:51 PM	#8
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Originally Posted by rezburna Luck or Rodgers. That's about it. Luck has thrown just as many INTs as Brees this year, soooooo...... And, we can't have Rodgers. Who else? Here's what I'm doing about the situation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Biggest worries: 1. When do we get MI back? 2. Is KL ok? 3. How can we protect Drew better? 4. How long will JG be out? 5. Will we get a pass rush this season? 6. Will our secondary hold up? 7. Will our receivers remember how to catch the ball? Not necessarily in that order.
	Shutdown defense in 2017 = Championship!

10-06-2014, 10:37 PM	#9
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Drew has always had at least two games a year were you just want to take him by the head and bang it upside the Gatorade bucket. At times he tries to do to much. Other times you just have no clue. most of the time his head on straight and all is good. short to mid range passing are on and the oL is doing it's job. which was not the case sunday. anyone ready to admit it will take a while to develop our center? I am talking 2 maybe 3 years? till then we will never survive against super bowl caliber DT.
	"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

10-06-2014, 10:43 PM	#10
Audiotom 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia I would like to see Drew hitting a streaking Cooks 20 yards down the field in perfect stride just once hagan714, leilung and SaintsBro like this.

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