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

Barry from MS · 10-06-2014, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

Yeah, well, let us know the next time you have an angry 350 pound Godzilla imitator about to stomp your body into a mud hole in the middle of the field. We'll offer some constructive criticism on your judgement too, bro.

Whoaaa...hang on. No need for that.

I ain't paid millions to do the job of an NFL QB. He's been playing against 350 lb d-lineman who have been trying to rip his head off since 2001. He's handled much worse defenses than the 2014 TB defense. QB's make some dumb throws under pressure, even Saint Manning and Saint Brady. It's just that I haven't seen this kind of poor decision-making very often from Brees, but it seems to be happening way too frequently in the first 5 games this year. You simply can't overlook the fact he leads the NFL in INTs and has thrown two Pick 6's in 5 games. These things helps lose games, and Brees' starting record of 2-3 is what I'd call decline. That's the numbers.

And I feel that I have all the freedom in the world to criticize our team, even Brees. I have no clue what it feels like in his position, obviously, but I can watch an NFL game and give my opinion.

Right or wrong, it is my opinion.

rezburna · 10-06-2014, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

Whoaaa...hang on. No need for that.

I ain't paid millions to do the job of an NFL QB. He's been playing against 350 lb d-lineman who have been trying to rip his head off since 2001. He's handled much worse defenses than the 2014 TB defense. QB's make some dumb throws under pressure, even Saint Manning and Saint Brady. It's just that I haven't seen this kind of poor decision-making very often from Brees, but it seems to be happening way too frequently in the first 5 games this year. You simply can't overlook the fact he leads the NFL in INTs and has thrown two Pick 6's in 5 games. These things helps lose games, and Brees' starting record of 2-3 is what I'd call decline. That's the numbers.

And I feel that I have all the freedom in the world to criticize our team, even Brees. I have no clue what it feels like in his position, obviously, but I can watch an NFL game and give my opinion.

Right or wrong, it is my opinion.

I agree with you. It's sacrilegious to criticize Brees though. You know that. But his decision making is definitely been poor. He usually throws the bulk of his picks on the road. Now he's throwing them at home too. You never see him throw picks on the road, let alone 3. As it stands now, he's got 3 at home and 3 on the road. He's thrown one in every game except Minnesota. His decisions aren't as crisp. And I don't see offensive line being the reason why.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 10-07-2014, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

Yeah, well, let us know the next time you have an angry 350 pound Godzilla imitator about to stomp your body into a mud hole in the middle of the field. We'll offer some constructive criticism on your judgement too, bro.

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

Whoaaa...hang on. No need for that.

I ain't paid millions to do the job of an NFL QB. He's been playing against 350 lb d-lineman who have been trying to rip his head off since 2001. He's handled much worse defenses than the 2014 TB defense.

Definitely True.

QB's make some dumb throws under pressure, even Saint Manning and Saint Brady.

Which I fervently hope that the Saints defense figures out during the bye week. In short any journeyman looks like a HOF QB if there is no pressure... and every HOF QB looks like a journeyman under pressure.

It's just that I haven't seen this kind of poor decision-making very often from Brees, but it seems to be happening way too frequently in the first 5 games this year. You simply can't overlook the fact he leads the NFL in INTs and has thrown two Pick 6's in 5 games. These things helps lose games,

I agree with all of this. It feels like he thinks he needs to carry the team because he doesn't trust the defense. But throwing picks is much worse than just punting the ball and hoping the defense will make a stop.

and Brees' starting record of 2-3 is what I'd call decline. That's the numbers.

Now here I have to disagree. The Saints sucky 2-3 record is a collective team effort. There isn't any single unit, or virtually any single player or coach (except maybe Cooks) that is without blame for where the Saints are right now.

But Brees has to do his job. And the #1 job requirement for him is not to turn the ball over. On this so far he gets a solid 'D-'. It would be an 'F' except for the Minnesota game.

And I feel that I have all the freedom in the world to criticize our team, even Brees. I have no clue what it feels like in his position, obviously, but I can watch an NFL game and give my opinion.

Right or wrong, it is my opinion.

And that's why you and I are fans, and the players get paid millions of dollars.

SFIAH

10-06-2014, 09:49 PM	#1
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 Yeah, well, let us know the next time you have an angry 350 pound Godzilla imitator about to stomp your body into a mud hole in the middle of the field. We'll offer some constructive criticism on your judgement too, bro. Whoaaa...hang on. No need for that. I ain't paid millions to do the job of an NFL QB. He's been playing against 350 lb d-lineman who have been trying to rip his head off since 2001. He's handled much worse defenses than the 2014 TB defense. QB's make some dumb throws under pressure, even Saint Manning and Saint Brady. It's just that I haven't seen this kind of poor decision-making very often from Brees, but it seems to be happening way too frequently in the first 5 games this year. You simply can't overlook the fact he leads the NFL in INTs and has thrown two Pick 6's in 5 games. These things helps lose games, and Brees' starting record of 2-3 is what I'd call decline. That's the numbers. And I feel that I have all the freedom in the world to criticize our team, even Brees. I have no clue what it feels like in his position, obviously, but I can watch an NFL game and give my opinion. Right or wrong, it is my opinion.
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10-06-2014, 10:16 PM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,185	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Originally Posted by Barry from MS Whoaaa...hang on. No need for that. I ain't paid millions to do the job of an NFL QB. He's been playing against 350 lb d-lineman who have been trying to rip his head off since 2001. He's handled much worse defenses than the 2014 TB defense. QB's make some dumb throws under pressure, even Saint Manning and Saint Brady. It's just that I haven't seen this kind of poor decision-making very often from Brees, but it seems to be happening way too frequently in the first 5 games this year. You simply can't overlook the fact he leads the NFL in INTs and has thrown two Pick 6's in 5 games. These things helps lose games, and Brees' starting record of 2-3 is what I'd call decline. That's the numbers. And I feel that I have all the freedom in the world to criticize our team, even Brees. I have no clue what it feels like in his position, obviously, but I can watch an NFL game and give my opinion. Right or wrong, it is my opinion. I agree with you. It's sacrilegious to criticize Brees though. You know that. But his decision making is definitely been poor. He usually throws the bulk of his picks on the road. Now he's throwing them at home too. You never see him throw picks on the road, let alone 3. As it stands now, he's got 3 at home and 3 on the road. He's thrown one in every game except Minnesota. His decisions aren't as crisp. And I don't see offensive line being the reason why.

10-07-2014, 11:42 AM	#3
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,789	Re: Drew Brees Is Not in Decline — You Just Have Brees Nostalgia Originally Posted by WHODATINCA Yeah, well, let us know the next time you have an angry 350 pound Godzilla imitator about to stomp your body into a mud hole in the middle of the field. We'll offer some constructive criticism on your judgement too, bro. Originally Posted by Barry from MS Whoaaa...hang on. No need for that. I ain't paid millions to do the job of an NFL QB. He's been playing against 350 lb d-lineman who have been trying to rip his head off since 2001. He's handled much worse defenses than the 2014 TB defense. Definitely True. QB's make some dumb throws under pressure, even Saint Manning and Saint Brady. Which I fervently hope that the Saints defense figures out during the bye week. In short any journeyman looks like a HOF QB if there is no pressure... and every HOF QB looks like a journeyman under pressure. It's just that I haven't seen this kind of poor decision-making very often from Brees, but it seems to be happening way too frequently in the first 5 games this year. You simply can't overlook the fact he leads the NFL in INTs and has thrown two Pick 6's in 5 games. These things helps lose games, I agree with all of this. It feels like he thinks he needs to carry the team because he doesn't trust the defense. But throwing picks is much worse than just punting the ball and hoping the defense will make a stop. and Brees' starting record of 2-3 is what I'd call decline. That's the numbers. Now here I have to disagree. The Saints sucky 2-3 record is a collective team effort. There isn't any single unit, or virtually any single player or coach (except maybe Cooks) that is without blame for where the Saints are right now. But Brees has to do his job. And the #1 job requirement for him is not to turn the ball over. On this so far he gets a solid 'D-'. It would be an 'F' except for the Minnesota game. And I feel that I have all the freedom in the world to criticize our team, even Brees. I have no clue what it feels like in his position, obviously, but I can watch an NFL game and give my opinion. Right or wrong, it is my opinion. And that's why you and I are fans, and the players get paid millions of dollars. SFIAH
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