Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees

Euphoria · 10-07-2014, 06:55 PM

agree... its not the big picture.

A couple of bone headed mistakes outside of that he's been good. O line needs some help but our struggles is mostly D.

Foot Stomper · 10-07-2014, 07:21 PM

Drew has played at such a high level and for so long we expect him to not struggle or quickly move on from struggling. When he presses bad stuff happens. I first recall seeing it in 2007 after we opened up so bad after getting to the title game the previous/first year. This year seems similiar to that year. What is the fix? Better protection and less drops would be a good start. Not throwing 57 times a game would be a good step. Throwing the ball away when it isn't there would be a good step. I have faith in him and the team to get it fixed and get back to making the elite decisions we are used to seeing.

darksoul35 · 10-07-2014, 08:07 PM

I do agree he should play like the top three QB he is paid as. I also know its a funk that he will be out of after the bye week. Its hard to put it all on the defense but they definitely are the biggest disappointment. We will go on at least a four game win streak after the bye and THE BEST QB IN FOOTBALL will reclaim his throne and mark the words of a high school drop out.

Jack Vegas · 10-07-2014, 08:39 PM

New baby keeping Drew up at night? I know I can't get anything done at home these days. Just sayin'

QBREES9 · 10-08-2014, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

New baby keeping Drew up at night? I know I can't get anything done at home these days. Just sayin'

That's it Drew has to many kids.

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dam1953 · 10-07-2014, 08:52 PM

Yes, I wish Brees was playing like his old 2009 self. May, or may not happen again. Only time will tell.

What is a fact is:

1-Brees does not have time in the pocket. This has resulted in him making some poor decisions. He needs to throw the ball away rather than forcing a throw into coverage.
2-Receivers are not getting separation. Hill seems to be the only receiver who can play catch and run. All others get almost zero yards after the catch.
3-Our receivers have more drops in the last five games than they usually have in a season.

Mardigras9 · 10-08-2014, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Yes, I wish Brees was playing like his old 2009 self. May, or may not happen again. Only time will tell.

What is a fact is:

1-Brees does not have time in the pocket. This has resulted in him making some poor decisions. He needs to throw the ball away rather than forcing a throw into coverage.
2-Receivers are not getting separation. Hill seems to be the only receiver who can play catch and run. All others get almost zero yards after the catch.
3-Our receivers have more drops in the last five games than they usually have in a season.

This, plus having to compensate for a defense that can't stop the opposition from scoring.
Drew made some REAL BAD mistakes in this game, but come on, without him on the field we are 0-5.

The Dude · 10-07-2014, 08:59 PM

He made the same dumbass throws in 2012 when Spags was our defensive coordinator and we were the worst D in history.
I do think he tries to do to much and tries to take on all the responsibility. I think he feels like he HAS to get it done because he isn't getting help from the D.
I do think something is wrong though. I don't know if its age, but I think that oblique may still be giving him trouble.
I also think our offensive line has been getting worse and worse since Kromer left and we failed to beef it up via draft or FA.

ScottF · 10-07-2014, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I also think our offensive line has been getting worse and worse since Kromer left and we failed to beef it up via draft or FA.

We are tied for third for fewest sacks allowed.

our yards per carry is 5.2, with 133 yards rushed per game

The Dude · 10-08-2014, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

We are tied for third for fewest sacks allowed.

our yards per carry is 5.2, with 133 yards rushed per game

Yes but how many times has he been hurried or had a defender right in his face?
Our run blocking is stellar but pass protection needs work.

10-07-2014, 06:55 PM	#1
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees agree... its not the big picture. A couple of bone headed mistakes outside of that he's been good. O line needs some help but our struggles is mostly D. RailBoss likes this.

10-07-2014, 07:21 PM	#2
Foot Stomper Carolina Sucks Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 379	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Drew has played at such a high level and for so long we expect him to not struggle or quickly move on from struggling. When he presses bad stuff happens. I first recall seeing it in 2007 after we opened up so bad after getting to the title game the previous/first year. This year seems similiar to that year. What is the fix? Better protection and less drops would be a good start. Not throwing 57 times a game would be a good step. Throwing the ball away when it isn't there would be a good step. I have faith in him and the team to get it fixed and get back to making the elite decisions we are used to seeing.

10-07-2014, 08:07 PM	#3
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,045	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees I do agree he should play like the top three QB he is paid as. I also know its a funk that he will be out of after the bye week. Its hard to put it all on the defense but they definitely are the biggest disappointment. We will go on at least a four game win streak after the bye and THE BEST QB IN FOOTBALL will reclaim his throne and mark the words of a high school drop out.
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10-07-2014, 08:39 PM	#4
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees New baby keeping Drew up at night? I know I can't get anything done at home these days. Just sayin'
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10-08-2014, 01:15 PM	#5
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by Jack Vegas New baby keeping Drew up at night? I know I can't get anything done at home these days. Just sayin' That's it Drew has to many kids. .

10-07-2014, 08:52 PM	#6
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Yes, I wish Brees was playing like his old 2009 self. May, or may not happen again. Only time will tell. What is a fact is: 1-Brees does not have time in the pocket. This has resulted in him making some poor decisions. He needs to throw the ball away rather than forcing a throw into coverage. 2-Receivers are not getting separation. Hill seems to be the only receiver who can play catch and run. All others get almost zero yards after the catch. 3-Our receivers have more drops in the last five games than they usually have in a season. WHODATINCA likes this.
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10-08-2014, 08:54 AM	#7
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by dam1953 Yes, I wish Brees was playing like his old 2009 self. May, or may not happen again. Only time will tell. What is a fact is: 1-Brees does not have time in the pocket. This has resulted in him making some poor decisions. He needs to throw the ball away rather than forcing a throw into coverage. 2-Receivers are not getting separation. Hill seems to be the only receiver who can play catch and run. All others get almost zero yards after the catch. 3-Our receivers have more drops in the last five games than they usually have in a season. This, plus having to compensate for a defense that can't stop the opposition from scoring. Drew made some REAL BAD mistakes in this game, but come on, without him on the field we are 0-5.

10-07-2014, 08:59 PM	#8
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,064	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees He made the same dumbass throws in 2012 when Spags was our defensive coordinator and we were the worst D in history. I do think he tries to do to much and tries to take on all the responsibility. I think he feels like he HAS to get it done because he isn't getting help from the D. I do think something is wrong though. I don't know if its age, but I think that oblique may still be giving him trouble. I also think our offensive line has been getting worse and worse since Kromer left and we failed to beef it up via draft or FA. SaintFanInATLHELL, dam1953 and MarchingOn like this.
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by The Dude I also think our offensive line has been getting worse and worse since Kromer left and we failed to beef it up via draft or FA. We are tied for third for fewest sacks allowed. our yards per carry is 5.2, with 133 yards rushed per game ikecomp likes this.

10-08-2014, 11:46 PM	#10
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,064	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by ScottF We are tied for third for fewest sacks allowed. our yards per carry is 5.2, with 133 yards rushed per game Yes but how many times has he been hurried or had a defender right in his face? Our run blocking is stellar but pass protection needs work.
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