Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees

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Drew Brees is not supposed to struggle... at least not like this. More than a quarter of the way through the season, the 35-year-old quarterback of the 2-3 New Orleans Saints ranks 14th in Total Quarterback Rating (QBR), a highly functional, 100-point metric that measures pretty much everything important about the position. Brees' current QBR is a measly 64.2, the lowest ranking of his 14-year career.

Despite throwing for 371 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay, Brees also tossed three interceptions (albeit one served as a punt), giving him six total on the year. "First of all, it shouldn't happen," Brees said bluntly of the interceptions after Sunday's win.

Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees

Danno · 10-07-2014, 07:53 PM

Another article that doesn't quite see the big picture.

Yes, he's made some mistakes but he's still playing like a top 10 QB.

Our defense sucks so bad I think he feels forced to make things happen, hence the ridiculously dumbass throws this year.

Euphoria · 10-07-2014, 07:55 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.

xan · 10-07-2014, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Another article that doesn't quite see the big picture.

Yes, he's made some mistakes but he's still playing like a top 10 QB.

Our defense sucks so bad I think he feels forced to make things happen, hence the ridiculously dumbass throws this year.

Not picking a fight with you Danno, but,

I know I'm just a retard college professor, so it pains me to point out that the number 14 is not less than 10,

and,

"dumbass" is a Brooksian term.

Please try to make a more coherent argument for why we should tolerate bad from our most expensive player other than, "he was once good a few years ago," and "he was at his best this weekend when he handed the ball to PT/KR."

Danno · 10-07-2014, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by xan

Not picking a fight with you Danno, but,

I know I'm just a retard college professor, so it pains me to point out that the number 14 is not less than 10,

and,

"dumbass" is a Brooksian term.

Please try to make a more coherent argument for why we should tolerate bad from our most expensive player other than, "he was once good a few years ago," and "he was at his best this weekend when he handed the ball to PT/KR."

Well as a College Professor you should realize that when someone says "playing like a top 10 QB" doesn't necessarily mean "is a top 10 QB".

And as a college professor you should realize that being officially ranked at 14 isn't "bad", in fact its in the top 50 percentile. But perhaps as a College professor you didn't realize there are 32 teams. I'm a lowly Engineering grad but I can still calculate that 14 out of approximately 32 is better than bad.

And as a College professor you should also know that he wasn't "at his best" when he handed the ball off. His passing set up the tying and winning scores.

And as far as "dumbass" being a Brooksian term, well I have no f'ing idea what the hell that means, but I'm just a left brain Engineer.

Oh and as a College professor I'm quite sure you're familiar with the term... "SCHOOLED!!!"

Foot Stomper · 10-07-2014, 08:21 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.

SmashMouth · 10-07-2014, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Well as a College Professor you should realize that when someone says "playing like a top 10 QB" doesn't necessarily mean "is a top 10 QB".

And as a college professor you should realize that being officially ranked at 14 isn't "bad", in fact its in the top 50 percentile. But perhaps as a College professor you didn't realize there are 32 teams. I'm a lowly Engineering grad but I can still calculate that 14 out of approximately 32 is better than bad.

And as a College professor you should also know that he wasn't "at his best" when he handed the ball off. His passing set up the tying and winning scores.

And as far as "dumbass" being a Brooksian term, well I have no f'ing idea what the hell that means, but I'm just a left brain Engineer.

Oh and as a College professor I'm quite sure you're familiar with the term... "SCHOOLED!!!"

Now..now... Keep things civilized....

But since you ask:

https://www.urbandictionary.com/defi...&defid=3235171

jonnyrotten · 10-07-2014, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Well as a College Professor you should realize that when someone says "playing like a top 10 QB" doesn't necessarily mean "is a top 10 QB".

And as a college professor you should realize that being officially ranked at 14 isn't "bad", in fact its in the top 50 percentile. But perhaps as a College professor you didn't realize there are 32 teams. I'm a lowly Engineering grad but I can still calculate that 14 out of approximately 32 is better than bad.

And as a College professor you should also know that he wasn't "at his best" when he handed the ball off. His passing set up the tying and winning scores.

And as far as "dumbass" being a Brooksian term, well I have no f'ing idea what the hell that means, but I'm just a left brain Engineer.

Oh and as a College professor I'm quite sure you're familiar with the term... "SCHOOLED!!!"

schooled? hardly. seems more like you accept mediocrity. get paid like a top 10 player? then play like a top 10 player PERIOD! he gets paid to much to be willing to take "14 out of 32 is better than bad".... wow..... now THAT's a killer argument.

darksoul35 · 10-07-2014, 09:07 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.

jeanpierre · 10-07-2014, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Another article that doesn't quite see the big picture.

Yes, he's made some mistakes but he's still playing like a top 10 QB.

Our defense sucks so bad I think he feels forced to make things happen, hence the ridiculously dumbass throws this year.

Actually thought our defense was playing pretty good with the exception of three certain linebackers not named Haralson or Humber...

Pinning the defense down in their own territory early, often with unbelievably, stupid f***ing interceptions and keeping them on the field contributed to them wearing in the second half...

Glennon is no slouch either - we beat a young, hungry team yesterday...

just saying...

10-07-2014, 07:49 PM	#1
Threaded by QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985 Rating: (0 votes - average) Drew Brees is not supposed to struggle... at least not like this. More than a quarter of the way through the season, the 35-year-old quarterback of the 2-3 New Orleans Saints ranks 14th in Total Quarterback Rating (QBR), a highly functional, 100-point metric that measures pretty much everything important about the position. Brees' current QBR is a measly 64.2, the lowest ranking of his 14-year career. Despite throwing for 371 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay, Brees also tossed three interceptions (albeit one served as a punt), giving him six total on the year. "First of all, it shouldn't happen," Brees said bluntly of the interceptions after Sunday's win. Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Attached Thumbnails
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10-07-2014, 07:53 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Another article that doesn't quite see the big picture. Yes, he's made some mistakes but he's still playing like a top 10 QB. Our defense sucks so bad I think he feels forced to make things happen, hence the ridiculously dumbass throws this year. jnormand, Jamessr and Rell&Gold like this.

10-07-2014, 07:55 PM	#3
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, 08:05 PM	#4
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,369 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by Danno Another article that doesn't quite see the big picture. Yes, he's made some mistakes but he's still playing like a top 10 QB. Our defense sucks so bad I think he feels forced to make things happen, hence the ridiculously dumbass throws this year. Not picking a fight with you Danno, but, I know I'm just a retard college professor, so it pains me to point out that the number 14 is not less than 10, and, "dumbass" is a Brooksian term. Please try to make a more coherent argument for why we should tolerate bad from our most expensive player other than, "he was once good a few years ago," and "he was at his best this weekend when he handed the ball to PT/KR." Danno, SmashMouth and ClintSaints like this.

10-07-2014, 08:19 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by xan Not picking a fight with you Danno, but, I know I'm just a retard college professor, so it pains me to point out that the number 14 is not less than 10, and, "dumbass" is a Brooksian term. Please try to make a more coherent argument for why we should tolerate bad from our most expensive player other than, "he was once good a few years ago," and "he was at his best this weekend when he handed the ball to PT/KR." Well as a College Professor you should realize that when someone says "playing like a top 10 QB" doesn't necessarily mean "is a top 10 QB". And as a college professor you should realize that being officially ranked at 14 isn't "bad", in fact its in the top 50 percentile. But perhaps as a College professor you didn't realize there are 32 teams. I'm a lowly Engineering grad but I can still calculate that 14 out of approximately 32 is better than bad. And as a College professor you should also know that he wasn't "at his best" when he handed the ball off. His passing set up the tying and winning scores. And as far as "dumbass" being a Brooksian term, well I have no f'ing idea what the hell that means, but I'm just a left brain Engineer. Oh and as a College professor I'm quite sure you're familiar with the term... "SCHOOLED!!!" dam1953 likes this.

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10-07-2014, 08:21 PM	#6
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.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by Danno Well as a College Professor you should realize that when someone says "playing like a top 10 QB" doesn't necessarily mean "is a top 10 QB". And as a college professor you should realize that being officially ranked at 14 isn't "bad", in fact its in the top 50 percentile. But perhaps as a College professor you didn't realize there are 32 teams. I'm a lowly Engineering grad but I can still calculate that 14 out of approximately 32 is better than bad. And as a College professor you should also know that he wasn't "at his best" when he handed the ball off. His passing set up the tying and winning scores. And as far as "dumbass" being a Brooksian term, well I have no f'ing idea what the hell that means, but I'm just a left brain Engineer. Oh and as a College professor I'm quite sure you're familiar with the term... "SCHOOLED!!!" Now..now... Keep things civilized.... But since you ask: https://www.urbandictionary.com/defi...&defid=3235171 RailBoss likes this.

10-07-2014, 08:59 PM	#8
jonnyrotten 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 511	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by Danno Well as a College Professor you should realize that when someone says "playing like a top 10 QB" doesn't necessarily mean "is a top 10 QB". And as a college professor you should realize that being officially ranked at 14 isn't "bad", in fact its in the top 50 percentile. But perhaps as a College professor you didn't realize there are 32 teams. I'm a lowly Engineering grad but I can still calculate that 14 out of approximately 32 is better than bad. And as a College professor you should also know that he wasn't "at his best" when he handed the ball off. His passing set up the tying and winning scores. And as far as "dumbass" being a Brooksian term, well I have no f'ing idea what the hell that means, but I'm just a left brain Engineer. Oh and as a College professor I'm quite sure you're familiar with the term... "SCHOOLED!!!" schooled? hardly. seems more like you accept mediocrity. get paid like a top 10 player? then play like a top 10 player PERIOD! he gets paid to much to be willing to take "14 out of 32 is better than bad".... wow..... now THAT's a killer argument.

10-07-2014, 09:07 PM	#9
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	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, 09:08 PM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Drew Brees Is Not Playing Like Drew Brees Originally Posted by Danno Another article that doesn't quite see the big picture. Yes, he's made some mistakes but he's still playing like a top 10 QB. Our defense sucks so bad I think he feels forced to make things happen, hence the ridiculously dumbass throws this year. Actually thought our defense was playing pretty good with the exception of three certain linebackers not named Haralson or Humber... Pinning the defense down in their own territory early, often with unbelievably, stupid f*ing interceptions and keeping them on the field contributed to them wearing in the second half... Glennon is no slouch either - we beat a young, hungry team yesterday... just saying... MarchingOn likes this.

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