Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

With all due respect to your point, Drew Brees used to be praised for his ability to feel the pressure and step up. The past couple years he's been getting hit a lot more, and I'll leave you to tell me why that is.

I have watched Manning and Brady for their whole careers just like you. I'm not saying they don't have any ability to step away from pressure, but when I have watched these guys they have rarely had to step up. They have been well protected for the vast majority of their careers.

That doesn't mean they never, ever get hit. You pointed out Manning's neck surgery. That's a freak thing. You get worn down after years of being hit, but a serious injury can happen in an instant. The Broncos offensive line had some injuries last year, and Manning , for the first time I can remember, was consistently harassed down the stretch... It showed in his play.

Please note that none of this is to take away from any of these guys. They are the best at what they do because they are the best. It's that simple. This isn't an argument of why they are good, on my part. Just making some observations.

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

Maybe so. But my point is about what has been going on the last couple of years. I guess if he never got hit he could play til he's 50. But unfortunately, that has not been the case. He can still play at a high level if he's protected, yes. That's not hard to answer. Do I think he's got the same arm strength to make all the throws down the field consistently as he used to? From what I see on the field, no. His decision making has, at times, been atrocious. To what do we attribute that? I really don't know. But seeing is believing. That's something that is completely mental, and whether he comes out of that I don't know. Hopefully if he has more time he'll think a little more clearly.

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

Decline, what decline

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

Sure arm strength is a little less.

But the "mental" thing... I don't agree at all. The only factor changing Drew mentality is 2-3 280lb players in his face before receivers get into their breaks.

Besides, he admitted trying to do "too much" to help the team win last year. At least he was trying....

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

Especially when you can only two hand touch them. By the time Roger is done with this game Qbs will be able to play until they draw social security.

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

and that is all

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

Jesus H Christ that had to be one of the worst articles written since 2012 about the Saints, stupid hack needs to be fired

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

I'm afraid I don't understand how you can disagree with the mental part. That isn't really even an opinion. It's a fact. Making bad decisions is mental. I'm not calling him a mental patient, just stating the obvious.

I know about guys baring down on him, and the wear factor is what I've been talking about with the physical part of his game. I made the point about the O-line several times in this thread.

When I say bad decisions, that has nothing to do with the instances where he's getting hit as he releases. I'm talking about throwing the ball into a crowd of defenders, staring down his main target (who is no longer here, of course) or trying some desperate underhanded shuffle right into the hands of a defender who was standing right in front him (can't remember which game it was, I just remember that play).

Those aren't plays that are indicative of the old Drew, and it has nothing to do with age. That's all about decision making, and you don't make decisions with your arms or legs. It's all upstairs. I didn't suggest he wasn't smart or that he was losing it, but he has definitely not been as sharp.

I also didn't say he wasn't trying. I know he is, and he's a stand up guy when he makes mistakes. None of that negates the point. If he's trying to do too much, then he's not playing smart. There is plenty of blame to go around for why he even feels that kind of pressure to do it all, but he's still got to take what's there and not force it. Turnovers have killed us.

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

Why is THIS still up??

Re: Report: New Orleans Saints concerned about decline in Drew Brees
 

Opposing coach on Drew Brees: 'He is just losing his juice'

This stuff just won't go away...