Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot

WhoDat!656 · 12-04-2017, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Brees has one more season left. Or at least as a top tier Qb anyway. Face the facts, he’s lost a step. Luckily we’ve tapped into some players to take the burden off of him so he doesn’t have to carry the team. If it weren’t for our running game and defense stepping up I think it would really take a toll on him. We may be able to get a couple more years out of him if our defense gets better and he gets a little more protection. He can make it as a smart game manager if he has to but the days of him airing it out to save the day are numbered.

What are you basing Brees only having one season left as a top tier QB and losing a step?

The Dude · 12-04-2017, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

What are you basing Brees only having one season left as a top tier QB and losing a step?

Father Time and the fact he’s been throwing short and under a lot more than he ever has. Plays like the pass to Ginn. It’s bound to happen. It doesn’t make him a bad QB or reflect on anything he’s done in the past. It’s just life.

hitta · 12-05-2017, 05:17 AM

I don't like talking about future years, as you never really know what's going to happen... and I think we have a really good shot at winning this year. That being said, I don't think this will be our best season with this group. We have a very good football team... it's just a very flawed football team that is still lacking talent at a few important positions. If we can fill those spots in the draft or in the off-season I think we can dominate the league for a few years.

WhoDat!656 · 12-05-2017, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Father Time and the fact he’s been throwing short and under a lot more than he ever has. Plays like the pass to Ginn. It’s bound to happen. It doesn’t make him a bad QB or reflect on anything he’s done in the past. It’s just life.

I believe on the play that you are basing your comments on Brees was pressured and couldn't step into the throw.

I've seen Brady miss throws and I don't read anyone saying he has lost a step and isn't a top tier QB!

hagan714 · 12-05-2017, 07:27 AM

wth

AsylumGuido · 12-05-2017, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

What are you basing Brees only having one season left as a top tier QB and losing a step?

It is called terminal negativity. Always expecting the worst.

The Dude · 12-05-2017, 11:59 AM

Last year many of you, including myself said that if our defense was just middle of the pack our offense had what it takes to make us contenders. Last year our running game wasn’t all that great . Not w here we are, defense is much improved from last year. If our run game is completely shut down or if god forbid Kamara or Ingram goes down do you still think that would be the case?
Our defense has improved but without a running game would you feel as confident knowing it was on Brees to carry the team?
Last year I would have. This year not so much.

ScottF · 12-05-2017, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Last year many of you, including myself said that if our defense was just middle of the pack our offense had what it takes to make us contenders. Last year our running game wasn’t all that great . Not w here we are, defense is much improved from last year. If our run game is completely shut down or if god forbid Kamara or Ingram goes down do you still think that would be the case?
Our defense has improved but without a running game would you feel as confident knowing it was on Brees to carry the team?
Last year I would have. This year not so much.

He threw for 180 yards in the last 9 minutes against Washington. I think he might still have the ability to win a game or two

billyt81 · 12-05-2017, 01:22 PM

Brees doesnt wanna hear any of this. He wants Dan Marinos and Peytons all time passing records. I predict he retires the NFL all time leader in yards and TDs in 3 or 4 yrs. With 2 or 3 championships? WhoDat!

saintfan · 12-05-2017, 01:36 PM

Drew is the Julio Franco of the NFL. He's going to play until he's 60.

12-04-2017, 10:11 PM	#11
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,063	Re: Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot Originally Posted by The Dude Brees has one more season left. Or at least as a top tier Qb anyway. Face the facts, he’s lost a step. Luckily we’ve tapped into some players to take the burden off of him so he doesn’t have to carry the team. If it weren’t for our running game and defense stepping up I think it would really take a toll on him. We may be able to get a couple more years out of him if our defense gets better and he gets a little more protection. He can make it as a smart game manager if he has to but the days of him airing it out to save the day are numbered. What are you basing Brees only having one season left as a top tier QB and losing a step?

12-04-2017, 10:41 PM	#12
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 What are you basing Brees only having one season left as a top tier QB and losing a step? Father Time and the fact he’s been throwing short and under a lot more than he ever has. Plays like the pass to Ginn. It’s bound to happen. It doesn’t make him a bad QB or reflect on anything he’s done in the past. It’s just life. RockyMountainSaint likes this.
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12-05-2017, 05:17 AM	#13
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,324	Re: Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot I don't like talking about future years, as you never really know what's going to happen... and I think we have a really good shot at winning this year. That being said, I don't think this will be our best season with this group. We have a very good football team... it's just a very flawed football team that is still lacking talent at a few important positions. If we can fill those spots in the draft or in the off-season I think we can dominate the league for a few years.
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12-05-2017, 07:19 AM	#14
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,063	Re: Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot Originally Posted by The Dude Father Time and the fact he’s been throwing short and under a lot more than he ever has. Plays like the pass to Ginn. It’s bound to happen. It doesn’t make him a bad QB or reflect on anything he’s done in the past. It’s just life. I believe on the play that you are basing your comments on Brees was pressured and couldn't step into the throw. I've seen Brady miss throws and I don't read anyone saying he has lost a step and isn't a top tier QB!

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot Originally Posted by The Dude Last year many of you, including myself said that if our defense was just middle of the pack our offense had what it takes to make us contenders. Last year our running game wasn’t all that great . Not w here we are, defense is much improved from last year. If our run game is completely shut down or if god forbid Kamara or Ingram goes down do you still think that would be the case? Our defense has improved but without a running game would you feel as confident knowing it was on Brees to carry the team? Last year I would have. This year not so much. He threw for 180 yards in the last 9 minutes against Washington. I think he might still have the ability to win a game or two

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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot Brees doesnt wanna hear any of this. He wants Dan Marinos and Peytons all time passing records. I predict he retires the NFL all time leader in yards and TDs in 3 or 4 yrs. With 2 or 3 championships? WhoDat! 44Champs likes this.

12-05-2017, 01:36 PM	#20
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot Drew is the Julio Franco of the NFL. He's going to play until he's 60.