After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season

OldMaid · 01-21-2019, 10:28 AM

It hurts.
I agree with everyone.

I HATE for the party to end. These past 14 years looking at the Saints.....I won’t go personal here, but it was really something constant and magical to look forward to.
I don’t want to leave the circus and go home as the saying goes.
Rebuilding years will happen.
Brees cannot play forever.
Coach Sean and staff will not stay forever.
I really wanted , hoped, for Ms.Gayle, SeanP and staff, BREES, Kamara , Griffin, all these young guys, to get this chance because it is last chance for SeaP and staff, BREES.

I want Brees to retire out on a high note.
Had he taken them to SB and yeah, lost, I could see him retiring after 2019 season. Complete. A high note.

I really thought Saints would win and ugly W yesterday and lose SB to NEPats.
So what!!

For us Saints fans, that would have been a W.
Saints would have had a parade for not winning SB, lol.

I really wanted to see NewOrleans vs. NewEngland.
NFC Champ game at home.
SB right up I-10 in Atl. So many NewOrleanians have family and friends who live there and moved there well before the hurricane.

It would have been sweet.

Rsanders24 · 01-21-2019, 10:51 AM

I would like to see Brees retire and tell the league to shove it because he was robbed.

73Saint · 01-22-2019, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Rsanders24

I would like to see Brees retire and tell the league to shove it because he was robbed.

Not me. Nope. No way. Would never want to go out like that. If anything use it as another chip to come back stronger.

voodooido · 01-22-2019, 10:13 AM

Anyone who thinks the saints are better off without Brees needs to put the pipe down.

dizzle88 · 01-22-2019, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Anyone who thinks the saints are better off without Brees needs to put the pipe down.

Ofcourse we aren't going to be better off without Brees, but it's going to happen at some point anyway and he didn't exactly play well in the second half of the season.

I'd grab a QB whilst we have the chance and let him learn.

I'm just worried about the teams mindset now, I'm sick and tired of all these devastating last minute/second losses, how must they feel.

dam1953 · 01-22-2019, 11:06 AM

For years Brees had decent offensive weapons but no D support. He never had a legit No. 1 receiver but a better than average No. 2 and 3 and tight end made up for it since he historically spread the ball around. Some years the O line was suspect, but Brees' ability to gets rid of the ball quick and the short passing game kept him in the top tier of NFL passers. The result was a slew of 7-9 seasons.

Last and this year things changed. The D is now much better than average. Very good D line and LB play. Pressure on opposing QBs improved DB play. The problem is Brees' only has one dependable receiver to target. Actually he has a legit No 1 for the first time as a Saint. Two if you add in Kamara. When the O line was healthy he had time to allow other receivers to get open. With a injured O line he was down to 2 dependable receivers. Cover those two and the offense struggles. That is one reason why the his numbers and points scored dropped off later in the year. Next season needs a reliable tight end, better backup O line men and upgrades at No 2 & 3 receivers.

st thomas · 01-22-2019, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

For years Brees had decent offensive weapons but no D support. He never had a legit No. 1 receiver but a better than average No. 2 and 3 and tight end made up for it since he historically spread the ball around. Some years the O line was suspect, but Brees' ability to gets rid of the ball quick and the short passing game kept him in the top tier of NFL passers. The result was a slew of 7-9 seasons.

Last and this year things changed. The D is now much better than average. Very good D line and LB play. Pressure on opposing QBs improved DB play. The problem is Brees' only has one dependable receiver to target. Actually he has a legit No 1 for the first time as a Saint. Two if you add in Kamara. When the O line was healthy he had time to allow other receivers to get open. With a injured O line he was down to 2 dependable receivers. Cover those two and the offense struggles. That is one reason why the his numbers and points scored dropped off later in the year. Next season needs a reliable tight end, better backup O line men and upgrades at No 2 & 3 receivers.

Well it was kamara or cooper kulp in 2017 draft I believe and glad we have him but we need to find someone to shake free for Brees it’s stupid Payton got caught with his pants down without a #2 trequon smithhit the rookie wall and stayed plastered to it looks like nfl is too fast for the guy

K Major · 01-22-2019, 11:24 AM

Wish List this off season ...

Get a real TE
O line depth
Solid #2 WR.

Nothing against rookies or UDFA (as your #4,5) but you need legit players/proven vets deep in the playoffs.

Shimmy Rankins was missed in the middle. We were just a hair late in getting to "Golf". Hopefully the core guys are back in 2019.

Maybe the Saints FO get aggressive in FA and/or trades.

voodooido · 01-22-2019, 02:18 PM

There is no doubt drew is not the drew from 5 years ago but he is still a top 5-10 qb. When he leaves we are done for awhile. SP has crapped away our draft picks so no qb this year. No way we would have made the playoffs with trashy teddy.

cmike · 01-22-2019, 02:39 PM

I know it’s not his fault but I have been saying it all year, TLL is gonna cost us a game. I believe Kamara in on same play gets that call. TTL is just snake bit. Cost us last year against Tampa. Almost cost us with the fumble against Carolina this year. Too much trickery gonna on through season and this game. Alvin gets that call. Not TLL’s fault, but the guy just has bad luck.

01-21-2019, 10:28 AM	#1
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,919 Blog Entries: 3	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season It hurts. I agree with everyone. I HATE for the party to end. These past 14 years looking at the Saints.....I won’t go personal here, but it was really something constant and magical to look forward to. I don’t want to leave the circus and go home as the saying goes. Rebuilding years will happen. Brees cannot play forever. Coach Sean and staff will not stay forever. I really wanted , hoped, for Ms.Gayle, SeanP and staff, BREES, Kamara , Griffin, all these young guys, to get this chance because it is last chance for SeaP and staff, BREES. I want Brees to retire out on a high note. Had he taken them to SB and yeah, lost, I could see him retiring after 2019 season. Complete. A high note. I really thought Saints would win and ugly W yesterday and lose SB to NEPats. So what!! For us Saints fans, that would have been a W. Saints would have had a parade for not winning SB, lol. I really wanted to see NewOrleans vs. NewEngland. NFC Champ game at home. SB right up I-10 in Atl. So many NewOrleanians have family and friends who live there and moved there well before the hurricane. It would have been sweet. RailBoss and 73Saint like this.

01-22-2019, 10:51 AM	#3
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season Originally Posted by Rsanders24 I would like to see Brees retire and tell the league to shove it because he was robbed. Not me. Nope. No way. Would never want to go out like that. If anything use it as another chip to come back stronger.

01-22-2019, 10:13 AM	#4
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,843	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season Anyone who thinks the saints are better off without Brees needs to put the pipe down. foreverfan, 73Saint, st thomas and 2 others like this.
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01-22-2019, 10:35 AM	#5
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,542	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season Originally Posted by voodooido Anyone who thinks the saints are better off without Brees needs to put the pipe down. Ofcourse we aren't going to be better off without Brees, but it's going to happen at some point anyway and he didn't exactly play well in the second half of the season. I'd grab a QB whilst we have the chance and let him learn. I'm just worried about the teams mindset now, I'm sick and tired of all these devastating last minute/second losses, how must they feel.

01-22-2019, 11:06 AM	#6
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season For years Brees had decent offensive weapons but no D support. He never had a legit No. 1 receiver but a better than average No. 2 and 3 and tight end made up for it since he historically spread the ball around. Some years the O line was suspect, but Brees' ability to gets rid of the ball quick and the short passing game kept him in the top tier of NFL passers. The result was a slew of 7-9 seasons. Last and this year things changed. The D is now much better than average. Very good D line and LB play. Pressure on opposing QBs improved DB play. The problem is Brees' only has one dependable receiver to target. Actually he has a legit No 1 for the first time as a Saint. Two if you add in Kamara. When the O line was healthy he had time to allow other receivers to get open. With a injured O line he was down to 2 dependable receivers. Cover those two and the offense struggles. That is one reason why the his numbers and points scored dropped off later in the year. Next season needs a reliable tight end, better backup O line men and upgrades at No 2 & 3 receivers.
	”It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin

01-21-2019, 10:51 AM	#2
Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,493	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season I would like to see Brees retire and tell the league to shove it because he was robbed. nola_swammi and OldMaid like this.

01-22-2019, 06:17 PM	#7
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season Originally Posted by dam1953 For years Brees had decent offensive weapons but no D support. He never had a legit No. 1 receiver but a better than average No. 2 and 3 and tight end made up for it since he historically spread the ball around. Some years the O line was suspect, but Brees' ability to gets rid of the ball quick and the short passing game kept him in the top tier of NFL passers. The result was a slew of 7-9 seasons. Last and this year things changed. The D is now much better than average. Very good D line and LB play. Pressure on opposing QBs improved DB play. The problem is Brees' only has one dependable receiver to target. Actually he has a legit No 1 for the first time as a Saint. Two if you add in Kamara. When the O line was healthy he had time to allow other receivers to get open. With a injured O line he was down to 2 dependable receivers. Cover those two and the offense struggles. That is one reason why the his numbers and points scored dropped off later in the year. Next season needs a reliable tight end, better backup O line men and upgrades at No 2 & 3 receivers. Well it was kamara or cooper kulp in 2017 draft I believe and glad we have him but we need to find someone to shake free for Brees it’s stupid Payton got caught with his pants down without a #2 trequon smithhit the rookie wall and stayed plastered to it looks like nfl is too fast for the guy

01-22-2019, 11:24 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season Wish List this off season ... Get a real TE O line depth Solid #2 WR. Nothing against rookies or UDFA (as your #4,5) but you need legit players/proven vets deep in the playoffs. Shimmy Rankins was missed in the middle. We were just a hair late in getting to "Golf". Hopefully the core guys are back in 2019. Maybe the Saints FO get aggressive in FA and/or trades. 73Saint likes this.

01-22-2019, 02:18 PM	#9
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,843	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season There is no doubt drew is not the drew from 5 years ago but he is still a top 5-10 qb. When he leaves we are done for awhile. SP has crapped away our draft picks so no qb this year. No way we would have made the playoffs with trashy teddy.
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01-22-2019, 02:39 PM	#10
cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,447	Re: After heartbreaking loss, Saints' QB Drew Brees 'pretty positive' he'll be back next season I know it’s not his fault but I have been saying it all year, TLL is gonna cost us a game. I believe Kamara in on same play gets that call. TTL is just snake bit. Cost us last year against Tampa. Almost cost us with the fumble against Carolina this year. Too much trickery gonna on through season and this game. Alvin gets that call. Not TLL’s fault, but the guy just has bad luck. dizzle88 and K Major like this.

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