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

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

01-22-2019, 10:13 AM	#1
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01-22-2019, 11:06 AM	#3
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.
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01-22-2019, 06:17 PM	#4
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

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	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.