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

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, 11:06 AM	#1
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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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