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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; The defense ranked in the bottom 5 in every meaningful category. And nothing, NOTHING, that you can say about Brooks can change that. Top 10 in takeaways isn't a signifcant category? Okay, I give up. You win. I can't compete ...
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07-05-2005, 12:23 AM | #31 |
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07-06-2005, 12:31 AM | #32 |
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Originally Posted by saintswhodi
There's a reason that the word most was in the sentence.
Getting to the playoffs is a somewhat meaningful step. Winning the last game of the playoffs is the goal. We don't have a team (see the word?) that is capable of winning that last game. And while Brooks is a part of that problem, he is neither the sole or primary reason for that.
That's woulda, coulda,shoulda. Every facet of this team had breakdowns last season. All of them contributed to the 8-8 and missing the playoffs.
Right? Whodi, we're not as far apart as you think. You arguments all seem one sided because the only person on the team that seems to be in your spotlight is Brooks. If you read your analysis they state unequivacalably (sp) that Brooks is the problem and getting rid of him is the solution. You've gotten to the point where Brooks is the sole reason for the defense's problems. "If Brooks hadn't fumbled on the 1 yard line, then the defense would have kept that old man from running roughshod over them!" Every facet of this team had problems. Offense, defense, special teams, coaching, front office, and ownership. Hell even the water boys sucked ! It's just that in your world Brooks get 92% percent of the blame for these problems and that if you subtract out that 92% blame, then the other 8% wouldn't have impacted the team. I find that unrealistic. I'm tired. I'll argue against the second half of this later. SFIAH |
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07-06-2005, 01:09 AM | #33 |
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Re: It's time for the Brooks/anti-Brooks debates again.
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Brooks supporters are saying "He's the best we have so we just have to deal with him as our starter all season, so long as he doesn't get hurt." That's a loser's mentality.[/quote] The first part of that is one of the best single sentances I've ever seen on this board. Tomb has made a wonderful observation. Kudos to you brother! I don't think I agree with the loser's mentality. But I would agree that it is a mentality driven by fear. The funny thing about being a Saints fan is that no matter how things are going, they can always go downhill in a hurry. Even as mediocre as AB is, people don't have to stretch too hard to remember Shuler or Weurrfel or any number of other crappy guys we've had under center. Maybe folks would rather not have to re-invent the wheel and risk another Shuler? |
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SFIAH, we are going in circles pretty much, so I will address one point:
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07-06-2005, 11:13 AM | #35 |
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Here's the real deal...one person can't win a game...look at the Colts, peyton threw for a billion TD's and no AFC championship...it's teams and organizations that win and the Saints have horrible coaching, and an even worst front office, so let's put some of the blame there....then we can say Brooks sucks when he loses a game for or the many he potentially could lose for us.
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07-06-2005, 11:40 AM | #36 |
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Originally Posted by trimolo
Everyone realizes that the team has numerous problems -- everyone realizes that the team loses not just AB -- Not everyone realizes that AB is an average QB with above average potential -- especially not him -- The reason why so many bash Mr Brooks is because of his attitude and the blind faithful on this forum who will never admit his numerous flaws. Many do not want to admit to the reality of intangibles - only want to mention statistics -- Intangibles are real -- they are the difference between a skilled QB and a good one -- Does AB have fantastic physical skills -- sure -- can he lead the team -- so far I haven't seen it -- can he read defenses -- so far I haven't seen it -- does he play with heart and passion -- rarely -- And after 4 years I expect to see marked improvement in all of those categories -- Personally I have not give up on him but I am not very optimistic he will ever become the QB he thinks he is
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07-06-2005, 11:57 AM | #37 |
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I really want to see the Saints go after a proven X's and O's coach and a GM who knows football. Bring in some competition at al positions and draft like a champion on players who produce not on potention....AB needs to put up or shut up....and then Benson would get his DAYUM STADIUM
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07-06-2005, 12:01 PM | #38 |
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Originally Posted by 4saintspirit
I seem to make this same observation every time I talk about Brooks in a post. Most of the time it falls on deaf ears....people just don't want to hear it. Sometimes people will just say "He's our starting QB so we just have to deal with it". But you are totally right. This isn't Madden Football. In the real game, intangibles are more important than physical ability. Like the old Yogi Berra saying "90 percent of the game is half mental". He just seems like a simple sandlot QB who relies too much on his pure athleticism.
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07-06-2005, 12:04 PM | #39 |
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I hear ya GT.
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07-06-2005, 02:14 PM | #40 |
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BMG,
I don't think it is a loser mentality, nor do I think it is simple fear. Consider you know these facts: Team A: Your starting QB is 7 good (on some objective scale). Your first backup is a 7.5. You should switch. Team B: Your starting QB is 5 good. Your first back up is 2 good. You should trade for one of team A's QBs right away, or NEVER PLAY your backup. Problem: in real life we don't have those numbers available to us. Diagnosis: what we should do seems to depend on individual subjective assignments of how good each QB is, how good each option is, and so on. Thus, I believe the "go with Brooks, because he is the best available" argument turns on TWO things - fear (or as I like to call it risk aversion - it doesn't sound so bad to those of us who are risk averse) and subjective assignment of "goodness". This second factor is very difficult to assess - it isn't plainly irrational to use (provided evidence is properly brought to bare) - but it is obvious that rational individuals can still differ once the evidence is in. As far as risk aversion goes, it seems the same - rational people can have different levels of risk aversion. Final Analysis: judgement of the "Brooks is best available" is doubly open to subjective constraints. As long as people aren't too far apart on who might count as a reasonable replacement, should he become available, I think two rational people can stand on opposite sides of this argument. |
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