I really hope this isn't Brees's last year

WillSaints81 · 08-25-2019, 09:58 AM

I have heard rumblings on this board all offseason that people think he hangs it up after this year. I hope you are wrong, but it's clear what direction the NFL is going in and Luck's retirement just cemented that. Also, take into consideration the screw job that happened in January. Who wants to continue having to play for Roger Goodell and today's officiating? Who wants to continue playing against a bunch of immature teams and arrogant players? Brees is not that kind of guy.

CHA_CHING · 08-25-2019, 10:38 AM

How does Luck's retirement cement a future of early retirements? One look at the list of injuries he sustained in his short career sums up why he is hanging it up -

» Torn cartilage in 2 ribs
» partially torn abdomen
» a lacerated kidney that left him peeing blood
» at least 1 concussion
» a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder
» and this mysterious calf/ankle issue that led to this

I'm pretty sure these injuries had more to do with retirement than Roger Goodell and officiating.

jeanpierre · 08-25-2019, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

How does Luck's retirement cement a future of early retirements? One look at the list of injuries he sustained in his short career sums up why he is hanging it up -

» Torn cartilage in 2 ribs
» partially torn abdomen
» a lacerated kidney that left him peeing blood
» at least 1 concussion
» a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder
» and this mysterious calf/ankle issue that led to this

I'm pretty sure these injuries had more to do with retirement than Roger Goodell and officiating.

You left out what is bothering him most, concussions/headaches...

Know that's what would be scaring me most...

CheramieIII · 08-25-2019, 10:47 AM

Luck is the exception not the rule.

st thomas · 08-25-2019, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

I have heard rumblings on this board all offseason that people think he hangs it up after this year. I hope you are wrong, but it's clear what direction the NFL is going in and Luck's retirement just cemented that. Also, take into consideration the screw job that happened in January. Who wants to continue having to play for Roger Goodell and today's officiating? Who wants to continue playing against a bunch of immature teams and arrogant players? Brees is not that kind of guy.

U and me both . Will until we see consistency with teddy with the 0nes. We will go thru some growing pains same goes with greatsome taysum.

CHA_CHING · 08-25-2019, 11:04 AM

The biggest concern with Brees is his age and the fact that his stats tanked so hard in the final month of the year. That's where we all have concerns going into this year.

Completely different from what Luck's case is. Brees has had a much longer career too.

st thomas · 08-25-2019, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

The biggest concern with Brees is his age and the fact that his stats tanked so hard in the final month of the year. That's where we all have concerns going into this year.

Completely different from what Luck's case is. Brees has had a much longer career too.

I’m thinking Brees was more in pain then losing arm strength toward the latter. He got steam rolled by 3 players after a botched INT against the clowns. A pick that was called off for Pass interference. Just yappin.

st thomas · 08-25-2019, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by st thomas

I’m thinking Brees was more in pain then losing arm strength toward the latter. He got steam rolled by 3 players after a botched INT against the clowns. A pick that was called off for Pass interference. Just yappin.

After that game . Against the cowboys he had nothing behind that arm.

Rugby Saint II · 08-28-2019, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by st thomas

After that game . Against the cowboys he had nothing behind that arm.

Not 0nly that he didn't have his O-line to give him time to step into the throw or look for the deep receiver. There were a lot of factors to his decreased play but I don't believe for a moment it was his arm strength. The back half of this season should be more telling of his true abilities.

As long as we have someone besides Thomas and Kamara for Drew to get the ball to then we won't be so one dimensional and he'll have more options besides throwing it away.

Everyone says Brady is still playing at a high level......well, so is Drew. He's had a severe shoulder injury and that needs to be factored in, but my gut says he could manage the game two years after his arm strength declines because he is so cerebral.

The Dude · 08-26-2019, 06:45 PM

we good yo

08-25-2019, 09:58 AM	#1
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,278	I really hope this isn't Brees's last year I have heard rumblings on this board all offseason that people think he hangs it up after this year. I hope you are wrong, but it's clear what direction the NFL is going in and Luck's retirement just cemented that. Also, take into consideration the screw job that happened in January. Who wants to continue having to play for Roger Goodell and today's officiating? Who wants to continue playing against a bunch of immature teams and arrogant players? Brees is not that kind of guy. st thomas likes this.

08-25-2019, 10:38 AM	#2
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year How does Luck's retirement cement a future of early retirements? One look at the list of injuries he sustained in his short career sums up why he is hanging it up - » Torn cartilage in 2 ribs » partially torn abdomen » a lacerated kidney that left him peeing blood » at least 1 concussion » a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder » and this mysterious calf/ankle issue that led to this I'm pretty sure these injuries had more to do with retirement than Roger Goodell and officiating. jnormand, Crusader and foreverfan like this.

08-25-2019, 11:12 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year Originally Posted by CHA_CHING How does Luck's retirement cement a future of early retirements? One look at the list of injuries he sustained in his short career sums up why he is hanging it up - » Torn cartilage in 2 ribs » partially torn abdomen » a lacerated kidney that left him peeing blood » at least 1 concussion » a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder » and this mysterious calf/ankle issue that led to this I'm pretty sure these injuries had more to do with retirement than Roger Goodell and officiating. You left out what is bothering him most, concussions/headaches... Know that's what would be scaring me most... Saint in Aus likes this.

08-25-2019, 10:47 AM	#4
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,496 Blog Entries: 3	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year Luck is the exception not the rule.

08-25-2019, 10:48 AM	#5
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year Originally Posted by WillSaints81 I have heard rumblings on this board all offseason that people think he hangs it up after this year. I hope you are wrong, but it's clear what direction the NFL is going in and Luck's retirement just cemented that. Also, take into consideration the screw job that happened in January. Who wants to continue having to play for Roger Goodell and today's officiating? Who wants to continue playing against a bunch of immature teams and arrogant players? Brees is not that kind of guy. U and me both . Will until we see consistency with teddy with the 0nes. We will go thru some growing pains same goes with greatsome taysum.

08-25-2019, 11:04 AM	#6
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year The biggest concern with Brees is his age and the fact that his stats tanked so hard in the final month of the year. That's where we all have concerns going into this year. Completely different from what Luck's case is. Brees has had a much longer career too.

08-25-2019, 11:10 AM	#7
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year Originally Posted by CHA_CHING The biggest concern with Brees is his age and the fact that his stats tanked so hard in the final month of the year. That's where we all have concerns going into this year. Completely different from what Luck's case is. Brees has had a much longer career too. I’m thinking Brees was more in pain then losing arm strength toward the latter. He got steam rolled by 3 players after a botched INT against the clowns. A pick that was called off for Pass interference. Just yappin. SmashMouth and darksoul35 like this.

08-25-2019, 11:18 AM	#8
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year Originally Posted by st thomas I’m thinking Brees was more in pain then losing arm strength toward the latter. He got steam rolled by 3 players after a botched INT against the clowns. A pick that was called off for Pass interference. Just yappin. After that game . Against the cowboys he had nothing behind that arm.

08-28-2019, 01:19 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: I really hope this isn't Brees's last year Originally Posted by st thomas After that game . Against the cowboys he had nothing behind that arm. Not 0nly that he didn't have his O-line to give him time to step into the throw or look for the deep receiver. There were a lot of factors to his decreased play but I don't believe for a moment it was his arm strength. The back half of this season should be more telling of his true abilities. As long as we have someone besides Thomas and Kamara for Drew to get the ball to then we won't be so one dimensional and he'll have more options besides throwing it away. Everyone says Brady is still playing at a high level......well, so is Drew. He's had a severe shoulder injury and that needs to be factored in, but my gut says he could manage the game two years after his arm strength declines because he is so cerebral.
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08-26-2019, 06:45 PM	#10
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