How does SP handle Brees return?

AsylumGuido · 10-22-2019, 08:17 AM

People keep throwing out the fact that Bridgewater was a pro bowl QB. He was a replacement QB, as was Jameis Winston that year.

Quarterback

Teddy Bridgewater (Vikings)
Derek Carr (Raiders)
Eli Manning (Giants)
Tyrod Taylor (Bills)
Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
Jameis Winston (Buccaneers)

"The 2016 Pro Bowl official roster has included 133 players, making it the largest roster in league history. With so many players dropping out of the game — because of injuries, the Super Bowl or plain ol' not wanting to — the NFL has had to dive deep into its roster of alternates.

Nearly every quarterback was replaced, including Carson Palmer, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady, along with Super Bowl-bound Cam Newton. The Panthers had 10 total players selected to the Pro Bowl and the Broncos had four, but the teams can't send any ahead of Super Bowl 50."

vpheughan · 10-22-2019, 10:21 AM

First give him these to wear at practice.

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Leak to the press his name is Marner Ginsu a free agent out of Disco Tech
Have him wear the long hooded coat, run into the Medical Tent and emerge
as Drew Brees!! The crown goes wild!!

ScottF · 10-22-2019, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83

Thats when needless injuries happen. Just like with eli. No reason he or lattimore need to be in the game with over a min left and 11 point for the bears to make up

speaking of which, what's the word on Apple?

Rugby Saint II · 10-22-2019, 12:56 PM

Just hand Teddy the clip board!

blackangold · 10-22-2019, 01:34 PM

I vote for another option.... start Hill.... lol

But really, even if Drew is healthy you let him sit this week and put him in after the bye. A loss to AZ isn’t a big deal rushing Drew back would be. However, he should definitely make AZ gameplan for both.

ScottF · 10-22-2019, 01:41 PM

I'm going with whomever said it was a smoke-screen; Brees didn't practice all at last week. I don't think someone who was DNP Friday will be ready in just a week

AsylumGuido · 10-22-2019, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

I vote for another option.... start Hill.... lol

But really, even if Drew is healthy you let him sit this week and put him in after the bye. A loss to AZ isn’t a big deal rushing Drew back would be. However, he should definitely make AZ gameplan for both.

If Drew is healthy there is no logical reason to not play him when EVERY game counts ... especially an NFC game which factors into tie-breakers.

44Champs · 10-22-2019, 05:00 PM

If we were 4-3 or worse at this point, I'd want Brees back asap. At 6-1, it doesn't feel as urgent.

Bottom line: i'm sure Paytin won't bring him back unless he's 100% healthy.

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TheOak · 10-22-2019, 05:10 PM

A pragmatic approach says that if Drew says he is ready and wants to play you start him...

... Because he has been the leader of the offense for over 13 years and its a courtesy.

... because he hasn't played in 5 weeks and needs to knock off rust before jumping into 4 division games followed by an undefeated 49ers.

... because he hasn't played with some of these receivers more than a game and needs to sort out timing.

... because if his thumb fails, Teddy will appreciate the two weeks rest before he goes back in and finishes the season.

Beyond that, if the team physician and his specialist release him to play and he thinks he is ready to play, who am I to second guess those professionals.

Euphoria · 10-22-2019, 08:57 PM

Sean is going to do what Sean wants and who the hell are we to question or second guess the SB AMBUSH visionary and the one to Start Teddy over Hill when everyone was screaming for Hill. So it doesn't matter what any of us think, lol.

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10-22-2019, 08:17 AM	#21
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? People keep throwing out the fact that Bridgewater was a pro bowl QB. He was a replacement QB, as was Jameis Winston that year. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (Vikings) Derek Carr (Raiders) Eli Manning (Giants) Tyrod Taylor (Bills) Russell Wilson (Seahawks) Jameis Winston (Buccaneers) "The 2016 Pro Bowl official roster has included 133 players, making it the largest roster in league history. With so many players dropping out of the game — because of injuries, the Super Bowl or plain ol' not wanting to — the NFL has had to dive deep into its roster of alternates. Nearly every quarterback was replaced, including Carson Palmer, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady, along with Super Bowl-bound Cam Newton. The Panthers had 10 total players selected to the Pro Bowl and the Broncos had four, but the teams can't send any ahead of Super Bowl 50." SmashMouth likes this.
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10-22-2019, 10:21 AM	#22
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,520	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? First give him these to wear at practice. Leak to the press his name is Marner Ginsu a free agent out of Disco Tech Have him wear the long hooded coat, run into the Medical Tent and emerge as Drew Brees!! The crown goes wild!!
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10-22-2019, 12:00 PM	#23
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83 Thats when needless injuries happen. Just like with eli. No reason he or lattimore need to be in the game with over a min left and 11 point for the bears to make up speaking of which, what's the word on Apple?

10-22-2019, 12:56 PM	#24
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10-22-2019, 01:34 PM	#25
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? I vote for another option.... start Hill.... lol But really, even if Drew is healthy you let him sit this week and put him in after the bye. A loss to AZ isn’t a big deal rushing Drew back would be. However, he should definitely make AZ gameplan for both.

10-22-2019, 01:41 PM	#26
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? I'm going with whomever said it was a smoke-screen; Brees didn't practice all at last week. I don't think someone who was DNP Friday will be ready in just a week

10-22-2019, 02:46 PM	#27
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? Originally Posted by blackangold I vote for another option.... start Hill.... lol But really, even if Drew is healthy you let him sit this week and put him in after the bye. A loss to AZ isn’t a big deal rushing Drew back would be. However, he should definitely make AZ gameplan for both. If Drew is healthy there is no logical reason to not play him when EVERY game counts ... especially an NFC game which factors into tie-breakers.

10-22-2019, 05:00 PM	#28
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10-22-2019, 05:10 PM	#29
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? A pragmatic approach says that if Drew says he is ready and wants to play you start him... ... Because he has been the leader of the offense for over 13 years and its a courtesy. ... because he hasn't played in 5 weeks and needs to knock off rust before jumping into 4 division games followed by an undefeated 49ers. ... because he hasn't played with some of these receivers more than a game and needs to sort out timing. ... because if his thumb fails, Teddy will appreciate the two weeks rest before he goes back in and finishes the season. Beyond that, if the team physician and his specialist release him to play and he thinks he is ready to play, who am I to second guess those professionals. AsylumGuido and SaintGnome like this.
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10-22-2019, 08:57 PM	#30
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: How does SP handle Brees return? Sean is going to do what Sean wants and who the hell are we to question or second guess the SB AMBUSH visionary and the one to Start Teddy over Hill when everyone was screaming for Hill. So it doesn't matter what any of us think, lol. nola_swammi likes this.