SPEAK for YOURSELF | Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week?

TheOak · 10-25-2019, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Look at it this way ... Brees has played his entire career without getting hit in the precise manner which could cause this injury. He has an internal brace screwed into his bones to prevent the same from happening again. He will be wearing an external sling to further protect the thumb. If the odds that a reinjury could occur are less than the odds of our losing without him to the Cardinals then he should absolutely play.

I really don't think the extremely remote chance of reinjury plays a part in the decision as far as the team is concerned. I think they would be far more concerned with his effectiveness due to his lack of playing time. Teddy has done a commendable job, but he has repeatedly missed easy throws in every game. Fortunately none of them have come back to bite us. If Brees can show he is more effective in practice this week then he will play. I really think it is as simple as that.

I suspect that there is a certain percentage of people wanting to afford Teddy one more week to dig himself out of the "game manager" label. Six games wasn't enough.....

SaintGnome · 10-26-2019, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I suspect that there is a certain percentage of people wanting to afford Teddy one more week to dig himself out of the "game manager" label. Six games wasn't enough.....

I find this take interesting on two levels -
1. If you didn't see an upwards progression, an increase in comfort and proficiency in our offense by Teddy from game to game, then there's probably no amount of wins/TD's/completion %, et cetera that is going to change your minds, so whatever.
2. It seems as though some feel that a compliment to Teddy is a detraction to Drew, which I also don't get, but again whatever.

TheOak · 10-27-2019, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by SaintGnome

I find this take interesting on two levels -
1. If you didn't see an upwards progression, an increase in comfort and proficiency in our offense by Teddy from game to game, then there's probably no amount of wins/TD's/completion %, et cetera that is going to change your minds, so whatever.
2. It seems as though some feel that a compliment to Teddy is a detraction to Drew, which I also don't get, but again whatever.

It is quite interesting to try and peal all the layers back and see what the drivers are isn't it?

What does it boil down to? If a person doesn't have a vested interest in Teddy Bridgewater than the discussion should be nothing more than what generally goes on when a team clenches a playoff birth before week 16.. Sit or play starters.

If you have a vested interest in Drew then the internet has been scoured for some hint of whether there is a danger to starting him today... Doesn't seem there is.

I have said neither and the decision is where it should be, with those that know.

Now there is a ton of rationalization going on and I hear a ton of "we have a bye and the next team isnt that good".. Anyone ever told Manning, Brady, Pick a franchise QB "Hey bud, we have a bye and a crappy team after that, why dont you just ride the bench since we dont feel we need you"...

My favorite rationalization is about Teddy though 'he hasn't screwed up, he is our future'..

10-25-2019, 07:18 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Look at it this way ... Brees has played his entire career without getting hit in the precise manner which could cause this injury. He has an internal brace screwed into his bones to prevent the same from happening again. He will be wearing an external sling to further protect the thumb. If the odds that a reinjury could occur are less than the odds of our losing without him to the Cardinals then he should absolutely play. I really don't think the extremely remote chance of reinjury plays a part in the decision as far as the team is concerned. I think they would be far more concerned with his effectiveness due to his lack of playing time. Teddy has done a commendable job, but he has repeatedly missed easy throws in every game. Fortunately none of them have come back to bite us. If Brees can show he is more effective in practice this week then he will play. I really think it is as simple as that. I suspect that there is a certain percentage of people wanting to afford Teddy one more week to dig himself out of the "game manager" label. Six games wasn't enough..... OldMaid likes this.

10-26-2019, 08:31 PM	#2
SaintGnome 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 642	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? Originally Posted by TheOak I suspect that there is a certain percentage of people wanting to afford Teddy one more week to dig himself out of the "game manager" label. Six games wasn't enough..... I find this take interesting on two levels - 1. If you didn't see an upwards progression, an increase in comfort and proficiency in our offense by Teddy from game to game, then there's probably no amount of wins/TD's/completion %, et cetera that is going to change your minds, so whatever. 2. It seems as though some feel that a compliment to Teddy is a detraction to Drew, which I also don't get, but again whatever.

10-27-2019, 10:25 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? Originally Posted by SaintGnome I find this take interesting on two levels - 1. If you didn't see an upwards progression, an increase in comfort and proficiency in our offense by Teddy from game to game, then there's probably no amount of wins/TD's/completion %, et cetera that is going to change your minds, so whatever. 2. It seems as though some feel that a compliment to Teddy is a detraction to Drew, which I also don't get, but again whatever. It is quite interesting to try and peal all the layers back and see what the drivers are isn't it? What does it boil down to? If a person doesn't have a vested interest in Teddy Bridgewater than the discussion should be nothing more than what generally goes on when a team clenches a playoff birth before week 16.. Sit or play starters. If you have a vested interest in Drew then the internet has been scoured for some hint of whether there is a danger to starting him today... Doesn't seem there is. I have said neither and the decision is where it should be, with those that know. Now there is a ton of rationalization going on and I hear a ton of "we have a bye and the next team isnt that good".. Anyone ever told Manning, Brady, Pick a franchise QB "Hey bud, we have a bye and a crappy team after that, why dont you just ride the bench since we dont feel we need you"... My favorite rationalization is about Teddy though 'he hasn't screwed up, he is our future'..
	It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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