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

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'..

Beastmode · 10-25-2019, 07:21 AM

Who knows. It could be a ruse. Arizona can't be happy about preparing for two different playing styles. It's still not confirmed he will play and he has not had full practices to my knowledge. Without a full practice I don't see it.

TheOak · 10-25-2019, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Who knows. It could be a ruse. Arizona can't be happy about preparing for two different playing styles. It's still not confirmed he will play and he has not had full practices to my knowledge. Without a full practice I don't see it.

From what I have heard Drew gets in a full practice before anyone else even parks at the facility lol.

Rugby Saint II · 10-26-2019, 03:06 PM

I tape every game to watch it again and again. Without Drew the team just doesn't have the same appeal to make me watch it several times. Once or twice is enough. It's time to start him....so I can watch the same game repeatedly without losing my intensity.

Utah_Saint · 10-26-2019, 05:22 PM

He's Drew Brees. If he's good to go, you start him.

RailBoss · 10-26-2019, 08:42 PM

I suspect there is a lot of Coach's smoke blowing out of SP's Office, this is all tactical.
For us tomorrow when the smoke clears in the Dome the only thing we know is #5 or #9 will be chucking the ball.

jeanpierre · 10-27-2019, 09:48 AM

Everyone keeps talking about how frail Brees is, since when has Teddy Bridgewater suddenly become the model of consistent health?

OldMaid · 10-27-2019, 11:31 AM

I am jumping in late.
I have not been posting much.
I want to make several points.

Bree’s is ready to go. GREAT. He can assist Bridgewater and even Hill from the sidelines. Be suited up for just in case .
Bridewater , give him his props, for getting the hotvseat following a G.O.A.T. Brees. If Teddy B had not made these wins, people would have had him run out of town.

It was Bridgewater and team. Give Bridgewater his props.
However, is it the talent or the teacher to mold and make that talent?
We fans have been scared to death of Brees getting injured and he will have to retire one day.
Well, he got injured.
Coach SeanP and his staff , the teachers of the talent, still made it happen. Redirect. Use the talent you have and not what you had.
I am not taking anything away from Bridgewater and team. A W is a W is a W and an L is an L. 5 straight wins.
Bridgewater stepped up under lots of pressure.

Last thing, Brees is ready to go and he can go suit up and stand up on the sidelines.
AZ Cards have had 3-4 straight wins, I know. I think Bridgewater and team can pull a W today.
Next week is Bye Week.
Give Brees 2 more weeks.
NFL and the schedule works out good for Saints this year with Brees having had an injury.
THEN BRING Brees back for after ByeWeek to knock out those back to back , what 3-4 DIVISIONAL GAMES. MUST WINS. Bring Brees back to knock out the rest of this seasons .

My opinion anyway, but Brees is starting so .....

WW_Who_Dat · 10-27-2019, 11:44 AM

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

Just a fan since 67 but I just don’t see TB as the heir apparent in a SP offense.

TheOak · 10-27-2019, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat

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

Just a fan since 67 but I just don’t see TB as the heir apparent in a SP offense.

I don't either and I do not think that, after having had Brees for over a decade, the fanbase of Sean Payton would settle for a QB who's known for not screwing up. lol

Teddy is the stone if Brees goes down, Hill may have a shot at developing into what Payton proclaims.

10-27-2019, 10:25 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	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

10-25-2019, 07:21 AM	#2
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10-25-2019, 07:54 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? Originally Posted by Beastmode Who knows. It could be a ruse. Arizona can't be happy about preparing for two different playing styles. It's still not confirmed he will play and he has not had full practices to my knowledge. Without a full practice I don't see it. From what I have heard Drew gets in a full practice before anyone else even parks at the facility lol. RailBoss and Rugby Saint II like this.

10-26-2019, 03:06 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? I tape every game to watch it again and again. Without Drew the team just doesn't have the same appeal to make me watch it several times. Once or twice is enough. It's time to start him....so I can watch the same game repeatedly without losing my intensity.

10-26-2019, 08:42 PM	#6
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? I suspect there is a lot of Coach's smoke blowing out of SP's Office, this is all tactical. For us tomorrow when the smoke clears in the Dome the only thing we know is #5 or #9 will be chucking the ball.

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10-27-2019, 11:31 AM	#8
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,917 Blog Entries: 3	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? I am jumping in late. I have not been posting much. I want to make several points. Bree’s is ready to go. GREAT. He can assist Bridgewater and even Hill from the sidelines. Be suited up for just in case . Bridewater , give him his props, for getting the hotvseat following a G.O.A.T. Brees. If Teddy B had not made these wins, people would have had him run out of town. It was Bridgewater and team. Give Bridgewater his props. However, is it the talent or the teacher to mold and make that talent? We fans have been scared to death of Brees getting injured and he will have to retire one day. Well, he got injured. Coach SeanP and his staff , the teachers of the talent, still made it happen. Redirect. Use the talent you have and not what you had. I am not taking anything away from Bridgewater and team. A W is a W is a W and an L is an L. 5 straight wins. Bridgewater stepped up under lots of pressure. Last thing, Brees is ready to go and he can go suit up and stand up on the sidelines. AZ Cards have had 3-4 straight wins, I know. I think Bridgewater and team can pull a W today. Next week is Bye Week. Give Brees 2 more weeks. NFL and the schedule works out good for Saints this year with Brees having had an injury. THEN BRING Brees back for after ByeWeek to knock out those back to back , what 3-4 DIVISIONAL GAMES. MUST WINS. Bring Brees back to knock out the rest of this seasons . My opinion anyway, but Brees is starting so .....

10-27-2019, 11:44 AM	#9
WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,275 Blog Entries: 1	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? My favorite rationalization is about Teddy though 'he hasn't screwed up, he is our future'.. Just a fan since 67 but I just don’t see TB as the heir apparent in a SP offense.

10-27-2019, 03:02 PM	#10
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: SPEAK for YOURSELF \| Would it be a mistake for Saints to play Brees this week? Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat My favorite rationalization is about Teddy though 'he hasn't screwed up, he is our future'.. Just a fan since 67 but I just don’t see TB as the heir apparent in a SP offense. I don't either and I do not think that, after having had Brees for over a decade, the fanbase of Sean Payton would settle for a QB who's known for not screwing up. lol Teddy is the stone if Brees goes down, Hill may have a shot at developing into what Payton proclaims.

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