If the Saints fielded a consistent and competent defense during Brees' career.
 

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At minimum 3 World Titles for Brees & co.

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He would have 3 based on da last two seasons alone. Dats a D*MN shame.
I bet we Saint fans could build a case for health related issues caused by stress over this mess. Against Roger and the NFL of course.

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Looking at the Saints playoff record there are 4 games that the Saints defense gave up the lead.

1. 2010 Beastmode game

2. 2011 Divisional playoffs @ 9ers; enough said

3. 2017 Divisional playoffs Minnesota Miracle

4. 2018 NFC non-call game

Not on the list: 2006 NFCC game @ Bears for obvious reason

2013: Saints offense had the ball last

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Seems to me Aaron Brooks had a few of these himself. I think it's a Saints thing :)

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It is a Saints thing; haven't been known as a strong defensive team, except the years when we weren't considered a strong offensive team

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Drew wouldn't have enough room for his wedding ring. Seriously though, it's a sin that Drew only has one Lombardi. I hate to say it, but if hen was in New England he would have all of Brady's rings.

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Not having Kiko/Klein and Cook (concussed in the 1st half) ....

HUGE.

I believe if either one of these guys played, you probably don't see the rookie struggle out there by himself with one on one coverage. SP has to stop force feeding the ball to Kamara. AK can't handle the lead block role.

Kyle emptied his ENTIRE BAG of mis directions & "tricks" 1st half, then stole one from our playbook in the 2nd.

Credit the Niners for closing the deal in a very closely contested game.

Foot note - Saints won time of possession 31:23 to 28.27 for the Niners. Just imagine if we ran the ball a lot more second half with Murray.

Re: If the Saints fielded a consistent and competent defense during Brees' career.