Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

Reminds me of Foreverfan, I'm sure he's up there smiling with us..

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

I want T. Hill to finish the regular season as the starting QB. The experience is invaluable moving forward. His extra zip on the ball is obvious and important in the NFL. It's also a necessity in any outdoor, bad weather games that may arise. Not to mention his leadership skills and his ability to make plays and change games with his legs. Plus, Brees may be healed, but there's no way he's healthy enough to play an NFL game.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

Hill has exceeded expectations. At times, he's also shown his lack of experience.

When it comes playoff time, you want your veteran HOF'er running the offense.

However, it can be argued Payton should have used Taysom more during the Minnesota playoff game last season.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

Did Foreverfan pass?

I haven't been spending as much time on the site as I use to.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

That makes no sense. If he is healed he is healthy. He should be as healthy as he was prior to the first game of the season with the rest.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

I'm afraid so. There's a pinned thread in the Saints Forum.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

Keep grinding.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

I disagree. As primarily a running QB, he's 1 hit away from his legs getting crushed. Running QB's do not have longevity in the NFL.

Second, this team needs to win right now because we are loaded with talent and backups from top to bottom. In the next few years, contracts will come for renewal and draft picks will want more money and we'll be top heavy.

Taysom has not proven any ability to run a 2 minute offense, lead the team back from 17 point deficit, and his passing skills are limited at best right now. Yesterday he threw his first NFL passing touchdown in 3 starts. He could have iced the game but the offense left points in the red zone on several drives. Taysom also has a fumbling problem this year that almost cost us yesterday and definitely cost us the Packers game. He's not 100% developed.

It's a terrible time to continue to use Taysom like this is a "preseason". Too much at stake.

As for Drew not being healthy comment - I don't know what to say. I read fans practically trying to run the guy off, but he's still a baller and a huge threat in the NFL. He had 11 fractured ribs and a collapsed lung and still threw for a touchdown. When he's ready to return, he will return as starter. It's just a fact. Having Taysom there is insurance for now and the future.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

I trust in Payton to make the right QB decision, but if it were left to me I'd make opponents prepare for both of them more than before. I think it's situational. If we're up by 2 scores and the opponent ain't that great vs the run, let Taysom take over and ground and pound (albeit with Taysom on orders to focus on covering up the ball). If it's a 2-minute drill, then obviously Brees has to be in.

Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs
 

Brees is at his very best when in a rhythm. In fact, he may be the best ever. When he returns he needs to be in there for virtually every play. As the old saying goes, if you have two QB's then you have none.