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

RailBoss · 12-06-2020, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

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

Cruize · 12-07-2020, 05:46 AM

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.

saintsfan1976 · 12-07-2020, 06:23 AM

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.

WhoDat!656 · 12-07-2020, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

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

Did Foreverfan pass?

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

AsylumGuido · 12-07-2020, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

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.

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.

iceshack149 · 12-07-2020, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Did Foreverfan pass?

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

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

K Major · 12-07-2020, 11:03 AM

Keep grinding.

Halo · 12-07-2020, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

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.

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.

neugey · 12-07-2020, 12:28 PM

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.

AsylumGuido · 12-07-2020, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

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.

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.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs Originally Posted by Cruize 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. 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. iceshack149, papz, AsylumGuido and 3 others like this.
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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	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.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: The Saints are the 1st Team to get in the Playoffs Originally Posted by neugey 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. 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.