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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat I agree with you to a degree, Brees is not up to speed completely and that has been evident but to say take the ball out Bree’s hands or he is going to kill us I ...
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat
Completely agree, I find myself holding my breath when I see a pass intended for Cook, its either a big play or a disaster.![]()
Granted it wasn't an outright great day from Brees, but there were once again a bunch of plays where he had diagnosed the defense pre-snap and exploited it, something that Taysom is unable to do. There's one player I have utmost trust in when the ball is headed his way and I'd never even heard of the guy at the start of the year - Marquez Callaway. He's everything Trequan should have been, big bodied receiver, catches with his hands and not his body, can block in the running game and does it well. Just a complete player and looking like an absolute steal. |
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat
Agree with this, as well. And on top of the Sanders created pick, Brees threw that ball where only Sanders should have had a chance at it. On the other two could'a been it appeared that Brees didn't get his feet set. What power he has comes from his base, not his arm.![]()
I also believe we could not have put up those rushing numbers without Brees. I think the players would all agree. Those pre-snap reads are crucial and can be impossible to stop with proper execution (ie. correct routes, blocking assignments, catching the ball, etc.). |
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat
I’d say if Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill played the exact same game the exact same way the guillotines would be out. The throw to Sanders was a miss by Brees. He led it out too far, but if we’re going with the old adage of you touch it, you catch it then cool. Stalemate.![]()
Cook was smart to fade out on the other pick whether he meant to or not because Harrison Smith was sitting underneath and could have easily made that play. The proper decision is to not make that throw at all. We’re in field goal range. He wants to check down any other time. They gave Kamara the ball 20 times on the ground for the first time in his entire career and he delivered. I can’t be the only person holding their breath every time Brees passes the ball these days. He’s still smart. That’s great, but the days of him carrying this team are dead. |
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
Originally Posted by rezburna
I agree with most of this, did look to me Drew missed on the cook and Sanders. Yes, Taysom and Winston would have been skewered for those throws, but IMO thought Drew made some throws that were more reminiscent of his skill, like the one to Sanders down the middle, not sure if it was just a seem route or crappy post, but it was thrown to where only our guy could make the play. And yes, I find myself having breathing issues often times when Brees drops back, but not to the point of requiring supplemental oxygen. My concern is and always been the commitment to the run, which we do very well when we do it. Kamara was on the field for 64% of the offensive plays. Process that for a minute. To me, I’m Good with that, as long as Murray is being utilized as he should be.
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
Originally Posted by bobdog86
I wouldn’t hold him to such a high standard if he has never set the bar there. When he makes those tremendous throws I just nod. That’s what’s he’s supposed to do. He’s Drew Brees. 1st Ballot HOF’er.
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
It was really cool to see a big NFL record set/matched by a Saint that didn't involve Brees (he has plenty). We'll probably all remember this Christmas game for the rest of our lives. Very cool.
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
I'm a huge fan of Marquez Callaway. Undrafted but he's already ahead of the curve in development.
Runs north and south on punt returns, can high point the ball away from his body and has good hands. More importantly he's creating separation at WR. His future is bright at WR. |
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
Drew is 41. You just aren't as athletic as your younger self. He's the best we've got and he's still a top 5 QB. When Brees is gone we will realize just how blessed we have been. We expect perfection from Drew because he's always been exceptional. Yes, he's not as good as he once was but he's still a stud. Post Brees is going to leave a gaping hole that won't easily be filled.
People have been calling for him to retire for a few years now and he still delivers. Personally, I hope he comes back next year. |
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
Just an observation...Callaway is going to be a stud. Rookies rarely have the smarts/ability early on to break up a would be interception. He’s showing he brings a lot to the table.
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Re: Observations from a dominant Saints win vs Vikings
All of us loathe the Vikings except our Coach, seems he's buddies with Coach Zimmer.
But actually a few good things came to us from Minnesota Teddy Bridgewater Nick Easton Latavius Murray and Zach Line |
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