SP's play-calling, when it comes to running the ball, is suspect at times.

The loss to KC being a prime example. The Chiefs run defense was ranked around 26th when we played and I believe AK was averaging around 5+ yards a carry in that game and it was Brees' first game back from a significant injury. SP should have run the brakes off of KC.

It would have kept Mahomes on the sidelines and IMO dramatically increased the Saints chances of winning.

Here's the play-by-play from the Kansas City game. Tell me which plays should have been runs instead of passes. Keep in mind we only had 51 offensive plays as opposed to 88 for the Chiefs.

Kansas City's game plan was to sell out completely on the run and force Brees to throw the ball in his first game back. Normally Brees would make a team pay bigtime for using that strategy, but if you remember he was clearly off early and didn't get into a rhythm until the second half.

You know the old saying, "dance with the one that brung ya'"? Going pass or run based upon the defensive alignment is what has made Payton/Brees' offenses the best in the NFL over the last decade and a half. Running the ball when the box is stacked over and over again will do nothing but produce 3 and outs.

Some of you have stated you have Sunday Ticket or access to rewatch the game; stopped counting at least four times Drew checked-down into a run...

Know it's rare in this day and age, but if Truth is more important than winning, you'll see the plays if you take your time and watch it objectively...

Payton has no fear to pass, pass, and pass - smarter, better defensive teams have figured this out and scheme accordingly...

At this stage of Brees' career, and given the investment and talent on the offensive line and running back, as well as WR; it'd make more sense to run a play-action pass offense...

I'd also include roll-outs for Brees' happy feet and justified distrust in the center of his oft-injured line; he's just got to get that ball downfield to Sanders, Trautman et al - hitting the receiver(s) in stride...

Objectively I have noticed some decay in both judgement and accuracy when he is happy feet'ing. I also don't think he 'feels' the presence of defenders in the backfield when he is mobile like he used to. Ball security is a big negative for us regardless of which facet is in possession.

In the pocket and planted seems to be his sweet spot. When he gets mobile his eyes get real bright like that kid in the yearbook that used to bite everyone. (crazy eyes)

Normally I'd agree with that, but this past two seasons, he's not looked at all comfortable behind Peat and other interior offensive linemen to be named...

Normally I'd agree with that, but this past two seasons, he's not looked at all comfortable behind Peat and other interior offensive linemen to be named...