Drew Brees Thread (1 Viewer)

[Faust]

New Orleans' adaptations to their offensive line have allowed Drew Brees to thrive

 

[Faust]

Drew Brees on the aging process: 'So far, I feel like I'm beating it'

 

[Faust]

Barnwell: Has the inevitable Drew Brees decline already begun?

 

[Faust]

Taysom Hill completed 11-of-15 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints' second preseason game.

It was the most consistent passing performance we've seen from the gadget quarterback, and he, of course, was a threat on the ground, too. Hill is expected to mix in with the first-team offense in 2019, especially in the red zone, even if it means taking Drew Brees out from under center.

Aug 18, 2019, 7:34 PM ET

 

[starks]

Who would be the starter in NO if Brees were to go down?

 

[Doug B]

Who would be the starter in NO if Brees were to go down?

Hype aside, right now in 2019 Bridgewater is firmly entrenched as the #2. The reason is that Payton doesn't want to readily give up the gadget plays with Taysom Hill.

This means nothing but: a lot of local observers feel that Taysom Hill could start in the NFL now as sort of a better-arm Tim Tebow or a USFL Steve Young type. Hill would have growing pains and a lot less efficiency per attempt than a HOFer like Brees -- but he can probably move an NFL offense reliably.

 

[Faust]

Drew Brees completed 32-of-43 passes for 370 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the Saints' 30-28, Week 1 win over the Texans Monday night.

Brees attempted one pass more than 20 yards down the field and was his usual surgical self in the intermediate range, hitting Michael Thomas 10 times for 123 yards. However, Brees' two touchdown passes were 10- and 14-yard hookups with Taysom Hill and Tre'Quan Smith of all people. The Saints got this win without their heavyweight offensive stars finding the end zone. Brees had a horrendous red-zone pick in the first quarter but obviously overcame it to engineer a win. Brees will be a borderline QB1 next week on the road in a date with the Rams.

Sep 9, 2019, 10:35 PM ET

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

@Adam Harstad

>>Peyton Manning holds the all-time record with 343.2 passing yards per game in his record-setting 2013 season...<<

- Sorry, But Just out of curiosity what did Brees average in 2011?

 

[Judge Smails]

Don’t like Brees on the road. Will get hurried/sacked by the Rams but this could be a shootout. If the Rams blitz and miss some short passes can hit some long TD’s. Lots of screens 

 

[valhallan]

Arm strength is gone. This was a problem in the playoffs. It continues. Let’s enjoy the swan song.. 

 

[The Man With No Name]

Sat him last week and doing it again this week. 

Have had him since 2004. Can't remember all the other Qb's I've had in that league while having Brees.  Favre was one of them.
Tyrod Taylor was one. But now, Lamar Jackson is one who has a chance to be with me for many years to come.

 

[Apple Juice]

I'm still going to start Brees for the majority of his home games. When he's on the road I'm going to try and avoid it. I don't have a good feeling about this match-up with Rams, I think it's going to be a surprisingly low scoring game and both teams are going to try to run as much as they can. Both teams got gashed pretty good on the ground last week.

 

[Faust]

Saints' Drew Brees suffers right hand injury vs. Rams

 

[Uncle Leo]

I'm still going to start Brees for the majority of his home games. When he's on the road I'm going to try and avoid it. I don't have a good feeling about this match-up with Rams, I think it's going to be a surprisingly low scoring game and both teams are going to try to run as much as they can. Both teams got gashed pretty good on the ground last week.

The only thing you didn’t predict correctly was Drew’s injury.

 

[stlrams]

They didn't even seem to take him to the locker room for Xrays. He came out, the trainer checked his hand, and they handed him a baseball cap and took the helmet away. He's not getting warm or gripping a ball on the sidelines, just a spectator. Not good :(

Guessing thumb ligament.   Since brees came out for 2nd half with helmet on it indicates sprain.  Could be a several week injury.

 

[Max Power]

This is looking multi-week imo. 

 

[Faust]

Brees 'concerned' about injury, to see specialist

 

[Faust]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Drew Brees is believed to be dealing with a ligament issue in his throwing thumb.

Brees visited a hand specialist Sunday after exiting the Saints' Week 2 game in Los Angeles. The full extent of his injury won't be known until later today, though Brees fears the injury is "significant." Rapoport also noted that surgery is an "option" for the 19-year vet. With Brees' status in limbo, all signs point to Teddy Bridgewater getting the ball at Seattle in Week 3.

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Teddy Bridgewater

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Sep 16, 2019, 8:10 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Saints' Drew Brees (thumb) likely to miss some game time

 

[Doug B]

Sorry Faust:

Adam Schefter
‏Verified account @AdamSchefter

Saints' QB Drew Brees is expected to undergo thumb surgery as early as today that would be expected to sideline him approximately 6 weeks, per leagues sources.

7:30 AM - 16 Sep 2019

 

[Doug B]

Six calendar weeks, exactly, would be Monday Oct 28th. That would mean just barely missing the eighth game on the schedule, Arizona @ New Orleans on Sunday Oct 27th. I guess it's not impossible that Brees makes great progress and plays in this game ... but I'd bet Payton would rather give Brees one more week to get right.

The following week is the Saints' bye week. Next game on the schedule is Atlanta @ New Orleans on Sunday, Nov 10th. This is the date I'd be circling on the calendar.

 

[cloppbeast]

Wth man. Downgrade everybody. Except Teddy.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Absolutely brutal. 

Downgrade all Saints. Thomas was a target sponge but it looked nothing like Brees to Thomas. These were emergency throws to a safety blanket. 

Kamara’s value take a big hit, and Latavius Murray too. 

I’ll say this: if I were Payton, I’d lean on the run 2x as much with Brees out. 

But I doubt he’ll do that. 

Just a super sucky thing. 

 

[SoBeDad]

Wth man. Downgrade everybody. Except Teddy.

What about Lutz? He's been great the past 2 weeks, and the last few years.

 

[Insein]

See THIS is when Payton should use Taysom Hill. Bridgewater doesn't seem to have that escapability anymore. At least Hill is more mobile. Can he not throw at all though?

 

[[scooter]]

Absolutely brutal. 

Downgrade all Saints. Thomas was a target sponge but it looked nothing like Brees to Thomas. These were emergency throws to a safety blanket. 

Kamara’s value take a big hit, and Latavius Murray too. 

I’ll say this: if I were Payton, I’d lean on the run 2x as much with Brees out. 

But I doubt he’ll do that. 

Just a super sucky thing. 

Eh, I think there's some dumpoff value there.

 

[joffer]

See THIS is when Payton should use Taysom Hill. Bridgewater doesn't seem to have that escapability anymore. At least Hill is more mobile. Can he not throw at all though?

I would think Taysom Hill's play package will be significantly expanded this week.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Eh, I think there's some dumpoff value there.

There should be. There wasn’t though. 

We’ll see if Payton makes game plan adjustments based on the situation. 

That offense looked lost without Brees. 

 

[Doug B]

See THIS is when Payton should use Taysom Hill. Bridgewater doesn't seem to have that escapability anymore. At least Hill is more mobile. Can he not throw at all though?

Hill showed a nice arm during this past preseason. (EDIT: also nice decision-making, quick progressions, extending plays, etc.) He's not Olympic-archer accurate like Brees, but he looked (against 2s and 3s) like he could move an NFL offense.

Comparatively ... even in the preseason, the Saints' offense looked stagnant with Bridgewater running against 1s and 2s. Granted, vanilla game-planning, guys trying new techniques and positions, etc. ... all the preseason caveats. But still.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Has Teddy Bridgewater ever been good?  I recall watching him quite a bit and i’ve never been impressed. 

 

[Warhogs]

How they handle Brees' return might depend on how the club does the next 5 or 6 weeks. If they can win a few games they will want to get him on the field as quick as they can. A stretch of 0-6 or 1-5 and they may be more patient and make sure he is fully healed.

 

[[scooter]]

Has Teddy Bridgewater ever been good?  I recall watching him quite a bit and i’ve never been impressed. 

There were flashes of potential in 2015. Not exactly fantasy gold, but he was a solid game manager who led the Vikings to an 11-5 record. They were a missed 27-yard FG away from winning a playoff game.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

There were flashes of potential in 2015. Not exactly fantasy gold, but he was a solid game manager who led the Vikings to an 11-5 record. They were a missed 27-yard FG away from winning a playoff game.

I had him that year due to injuries. I was thoroughly unimpressed. 

 

[Faust]

ESPN's Ed Werder reports Drew Brees will undergo thumb surgery on Wednesday.

Brees sought a second opinion, but it ended up the same as the first. He is expected to miss roughly six weeks, which would make Week 10 following the Saints' bye the obvious return target. Teddy Bridgewater, who is the league's highest-paid backup, will now step into the fire. Certainly a backup-level talent, Bridgewater will be a matchup-based QB2 during Brees' absence and is a downgrade for the entire Saints offense.

SOURCE: Ed Werder on Twitter

Sep 17, 2019, 4:49 PM ET

 

[Faust]

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports that Drew Brees' thumb surgery was a success.

Brees' original time frame of six weeks reportedly remains within reach. The Saints aren't expected to place their longtime franchise QB on injured reserve. Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill are expected to split snaps to some extent during Brees' absence.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter.

Sep 19, 2019, 9:38 AM ET

 

[grateful zed]

qbs on the waiver are thin in my league.

need a bye fill in for week 10,

will brees be back?

should i add teddy?

 

[Doug B]

qbs on the waiver are thin in my league.

need a bye fill in for week 10,

will brees be back?

should i add teddy?

Iffy. Brees is expected back Week 10. However, that's far enough out that we really have no idea.

 

[Faust]

Brees believes he 'can beat' six-week rehab of thumb

 

[Statorama]

Brees believes he 'can beat' six-week rehab of thumb

The Saints QB added that he spoke with players in other sports like Mike Trout and Chris Paul to try and figure out the best way to attack rehab.

"I guess nobody has ever had this type of repair on their throwing hand for an NFL quarterback. It's a common skiing injury when they put their hand down," Brees said. "So it's happened to various guys for various reasons -- and trust me, I've talked to every one of 'em to just get a feel for what the surgery is like, the rehab process and just getting back to what I need to do."

Gotta love that guy.  There was no question he was going to work as hard as he could to get back.  But it's great he's also reaching out to others that have had a similar injury to get their perspective.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Hope he can return soon.  Between him, Barley, Hilton, Andrews, Walker and Singletary...my depth is basically non-existent.  

 

[the spanker]

Anyone holding onto this guy?  He was dropped in my 12-man league and I'm considering picking him up.  Problem is I have Josh Allen and Winston byes 6 and 7 respectively.  Been building my depth at RB and WR and really don't want to drop anyone.

Not sure what to do here.  

 

[Faust]

Drew Brees (thumb) posted a video on Instagram of him throwing passes.

Brees was even shown catching a football, so he's obviously moving along well in his rehab. At the time of surgery, Brees was looking at a six-week timetable, but it's certainly possible that he's moving along slightly ahead of schedule. Brees will likely need to get in a week of practices before returning to game action. In the meantime, Teddy Bridgewater will continue to dink and dunk his way down the field.

SOURCE: Drew Brees on Twitter

Oct 5, 2019, 6:53 PM ET

Quick recovery? Drew Brees shares videos of himself throwing, catching football

 

[az_prof]

Anyone holding onto this guy?  He was dropped in my 12-man league and I'm considering picking him up.  Problem is I have Josh Allen and Winston byes 6 and 7 respectively.  Been building my depth at RB and WR and really don't want to drop anyone.

Not sure what to do here.  

I am holding but given your QBs not sure I would pick him up as you don't really need him.

 

[kyoun1e]

He's sitting in waivers in my 12 team league. Thinking of putting in a claim tonight for him.

What's a realistic return date?

My starter is L. Jackson, but his bye week is week 8...when a D. Brees may be facing an AZ secondary at home.

Is a week 8 return a slam dunk? 

 

[Shawnky]

He's sitting in waivers in my 12 team league. Thinking of putting in a claim tonight for him.

What's a realistic return date?

My starter is L. Jackson, but his bye week is week 8...when a D. Brees may be facing an AZ secondary at home.

Is a week 8 return a slam dunk? 

No one knows his return date.  It's possible they keep him on the sideline even after the bye to keep that arm fresh for the postseason as long as they are winning with Bridgewater.

 

[Doug B]

What's a realistic return date?

Is a week 8 return a slam dunk? 

Week 8 is definitely not a slam dunk. Week 10 is the closest thing to a slam dunk date — IMHO highly probable, but not quite 100%.

 

[rascal]

I've been holding him and playing qb roulette after losing newton.

 

[Wrigley]

I've been holding him and playing qb roulette after losing newton.

IRd Brees 

hope Winston and Stafford get me there 

 

[Faust]

Drew Brees (thumb) "hopes" to be throwing a regular-sized football "sooner rather than later."

Brees said his rehab is going as planned, and they are still "fast-tracking this thing as fast as we can." The veteran is still likely a couple of weeks away since he's not throwing an NFL ball yet, but it sounds like progress is making made at a reasonable pace. Brees may be eyeing a return after the Saints' Week 9 bye.

SOURCE: Jeff Duncan on Twitter

Oct 9, 2019, 8:00 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Drew Brees clarified Wednesday that he's back to working with a regulation-sized football.

It's great news for Brees' chances of returning sooner rather than later. The future hall of fame QB himself stated, "I’ve graduated to the NFL ball ... I have a really kind of disciplined plan for what I need to do for strength and flexibility and then my throwing and all that stuff. So really starting to get back into it, doing football stuff, and just trying to get back as quick as I can." There appears to be a real chance that Brees returns in Week 8 against the Cardinals.

SOURCE: ProFootballTalk on Twitter.

Oct 17, 2019, 9:20 AM ET