Drew Brees Accuracy... WOW!

dryheatbob · #1 09-12-2009, 03:58 PM

I think the Saints could line up Alvin and the Chipmunks and Brees would still throw for 4000 yards.

This kind of accuracy is off the charts impressive, even if your not a Saints homer like me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVoqA-LKGb4

dryheatbob · #2 09-13-2009, 04:39 PM

Brees threw for 6 tds against 1 int, 358 yds and about a 75% completion rate today.

Sorry had to push this back to the top...

GregC · #3 09-13-2009, 05:03 PM

Dude, they were playing the Lions--not that far removed from Alvin and the boys.

dryheatbob · #4 09-13-2009, 09:23 PM

I'll post up his numbers next week after the Eagles game and take my lumps if I have them coming.

ChiliPepper · #5 09-14-2009, 08:12 AM

wow, thanks for the link man ! That's very impressive

Gard · #6 09-14-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GregC

Dude, they were playing the Lions--not that far removed from Alvin and the boys.

Don't worry, he'll get to demonstrate his abilities against your hapless 'phins soon enough...

dryheatbob · #7 09-14-2009, 09:40 AM

How about for grins and giggles I post up the stats for whoever faces the Lions that week?

That'll should add some perspective to his numbers.

groovingrover32 · #8 09-14-2009, 09:44 AM

Even though it was the Lions...for someone of his stature he can absolutely fire the ball, not just accuratly but with some velocity!

**Eric Perry** · #9 09-14-2009, 09:48 AM

That "new and improved" Saints defense gave up 27 points to the 0-16 team from last year. THAT'S the stat all you NO boys should be focused on!

Gard · #10 09-14-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric618

That "new and improved" Saints defense gave up 27 points to the 0-16 team from last year. THAT'S the stat all you NO boys should be focused on!

They also held Stafford to 205 yards and NO TD's (as well as 3 INT's), Bell had 20 yards rushing. Total offense for the Lions: 231 yards. Most of the points that the Lions got were thanks to poor special teams play and a fumble return for a TD, not bad defense.

We have some issues to address on special teams and the offense needs to work on not putting the ball on the ground, the defense actually held their own.

Edit: as of right this moment, the Saints have the #6 defense in the NFL. Yes, it's early, yes it was just the Lions, but it's still much better than you think Eric.

GregC · #11 09-14-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Don't worry, he'll get to demonstrate his abilities against your hapless 'phins soon enough...

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Originally Posted by Gard

They also held Stafford to 205 yards and NO TD's (as well as 3 INT's), Bell had 20 yards rushing. Total offense for the Lions: 231 yards. Most of the points that the Lions got were thanks to poor special teams play and a fumble return for a TD, not bad defense.

We have some issues to address on special teams and the offense needs to work on not putting the ball on the ground, the defense actually held their own.

And the Fins looked bad yesterday because they turned it over four times. Perspective, my friend.

Gard · #12 09-14-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GregC

And the Fins looked bad yesterday because they turned it over four times. Perspective, my friend.

Perspective my friend? They turned it over 4 times against a defense made of swiss cheese.

**Eric Perry** · #13 09-14-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gard

They also held Stafford to 205 yards and NO TD's (as well as 3 INT's), Bell had 20 yards rushing. Total offense for the Lions: 231 yards. Most of the points that the Lions got were thanks to poor special teams play and a fumble return for a TD, not bad defense.

We have some issues to address on special teams and the offense needs to work on not putting the ball on the ground, the defense actually held their own.

Edit: as of right this moment, the Saints have the #6 defense in the NFL. Yes, it's early, yes it was just the Lions, but it's still much better than you think Eric.

I stand corrected then.

I admittedly didn't see the game. I was just going on the final score.

GregC · #14 09-14-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Perspective my friend? They turned it over 4 times against a defense made of swiss cheese.

Turnovers can be caused by defenses that allow a lot of yardage. Also, the Falcons' D last year ranked right behind the Saints'.
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorysta...true&Submit=Go

GregC · #15 09-14-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gard

They also held Stafford to 205 yards and NO TD's (as well as 3 INT's), Bell had 20 yards rushing. Total offense for the Lions: 231 yards. Most of the points that the Lions got were thanks to poor special teams play and a fumble return for a TD, not bad defense.

We have some issues to address on special teams and the offense needs to work on not putting the ball on the ground, the defense actually held their own.

Edit: as of right this moment, the Saints have the #6 defense in the NFL. Yes, it's early, yes it was just the Lions, but it's still much better than you think Eric.

Against a rookie QB in his first game, for a terrible team, they had a good day. Maybe they're improved, but it's hard to conclude much from that one game.

MJ5150 · #16 09-14-2009, 11:09 AM

Eric....get out of this thread. It's turning into a "we suck less than you do" thread. Steeler fans have no business in here.

-Mike

GregC · #17 09-14-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Eric....get out of this thread. It's turning into a "we suck less than you do" thread. Steeler fans have no business in here.

-Mike

Ha! Touche, Mike. I'm definitely not saying the Fins are good, just trying to temper Gard's usual hyperbole.

dryheatbob · #18 09-14-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric618

That "new and improved" Saints defense gave up 27 points to the 0-16 team from last year. THAT'S the stat all you NO boys should be focused on!

I hate making excuses because 27 points is 27 points, but it was special teams and fumbles that accounted for 17 of those points not poor defense. The Lions started 3 drives inside the Saints 15 yard line and only got 10 points out of it. Darned impressive considering. another 7 came off a fumble recovery ran back for a touchdown.

Hardly bad D- they gave up a little more than 200 yds passing(with 3 ints) and my favorite: 34 yards on the ground.

Special teams gave up something in the neighborhood of, I dunno, 6 million yards on punt and kickoff returns. THAT is where the focus needs to be.

**Eric Perry** · #19 09-14-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dryheatbob

I hate making excuses because 27 points is 27 points, but it was special teams and fumbles that accounted for 17 of those points not poor defense. The Lions started 3 drives inside the Saints 15 yard line and only got 10 points out of it. Darned impressive considering. another 7 came off a fumble recovery ran back for a touchdown.

Hardly bad D- they gave up a little more than 200 yds passing(with 3 ints) and my favorite: 34 yards on the ground.

Special teams gave up something in the neighborhood of, I dunno, 6 million yards on punt and kickoff returns. THAT is where the focus needs to be.

Yeah, Gard pointed that out to me and I stood corrected. I was basing my comment on the final score without watching the game or reading the recap. My bad.

tycobb73 · #20 09-14-2009, 12:54 PM

I love my pathetic Lions but when I drafted Brees in fantasy I knew I'd win my first game of the season.