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re: Drew Brees was a dumb pickup for Saints?
Posted on 9/22/09 at 8:57 am to Crimsonpanther13
Posted on 9/22/09 at 8:57 am to Crimsonpanther13
I didnt feel that way at all.
especially when i knew that we had a good O line and Top knotch recievers
especially when i knew that we had a good O line and Top knotch recievers
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Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:08 am to Tigaz n Saints
I was really happy with the deal. I had been a fan of Drew while he was at Purdue and SD. The summer before his first season with the Saints I had the opportunity to work out with Mike Schyfries(sp?) When I asked him about Drew he said "the Saints are getting a really good qb, a great leader, and an even better guy." From that moment on I was 100% sold on Brees.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:13 am to Tigaz n Saints
Drew Brees was the best pickup in NFL history. Oh, tigaz n saints, i did your sig on the help board days ago.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:14 am to Crimsonpanther13
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Well, Reggie hasn't exactly panned out either.
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Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:15 am to AlejandroInHouston
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we didn't have to waste it on some 50/50 quarterback who may or may not pan out.
When people in New Orleans complain about Reggie, I always wonder who from that draft (other than Mario Williams who obviously wasn't available) they would have preferred the Saints to have taken. As far as I know, none of those top 10 picks that year have turned into superstars. You may even be able to argue that Regie has been the most successful, other than Williams, in the top 10.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:17 am to clooneyisgod
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When people in New Orleans complain about Reggie, I always wonder who from that draft (other than Mario Williams who obviously wasn't available) they would have preferred the Saints to have taken. As far as I know, none of those top 10 picks that year have turned into superstars. You may even be able to argue that Regie has been the most successful, other than Williams, in the top 10.
Here is the Top 10:
1. Houston - Mario Williams, DE North Carolina State
2. New Orleans - Reggie Bush, RB USC
3. Tennessee - Vince Young, QB Texas
4. N.Y. Jets - D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT Virginia
5. Green Bay - A.J. Hawk, LB Ohio State
6. San Francisco - Vernon Davis, TE Maryland
7. Oakland - Michael Huff, DB Texas
8. Buffalo - Donte Whitner, S Ohio State
9. Detroit - Ernie Sims, LB Florida State
10. Arizona - Matt Leinart, QB USC
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:17 am to Crimsonpanther13
i remember not wanting leinert at all. i never was interested in culpepper. i was very happy brees was signed.. but i did worry a little about coming off that injury.
i remember thinking we were going to draft vince young or aj hawk. this was before we signed brees.
i remember thinking we were going to draft vince young or aj hawk. this was before we signed brees.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:19 am to MSTiger33
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2. New Orleans - Reggie Bush, RB USC
3. Tennessee - Vince Young, QB Texas
4. N.Y. Jets - D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT Virginia
5. Green Bay - A.J. Hawk, LB Ohio State
6. San Francisco - Vernon Davis, TE Maryland
7. Oakland - Michael Huff, DB Texas
8. Buffalo - Donte Whitner, S Ohio State
9. Detroit - Ernie Sims, LB Florida State
10. Arizona - Matt Leinart, QB USC
i wouldn't take a single guy off that list over bush. ernie sims and whitner are aight but still.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:22 am to Crimsonpanther13
I thought we were picking up a pennington type qb who would be solid not great
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:23 am to beauchristopher
Aside from his on the field impact, Bush made an off the field impact unlike any other player in recent NFL history could have done.
The city of New Orleans and the Saints both needed that impact on the heels of Katrina.
The city of New Orleans and the Saints both needed that impact on the heels of Katrina.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 9:39 am to AlejandroInHouston
First, I was elated that the Laughin AB era was finally ending not soon enough. I knew they either had to draft a first round QB or make a pickup. When it ended up being Brees I thought it was a great calculated risk. I didn't know he would turn into St. Breesus here but I did consider him a legit strong starting QB. Words I would have used then were gutsy, smart, overachieving. He was the antithesis of Brooks to me (gifted talents, bad decision maker, questionable heart as a leader). I was glad it was him over Culpepper cuz I view Culpepper similar to AB in some ways.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 10:07 am to blueslover
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I was glad it was him over Culpepper cuz I view Culpepper similar to AB in some ways.
:racist:
Posted on 9/22/09 at 10:55 am to MSTiger33
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MSTiger33
Drew Brees was a dumb pickup for Saints?
After Brooks, I would have been happy with a 3-legged dog as quarterback.
And Michael Vick had plenty of those available
Posted on 9/22/09 at 10:56 am to Tiger Voodoo
I was pissed, I wanted Leinart over Brees when we didn't get the first pick and I thought we weren't going to be able to get Bush. I was wrong twice
Posted on 9/22/09 at 11:01 am to MSTiger33
quote:I really wanted the Saints to trade down in that draft and pick up A. J. Hawk.
Here is the Top 10:
1. Houston - Mario Williams, DE North Carolina State
2. New Orleans - Reggie Bush, RB USC
3. Tennessee - Vince Young, QB Texas
4. N.Y. Jets - D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT Virginia
5. Green Bay - A.J. Hawk, LB Ohio State
6. San Francisco - Vernon Davis, TE Maryland
7. Oakland - Michael Huff, DB Texas
8. Buffalo - Donte Whitner, S Ohio State
9. Detroit - Ernie Sims, LB Florida State
10. Arizona - Matt Leinart, QB USC
Posted on 9/22/09 at 11:02 am to christiger3
D'Brickashaw is the best name of all time.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 11:02 am to The Sad Banana
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I really wanted the Saints to trade down in that draft and pick up A. J. Hawk.
A.J Hawk looks like a douche in that commercial, with him running with all the chirens..
I dont know.. it maybe his long pantene pro v treated hair..
w.e
Posted on 9/22/09 at 11:02 am to Crimsonpanther13
There were legit questions about Brees health, however all he cost was money. I don't know the details of his first contract, but I don't remember it being a stupid/long deal, that would be an anchor if he didn't pan out or fully recover. A proven NFL starter >>>>>>>> A rookie.
I said at the time it was certainly worth the risk and as Troy Aikman said Sunday, it may have been the best free agent signing in NFL history.
I said at the time it was certainly worth the risk and as Troy Aikman said Sunday, it may have been the best free agent signing in NFL history.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 11:05 am to TigerBait1127
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he was one season removed from a pro bowl, i was pretty excited when we got him but never thought he'd be this good
I agree. Wish I had gotten season tickets too.
Posted on 9/22/09 at 11:06 am to clooneyisgod
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You may even be able to argue that Regie has been the most successful, other than Williams, in the top 10.
Hawk has been solid, if unspectaular. I think D'Brick has been aight. Bush has basically been the football equivilent of Dave Kingmon, he will hit some spectular home runs but hit .225 and strikeout too much.
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