re: Is Brees’ arm the problem?

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Is Brees’ arm the problem?

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Don't get me wrong, his arm is diminished from peak level 30-32 year old Brees, no question.


But I haven't, and I'm not sure anyone else has, seen any obvious decline in his arm strength these past 3 weeks compared to the Brees from the 1st 11 weeks that was playing the position better than any QB ever has in a single season, so I don't see how we can say his arm is the problem.

If he's hurt and losing velocity, that's one thing. But like I said, I haven't seen it, and I don't think any posters have eluded to it either.

The main problem is no Terron armstead and a healthy o line.

Brees with a clean pocket is unbeatable. Especially when the run game is moving. Armstead is the key.

His lack of receiver depth is the problem. Brees' accuracy is still spot on.

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The main problem is no Terron armstead and a healthy o line.

Brees with a clean pocket is unbeatable. Especially when the run game is moving. Armstead is the key.

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This.

If you want to argue Brees isn't as accurate under duress as he used to be that's fine. There aren't many to play the game who have been as good as he was there.

when the OL was healthy and playing elite, the offense was elite. It's really that simple.

It’s 2 main things: Armstead being out and WRs being inconsistent.

We stopped running plays stretching the field because they don’t think they have as much time due to the OL, and WRs dropping balls are hurting drives.

Also last night penalties hurt a couple big plays

Correct.