Return of the living dead thread! Rivers vs Brees! It lives!!!!

[BlazingBolt]

I'm still not following your logic. Brees was playing lights out in the 2004 training camp. I believe he wins the QB job even if Rivers reported on time.

He was not playing lights out. He was playing a bit better than expected and we still started 1-2 and he was about to get benched before he really started playing lights out against the Titans. It was no secret the team wanted to start Rivers over Brees except that Rivers was behind because he held out and Brees didn't solidify his hold on the starting job until he started playing lights out and winning regular season games.

Even after keeping him in 05 (which was a slam dunk after 04) he did not perform to the same level and it was a question if we would bring him back even if he didn't get hurt in that final game.

[6025]

True, they started out 1-2 but I recall he was playing a lot better than expected in training camp. They definitely wanted Rivers to be the starter but I still don't think he beats out Brees.

[TTK]

Marlon McCree would still be Marlon McCree and Marty would still be Marty though. Can't change that.

[attila]

We still could have kept him and he wouldn't have even been playing for us if Rivers was in camp on time. Brees played great in New Orleans the very next season. If we had that level of QB play on our 2006 team I think we have a better shot at a championship.

If Rivers has more experience I don't think he struggles as much late in the 2006 season.

If Rivers doesn't get the lis franc injury week 17 vs ARI and he is able to practice before playing the Pats, they probably win it too.

[Boltjolt]

5 NFL teams that could trade for Drew Brees


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by Vijay Vemu








Should the Saints consider trading Drew Brees?

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints are in rebuilding mode and even though the New Orleans Saints brass said that Drew Brees is not on the trading block, it doesn't mean that they won't be fielding offers for Brees. Brees is certainly not in the prime of his career anymore and was obviously very disappointed when the team traded away Jimmy Graham. There are teams that could possibly trade for Drew Brees. The chances of the Saints trading for Brees is unlikely but you never know in the NFL. Brees did not have the best season by his standards last year, he threw for 1,000 less yards, 6 less TDs, and threw 5 more picks. Granted that Brees had a horrible defense behind him.

5. San Diego Chargers

With rumors swirling that the Chargers might trade Phillip Rivers , Brees could go back to the place where his career started and play for a solid San Diego Charger team. The Chargers are likely going to receive a first round pick if they trade Rivers and will likely give up one to get Brees. It is basically a swap for a quality QB.

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4. Chicago Bears

Ryan Pace and Drew Brees have history back when Pace was in New Orleans. The Bears have a well known quarterback problem with Jay Cutler and Chicago should look to openly shop him. The huge problem is his contract and the fact that the Bears will likely have to give up picks just to shop him. Hard to see the Saints trading for Cutler. But there is always someone that thinks that they can change Jay Cutler.

3. New York Jets

This could actually be an interesting one. The Jets now have two quality wideouts in Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker and all you need is a QB to make this a decent offensive team. The Jets could also draft Marcus Mariota (if he drops to 6th) as trade bait for the Saints. Don't know how good of a fit Mariota would be for New Orleans.

2. Tennessee Titans

Both the Titans and the Bucs need quarterback help and New Orleans has a quarterback. The Titans will likely have to offer the 2nd overall pick to even get the Saints talking about Brees. But for a rebuilding franchise, a solid quarterback is exactly what it needs to get the transition started.

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs have the best trade bait out of any team right now. They have the #1 overall pick. The Saints may be skeptical about trading Brees away to a division rival, but they might want to take the flier on Jameis Winston . He has shown that he is the best QB in this draft class and if the Saints want to think about the future, Winston could be their guy.



So anyone think that because the team knows it wants to go to LA and Rivers will not, that we trade Rivers for Brees??? Would that cause a huge meltdown for some or what!!!

Please share your thoughts!

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[Mister Hoarse]

Marlon McCree would still be Marlon McCree and Marty would still be Marty though. Can't change that.

Losers gonna lose