NFL GAME DAY DISCUSSION Week 5 NFL games discussion

[jah]

Difficult to see how the Bucs won't end up winning the division given how mediocre the Saints look. Not sure much would change even with Thomas on the field.

That's a tough call, TB has looked quite vulnerable as well and lost to the Saints already.

 

[luuked]

That's a tough call, TB has looked quite vulnerable as well and lost to the Saints already.

True and a fair point.

The reason I give the Bucs a better chance is that I think their offense will just get better with time. Especially as Godwin and Evans get healthier.

Nothing the Saints have done this season (including the first win against the Bucs) has looked particularly impressive.

All just gut feeling.

 

[sb1]

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[sb1]

Looks like the game tonight is a go.

Tonight will tell us a lot about the Bills. If their defensive struggles are a trend and not an early season fluke, I don't see why the Patriots can't win the AFCE.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

True and a fair point.

The reason I give the Bucs a better chance is that I think their offense will just get better with time. Especially as Godwin and Evans get healthier.

Nothing the Saints have done this season (including the first win against the Bucs) has looked particularly impressive.

All just gut feeling.

I'm not at all impressed with the NFC South. The Saints got lucky last night and are in first place now. Meanwhile, the Bucs have their own issues. Their offensive line is a mess, Brady is showing his age, and they have numerous injuries. It's a toss up as to who'll win that division but my money goes to the Saints once Michael Thomas plays as he is a game changer. Tampa has no coaching as we've seen.

 

[luuked]

It's a toss up as to who'll win that division but my money goes to the Saints once Michael Thomas plays as he is a game changer. Tampa has no coaching as we've seen.

To me Brees looks cooked. Despite everything Brady already looks like the best QB in that division and things will most likely get better with time if Evans and Godwin can get (and stay !!) healthy. Is he on the same level as 2017 ? Hell no, but with a loaded offense he can still do a lot of damage.

I agree on the coaching though. Arians' clownshow of penalties might in the end break their back.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

Trade for Tyrod?

 

[SHOWTIME15]

To me Brees looks cooked. Despite everything Brady already looks like the best QB in that division and things will most likely get better with time if Evans and Godwin can get (and stay !!) healthy. Is he on the same level as 2017 ? Hell no, but with a loaded offense he can still do a lot of damage.

I agree on the coaching though. Arians' clownshow of penalties might in the end break their back.

Brees is cooked, but Brady doesn't look a hell of a lot better either...

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Brees is cooked, but Brady doesn't look a hell of a lot better either...

What games have you been watching? There is no comparison right now between Brees and Brady; do you realize that even without Michael Thomas, the Saints have:

• An All-Pro $15M Running Back
• A 2018, 2019 Pro Bowl $8M Tight End
• A $10M top-rated free agent Wide Receiver who last year was instrumental in bringing the Niners to the Super Bowl.
• A $15M All-Pro Left Tackle
• A first round Pro Right Tackle
• A$12M Pro Bowl Right Guard

And yet, without adding the best Wide Receiver in the NFL (making 20M+), all you hear about is how Brees needs more help because he doesn't have his extra shiny weapon. Lmfao.

Brady has played two games now with Godwin and Evans together and mainly with a very banged up receiving corps. The offense is clearly not on the same page as they assimilate. And yet...it is virtually undisputed that Brady has been the more productive QB this year.

Imagine if he got the bulk of his yards on dump offs and shovel passes and only needed to make about three big throws a game like Brees.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

What games have you been watching? There is no comparison right now between Brees and Brady; do you realize that even without Michael Thomas, the Saints have:

• An All-Pro $15M Running Back
• A 2018, 2019 Pro Bowl $8M Tight End
• A $10M top-rated free agent Wide Receiver who last year was instrumental in bringing the Niners to the Super Bowl.
• A $15M All-Pro Left Tackle
• A first round Pro Right Tackle
• A$12M Pro Bowl Right Guard

And yet, without adding the best Wide Receiver in the NFL (making 20M+), all you hear about is how Brees needs more help because he doesn't have his extra shiny weapon. Lmfao.

Brady has played two games now with Godwin and Evans together and mainly with a very banged up receiving corps. The offense is clearly not on the same page as they assimilate. And yet...it is virtually undisputed that Brady has been the more productive QB this year.

Imagine if he got the bulk of his yards on dump offs and shovel passes and only needed to make about three big throws a game like Brees.

LOL, Brady has a 59.5 QBR, while Brees has one of 77.2. Brees has played Green Bay, Las Vegas, and Tampa, which are overall better than the teams Brady has played like New Orleans and Chicago.

And not to mention that Brady padded his stats against the Chargers and Broncos, which account for almost 70% of his touchdowns. Not sure what point you are making in bringing up how much the Saints are playing their players as if that means anything. And now it's about assimilation, still? He played well against the Chargers and Broncos, and then somehow the following week it's about him not "assimilating" with his teammates yet? Give me a break.

I have a feeling by the end of the year it's going to be more excuses from the Bradyites - no offseason, new system, yada yada yada

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

LOL, Brady has a 59.5 QBR, while Brees has one of 77.2. Brees has played Green Bay, Las Vegas, and Tampa, which are overall better than the teams Brady has played like New Orleans and Chicago.

And not to mention that Brady padded his stats against the Chargers and Broncos, which account for almost 70% of his touchdowns. Not sure what point you are making in bringing up how much the Saints are playing their players as if that means anything. And now it's about assimilation, still? He played well against the Chargers and Broncos, and then somehow the following week it's about him not "assimilating" with his teammates yet? Give me a break.

I have a feeling by the end of the year it's going to be more excuses from the Bradyites - no offseason, new system, yada yada yada

What excuses? Brady has played with a banged up offense rife with issues and has 12 TDs, 4 INTs through 5 weeks. You don't need excuses when the QB is playing at a pro bowl level.

On Thursday, Mike Evans limped through the game while Scotty Miller was so injured he didn't even have a target.

Anyone who has watched Brady has seen a guy who is among the league's very best downfield passers who has made a few mental errors which, by the way, everyone in the world predicted would happen. Even despite those errors, he is still playing at a very high level.

Citing ESPN's QBR rating...lmao

 

[denverpatsfan]

Can the Titans win tonight or will I waste 3-hours rooting against the Bills only to be disappointed? Is the game in Buffalo? Do they allow bildos during COVID?

 

[sb1]

LOL, Brady has a 59.5 QBR, while Brees has one of 77.2. Brees has played Green Bay, Las Vegas, and Tampa, which are overall better than the teams Brady has played like New Orleans and Chicago.

And not to mention that Brady padded his stats against the Chargers and Broncos, which account for almost 70% of his touchdowns. Not sure what point you are making in bringing up how much the Saints are playing their players as if that means anything. And now it's about assimilation, still? He played well against the Chargers and Broncos, and then somehow the following week it's about him not "assimilating" with his teammates yet? Give me a break.

I have a feeling by the end of the year it's going to be more excuses from the Bradyites - no offseason, new system, yada yada yada

Pretty obvious that Brady misses Bill a lot more than either he or the Bradyites want to admit. Think he'd make mental errors like forgetting 4th down if he was still here? Not a chance.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

What excuses? Brady has played with a banged up offense rife with issues and has 12 TDs, 4 INTs through 5 weeks. You don't need excuses when the QB is playing at a pro bowl level.

On Thursday, Mike Evans limped through the game while Scotty Miller was so injured he didn't even have a target.

Anyone who has watched Brady has seen a guy who is among the league's very best downfield passers who has made a few mental errors which, by the way, everyone in the world predicted would happen. Even despite those errors, he is still playing at a very high level.

Citing ESPN's QBR rating...lmao

Few mental errors, other than forgetting it's 4th down and a bunch of pick sixes? Like I said, Brady threw 8 touchdowns against Denver and LAC. His numbers overall are not much better than Gardner Minshew's. And there are a least 15 players with a higher completion %...pro bowl level this year, he is not.

 

[sb1]

Few mental errors, other than forgetting it's 4th down and a bunch of pick sixes? Like I said, Brady threw 8 touchdowns against Denver and LAC. His numbers overall are not much better than Gardner Minshew's. And there are a least 15 players with a higher completion %...pro bowl level this year, he is not.

Actually Brady's passer rating and QBR are worse than Minshew. Brady is 21st in the league in QBR and 16th in passer rating.

I wonder if the Bucs record would be any worse if Winston was still there.

 

[condon84]

Herbert looks like he's got potential.

I think I read somewhere that the Chargers have lost 13 out of the last 15 one score games since last year. Not a good reflection on Anthony Lynn and his coaching staff.

I've read postings from Chargers fans that he needs to go. And if that happens, Bienemy would be a great HC for such a young team with highly skilled young offensive pieces.

 

[Uptown]

What excuses? Brady has played with a banged up offense rife with issues and has 12 TDs, 4 INTs through 5 weeks. You don't need excuses when the QB is playing at a pro bowl level.

On Thursday, Mike Evans limped through the game while Scotty Miller was so injured he didn't even have a target.

Anyone who has watched Brady has seen a guy who is among the league's very best downfield passers who has made a few mental errors which, by the way, everyone in the world predicted would happen. Even despite those errors, he is still playing at a very high level.

Citing ESPN's QBR rating...lmao

Also, Brady is playing on a new team with new weapons, new system with no OTAs, preseason, injured players etc. Comradery/chemistry takes time...no excuses; just plain facts. Brees has been playing in that same exact system since 2006...

 

[Hawaiianpatsfan2]

They only won a super bowl together.

you must not watch much besides the games. However, even if you watched the games you’d understand why that would never work again.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]