Can you imagine the New England Patriots without their star quarterback Tom Brady? Or maybe the Green Bay Packers without their gun-slinger Aaron Rodgers?
Usually when an NFL fan thinks of one of these teams they automatically think of the latter. So when the news broke about Drew Brees being sidelined for a possibility of 6 to 8 weeks it sent shockwaves throughout the media.
What's a team like the Saints without their starting quarterback and future Hall-of-Famer Drew Brees? I guess we will soon find out.
Brees tore a ligament in his thumb half-way through the first quarter in yesterday's match-up against the Los Angeles Rams. He was throwing downfield when his thumb met the hand of defensive lineman Aaron Donald.
After taking the blow to his thumb Brees attempted to pick-up a football lying on the ground. His thumb however (with the torn ligament) was unable to grip the ball and he quickly dropped it back to the ground.
Now the New Orleans Saints fans will have to rely on their back-up quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for at least six weeks.
If there is a bright-side to any of this story this would be it ... Bridgewater is currently the highest paid back-up in the NFL. He is being paid over 7 million dollars this year alone. He has experience as a starter in the NFL and he will be getting the first team reps all this week.
Hopefully with the extra practice, he will improve his performance from yesterday's debacle. After taking over for Brees in the first quarter against the Rams, Bridgewater was 17 of 30 for 165 yards (and no touchdowns).
I hate to hear this for Brees. I've missed quite a bit of the NFL action this season but was always a fan of Brees.
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Well get to settin' that DVR!
I been a fan of Brees since his days in San Diego. When he took over for Doug Flutie the Chargers went 4-12. But the following year he took the Chargers to 12-4. At the time he was consistently throwing for over 300 yards per game and he had passes that went from point 'A' to point 'B' faster than I have ever seen. In addition his accuracy was PHENOMENAL. But... A.J. Smith (the Chargers G.M.) decided to trade him away anyways (because of Phillip Rivers and a shoulder injury that almost took away his career as a qb in the NFL).
Since then I vowed to follow Brees WHEREVER he went (or whichever team he decided to sign with). He almost went to the Dolphins but thankfully the Saints picked him up due to the persuasion of Sean Payton. I also have spent a TON of money on 'Direct T.V.'s NFL Sunday Ticket' just to watch Brees perform every Sunday. It has proven to be money VERY well spent. He took the Saints to the NFC championship game in his first year as a Saint and then of course the Super Bowl a few years later.
I honestly wouldn't be as big a football fan as I am if it wasn't for Drew Brees.
Either way, I would like to present myself as unbiased when it comes to my articles here on Sports Talk Social... so let's just keep this a secret. lol.
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I didn't think it would be that bad! 6 to 8 weeks!? I saw that game on TV (the game was so hyped because of the non-call last season) and it turned out to be a boring dud as the Saints weren't competitive in the second half. Bridgewater did not look good taking over for Brees. Might be just first game jitters though and a tough opponent. His next start should be very interesting. Saint fans can't catch a break. They were one of the favorites to win the Superbowl this season too.
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Injuries really cost much for teams. Aside from the fans and organization, I think the biggest headache will go the to coaches.
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