Some Falcons’ Players Upset Drew Brees Went For The Record Last Night

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the NFL single-season record for passing yards last night with 2:51 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 45-16 blowout over the Atlanta Falcons. With a lead that large, some Falcons players told CBS Sports that they were upset that the Saints would elect to continue to pass against them with the sole purpose of achieving the record.

“No need for that,” one Falcons player told Pete Prisco of CBS. “It came on our watch, but it didn’t have to come that way. We won’t forget it.”

“That’s just who they are,” the Falcons player told Prisco. “We’ll see them down the road. We won’t forget any of it.”

After the game Saints head coach Sean Payton admitted that he typically would not throw in that sort of situation, however he deemed it appropriate with the looming record.
http://tracking.si.com/2011/12/27/some-falcons-players-upset-drew-brees-went-for-the-record-last-night/

[WilliamPitt]

1. Some Falcon's players upset their team was utterly humiliated on national TV

because they sucked ass.

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4. No matter where I post--- I got that stinkin Pat's avatar.

douche

[WilliamPitt]

11. Don't blame me.

And besides, you'll be able to salve your wounds when the Heat annihilate the Celtics.

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12. true dat

You know I was riffing on your sig line?

[WilliamPitt]

13. I am aware.

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15. Well it is past 1pm

and I thought you may already be into this.

[WilliamPitt]

16. Sun's over the yardarm somewhere in the world.

[Scuba]

2. Play better defense, you won't have this problem. n/t

[Auggie]

3. I don't blame the coaches

Get it over with so the focus is on Week 17

[PRETZEL]

5. That and maybe Brees will take next week off

imagine the flack he'd get if he started next week, played just enough to get the record and then sits the rest of the game.

Yeah they have a chance at getting the number 2 seed, but San Fran would have to lose to St. Louis next week. Even if San Fran sits most of their starters the chance of them beating the Rams is still better than even.

[Auggie]

6. Well, the 49ers are banged-up offensively

Only one healthy starting receiver and tight end, I believe. Staley, RG, and RB Gore have been nursing injuries too. Plus Willis on defense. I'm sure the Saints have their own maladies. The bye is huge. I wouldn't risk losing it.

[PRETZEL]

8. That's a tough spot

I happen to think that's one of the reasons why Tomlin played Ben against the 49ers. They win that game and they're the second seed possibly looking at the #1.

So, do the guys who could use the week off now get it and try to win without or rest them, possibly lose the game and the bye week?

[Auggie]

9. I'd expect those who are nursing minor injuries

to start and play the first half. In the 49ers case, as you point out, they are fortunate to be playing the Rams and could build enough of a lead that many of the starters could be rested for one or two quarters.

[bluedigger]

18. Brees takes next week off and he'll be a one week record holder.

Brady is 190 yards behind him and playing at home in a grudge game for home field advantage in the playoffs. He won't be letting up next week.

[joeybee12]

7. What an asshole...

Yes, you go for the record, so tough fucking shit Atlanta.

[Doctor_J]

10. I think they wanted to get all of the distractions out of the way

as early as possible. With the game in hand at the end I thought they might yank him, but Payton's a good coach, did the right thing IMO

[maximusveritas]

14. Not surprising. Teams look for anything to get themselves hyped

If I was the Falcons coach, I would be reminding them of this constantly if they play again in the playoffs.

[rocktivity]

17. And whose fault WAS it that they were down by "only" 4 touchdowns

with three minutes left? The Falcons should be grateful that the Saints didn't "elect to continue to pass against them with the sole purpose" of SCORING again! Cue the DU "Cry Me A River" String Quartet!


rocktivity

[SpiralHawk]

19. The falcons sound like a pack O Republicons

with all that sour grapes whining about their own FAIL

[ScreamingMeemie]

20. While I am not a fan of the Saints (thanks to many of their fans who are neighbors)

Falcon's players are idiots. It was the second to last game of the season. Also, WTF (?) Pierre did a nice thing. Let's get crappy about it.

[bigwillq]

21. Oh boo hoo

It's called defense. Try it some time, Atlanta.