Film Study: Drew Brees’ refusal to pass the ball deep is hurting the Saints offense

Oct 1 2020 by Canal Street Chronicles

 
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The Saints are a timing-based offense, but there needs to be some respect from defenses

The short answer to the question “when should Saints fans freak out” is “not yet.” The slightly longer answer is “wait and see what happens in Detroit.” When Alvin Kamara isn’t on the field, the Saints’ offense looks anemic, and part of that is a seeming refusal from Drew Brees to throw the ball downfield.

Part of this, of course, is by design....

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