The Key to Stopping Brees

[Dallas Cowboys]

Originally Posted by rkell87

two hours and 13 posts in and nobody has corrected the ridiculous height givin in the OP? you guys are slipping

LOL

[FuzzyLumpkins]

You need to take away the big play and hold them to FG. Between the 20's you have to play soft or you'll be giving up big plays. Shorten the field and all that good stuff. Dare them to run the ball and take the ball out of his hands.

Tackle tackle tackle and MOAR TACKLING!!!

If we can force the Saints into some FG then we have a shot to hold them around 20 points especially if we can run the ball 20 times on offense.

[fifaguy]

Originally Posted by rkell87

two hours and 13 posts in and nobody has corrected the ridiculous height givin in the OP? you guys are slipping

he's only 5'2"?

[starfan1]

Keep him off the field. We have too many ?? With our d

[reddyuta]

never rush 3 on 3rd downs,brees will find somebody open.

[ifixoldhouses]

He's 6'0

[Eddie]

Originally Posted by rkell87

two hours and 13 posts in and nobody has corrected the ridiculous height givin in the OP? you guys are slipping

We understand that it was sarcastic.

[MichaelWinicki]

The Cowboy defense is going to have to change coverages often. Playing a soft zone continually will allow the Saints to move up & down the field.

[bigE79]

Break his leg,problem solved.













J/K

[benson]

Lol, the dude is at least 6' and one of the select white players who can effortlessly dunk the football on the goal post. hes not some kid back there

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by CowboysYanksLakers

You have to get in Brees face and bat down some of his passes or at least get your hands up because he is only 5'10.

I have visited the opposing team's forums almost every game over the past 3-4 years and I read the same thing at least once every week. First of all, he is six feet. I am 5'11" and he is taller than me when I've met him. Secondly, way easier said than done. He is able to slide in the pocket to find the passing lanes and, if you look closely, he throws off his toes and releases the ball high so his release point is closer to that of a QB standing at 6'4" or so.

[sonnyboy]

He's a great QB and he'll get his.

As always, but perhaps more so against them and their at best average defense (I say average because it's playing better lately), the best defense is your offense.

This game is on Romo and the rest of the offense. If there were any game this season we needed to come out sharp, fast and exceed 10 1st half points, it's this one.

Nothing special. Just outstanding execution and good mix of run and pass, driving the ball down the field for scores. 20 points at the half and 30 by the end of the 3rd Q and we're golden.

On defense you have to understand what Brees and that offense does well and not so well. He's shorter and and pure pocket passer. Their OL is below average, but the skill players are top notch. Kind of a carbon copy of us. Except Brees isn't much of a threat to scramble.

We need to stay patient and mix up the coverages quit a it. Zone and man. Little to no blitzing. Brees' skill set and that OL offers an rare opportunity to succeed with a heavy dose of three men rushing.

I know fans hate that, but here me out. Brees is not physically intimidating and that OL is weak. I can see us getting decent pressure and forcing him to throw in 3-4 secs with just three men, while still keeping him from running around since he seldom does it, and because in actual fact has little speed.

Eight men in coverage will afford us a ton of options to play some exotic looks and take certain elements he loves completely out of the game.

We can take away the deep passes and screens. Force him to sit back there for 3 or more secs every play and execute longer developing intermediate routes. Force them to execute 8-12 yard passes play after play.

Until we get or force that mistake or they bog down in the red zone and kick a FG.

Now understand I'm not suggesting a three man rush all game. We need to change it up continuosly. Bring three, then four, then five. I just want a heavier dose of the three man rush than we usually play. Maybe 60% of the snaps.

[RomoIzDaMan]

Cowboys should adopt same strategy as in the 2009 match up.Keep the ball away from Brees as much as possible by establishing a running game.Saints give up a lot of yardage on the ground and through the air.Pressure Brees.hes prone to throw INTs this year

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by sonnyboy

He's a great QB and he'll get his.

As always, but perhaps more so against them and their at best average defense (I say average because it's playing better lately), the best defense is your offense.

This game is on Romo and the rest of the offense. If there were any game this season we needed to come out sharp, fast and exceed 10 1st half points, it's this one.

Nothing special. Just outstanding execution and good mix of run and pass, driving the ball down the field for scores. 20 points at the half and 30 by the end of the 3rd Q and we're golden.

On defense you have to understand what Brees and that offense does well and not so well. He's shorter and and pure pocket passer. Their OL is below average, but the skill players are top notch. Kind of a carbon copy of us. Except Brees isn't much of a threat to scramble.

[View Full Quote]We need to stay patient and mix up the coverages quit a it. Zone and man. Little to no blitzing. Brees' skill set and that OL offers an rare opportunity to succeed with a heavy dose of three men rushing.

I know fans hate that, but here me out. Brees is not physically intimidating and that OL is weak. I can see us getting decent pressure and forcing him to throw in 3-4 secs with just three men, while still keeping him from running around since he seldom does it, and because in actual fact has little speed.

Eight men in coverage will afford us a ton of options to play some exotic looks and take certain elements he loves completely out of the game.

We can take away the deep passes and screens. Force him to sit back there for 3 or more secs every play and execute longer developing intermediate routes. Force them to execute 8-12 yard passes play after play.

Until we get or force that mistake or they bog down in the red zone and kick a FG.

Now understand I'm not suggesting a three man rush all game. We need to change it up continuosly. Bring three, then four, then five. I just want a heavier dose of the three man rush than we usually play. Maybe 60% of the snaps.

I have not heard of the Saints offensive line described as "weak" or even "average". They did have a hole at RT when they were forced to play a practice squad player, but now that Zach Strief is back they have one of the best lines in the league. The line is back at full strength and Brees sees very little pressure, if any at all, with a three man rush.

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by RomoIzDaMan

Cowboys should adopt same strategy as in the 2009 match up.Keep the ball away from Brees as much as possible by establishing a running game.Saints give up a lot of yardage on the ground and through the air.Pressure Brees.hes prone to throw INTs this year

The Saints gave up yardage on the ground earlier in the year, but recently they have looked very stout against the run.