Saints fans have to applaud Bruce Allen’s stubbornness on the Favre trade. Allen was “unwilling” to unload a 3rd round pick and a player for the one player that could have wreaked havoc for the Saints and Panthers. Smart move? Of course time will tell, but I don’t think so.
Why? Tampa Bay won the NFC South last year against the inconsistencies of the Saints and Panthers. This year the Bucs would have needed an additional edge to create separation from their NFC South rivals, i.e., Brett Favre. The reason is that the Bucs will now face an improved Saints Defense, and the Panthers will welcome back Jake Delhomme.
Favre as their quarterback could have provided the deep threat that had the Saints’ secondary dizzy last year. Fortunately for New Orleans, the defensive line will create more pressure on their opponents QB’s in 2008. Thus creating problems for Garcia. I just don’t see Jeff Garcia being able to stand back and pick them apart again for two games with the new Saints D-Line.
Favre would have been a wiser QB choice for the Bucs. No offense Jeff, it’s just a fact. A Favre-Galloway connection would have created too many problems for the Saints handle.
So, here’s to you Bruce Allen. You definitely know the value of a Super Bowl versus a 3rd round pick. Thank You for making the best choice for the Bucs, Saints…and NFC South.
Geaux Saints!
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Pete Peters 11 months ago
This is nonsense. The Packers weren't going to trade Favre to the Bucs for a 3rd round pick you idiot! Especially since the Bucs play the Packers this year in week 4. This article = fail
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MVP 11 months ago
Did you not realize the Bucs also signed your best center to counter your "improved" D-Line you retard. Our Defense can also dominate you and your gimmick offense. Drew Brees is the only consistant offensive weapon in your offense and he is going to have to contend with us, not we with you.
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q q 11 months ago
no way Favre would have been better for Tb than garcia this year. And we'll pretty much get to see. garcia will be the bucs qb, and favre will play with the jets, a slightly more talented team than the Bucs. And garcia will lead the Bucs to a better record than favre will the jets. favre will lead the league in INTs, IF he doesnt get hurt. (see curse, madden)
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Tony Flash 11 months ago
The writer might want to do a little more research on what the Bucs are doing to improve their team. It seems like this story is viewed from only one side of the ball. Didn't the Bucs beat the Saints last year at their home without Garcia? Maybe there is more to look at here than just the QB position.
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russ autin 11 months ago
it's gona be a great way to start the season saints -bucs .i am a saints fan . gracia seemed to have brett farve days aginst the saints last year any way .i think thats the main reason for the saints to upgrade the pass rush . hows his calf ? and m v p remeber jeff (your new over paid center) has never seen ellis .
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Paul Augustin, Jr. 11 months ago
I don't think that Favre would have made the Bucs much better, if at all. The Bucs don't have an explosive offense except when they play against the Saints. Because it is not explosive, they need a quarterback who is careful with the football. Limiting turnovers is one of Garcia's strengths and one of Favre's weaknesses.
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Dilly Berto 11 months ago
What kind of blog is this?
Are you some kind of Saints fan? I think you write as a Bucs fan posing as a Saints pundit.
Thanks anyway. I keep to the Black and Gold Nation. http://blackandgoldpatrol.blogspot.com
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Oliver Ellis 10 months ago
The Packers refused to let Favre stay in the NFC, hence no Minnesota or Tampa Bay trade.
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