Declining Drew Brees Can Still Lead Saints, but Future Plans Cannot Be Ignored

December 9, 2014   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

Father Time catches up with everyone. With the new year looming, the New Orleans Saints have to wonder about the long-term viability of Drew Brees as the team's starting quarterback. 
At 35 years old with his 36th birthday coming next month, Brees' time is running short, and it has reflected in his play this season. 
Sunday's performance against the Carolina Panthers epitomized the Saints' season and Brees' inconsistency. 
First and foremost, the Saints came out flat at home in the Superdome while first place in the NFC South was on the line. A 41-10 loss in that situation with Brees leading the team is almost unheard of during the Saints' recent history.
According to NOLA.com's Jeff Duncan, it's been seven years since the Saints last lost a contest by the same margin: 
Brees' overall performance doesn't appear to be awful just by looking at the final box score. He still completed 29 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown. 
But a clo...

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