With all Due respect your Posts are making my Eyes bleed

I have a hard time believing this warrior “cried like a baby” when told of his release. I also think, if it’s got even a shred of truth to it, it should not be public. There’s a difference in getting a tear or two in your eye and “crying like a baby.” Unless we have footage of it, I would leave that alone.

If Brooks would accept a backup role, that would be ideal. That way, when the linebackers would be evaluated every week, Brooks could always move in if it appeared he could do a better job. Certainly his knowledge of the players and their tendencies in Tampa (as well as Carolina and Atlanta- and NO for that matter) could make him very valuable. And if all was well with our 3 LBs, Brooks would make a cool million and be on a contender and play sparingly. Most likely, though, regardless of his status August- Sept 13, he would start some games, many games, maybe almost all games, depending how well our defense showed early on.

I also think he has enough skillset left, especially as he will be playing with a defense where he doesn’t have to be the best defender on the field, that should make him a good fit. All he has to do is play at an above average level with a minimum of mistakes, he doesn’t have to carry this defense. I think he represents a rare opportunity- A formidable competitor that many of the Saints have gone against and respect very much ( and probably even like him) even though he played for one of their most disliked opponents. I think the chemistry of all that could help. Remember, whoever replaces Shanle or whoever (it would have to be Shanle he is replacing I would think) and causes a young linebacker to be released, it would be better if it’s someone like Brooks that players respect and like- as opposed to some schmuck that has skills but a questionable attitude but is unlikely to gel with a motivated and contending team.