Based on pure athletic ability and talent, DC was the hands down choice. But given that both were coming off serious injury (DCs knee and Brees shoulder), I wanted us to look elsewhere than either. I didn't like the idea of giving up a draft pick for a player who may not be able to play a full year for us and still feel that there is question about DC, even tho everyone else seems to be optimistic. I'm also sure that much of my doubting is based on the fact that we just haven't seen much of DC, except for one mini-camp and some OTA days. When he's in the fray of TC and not being held back, then I'll feel better.
As to Brees, coming off a shoulder injury was very worrisome, even tho we wouldn't have had to give up a draft choice as well to get him. I kept seeing Chad Pennington's face on Brees head...but more importantly, Brees is just not as good as DC is. He's talented and shown well for 2 years, but what about the 3 yrs prior to that where he played miserably ??
Having DC, even if it means he can't start until later in the season was a better option because he'll heal from his knee injury sometime, whereas Brees will have a question mark on him because of the type of injury suffered...
