hasn't needed to force the ball, which is why he threw only eight interceptions this season.

Also, Brees' low total of 23 touchdown passes is partly a result of the Saints leading the NFL with 23 rushing touchdowns -- five more than any other team in the league.

Third downs have been a bigger concern for the offense in general. After leading the NFL in third-down conversion rate in 2014, 2015 and 2016, the Saints ranked a stunning 19th in the NFL this season, at 37.6 percent. Brees' numbers aren't that bad on third down, though. He ranked sixth in the NFL in passer rating on third down, according to ESPN Stats & Info (94.2) with a completion percentage of 67.8, five touchdowns and two interceptions.

Ultimately, though, January will be21, a Class B misdemeanor. A rubber stamp on the record sheet states that after defendant moved for leave to enter his plea of guilty, the court explained defendant's rights including his right to counsel, his right to a jury trial and also explained the consequences and penalties which would result from a plea of guilty to the acts charged. The record fails to show any indication of a factual basis of defendant's plea, of defendant's awareness and understanding of his rights to plead not guilty, to confront witnesses against him, to have access to counsel despite indigency, and also there is no indication that the pleas were made voluntarily and understandingly.
On this appeal defendant contends the conviction should be reversed for three reasons. First, the record does