The New Orleans Saints were able to sign Emmanuel Sanders this offseason, giving them a No. 2 option alongside Michael Thomas. During a conversation with the media on Friday, Sanders opened up about his relationship with Drew Brees.
Emmanuel Sanders on Drew Brees – I want to win a Super Bowl with that guy. I want to play for that guy
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) August 7, 2020
Last season, Sanders found himself being traded to the San Francisco 49ers ahead of the trade deadline. However, before he joined the 49ers, his name was connected to the Saints and the Green Bay Packers. And according to Katherine Terrell of The Athletic, Sanders was the one that wanted to sign with New Orleans this offseason.
Emmanuel Sanders says the Saints weren’t pitching him, he and his agent were reaching out to them because he wanted to go there
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) August 7, 2020
While Sanders has played with talented quarterbacks in his career, he seemed more than interested to catch passes from Brees. In addition to that, Sanders iterated that he doesn't believe Brees shows his age this late in his career, per Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate.
"Drew doesn't look like he's 41, I'll put it that way. The only thing that looks 41 is his mind, and that's a beautiful thing." Emmanuel Sanders
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) August 7, 2020
Following the end of the 2019 season, Sanders knew he was going to test free agency. Despite making the Super Bowl with the 49ers, Sanders was intrigued by the idea of joining the Saints. As a matter of fact, a workout session with Brees led to Sanders contacting New Orleans, per ESPN's Mike Triplett.
Emmanuel Sanders said he has been close with Bennie Fowler ever since they played in Denver together. They still work our together — so when Drew Brees joined them for a couple days it helped lead to a job offer. https://t.co/HOnivXevaQ
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) August 7, 2020
In recent years, the Saints have relied upon Thomas to essentially be the sole contributor at wide receiver. Even though Sanders turned 33 years old in March, New Orleans believes he's a much-needed piece for the offense.
Entering free agency, Sanders could have chosen multiple teams that expressed interest in his services. Nonetheless, it appears he always had his mind made up that he was going to suit up with Brees and the Saints.
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