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Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham is set to hit free agency for the first time in his career with the Seattle Seahawks expected to let him explore the open market. There have already been several teams that have reached out to express their interest in his services, which includes potentially returning to the New Orleans […]

According to a report, the New Orleans Saints and veteran quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year deal that keeps him with the franchise. This news comes by way of Ian Rapoport on the mean streets of Twitter: The #Saints and QB Drew Brees have struck a 2-year deal worth $50M, sources tell me […]

Since the end of the 2017 season, there had been the assumption that former league MVP quarterback Drew Brees would work out a new deal to remain with the New Orleans Saints over the remainder of his NFL career. However, there has been a lack of progress made toward working out a new deal ahead […]

Since the end of the 2017 season, the New Orleans Saints had a ticking clocking toward the pending contract situation involving All-Pro quarterback Drew Brees before the start of the free agency period. His contract is set to count $_ million in signing bonus against the salary cap if there is no new deal in […]

Thirty-two teams in professional football. One champion. The Philadelphia Eagles. These are the important numbers as it pertains to NFL championship arithmetic given each season. What about the 33rd team? Despite Roger Goodell’s potential thirst for expansion, there is no 33rd team. You didn’t just wake up from a non-realizing coma or hibernate all winter long. […]

At the top of the docket for the New Orleans Saints this offseason has been the contract situation surrounding Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees. There has remained continued optimism around the situation that a new deal will be worked out at some point in the coming weeks. The Saints are on a timetable with Brees’ contract […]

Since the New Orleans Saints saw their 2017 season come to a close, the primary focus has been shifted toward working out a new deal with star quarterback Drew Brees. There is a clear-cut desire from both sides toward getting it done over the next few weeks. The Saints are pushing up against the clock […]

Since the New Orleans Saints saw their season end in the divisional round of the playoffs, quarterback Drew Brees has made it clear that he plans on re-signing with the team. If things were to change in that regard, the Cleveland Browns could be one of the teams that enter the picture as a possible landing […]

Since the New Orleans Saints saw their 2017 season end in the divisional round in the playoffs, there has been a constant stance that there is a strong desire on both sides to see quarterback Drew Brees return to the team. However, this dialogue will shortly need to be turned from words to papers as […]

Centerfielder for the New York Yankees. Point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Quarterback for any of the 32 NFL franchises. That’s right. Past tense used to specify quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys (in following the footsteps of Roger Staubach), for example, but when it comes to this prestigious American job, we’re forced to include […]

Sometimes it’s important to place things into a certain and accurate perspective. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is one individual who usually doesn’t have to remember this, as he feels like one of the most grounded human beings you’ll ever come across, but a friendly reminder could never hurt. According to Charean Williams of Pro […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is perhaps the top darkhorse candidate in the 2018 NFL Draft. Given his questionable height, Mayfield has been vocal about modeling his game after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. It goes without saying that he is still as confident a player as they come. However, Mayfield says he would […]

It is a well-known fact that the NFL’s annual Pro Bowl is not exactly praised for its immaculate displays of tackling. Fortunately, the sons of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made up for the lack of physicality on the sidelines. This year’s Pro Bowl unsurprisingly fit the billing as the least-physical game of the […]

The uncertain future of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was one of the biggest topics going into the offseason. However, head coach Sean Payton has cleared up any speculation of Brees’ potential departure. The Saints are well-represented at the 2018 Pro Bowl Game in Orlando this year, with Payton and Brees serving as the […]

Since the New Orleans Saints saw their season come to a close, pending free agent quarterback Drew Brees has repeatedly made it clear that he wants to remain with the team. General manager Mickey Loomis has now voiced a similar sentiment about the future of the 39-year-old in New Orleans, per Josh Katzenstein of the New […]

The New Orleans Saints are heading into the offseason with some legitimate questions surrounding quarterback Drew Brees’ long-term future with the team. With that in mind, head coach Sean Payton may already have his eyes on Brees’ eventual replacement in the form of Baker Mayfield, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports. Little #SeniorBowl scuttlebutt. Have heard […]

The future remains uncertain for the New Orleans Saints when it comes to the quarterback position. Superstar gunslinger Drew Brees will hit NFL free agency during the offseason and a decision needs to be made in terms of the direction the team wants to go. Although Brees has indicated a strong desire to remain in […]

The  New Orleans Saints suffered a painful defeat in the divisional round against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. That has now pushed Pro Bowl quarterback and Drew Brees’ future with the organization to the forefront of the discussion. However, the 39-year-old didn’t waste any time in indicating that he wants to continue his NFL […]

NFL wild card Weekend came and went with several surprises and an epic showdown in New Orleans. Here is a look at the highs and lows from a “wild” weekend in the NFL, including the return of the Atlanta Falcons and the fall of the Kansas City Chiefs. Highs 2. Watch out for the Falcons […]

The New Orleans Saints are set to play in their first playoff game in four seasons with an NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees voiced that he is preparing for it in the same manner to any other […]

The New Orleans Saints are in the thick of one of the most heated playoff races in all of football. However, that did not stop star quarterback Drew Brees from etching his name into the NFL history books once again. The Saints got off to a solid start in their crucial divisional matchup against the […]

We can now add New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to the list of players who believe Thursday Night Football is the devil. In a game that saw plenty — as in, too many — players on the Saints go down with injury, Drew Brees used his postgame platform to discuss what he believes to […]

The New Orleans Saints have enjoyed quite the resurgence throughout the 2017 NFL season. The Saints have not been to the playoffs since 2013 and prior to this year, there was little to suggest that they would manage to get over the 7-9 hump. However, the one constant that remained throughout the struggle has been the […]

The 7-5 Atlanta Falcons will likely have one key defensive piece back this week, as cornerback Desmond Trufant has finally been cleared from concussion protocol, according to Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (Kelsey Conway of Atlanta’s official website). This is good news for the Falcons, who get Trufant back just in time to help them […]

After a disastrous start to the 2017 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints have ripped off seven wins in a row to secure their place atop the NFC South. New Orleans is clicking on all cylinders, with superstar Drew Brees continuing to prove that age is just a number. Although the Saints are in the midst of […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been around the National Football League for some time now. Once considered one of the elite gunslingers in it, when the veteran speaks, it currently carries some weight. According to Drew Brees, despite some iffy offensive play here and there, the team has potential to be better, and […]

We are heading into Week 4 of the NFL season and the Indianapolis Colts are still without franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. Luck went through offseason shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, and in the original report, Luck was supposed to be ready by training camp. Well, that didn’t happen. Are head coach Chuck Pagano […]

Veteran quarterback Drew Brees is entering the last year of his deal with the New Orleans Saints with speculation brewing about what the team intends to do with the future Hall of Famer. Unlike other quarterbacks stuck with franchise tags, Brees appears to be an exception after the 2017 NFL season. The Saints won’t be able […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl champion Drew Brees had a one-word text message to his agent, Tom Condon, when he learned of the sum the Detroit Lions have agreed to pay Matthew Stafford, according to ESPN’s Mike Triplett, “I just sent him a text that just said, ‘Wow,’” Brees said with a laugh. […]

Deshaun Watson isn’t used to playing second fiddle. After all, he was the center of attention on Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers squad that went on to win the National Title last season. But rookies will always be rookies in the NFL, and young guns like Watson are usually forced to hide in the shadows of […]

The New Orleans Saints this preseason have taken a bit of precautionary approach through the first two games with their primary starters on the offensive side of the ball. However, Mike Triplett of ESPN is reporting that the Saints are anticipating playing quarterback Drew Brees and running back Adrian Peterson against the Houston Texans. Sean […]

After playing for the New Orleans Saints for over a decade, Drew Brees finally made his glorious return to San Diego on Sunday. Brees was the starting quarterback for the Chargers at the beginning of his career, leading them to a 12-4 record in 2004. Even though he never amassed the ridiculous yardage that he […]

Carson Wentz shined in the first NFL game of his career, but some pundits are hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. It was against the lowly Cleveland Browns, after all. Still, the Eagles‘ couldn’t have asked for any more of him last Sunday. The QB situation in Philadelphia has been all over the place. Sam […]

Fantasy Football is quickly approaching us. We are now in August, and most people are anxiously awaiting their fantasy drafts later this month. With preseason football starting in under a week now, we will start look at the top ten players in each position group we think will be your best bet to draft. We […]