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Everybody in Foxboro seems to be on The Mac Jones Hype Train. The New England Patriots rookie quarterback has been attracting plenty of attention of late, especially after beating Cam Newton for the team’s starting gig under center. And now, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is also professing his admiration for Jones. Brees […]

The NFL season is set to begin soon and the New Orleans Saints hope to make another playoff appearance. This franchise enters a new era with quarterback Drew Brees in retirement. For that reason, they’ll have to perform their best to make a postseason push late in the year. Luckily for the Saints, they have […]

The quarterback situation of the San Francisco 49ers is still unresolved. Of course, veteran Jimmy Garoppolo is insistent that he should start, but rookie Trey Lance is also making a strong case to become QB 1. While the quandary isn’t entirely new in the NFL, it seems Garoppolo is heavily affected by it. He’s always […]

Jameis Winston knows that longtime New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has officially hung up his cleats — his next stop will surely be the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. However, Brees’ legacy down in New Orleans certainly doesn’t help head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the Saints moving forward […]

It is a new era for the Detroit Lions organization, as they will call on Jared Goff to be their new starting quarterback this season. And for new Lions quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell, he is already feeling a sense of optimism with Goff. Brunell is well familiar with just what it takes to make it […]

New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees’ final season in the NFL didn’t go as smoothly as he would have wanted it to be, thanks in part to a controversial comment he made that reverberated throughout the league and even outside the realm of football.  It could be remembered that Brees, during an interview with Yahoo […]

New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees called it a career after the 2020 NFL season. But, of course, that never stops people from wondering whether or not a player will wind up deciding to return. However, it looks like Brees is actually done for good and won’t be returning if a team in need of […]

The New Orleans Saints, fresh off the 2021 NFL draft, are about to enter life after Drew Brees. The future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback officially retired from the NFL following the conclusion of the 2020-21 campaign. With a tandem under center slated to replace Brees, it remains to be seen how New Orleans […]

Even before he reached the NFL, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was never going to conform and change who he is—including what he attaches to his face. In a segment with Uninterrupted, the Saints star revealed that he was asked by a team official if he would lose his nose ring during the […]

Nope, it’s not that he retired — we already knew that. Drew Brees, the greatest quarterback in the history of the New Orleans Saints, gave a new and sort of heartbreaking peek behind the curtain of his retirement. It turns out that Brees’ underwhelming 2020 season was in fact due to a lingering injury. But […]

The New Orleans Saints are still looking to fill their quarterback room with more talent as they are reportedly targeting Florida Gators gunslinger Kyle Trask in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, per ESPN‘s Jeremy Fowler. Saints "like" Florida QB Kyle Trask as a potential long-term replacement for Drew Brees, per @JFowlerESPN pic.twitter.com/CZwkTYb2ci — B/R Gridiron […]

Drew Brees is now retired and seems to be enjoying his time. He’s spending more time with his family, still rooting for the New Orleans Saints, and apparently, has picked up a crazy hobby. Hobbies are the epitome of retirement, but Brees seems to have taken that to an entirely new level. While being a […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston grew emotional speaking about what it meant to spend time with Drew Brees during the legendary quarterback’s final season in the NFL. Winston said he had immense admiration for the “resilience” and “passion” Brees showed in his final season. The former No. 1 pick also said Brees “doesn’t even […]

After Drew Brees announced his retirement, the New Orleans Saints continue to make sure they will have some stability at the quarterback position with the re-signing of Jameis Winston. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Winston has agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million to stay in New Orleans. Jameis Winston reached agreement on […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has finally hung up his cleats after 20 seasons in the NFL, and he will go down as the all-time leader in career completions, percentage, and yardage. And in his absence, he leaves a gaping hole in the New Orleans Saints’ roster. In Brees, the Saints are losing arguably […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announced his retirement from playing professional football on Sunday and is already looking forward to the next chapter of his career off the field. The 42-year-old veteran spoke on TODAY and announced that he will be joining NBC in the near future: “I’m going to be working for […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is one of the latest to come out with his own statement in the wake of Drew Brees’ retirement announcement on Sunday. Payton and Brees spent many years together in New Orleans and the 57-year-old shot-caller has quite a touching parting message for his now-former star quarterback. This […]

Arguably the biggest storyline to come out of the NFL offseason on Sunday was (now-former) New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announcing his retirement. None other than Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady has chimed in on the conversation as he shared his thoughts on Brees calling time on his storied career. The GOAT […]

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints made headlines on Sunday as the 13-time Pro Bowl QB called time on his storied career in the NFL. This is an eventuality that the Saints have been preparing for, and they have now made their first move in the wake of Brees’ retirement. According to NFL insider […]

It’s official, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from football. The veteran posted a message on his Instagram page on Sunday, signaling the end to his career. The official announcement on IG from Drew Brees: pic.twitter.com/NW2NJgZzx7 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021 This isn’t exactly a surprise. The move was widely […]

Let’s get bold with the New Orleans Saints, shall we? What would make a wild 2021 offseason for the defending NFC South champions? Certainly, the 2020 season didn’t end as many anticipated, with the Saints falling to Tom Brady and the “Tompa” Bay Buccaneers in the opening round of the 2021 playoffs. This is a team with […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sparked speculation he might actually suit up for another season in 2021 after posting a workout video over the weekend. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network poured cold water on the idea Brees would play again in 2021. Rapoport said Monday there has yet to be an indication Brees […]

One of the biggest offseason questions not just for the New Orleans Saints, but for the NFL is whether or not quarterback Drew Brees will be retiring. Per Dov Kleiman, Brees’ trainer Todd Durkin posted a video of the future Hall of Famer’s workout using a weighted sled.  Drew Brees doesn't look like a guy […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is being recruited by multiple NFL stars amid recent trade rumors. Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen tweeted at Wilson after it was reported the Bears were among the four teams Wilson would accept as a trade destination. Now, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is chiming in. New Orleans […]

The New Orleans Saints fell short in the playoffs, losing to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC’s divisional round despite beating them twice in the regular season, and there might be a lot of new faces playing football for the Saints next season. Drew Brees might have played his final game […]

Jameis Winston has an opportunity to test free agency again this offseason after spending this past season with the New Orleans Saints. Despite not having a clear shot to start, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Winston is possibly interested in the idea of returning to the Saints, via Bleacher Report. After spending the first five seasons […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was named Offensive Rookie of the Year over the weekend, and he’s already thinking of ways to improve as the offseason begins. Herbert will enter his second year in the league and hopefully have a traditional offseason with camps and OTAs. He said he has plans to reach out […]

Tom Brady isn’t just the NFL’s GOAT. After winning Super Bowl LV, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers star quarterback has now earned the tag of MVP-slayer after going through quite the journey in this year’s postseason. While everyone was counting the 43-year-old Brady out, he silenced the haters once again and put on a show in […]

The New Orleans Saints got ousted earlier than they had hoped in the playoffs after losing to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With questions remaining about long-time quarterback Drew Brees’ future with the team, the Saints have decided to make an interesting adjustment to his salary. With retirement looming, Drew Brees drops his […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday the team expects quarterback Drew Brees to make his retirement decision shortly. Payton said during an appearance on PFT Live he thinks the organization will have more information on Brees’ future in the coming week, reiterating the Saints will wait for the future Hall of Famer to make […]

The New Orleans Saints still await the decision of quarterback Drew Brees, who could retire after his 20th NFL season. If Brees decides not to come back for another season with the Saints, head coach Sean Payton is confident that his likely successor is already with the team. In an interview on NFL Network, Payton […]

The New Orleans Saints will take a similar approach to quarterback Drew Brees’ future as the offseason commences. Brees had contemplated retirement prior to deciding to play again in 2020. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team will once again wait for Brees to make a definitive decision before addressing the quarterback position: “I […]

The New Orleans Saints should draft former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the upcoming NFL Draft. On the daily Locked On Saints podcast, Ross Jackson discussed a prospect that is getting predicted to the Saints on a ton of mock drafts. Jones is a perfect fit to replace Drew Brees as the next quarterback in […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas took a veiled shot at veteran quarterback Drew Brees and his lack of arm strength on Sunday while watching the NFC Championship Game. After failing to record a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week during the team’s loss in the divisional round, Thomas appeared to suggest […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees went through the wringer this year, from a physical standpoint. Brees suffered multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung in a Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, with said injuries forcing him out of the team’s next four games. But Brees’ wife, Brittany, revealed the future Hall […]

Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons on Wednesday. The 39-year-old quarterback played the first 16 seasons of his career with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, before a one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. The Rivers retirement came at a weird time, likely overshadowed by the inauguration of Joe Biden that […]

Drew Brees’ future with the New Orleans Saints remains unknown after their unceremonious playoffs exit at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Should he decide to call it a career, however, fans might not need to look far for his replacement. After all, New Orleans Pelicans big man Steven Adams might be up for […]

New Orleans Saints fans have had a rough 24 hours, losing in their playoff matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and possibly saying goodbye to future Hall of Famer Drew Brees. Now Saints fans have another worry on their mind: the status of Michael Thomas, with Ian Rapoport having the details. Thomas, who was held […]

Tyrann Mathieu may be playing for the Kansas City Chiefs now, but as a New Orleans native, he certainly hasn’t forgotten his roots and the athletes who made an impact on him and the city. One of those athletes is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Mathieu took the time to salute Brees following the […]