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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees received backlash from the public when he reiterated his long-held opposition to anyone kneeling during the national anthem. He also stated that he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag. His statements have shaped him to be a symbol of white privilege, which was ill-timed especially in a […]

Amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement in American Society, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees released a statement that was not received well by the public. Since then, he has issued his apologies both to the public and to his teammates who were affected by his words, mainly including Malcolm Jenkins and Emmanuel Sanders. […]

It’s been assumed that Drew Brees is going to be playing his final season in the NFL in 2020 with the New Orleans Saints. Despite the presumptions being made, Brees is deflecting the idea that he’s going to retire after the 2020 season concludes. During a talk with reporters, Brees quickly refuted the notion that […]

The New Orleans Saints clearly have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. They have an unbeatable passing-rushing-receiving trifecta in Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, and Michael Thomas. Their O-line is legit with studs like Cameron Jordan and Marshon Lattimore. Their secondary unit isn’t letting anyone off easily either. That’s why left tackle Terron […]

The NFL and NFLPA have finally established a safe of safety protocols for teams to abide by during training camp. However, it seems New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has found a way to double down on his efforts. Among Brees’ notable in-game habits is his licking of the fingers in between plays. According to […]

It’s been a rocky half-century for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. The Louisiana- based franchise have been in and out of playoff contention and have struggled to get a stronghold of the NFC South division. But, there have been some incredible seasons that show that the Saints can be competitive, given the right […]

The disparity between the NFL and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) continues to widen as the season opener draws nearer. Multiple marquee players reacted with regards to the way the NFL is currently handling matters in light of the coronavirus pandemic. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees voiced out his disappointment on Twitter: […]

It’s been over a month since Drew Brees made some controversial comments when it came to kneeling during the national anthem. Despite the New Orleans Saints quarterback educating himself and apologizing, that didn’t prevent Eminem from calling out Brees in his latest song. Eminem’s new song with Kid Cudi is titled “The Adventures of Moon […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have undergone a lot of changes since its foundation in 1960. A relocation, a new stadium, and a new set of jerseys later, the franchise has yet to firmly stamp its presence on the books of NFL greats. Despite the absence of a Super Bowl trophy, the team still has many […]

The New Orleans Saints have become a perennial playoff team and Super Bowl contender over the last 15 or so years, though things have not always been on the upswing for the now dominant NFC South franchise. Even so, playing in New Orleans has always given players the platform to turn into superstars while the […]

LaDainian Tomlinson would have a remarkable career with the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) before ending his career with the New York Jets. Despite playing the latter part of his career with Philip Rivers, Tomlinson wishes he played his entire career with Drew Brees. LaDainian Tomlinson wishes he played his entire career with […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have provided its own set of challenges for players preparing for the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and quarterback Drew Brees have had no problem getting their rapport going. Sanders recently posted a video of him working out […]

Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints made some controversial comments on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. That led to Malcolm Jenkins, who rejoined the Saints this offseason, to share his disappointment in Brees’ comments. After having a conversation with the Saints quarterback, Jenkins shared how the country can learn from his talk […]

President Donald Trump believes that Drew Brees is going to regret his recent statements when he changed his tune on the national anthem controversy. Trump has been very vocal about his thoughts on kneeling during the national anthem. But with Brees, he thinks that he gave in to the pressure from other players. “I was […]

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Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes finally unveiled his thoughts about the controversial statements made by New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. Interestingly, while he condemned Brees’ comments about not kneeling while the national anthem is playing, Mahomes emphasized that the Saints veteran is not a bad person. “Yeah, I’ve known Drew for a […]

Multiple NFL players have signed a letter to Congress in hopes that qualified immunity will be ended in the United States. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that gives police officers more leeway when excessive force is being used against a citizen, arguing that they were acting within the scope of their jobs. After George […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon has seen a change in New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ arm strength, especially as the season goes on. Brees turned 41 years old on January 15, and Moon knows exactly what it’s like to lose arm strength as a quarterback gets older. Speaking to Colin Cowherd, Moon said […]

After New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees comments about the national anthem, Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was very critical of him. Brees and Sharpe had talked before, but it was only in passing and never anything deep and powerful. After Brees’ comments, Sharpe was very critical of Brees on “Undisputed”, calling his apology meaningless […]

Famous filmmaker Spike Lee joined the New Orleans Saints Tuesday in an online video meeting. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lee commended the Saints’ very own veteran quarterback Drew Brees for standing up to President Donald Trump last week before sharing his experiences in race relations. Saints coach Sean Payton even joked that he liked […]

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins posted a couple of emotionally charged videos giving his thoughts about Drew Brees’ comments on disrespecting the flag. At first, Jenkins made clear he didn’t agree with what Brees had to say, but did change his tune a little bit after talking with Brees. Since posting the video Jenkins […]

You can count Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson as one person who just isn’t accepting Drew Brees’ apology. Not long after the New Orleans Saints quarterback made controversial remarks relating to players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem, the veteran defensive tackle is taking issue with the entire situation. According to Jackson, […]

Former New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson admits that he wasn’t initially surprised by Drew Brees’ comments about the flag, but that doesn’t mean he agreed with him. Back in 2016 when Collin Kaepernick kneeled, Watson wasn’t on the same team as Brees, but the two had a conversation back then, so he knew […]

Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints stirred up some controversy earlier this week with his stance on kneeling during the National Anthem. The veteran quarterback has since apologized multiple times for his comments. And now, following Drew’s apology, his wife Brittany shared an emotional message. Due to all of the backlash they received, Brittany […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been heavily criticized for comments on kneeling during the national anthem. However, Brees has publicly issued two apologies and has made it clear that he stands with the black community in the fight against systemic racial injustice. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Brees had tears in eyes […]

Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin has weighed in on the controversy surrounding New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. According to Griffin, Brees and the Saints should sign Colin Kaepernick to truly make amends for the insensitive comments earlier blurted out by the New Orleans star quarterback. Griffin took to Twitter to propose his rather revolutionary […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is letting himself be heard. In an Instagram post on Friday evening, the Saints star addressed United States President Donald Trump regarding the much-discussed issue of NFL players taking a knee whenever the national anthem is played. “To @realdonaldtrump Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders in […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is the latest athlete to respond to Drew Brees’ controversial comments about kneeling during the national anthem. Peterson was asked a question about Brees’ stance on Friday, via Mark Berman of FOX 26: “I know Drew Brees. He’s not a racist at all and I have a lot of […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has received a lot of heat the last couple of days for his comments on kneeling during the National Anthem. Joe Horn, Brees’ former teammate has heard all the comments. but knows the future Hall of Famer isn’t racist. Horn told Jeff Duncan of The Athletic that he is […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal took part on the call that quarterback Drew Brees used to apologize to his New Orleans Saints teammates after some caustic words sent waves across the NFL. During a recent interview, the Saints gunslinger noted he “would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America” during […]

As the entire United States contends with the ongoing systemic racism and the reaction to it via the Black Lives Matter movement as well as a bevy of peaceful protests in every state, the NFL has also been dealing with various issues surrounding the social issue. Foremost among them in the NFL is Drew Brees […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has issued a second apology after facing intense criticism for saying he’ll never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America. “I know there’s not much I can say that would make things better right now, but I just want you to see in my eyes how sorry I […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown was among the many players to speak out against comments made by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Wednesday. Brees was asked whether he would support players choosing to kneel during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice. He responded by saying he would […]

Amid the controversy surrounding Drew Brees, there has been a major what-if scenario to surface. According to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora, Tom Brady had an interest in signing with the New Orleans Saints had Brees chosen to retire. Strange little quirk to this Drew Brees saga … Had Brees retired, as he long opined […]

Drew Brees caused some controversy on Wednesday with his comments pertaining to players kneeling during the national anthem. Alvin Kamara, who is entering his fourth season with the New Orleans Saints, spoke to Brees about what he did wrong. On Thursday, Kamara took to Twitter to express his opinion on a video from Fox News […]

A number of NBA players ripped into FOX News’ Laura Ingraham for defending Drew Brees’ controversial comments about kneeling during the anthem after she had previously ripped NBA stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant for speaking out on political issues. She infamously scolded them by telling them to “shut up and dribble.” LeBron strongly criticized Brees […]

After making shockwaves yesterday due to hurtful comments in the wake of George Floyd’s death, New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees apologized for his statement on Thursday morning. Numerous teammates responded to the apology. Star wide receiver Michael Thomas was one of the offended parties by Brees’ statement yesterday, but today accepted the apology. […]

Athletes were quick to rip FOX News show host Laura Ingraham for a double standard that favored New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees after telling his black counterparts in the NBA to “shut up and dribble.” Ingraham supported Brees, saying he had a right to an opinion after the veteran quarterback said he would “never […]

Second-year Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores detailed in a virtual press conference with media on Thursday the need for attention to move away from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and back to George Floyd, the latest victim of police brutality. Flores, via Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, said, “For me the spotlight needs […]