Published • loading... • Updated
Sean Payton Once Wondered if Injured Drew Brees Was as Good as the Saints Would Get
Brees is being honored for record-setting production and the work ethic, leadership and accuracy teammates say made him a Hall of Famer.
- On Saturday, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, becoming the fifth primary Saints player to receive the honor.
- After a 2005 shoulder injury ended his time with the San Diego Chargers, Brees joined the Saints in 2006 and led the franchise to its only Super Bowl title in six decades.
- Brees retired with 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns, ranking second in NFL history in both categories, while holding the record for best single-game completion percentage at 96.7%.
- Former Saints coach Sean Payton, who coached Brees for 15 seasons, will present him with his gold Hall of Fame jacket during the ceremony.
- Teammates credit Brees for "controlling the chaos" during critical moments, a reputation for relentless preparation and leadership that elevated the entire Saints organization throughout his 15-year tenure.
Insights by Ground AI
15 Articles
15 Articles
As Hall of Fame beckons, the essence of Drew Brees’ greatness is on full display
With legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees set for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, he is preparing for his acceptance speech with the same passion and attention to detail that made him a Hall of Famer in the first place.
·New Orleans, United States
Read Full Article
Los Angeles TimesReposted by 
Independent Español
Independent EspañolThe Drew Brees of three decades ago was not prone to feed fantasies of becoming a professional American football star; instead, he believed that baseball was the sport he would play in college.
·El Segundo, United States
Read Full Article
Watch Drew Brees’ career-defining 2006 Saints signing as he prepares to enter the Hall of Fame
As Drew Brees prepares to officially enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, watch the full press conference from the moment he began his illustrious career with the New Orleans Saints.
·New Orleans, United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources15
Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Center
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
55% Center
L 36%
C 55%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
