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Tagged: Drew Brees (116 Results)

Around the NFL: Drew Brees?

Take this with a grain of salt, but there's a story out there that Drew Brees -- 43-year-old, noodle-armed future Hall of Famer Brees -- might be contemplating a comeback. It's a pretty thin story, but the fact that Brees himself didn't dismiss it gives it some degree of possibility.   more »

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Around the NFL: Payton steps aside

Sean Payton is stepping aside, and that’s a seismic shift for fantasy purposes. He could always be counted on to put together one of the league’s best offenses. He’s long been one of the top few coaches in the game.  more »

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Factoid: Saints quarterbacks

I think it’s around the goal line where the Saints will miss Drew Brees the most. It’s in that part of the field where accuracy, timing and decision making become the most important. Brees in that regard is one of the best ever, while what they’re going to now is unproven at best.  more »

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Mar
18

Saints agree to one-year deal with QB Winston

A day after quarterback DREW BREES announced his retirement, the New Orleans Saints signed fellow quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON to a one-year contract. While Winston likely would have had interest on theMore free agent market, he decided to return to New Orleans to potentially take over for Brees. A quarterback competition is expected to take place between Winston and TAYSOM HILL. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Mar
15

Saints restructure QB Hill’s contract, negotiating with QB Winston

The New Orleans Saints signed quarterback TAYSOM HILL to a contract “extension” on Sunday night, but the move was mostly designed to save money against the salary cap. The Saints areMore reportedly negotiating with fellow quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON, who appears likely to become the heir apparent to DREW BREES – who officially announced his retirement on Sunday. Less

Source: Team Blog

Mar
15

Saints QB Brees announces retirement

New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES, 42, announced on Sunday that his playing career is over after 15 years with the Saints and 20 years in the NFL. Brees walks away fromMore the game as one of the most accomplished players the NFL has ever seen, in both fantasy football and the real version. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Mar
8

Lions could trade backup QB Daniel

The Detroit Lions are reportedly discussing possible trade scenarios for backup quarterback CHASE DANIEL. While Daniel has been a career backup, he is also considered an ideal mentor for young quarterbacksMore – something he learned from DREW BREES during their time together in New Orleans. While Daniel is unlikely to lead a fantasy team to glory, he could help mentor a young quarterback that is more likely to do so. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Feb
8

Brees renegotiates contract, Saints save salary cap space

The New Orleans Saints have renegotiated quarterback DREW BREES’ contract in a move that will save the team nearly $24 million against the salary cap. The Saints remain around $78 millionMore over the salary cap for next season with several roster moves yet to be made. Brees, meanwhile, is expected to announce a decision on retirement sometime in the week ahead. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Feb
4

Saints have “big interest” in keeping QB Winston

New Orleans head coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday that quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON was a great leader for the team during the 2020 season, adding that the Saints have “big interest”More in Winston remaining with the team in 2021. The Saints have a wealth of talent in their quarterback room, with DREW BREES and TAYSOM HILL also on the roster. Payton did add that he expected to hear more from the veteran Brees about his future in the next week to week and a half. Brees is widely expected to retire, although he has made no formal announcement. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Feb
1

Free agent market heating up for QB Winston

With the MATTHEW STAFFORD for JARED GOFF trade in place between the Rams and the Lions, the free agent market for quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON is reportedly heating up. While he couldMore certainly remain in New Orleans, several teams are said to be interested in his services. With the Saints, Winston is not guaranteed a starting role due to the presence of DREW BREES (for now) and TAYSOM HILL. Several teams see Winston as a potential starter, with both the Colts and Bears being linked to him thus far. Less

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: Drew Brees

Drew Brees flopped on Sunday, and maybe we should have all done a better job of seeing it coming. The warning signs were there.  more »

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Jan
18

Brees throws 3 interceptions in season-ending loss

New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES threw 3 interceptions in Sunday’s playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The loss ended the season for the Saints, and speculation continues that Brees willMore retire and head to the broadcast booth. While Brees has made no official announcement about his future, reports are circulating that he will retire. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Factoid: Saints-Bucs, part 3

They say it’s hard to beat a team three times in the same season. That’s what the Saints are trying to pull off today, playing at home against Tampa Bay.  more »

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Jan
4

No backfield? No problem. Brees, defense lead Saints vs. Panthers

All the New Orleans Saints active-roster running backs landed on the Covid-19 reserve list heading into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Despite the depleted team, DREW BREES led the SaintsMore to a win with 3 touchdown passes. The running game fared just fine, led by receiver TY MONTGOMERY and quarterback TAYSOM HILL. And the defense made life miserable for Panthers quarterbacks TEDDY BRIDGEWATER and P.J. WALKER with a total of 5 interceptions. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Factoid: Holiday Brees

The Saints and Vikings are playing on Christmas day, but it's not certain the Vikings will have a player named Rudolph available to suit up for them. What is certain is that Drew Brees will be facing a lesser pass defense, that's struggled against most of the better quarterbacks its faced.   more »

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