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Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:00:08 -0800
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan is entering the last year of a $72 million contract, and could be the next quarterback to join the $100 million dollar club with his next contract. Baltimore Raven's QB Joe Flacco's new contract is a comparable for Ryan's next deal, according to Andrew Brandt of ESPN. "It's yet another comparable and data point for Matt Ryan," said Andrew Brandt, ESPN's NFL business analyst and former chief negotiator for the Green Bay Packers. "The gold standard was Drew Brees, at least on the average at $20 million (per season). Now, you have $20.1 million. It's certainly a place they could look at as the freshest data point."
Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:56:34 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees said he would be open to restructuring his contract if it would help the team's salary cap situation. "I am always willing to consider anything that will help the team or the cap situation," Brees said. It is not known at this point, however, if the Saints have approached Bress to discuss his contract. Brees' 2013 cap figure is $17.4 million, highest on the team.
Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:47:51 -0800
Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden said he is looking forward to competition in training camp. "I expect competition. That's the way professional sports are. Unless you're Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees or these guys, you might as well expect for somebody to try to come take your job," Weeden said "That's part of the business. But it's also the fun part. You get to compete and try to be a winner."
Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:29:05 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees initially laughed when asked about the possibility of the team pursuing San Francisco 49ers WR Randy Moss in the offseason; however, the quarterback pointed out that when Moss worked out for the Saints during his 2011 retirement, the coaches told him that Moss "can still run." Moss has not been happy with his role in the 49ers offense this season.
Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:05:25 -0800
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said QB Drew Brees' performance this season was not affected by Payton's absence due to suspension.
Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:59:30 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees will replace Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) on the NFC Pro Bowl roster.
Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:55:52 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has nine career 400-yard passing games following his 446-yard effort in Week 16, passing Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning for the second-most in NFL history.
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:31:44 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz never thought about making a quarterback change in the team's Week 15 game. "I think [Matthew Stafford] is our best quarterback and if he's healthy enough he's going to play," Schwartz said. "I don't want to farm somebody else's land, but why didn't the Saints replace Drew Brees after four (interceptions)?"
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:26:43 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees went 26-for-39 for 307 yards and four touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15.
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:14:40 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed eight-of-13 passes for 228 yards with two interceptions on throws deeper than 10 yards downfield in Week 14. In his last three games, Brees has no touchdowns and six interceptions on 43 attempts more than 10 yards downfield.
Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:46:09 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 26 of his 43 pass attempts for 354 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the Week 14 game against the New York Giants. Brees suffered his first career loss against the Giants.
Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:05:25 -0800
New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt defended the play of QB Drew Brees in Week 13. Brees threw five interceptions, in addition to a clock-management gaffe at the end of the first half. "When you have a great quarterback on your team, great quarterbacks can't have a conscience," Vitt said. "They're going to stick tight throws. They're going to make great plays. And those great plays that great quarterbacks make take great courage. And that's just the truth."
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:50:04 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees saw his streak of 54-consecutive games of throwing a touchdown pass come to an end Thursday, Nov. 29, against the Atlanta Falcons. Brees threw 50 times, connecting on 28 of them, and passed for 341 yards, but failed to put one into the end zone. He did hit RB Darren Sproles for a passing touchdown, but the play was flagged for offensive pass interference on TE Jimmy Graham. Brees threw five interceptions during the game, which was a career high. Following the game, Brees said he has to hold himself accountable for the team's losses the past two weeks.
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:50:57 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 26 of his 41 pass attempts for 267 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Week 12 loss against the San Francisco 49ers. It was the 51st career game for Brees with three or more TD strikes, fifth-most all-time.
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:51:23 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees was under duress or hit while throwing 26 times in his first three games. Since then, he has found himself under the same circumstances just 25 times in seven games. In Week 11, Brees was under duress or hit while throwing just three times and as a result, he completed 19-of-26 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns from inside the pocket.
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:58:36 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 20 of his 27 pass attempts for 219 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 11 game against the Oakland Raiders. Brees has won his last seven starts against the Raiders with 16 touchdowns and no interceptions.
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:46:20 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is 6-0 against the Oakland Raiders with 1,248 yards passing, 13 touchdowns and no interceptions.
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:54:34 -0800
New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston posted three receptions for just 26 yards in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he was able to haul in his 55th career touchdown. All of his TDs have been thrown by QB Drew Brees, tying the tandem with San Francisco 49ers QB Joe Montana and WR Jerry Rice, and Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino and WR Mark Duper.
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:54:05 -0800
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 21 of his 32 pass attempts for 298 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. He extended his NFL record with a TD strike in his 52nd consecutive game. The win was the 11th for Brees against the Falcons in 13 tries since joining the Saints.
Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:17:51 -0800
The New Orleans Saints have won 11 straight November games and 13 of their last 14. They are 17-6 in November over the past six years, and they've never had a losing record in the month. QB Drew Brees' passer rating has also been better in November than any other month in his career (97.5). And in the current 11-game winning streak, his rating is 109.1 in November.
Sun, 21 Oct 2012 18:25:00 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees now has 16 career games with four or more touchdown passes and 300 or more passing yards, tying Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino for most in NFL history.
Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:56:53 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees went 27-for-37 for 377 yards, four touchdowns and one interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7.
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:49:09 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 5.
Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:56:06 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 29 of his 45 pass attempts for 370 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in the Week 5 win against the San Diego Chargers, the team's first victory in five tries. In the game, Brees set the NFL record with a touchdown pass in his 48th consecutive game.
Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:57:44 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees hooked up with WR Devery Henderson for a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter of the Week 5 game against the San Diego Chargers. It was his 48th consecutive game with a touchdown throw, breaking the NFL record previously held by Hall of Fame QB Johnny Unitas.
Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:53:39 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees requested that suspended head coach Sean Payton, general manager Mickey Loomis and linebackers coach Joe Vitt be allowed to attend the Week 5 game against the San Diego Chargers, as he attempts to break the NFL record with a touchdown pass in 48 consecutive games. The NFL granted permission for the suspended coaches to attend, according to a source. "Commissioner (Roger) Goodell has granted that permission. Coaches Payton and Vitt and Mickey Loomis will be permitted to watch the game in a private area of the stadium and will have no contact with the team," the NFL said Wednesday, Oct. 3, in a statement.
Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:26:56 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is looking at the positives after the last two weeks regardless of the team's 0-4 record, and he thinks the team has improved in the last two games.
Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:39:30 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has thrown at least one touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games, tying Hall of Fame QB Johnny Unitas for the NFL record. Brees will look to break the record in Week 5 against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday Night Football.
Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:39:04 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 35 of his 54 pass attempts for 446 yards and three touchdowns in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers. He now has eight 400-yard games, tied for second most in NFL history along with Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning. Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino is the all-time leader with 13 400-yard passing games.
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:06:18 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees described officiating as horrendous and an embarrassment Monday, Sept. 24, although he did say it was not the replacement officials' fault.
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:17:38 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 21, and is listed as probable for Week 3.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:46:34 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20.
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:24:59 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is not going to change how he approaches a game, despite the slow start. "I'm not going to change my mentality, my aggressiveness, my approach, my preparation," Brees said.
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:12:51 -0700
Despite the 0-2 start, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is still optimistic that his team can get things back on track. Brees is disappointed with the start.
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:05:56 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:59:07 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has completed 18 of 36 passes (50 percent) of more than 10 yards through two games. Last season, Brees led the NFL with a 59.8 completion percentage on throws of more than 10 yards downfield.
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:37:00 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has completed 20 or more passes in 38 consecutive games.
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:36:30 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (leg) completed 31-of-49 passes for 325 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. Brees was able to run for one touchdown, just the ninth rushing score of his career. Brees had won his previous five starts against Carolina until Sunday's loss. Brees hobbled off the field in the third quarter, appearing to suffer an injury when DL Greg Hardy crashed down on his leg. However, Brees did not miss a play. "It's fine," Brees said. "It just got rolled up in an awkward position."
Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:03:33 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 24-of-52 passes for 339 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 1 against the Washington Redskins.
Fantasy Tip: Brees will face the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. He passed for 748 yards, seven TDs and two INTs in two starts against Carolina last season. He has three or TD strikes in six straight regular season games.
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:27:32 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees praised his team, saying they have the potential to be the most talented team he has been a part of.
Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:19:55 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees believes he and the team's offense can improve upon a stellar 2011 season. Brees passed for a record 5,476 yards last season, in addition to completing 71.2 percent of his passes. "Statistics don't always tell the story, though," Brees said. "We can do better in so many different ways. In a lot of cases it is just subtle things. It's a subtle thing here and there that might get you one extra first down, or allow you to convert maybe one more time in a short-yard situation or in the red zone. Or give you one more big-play opportunity per game that could change a game, or win you one or two more games. As we know, if you can do something that wins you one more game, you have home-field advantage instead of having to travel for the divisional round."
Sun, 05 Aug 2012 20:46:31 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 4-of-5 passes for 41 yards in four minutes of action in the Hall of Fame preseason game Sunday, Aug. 5, against the Arizona Cardinals. QB Chase Daniel played a majority of the game, completing 15-of-20 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Daniel also led the team in rushing with 17 yards on five totes.
Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:55 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Chase Daniel said he sees no competition from QB Luke McCown as the top backup to QB Drew Brees. Daniel insists he is looking at competing with Brees for the No. 1 job. "What competition?" Daniel said when asked about McCown. "I am trying to take Drew Brees' spot. I don't see a competition with any other quarterback but Drew on the roster right now."
Sat, 04 Aug 2012 05:14:52 -0700
New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt won't reveal his quarterback rotation against the Arizona Cardinals for the Hall of Fame game Sunday, Aug. 5, in Canton, Ohio, saying only that it will be similar to other preseason openers. Look for QB Drew Brees to play a series or two, followed by QBs Chase Daniel, Luke McCown and Sean Canfield.
Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:50:36 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is only expected to play a series or two in the first preseason game Sunday, Aug. 5.
Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:34:40 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and the offense looked crisp in practice Wednesday, Aug. 1. After an interception on the first drive, the offense made amends, going right down the field with Brees connecting with WR Marques Colston on a 32-yard touchdown pass.
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:36:43 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees discussed Tuesday, July 24, his expectation that his team would rise to meet its own unusual set of challenges, which include being without suspended head coach Sean Payton for the entire season. "I'm excited about the unknown because in a lot of ways, we don't necessarily know what to expect," Brees said. "With all this stuff swirling around us, in the end, all we can worry about is what we can control ... I know the type of guys we have. I know the coaches we have. I'm excited to watch it all come together."
Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:13:46 -0700
Free-agent WR Terrell Owens (Bengals) worked out with New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer and free-agent QB Kyle Boller (Raiders) a few weeks ago, and Owens worked out with Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate Monday, July 16. Owens also trained with Carolina Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen Monday.
Sat, 14 Jul 2012 07:23:21 -0700
New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas said it was about time QB Drew Brees was signed to a new deal. Thomas also does not think Brees is overpaid despite signing a five-year, $100 million contract. "My reaction was, about time. It's about time," Thomas said. "He deserves it. He does a lot for this organization, he does a lot for New Orleans. He busts his butt to get the position where he's at in his career. He's set so many records, the man is a coach of the game, a teacher of the game and he's a player too. He's a great guy and you want to see greatness for him. I'm proud and I'm happy for him."
Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:46:13 -0700
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees said he feels rejuvenated after agreeing to a $100 million deal with the team. "Here I am, I'm going into my 12th season, I'm 33 years old, and yet I feel like a kid," Brees said. "I feel like I could do this for another 20 years. And I always want to have that passion for the game and that emotion."
