Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans'

03-14-2021, 11:12 PM

Thanks for all you did Drew, last 15 years have been a blast to watch

RailBoss · 03-15-2021, 03:14 AM

Out of the Darkness came a Modern Day Saint....and now an end of a unforgettable era.
But this Saint showed us the light and the path forward so the journey continues. `

st thomas · 03-15-2021, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk

I don't get the doom and gloom in here. The roster still has a ton of talent and we have Payton. Look at the games we won when Drew was hurt. I hate to see him retire, but we weren't going any further in the postseason with him, and he was bound to get hurt again. It was one helluva run, but it was over already. We are probably still the cream of the NFC south.

Yes , if this site becomes Atlanta west I’m out a here. The King is gone he was a great king and ruled a reign like no other before him , but let’s be optimistic not like a bunch a bleep bleep the bleep bleep the worlds coming to an end, including myself,

.thrust in out front office and coach first then throw them out later,

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stickman · 03-15-2021, 08:39 AM

Don't know how I am so hurt by something we all saw coming, but it hurts none the less.

Godspeed Mr. Brees. Thank you isn't enough.

Going forward, I am sure someone will be found to play the position, but the leadership Drew Brees brought to the team will be difficult to replace.

jeanpierre · 03-15-2021, 09:00 AM

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The Dude · 03-15-2021, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk

I don't get the doom and gloom in here. The roster still has a ton of talent and we have Payton. Look at the games we won when Drew was hurt. I hate to see him retire, but we weren't going any further in the postseason with him, and he was bound to get hurt again. It was one helluva run, but it was over already. We are probably still the cream of the NFC south.

I think the doom and gloom is because we are losing a lot of talent in general, not just Brees. I think we would have a tough time next year even if Brees played another year at a high level. Injuries have hit us hard in the past but we have been really deep. Not so much this coming year. I do believe in Payton and I think he will be able to coach the team to a winning season but I’m not expecting much more than 7th seed and I’m ok with that. I just hope Payton stays around. If not it’s back to the bottom for us.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 10:47 AM

I was just listening to Doug Flutie talking to Charlie Weis about Drew's retirement and his going to work for NBC. First of all, he'll be in the studio for Sunday night games, not taking Collinsworth's place ... yet. He'll also be doing color commentary for all Notre Dame games. They talked about how much Drew enjoys seeing his boys play ball and how that's going to become more difficult with the TV gig than when he was the Saints QB. The whole argument that he'll have more time with his kids now is flawed since he'll be out of town on Saturdays. Weis said that Brees is going to learn that fast.

SmashMouth · 03-15-2021, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I was just listening to Doug Flutie talking to Charlie Weis about Drew's retirement and his going to work for NBC. First of all, he'll be in the studio for Sunday night games, not taking Collinsworth's place ... yet. He'll also be doing color commentary for all Notre Dame games. They talked about how much Drew enjoys seeing his boys play ball and how that's going to become more difficult with the TV gig than when he was the Saints QB. The whole argument that he'll have more time with his kids now is flawed since he'll be out of town on Saturdays. Weis said that Brees is going to learn that fast.

Good point. But does a TeeBee gig take more time than Brees' was putting in as QB for the Saints? I remember reading he was reporting at 5AM at Airline Highway.

Originally Posted by RailBoss

Out of the Darkness came a Modern Day Saint....and now an end of a unforgettable era.
But this Saint showed us the light and the path forward so the journey continues. `

Reads like a song lyric.

Who's glad we have a competent coach to lead this team in this transition?

OldMaid · 03-15-2021, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Well it finally happened and I have to say I think it was the right call and the right time.

Thanks for everything Drew! You put your heart and soul into the Saints and it showed. Never seen a QB with more heart and more drive to succeed.
When the rest of the team was poor, it was still awe inspiring watching him sling the rock and tearing apart defenses.

Enjoy your retirement and once again, thanks for making Saints football exciting.

I agree. I am going your use your post .

I have no complaints, criticism. Nothing.

best wishes for the best, Brees.

03-14-2021, 11:12 PM	#41
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03-15-2021, 03:14 AM	#42
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03-15-2021, 06:23 AM	#43
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by shawnkytonk I don't get the doom and gloom in here. The roster still has a ton of talent and we have Payton. Look at the games we won when Drew was hurt. I hate to see him retire, but we weren't going any further in the postseason with him, and he was bound to get hurt again. It was one helluva run, but it was over already. We are probably still the cream of the NFC south. Yes , if this site becomes Atlanta west I’m out a here. The King is gone he was a great king and ruled a reign like no other before him , but let’s be optimistic not like a bunch a bleep bleep the bleep bleep the worlds coming to an end, including myself,.thrust in out front office and coach first then throw them out later, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk SmashMouth, gosaints1, K Major and 1 others like this.

03-15-2021, 08:39 AM	#44
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03-15-2021, 09:18 AM	#47
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by shawnkytonk I don't get the doom and gloom in here. The roster still has a ton of talent and we have Payton. Look at the games we won when Drew was hurt. I hate to see him retire, but we weren't going any further in the postseason with him, and he was bound to get hurt again. It was one helluva run, but it was over already. We are probably still the cream of the NFC south. I think the doom and gloom is because we are losing a lot of talent in general, not just Brees. I think we would have a tough time next year even if Brees played another year at a high level. Injuries have hit us hard in the past but we have been really deep. Not so much this coming year. I do believe in Payton and I think he will be able to coach the team to a winning season but I’m not expecting much more than 7th seed and I’m ok with that. I just hope Payton stays around. If not it’s back to the bottom for us.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' I was just listening to Doug Flutie talking to Charlie Weis about Drew's retirement and his going to work for NBC. First of all, he'll be in the studio for Sunday night games, not taking Collinsworth's place ... yet. He'll also be doing color commentary for all Notre Dame games. They talked about how much Drew enjoys seeing his boys play ball and how that's going to become more difficult with the TV gig than when he was the Saints QB. The whole argument that he'll have more time with his kids now is flawed since he'll be out of town on Saturdays. Weis said that Brees is going to learn that fast. SmashMouth and OldMaid like this.
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03-15-2021, 11:08 AM	#49
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I was just listening to Doug Flutie talking to Charlie Weis about Drew's retirement and his going to work for NBC. First of all, he'll be in the studio for Sunday night games, not taking Collinsworth's place ... yet. He'll also be doing color commentary for all Notre Dame games. They talked about how much Drew enjoys seeing his boys play ball and how that's going to become more difficult with the TV gig than when he was the Saints QB. The whole argument that he'll have more time with his kids now is flawed since he'll be out of town on Saturdays. Weis said that Brees is going to learn that fast. Good point. But does a TeeBee gig take more time than Brees' was putting in as QB for the Saints? I remember reading he was reporting at 5AM at Airline Highway. Originally Posted by RailBoss Out of the Darkness came a Modern Day Saint....and now an end of a unforgettable era. But this Saint showed us the light and the path forward so the journey continues. ` Reads like a song lyric. Who's glad we have a competent coach to lead this team in this transition? RailBoss likes this.
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03-15-2021, 11:14 AM	#50
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,910 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by dizzle88 Well it finally happened and I have to say I think it was the right call and the right time. Thanks for everything Drew! You put your heart and soul into the Saints and it showed. Never seen a QB with more heart and more drive to succeed. When the rest of the team was poor, it was still awe inspiring watching him sling the rock and tearing apart defenses. Enjoy your retirement and once again, thanks for making Saints football exciting. I agree. I am going your use your post . I have no complaints, criticism. Nothing. best wishes for the best, Brees. SmashMouth likes this.