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

K Major · 03-14-2021, 09:07 PM

It was a great ride.

SmashMouth · 03-14-2021, 10:01 PM

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RaginCajun83 · 03-14-2021, 10:12 PM

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

RailBoss · 03-15-2021, 02:14 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. `

stickman · 03-15-2021, 07:39 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, 08:00 AM

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SaintFanQ · 03-15-2021, 02:47 PM

Goodbye Drew and thank you!

I have to admit its sad to see you go but I think you have made the right decision.

Its been an absolute privilege to see you play for the Saints for all these years and to witness what a true gentleman you are and a true ambassador for all that is good about the game of football.

Now hang up your pads and enjoy a wonderful time with your family.

Also, good luck with your upcoming TV career, I'm sure you will do well!

WHO DAT! GEAUX SAINTS!

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 03:31 PM

They were just discussing the post Brees era for the Saints and were saying that the Saints fans need to be prepared for life after Brees. They gave comparisons of how Miami is still looking for a replacement for Dan Marino decades later. The same with Elway until Manning made a brief appearance and now they are back to looking again. The Jets still haven't found the replacement for Namath. They said several other franchises have never even had a QB of that caliber to even replace. They said while Payton can coach anyone, the offense will have to be different because Brees was so special that he could handle that offense. They said there's no way to expect anyone else to step in and execute that offense. And the leadership will be impossible to replace. His ability to lead was unparalleled.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' Thanks for all you did Drew, last 15 years have been a blast to watch RailBoss, SmashMouth, OldMaid and 1 others like this.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' 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. ` SmashMouth and Boston Saint like this.

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stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,804	Re: Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' 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. RailBoss, SmashMouth, K Major and 1 others like this.

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SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 801	Re: Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' Goodbye Drew and thank you! I have to admit its sad to see you go but I think you have made the right decision. Its been an absolute privilege to see you play for the Saints for all these years and to witness what a true gentleman you are and a true ambassador for all that is good about the game of football. Now hang up your pads and enjoy a wonderful time with your family. Also, good luck with your upcoming TV career, I'm sure you will do well! WHO DAT! GEAUX SAINTS! neugey, dizzle88 and stickman like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,674	Re: Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' They were just discussing the post Brees era for the Saints and were saying that the Saints fans need to be prepared for life after Brees. They gave comparisons of how Miami is still looking for a replacement for Dan Marino decades later. The same with Elway until Manning made a brief appearance and now they are back to looking again. The Jets still haven't found the replacement for Namath. They said several other franchises have never even had a QB of that caliber to even replace. They said while Payton can coach anyone, the offense will have to be different because Brees was so special that he could handle that offense. They said there's no way to expect anyone else to step in and execute that offense. And the leadership will be impossible to replace. His ability to lead was unparalleled. RailBoss likes this.
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