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

ChrisXVI · 03-14-2021, 04:08 PM

Freshly minted New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton launched into a recruiting pitch that altered the course of the franchise, and the city itself, forever.

The Saints wined and dined Drew Brees, a free-agent quarterback coming off a shoulder injury so debilitating Brees himself thought his career might be over. They drove through deserted, devastated parts of New Orleans that appeared untouched since Hurricane Katrina unleashed hell across the region six months earlier.

Miami disregarded Brees and his shoulder as damaged goods, so Payton and the Saints committed to No. 9 a few days later; and for 15 years they put together one of the greatest offenses in NFL history — turning a pitiful franchise into a Super Bowl champion and a perennial contender.

And now, after all those memorable moments, the Saints’ greatest player is hanging up his cleats.

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jeanpierre · 03-14-2021, 04:11 PM

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SaintFanInATLHELL · 03-14-2021, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/ByLukeJohnson/st...06543379734531

Seeing this in print is making me say "DUH!" in my head. Retiring 15 years to the day that he signed makes perfect sense.

Thanks Drew. Thanks for all those years of excellence. Thanks for the magical 2009 Super Bowl run bringing a well deserved championship to New Orleans.

You will be missed and never forgotten as a legend in New Orleans Saints football.

SFIAH

dizzle88 · 03-14-2021, 04:20 PM

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.

Lord_Saint83 · 03-14-2021, 04:22 PM

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 with all of this. Thank you Drew for all you’ve done for the team and the city. Now it’s time to move on but not forget.

AsylumGuido · 03-14-2021, 04:26 PM

Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity.

voodooido · 03-14-2021, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity.

I could not agree more. He was not just a qb but the face of NO. He brought this city back to life after Hurricane Katrina. I wish him the best but the Saints will never be the same. Now back to Aaron brooks and billy joe tolliver....

Boston Saint · 03-15-2021, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity.

What is your definition of mediocrity ?

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

What is your definition of mediocrity ?

Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity.

TheOak · 03-16-2021, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity.

So much for your ‘eternal optimist BS’.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: 'I am not retiring from New Orleans' Freshly minted New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton launched into a recruiting pitch that altered the course of the franchise, and the city itself, forever. The Saints wined and dined Drew Brees, a free-agent quarterback coming off a shoulder injury so debilitating Brees himself thought his career might be over. They drove through deserted, devastated parts of New Orleans that appeared untouched since Hurricane Katrina unleashed hell across the region six months earlier. Miami disregarded Brees and his shoulder as damaged goods, so Payton and the Saints committed to No. 9 a few days later; and for 15 years they put together one of the greatest offenses in NFL history — turning a pitiful franchise into a Super Bowl champion and a perennial contender. And now, after all those memorable moments, the Saints’ greatest player is hanging up his cleats. More on NOLA Twitter Twitter Attached Thumbnails iceshack149 likes this.
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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/ByLukeJohnson/st...06543379734531 Seeing this in print is making me say "DUH!" in my head. Retiring 15 years to the day that he signed makes perfect sense. Thanks Drew. Thanks for all those years of excellence. Thanks for the magical 2009 Super Bowl run bringing a well deserved championship to New Orleans. You will be missed and never forgotten as a legend in New Orleans Saints football. SFIAH RailBoss and Rugby Saint II like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement 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. jnormand, neugey, RailBoss and 8 others like this.

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Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	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 with all of this. Thank you Drew for all you’ve done for the team and the city. Now it’s time to move on but not forget.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity. I could not agree more. He was not just a qb but the face of NO. He brought this city back to life after Hurricane Katrina. I wish him the best but the Saints will never be the same. Now back to Aaron brooks and billy joe tolliver.... subguy, jnormand, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by Boston Saint What is your definition of mediocrity ? Look at our records for the forty years prior to Brees. That's mediocrity. The expectation that the chance of making it to the Super Bowl is unreasonable. That is mediocrity. Celebrating making it to the playoffs once a decade. That's mediocrity.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Drew Brees Officially Announces Retirement Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Our greatest era is over. Back to mediocrity. So much for your ‘eternal optimist BS’.