Article: Ring would thrust Brees into Hall Debate

strato · 02-01-2010, 04:17 PM

MIAMI -- Since signing with the New Orleans Saints as an unrestricted free agent four seasons ago, Drew Brees has thrown for more yards than Peyton Manning (18,298 to 16,939), has just as many touchdown passes as the Indianapolis Colts' star (122 each) and owns a passer rating only slightly lower (98.49 to 97.27) than that of the four-time most valuable player.

There is one thing Manning has, however, that is missing from Brees' résumé.

A Super Bowl ring.

Brees, who arrived here Sunday night for the Pro Bowl, concerns himself more with team aspirations than individual pursuits. But in terms of being considered one of the finest quarterbacks of this era and perhaps being eventually debated for Hall of Fame honors, a Super Bowl ring would be a handsome addition to Brees' trophy case

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NFL: Winning a Super Bowl ring would catapult New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees into the Hall of Fame discussion - ESPN

breesfan27 · 02-01-2010, 04:22 PM

Great article Strato. If Brees wins on Sunday, he will definitely be considered in HOF talks.

boonedocksaint · 02-01-2010, 06:28 PM

haha. ring or no ring, he's already a lock for the HOF. numbers alone will have him in there, no doubt!

02-01-2010, 04:17 PM	#1
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Article: Ring would thrust Brees into Hall Debate MIAMI -- Since signing with the New Orleans Saints as an unrestricted free agent four seasons ago, Drew Brees has thrown for more yards than Peyton Manning (18,298 to 16,939), has just as many touchdown passes as the Indianapolis Colts' star (122 each) and owns a passer rating only slightly lower (98.49 to 97.27) than that of the four-time most valuable player. There is one thing Manning has, however, that is missing from Brees' résumé. A Super Bowl ring. Brees, who arrived here Sunday night for the Pro Bowl, concerns himself more with team aspirations than individual pursuits. But in terms of being considered one of the finest quarterbacks of this era and perhaps being eventually debated for Hall of Fame honors, a Super Bowl ring would be a handsome addition to Brees' trophy case Read the rest NFL: Winning a Super Bowl ring would catapult New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees into the Hall of Fame discussion - ESPN

02-01-2010, 04:22 PM	#2
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Article: Ring would thrust Brees into Hall Debate Great article Strato. If Brees wins on Sunday, he will definitely be considered in HOF talks.

02-01-2010, 06:28 PM	#3
boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: Article: Ring would thrust Brees into Hall Debate haha. ring or no ring, he's already a lock for the HOF. numbers alone will have him in there, no doubt!

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