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My best shot at a paraphrased transcript... [Monday December 19, 2011 Jim Rome Show]

ROME: you're 304 yards short of Marino's record, missed back in 2008.

BREES: the record has lasted a long time. [Brees] feels fortunate to play in this system, so many good players around him. It's a record that would link the whole team together.

ROME: How does everyone stay happy?

BREES: Payton's planning. Try to get guys open and spread it around as much as you can. You ID the matchup and weaknesses and go after that. [Brees] didn't know Lance would have 2TDs or Colston would have 91 yards, some of it just happens.

ROME: Graham is such a freak. How much better can he get?

BREES: He's a gifted athlete. A guy who hasn't played much in his life. There's a skill to the TE position and Graham is playing already at a high level. Work ethic, competitiveness, gets motivated by mistakes. He apologizes for mistakes on the sideline.

ROME--how does the road win affect the team?

BREES--We did stupid things at STL. We don't want that to be our reputation. Saints remphasized 3rd down and little things.


ROME--Contract talks? Will you end career in NO?

BREES-We'll get a deal done. [Brees] just wants to focus on football now and eliminate distractions.

ROME--What do you think about Tebow?

BREES--Tebow stands for faith, leadership, work ethic. Tebow has come through many times this year, is exciting to watch. [Brees] thinks it's fun to watch. Tebows (not sure if he said that or Broncos) are rolling right now. Good football.