Drew Brees challenges Saints fans to channel frustration into positivity after NFC championship loss

SmashMouth · 01-30-2019, 08:22 AM

Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Monday morning (Jan. 28) encouraged fans to channel their frustration into positivity after the team’s controversial NFC Championship loss. His Instagram post on his verified account is the first time he’s commented extensively about his feelings since his postgame press conference.

“I’ve spent this last week navigating the heartache and disappointment from the game,” he posted on Instagram, along with photo of his teammates. “I refuse to let this create any negativity or resentment. I embrace the challenge. So keep your chin up, hold your head high, puff your chest out because WE are the Who Dat Nation and WE will always persevere.”

Saints fans remain angry about a disputed non-call by game officials in the final minutes of regulation of the championship game. A pass-interference penalty against the Los Angeles Rams went uncalled and they beat the Saints in overtime to reach the Super Bowl. The non-call was not reviewable.

“Everything that has ever happened to this community, we have bonded together, galvanized and leaped forward every time,” Brees to his 1.1 million followers.

He encouraged fans to do the same now.

“Pour that passion and emotion into your families and communities,” his post said. “Inspire others with your focus and determination and positive outlook. This will make us stronger, this will bond us tighter, this will be a source for our success in the future."

I’ve spent this last week navigating the heartache and disappointment from the game. Some things within our control and some outside our control that caused us to fall short.

So much of our motivation is to represent the Who Dat Nation with determination and resiliency. We want to play for you, fight for you, and win for you. You deserve that.

The longer I play I realize that we truly are one heartbeat with our fans. Our success is your success. Our disappointment is your disappointment. We are inspired by one another to accomplish things far greater than what we could ever do on our own.

Everything that has ever happened to this community, we have bonded together, galvanized and leaped forward every time. The frustration we feel now can be channeled in the same way. Pour that passion and emotion into your families and communities. Inspire others with your focus & determination and positive outlook. This will make us stronger, this will bond us tighter, this will be a source for our success in the future.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,550 Blog Entries: 29	Drew Brees challenges Saints fans to channel frustration into positivity after NFC championship loss Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Monday morning (Jan. 28) encouraged fans to channel their frustration into positivity after the team’s controversial NFC Championship loss. His Instagram post on his verified account is the first time he’s commented extensively about his feelings since his postgame press conference. “I’ve spent this last week navigating the heartache and disappointment from the game,” he posted on Instagram, along with photo of his teammates. “I refuse to let this create any negativity or resentment. I embrace the challenge. So keep your chin up, hold your head high, puff your chest out because WE are the Who Dat Nation and WE will always persevere.” Saints fans remain angry about a disputed non-call by game officials in the final minutes of regulation of the championship game. A pass-interference penalty against the Los Angeles Rams went uncalled and they beat the Saints in overtime to reach the Super Bowl. The non-call was not reviewable. “Everything that has ever happened to this community, we have bonded together, galvanized and leaped forward every time,” Brees to his 1.1 million followers. He encouraged fans to do the same now. “Pour that passion and emotion into your families and communities,” his post said. “Inspire others with your focus and determination and positive outlook. This will make us stronger, this will bond us tighter, this will be a source for our success in the future." I’ve spent this last week navigating the heartache and disappointment from the game. Some things within our control and some outside our control that caused us to fall short. So much of our motivation is to represent the Who Dat Nation with determination and resiliency. We want to play for you, fight for you, and win for you. You deserve that. The longer I play I realize that we truly are one heartbeat with our fans. Our success is your success. Our disappointment is your disappointment. We are inspired by one another to accomplish things far greater than what we could ever do on our own. Everything that has ever happened to this community, we have bonded together, galvanized and leaped forward every time. The frustration we feel now can be channeled in the same way. Pour that passion and emotion into your families and communities. Inspire others with your focus & determination and positive outlook. This will make us stronger, this will bond us tighter, this will be a source for our success in the future. Brees Instagram post more on NOLA Attached Thumbnails OldMaid likes this.