Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter

blackangold · 01-31-2020, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

In the same interview Drew slipped and said "we play both KC and the 49ers next year." It was very obvious he's not retiring. And neither he nor Hill have an issue with sharing the QB role.

I’m not sure about that.. even as a fan I say ‘we’ all the time, doesn’t mean I’m suiting up lol.

I just caught his interview on NFLN and it really sounded like he may be leaning toward retiring. He really put an emphasis on how much time and stress he has invested in football, and how his kids are getting older, missing time with them etc...

jeanpierre · 01-31-2020, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

In the same interview Drew slipped and said "we play both KC and the 49ers next year." It was very obvious he's not retiring. And neither he nor Hill have an issue with sharing the QB role.

Good Catch!

neugey · 01-31-2020, 03:22 PM

It runs counter to Brees' strategy thus far, but you have to wonder if one of Brees' options is privately or publicly informing the Saints this next one will be his farewell season. I think it might be a good option; his agent might not agree.

AsylumGuido · 01-31-2020, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

In the same interview Drew slipped and said "we play both KC and the 49ers next year." It was very obvious he's not retiring. And neither he nor Hill have an issue with sharing the QB role.

Note he didn't say he and Hill WOULD be sharing time. All he said was he wouldn't have a problem if they did. Payton said he and Brees haven't discussed anything since the day after the season ended so this wouldn't have been anything planned by the team. Once again, nothing but speculation by talking heads.

Ironically, one of the hosts or guests on NFL Radio mentioned a few days ago that he expected Brees to decide to retire if he was told by the team that he would be required to share time at QB. This sounds like Brees addressing that misinformed speculation.

AsylumGuido · 01-31-2020, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

I’m not sure about that.. even as a fan I say ‘we’ all the time, doesn’t mean I’m suiting up lol.

I just caught his interview on NFLN and it really sounded like he may be leaning toward retiring. He really put an emphasis on how much time and stress he has invested in football, and how his kids are getting older, missing time with them etc...

I saw every interview, I thought, on NFL Network with Brees and I don't remember him saying he was missing time with his kids. He actually spend more time with his family than any other player I can think of. He has said on many occasions that his kids are all finally approaching the age where they can begin to appreciate what he is doing as a player. He is always involving them in everything before, during and after the season. In fact, in one interview earlier today on NFL Radio he said he is treating this off-season just as he has the past three. I was getting the vibe from everything he was saying that things are pretty much status quo and he would be returning. You can tell he feels like he has unfinished business.

AsylumGuido · 01-31-2020, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

It runs counter to Brees' strategy thus far, but you have to wonder if one of Brees' options is privately or publicly informing the Saints this next one will be his farewell season. I think it might be a good option; his agent might not agree.

I seriously doubt he would be thinking a year ahead all of the sudden. For the past three years he has said he just wants to look at each season as a year by year basis. The only difference this year is the added media attention given the fact that all three QB's on the roster are free agents. It allows for far greater speculation by those that do not have a clue.

Papa Voodoo · 01-31-2020, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Good Catch!

Here it is. It's at the end. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...im-all-for-it/

AsylumGuido · 01-31-2020, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

Here it is. It's at the end. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...im-all-for-it/

Just watched it! It definitely sounded like he was saying HE was going facing the Niners and KC next year.

Rugby Saint II · 02-09-2020, 12:31 PM

I don't know about whether Drew will retire or not this off season but I plan to be at training camp and getting his autograph again. This year and next year too......just sayin'.

44Champs · 02-09-2020, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

Brees is doing this all for stats. I can’t believe how selfish he’s gotten over the years

It's called "competitive" not "selfish". What a sh!tpost!!

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01-31-2020, 02:47 PM	#51
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo In the same interview Drew slipped and said "we play both KC and the 49ers next year." It was very obvious he's not retiring. And neither he nor Hill have an issue with sharing the QB role. I’m not sure about that.. even as a fan I say ‘we’ all the time, doesn’t mean I’m suiting up lol. I just caught his interview on NFLN and it really sounded like he may be leaning toward retiring. He really put an emphasis on how much time and stress he has invested in football, and how his kids are getting older, missing time with them etc...

01-31-2020, 02:55 PM	#52
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo In the same interview Drew slipped and said "we play both KC and the 49ers next year." It was very obvious he's not retiring. And neither he nor Hill have an issue with sharing the QB role. Good Catch!

01-31-2020, 03:22 PM	#53
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter It runs counter to Brees' strategy thus far, but you have to wonder if one of Brees' options is privately or publicly informing the Saints this next one will be his farewell season. I think it might be a good option; his agent might not agree.

01-31-2020, 03:32 PM	#54
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,216	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo In the same interview Drew slipped and said "we play both KC and the 49ers next year." It was very obvious he's not retiring. And neither he nor Hill have an issue with sharing the QB role. Note he didn't say he and Hill WOULD be sharing time. All he said was he wouldn't have a problem if they did. Payton said he and Brees haven't discussed anything since the day after the season ended so this wouldn't have been anything planned by the team. Once again, nothing but speculation by talking heads. Ironically, one of the hosts or guests on NFL Radio mentioned a few days ago that he expected Brees to decide to retire if he was told by the team that he would be required to share time at QB. This sounds like Brees addressing that misinformed speculation.
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01-31-2020, 03:39 PM	#55
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,216	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by blackangold I’m not sure about that.. even as a fan I say ‘we’ all the time, doesn’t mean I’m suiting up lol. I just caught his interview on NFLN and it really sounded like he may be leaning toward retiring. He really put an emphasis on how much time and stress he has invested in football, and how his kids are getting older, missing time with them etc... I saw every interview, I thought, on NFL Network with Brees and I don't remember him saying he was missing time with his kids. He actually spend more time with his family than any other player I can think of. He has said on many occasions that his kids are all finally approaching the age where they can begin to appreciate what he is doing as a player. He is always involving them in everything before, during and after the season. In fact, in one interview earlier today on NFL Radio he said he is treating this off-season just as he has the past three. I was getting the vibe from everything he was saying that things are pretty much status quo and he would be returning. You can tell he feels like he has unfinished business.
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01-31-2020, 03:42 PM	#56
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,216	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by neugey It runs counter to Brees' strategy thus far, but you have to wonder if one of Brees' options is privately or publicly informing the Saints this next one will be his farewell season. I think it might be a good option; his agent might not agree. I seriously doubt he would be thinking a year ahead all of the sudden. For the past three years he has said he just wants to look at each season as a year by year basis. The only difference this year is the added media attention given the fact that all three QB's on the roster are free agents. It allows for far greater speculation by those that do not have a clue.

01-31-2020, 04:19 PM	#57
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,633	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by jeanpierre Good Catch! Here it is. It's at the end. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...im-all-for-it/

01-31-2020, 04:37 PM	#58
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,216	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo Here it is. It's at the end. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...im-all-for-it/ Just watched it! It definitely sounded like he was saying HE was going facing the Niners and KC next year. Papa Voodoo likes this.

02-09-2020, 12:31 PM	#59
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter I don't know about whether Drew will retire or not this off season but I plan to be at training camp and getting his autograph again. This year and next year too......just sayin'.

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44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Re: Drew Brees’ retirement talk isn’t idle chatter Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie Brees is doing this all for stats. I can’t believe how selfish he’s gotten over the years It's called "competitive" not "selfish". What a sh!tpost!! XLIV CHAMPS AsylumGuido likes this.
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