Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports

ChrisXVI · 04-10-2020, 08:27 PM

A Mike Tirico-Drew Brees booth for Sunday Night Football is going to be fantastic.

The Dude · 04-10-2020, 08:32 PM

Probably also means if there is no 2020 season Drew is done.

K Major · 04-10-2020, 09:21 PM

Congrats to Brees.

It's been a great ride.

AsylumGuido · 04-11-2020, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

So this is indeed his last year as a Saint.

Good for him.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Sean Payton knew exactly what he was saying that this is Drew’s last season.

No. Didn't you read what Rapaport tweeted?

A key part of this: “In a contract that will begin after Brees retires from the Saints...” Drew Brees’ post-football career is mapped out

That could be two, three or more years from now. Otherwise the contract would have a fixed stating date. Nothing has changed.

AsylumGuido · 04-11-2020, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Congrats to Brees.

It's been a great ride.

Whenever that ride is over. Once again, nothing in the deal indicates his retiring after this coming season. It is based upon whenever he decides to retire. My bet is that ESPN wouldn't leave it open regarding starting year and NBC would.

ChrisXVI · 04-11-2020, 10:15 AM

It says Mike Tirico will take over for Al Michaels in 2023 and the implication is that they want Brees to spend a season calling Notre Dame games first. That sounds to me like maybe Brees could still play the 2021 season before the broadcasting plan has to start.

K Major · 04-11-2020, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Whenever that ride is over. Once again, nothing in the deal indicates his retiring after this coming season. It is based upon whenever he decides to retire. My bet is that ESPN wouldn't leave it open regarding starting year and NBC would.

AG,

Regardless of when Brees retires, it's been a wonderful ride. No where in my post did I mention when he will exit left.

If you believe that he will play 2+ seasons, that's your prerogative.

AsylumGuido · 04-11-2020, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

AG,

Regardless of when Brees retires, it's been a wonderful ride. No where in my post did I mention when he will exit left.

If you believe that he will play 2+ seasons, that's your prerogative.

Nothing against your post. I just piggybacked it to re-stress the point that the apparent deal with NBC has no specific starting date for those assuming it definitely means 2020 is absolutely Brees' last season.

saintsfan1976 · 04-11-2020, 12:08 PM

What an upgrade of Collinsworth.

How strange is it that ESPN hasn't attracted big names for it's MNF show?

We used to get Al Michaels and John Madden. Now it's Booger and 30 penalty flags.

The Dude · 04-11-2020, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Whenever that ride is over. Once again, nothing in the deal indicates his retiring after this coming season. It is based upon whenever he decides to retire. My bet is that ESPN wouldn't leave it open regarding starting year and NBC would.

This is his last year. I really doubt he makes it through the whole season. His play may not have declined but his ability to stay healthy has.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports A Mike Tirico-Drew Brees booth for Sunday Night Football is going to be fantastic. saintsfan1976 likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports Probably also means if there is no 2020 season Drew is done.
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04-10-2020, 09:21 PM	#13
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports Congrats to Brees. It's been a great ride.

04-11-2020, 08:53 AM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports Originally Posted by SmashMouth So this is indeed his last year as a Saint. Good for him. Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Sean Payton knew exactly what he was saying that this is Drew’s last season. No. Didn't you read what Rapaport tweeted? A key part of this: “In a contract that will begin after Brees retires from the Saints...” Drew Brees’ post-football career is mapped out That could be two, three or more years from now. Otherwise the contract would have a fixed stating date. Nothing has changed.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports Originally Posted by K Major Congrats to Brees. It's been a great ride. Whenever that ride is over. Once again, nothing in the deal indicates his retiring after this coming season. It is based upon whenever he decides to retire. My bet is that ESPN wouldn't leave it open regarding starting year and NBC would.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports It says Mike Tirico will take over for Al Michaels in 2023 and the implication is that they want Brees to spend a season calling Notre Dame games first. That sounds to me like maybe Brees could still play the 2021 season before the broadcasting plan has to start.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Whenever that ride is over. Once again, nothing in the deal indicates his retiring after this coming season. It is based upon whenever he decides to retire. My bet is that ESPN wouldn't leave it open regarding starting year and NBC would. AG, Regardless of when Brees retires, it's been a wonderful ride. No where in my post did I mention when he will exit left. If you believe that he will play 2+ seasons, that's your prerogative. AsylumGuido likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports Originally Posted by K Major AG, Regardless of when Brees retires, it's been a wonderful ride. No where in my post did I mention when he will exit left. If you believe that he will play 2+ seasons, that's your prerogative. Nothing against your post. I just piggybacked it to re-stress the point that the apparent deal with NBC has no specific starting date for those assuming it definitely means 2020 is absolutely Brees' last season.

04-11-2020, 12:08 PM	#19
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports What an upgrade of Collinsworth. How strange is it that ESPN hasn't attracted big names for it's MNF show? We used to get Al Michaels and John Madden. Now it's Booger and 30 penalty flags.

04-11-2020, 01:32 PM	#20
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Drew Brees Signs with NBC Sports Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Whenever that ride is over. Once again, nothing in the deal indicates his retiring after this coming season. It is based upon whenever he decides to retire. My bet is that ESPN wouldn't leave it open regarding starting year and NBC would. This is his last year. I really doubt he makes it through the whole season. His play may not have declined but his ability to stay healthy has.
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