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It's not difficult to appreciate the things Drew Brees has done for the Saints since 2006. We look at his top moments of the 2020 season.

John Hendrix | SI

Sunday ended in heartbreak for Drew Brees and the Saints, as they fell to Tom Brady and Bucs. It certainly felt like the last time we will see No. 9, as the evidence of his impending retirement is compelling. Naturally, Brees will take some time to think about things before he gives New Orleans a final decision. While we hope that isn't the case, in no particular order, we take a look at some of the best moments Brees delivered for the Saints in 2020.

1. Fighting through broken ribs and a collapsed lung to rattle off 10 points against the 49ers.

If you ever doubted a quarterback's toughness, then look at what Brees did against the 49ers in Week 10. It was later revealed that he suffered some cracked ribs in the prior game against the Bucs, but then had suffered a collapsed lung and more broken ribs from the San Francisco game. Despite that, Brees played through some of the pain, leading New Orleans to 10 points before the half after being down 10-0. ...


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By Josh Edwards | CBS Sports

The Atlanta Falcons have completed their search for a new head coach and general manager. After hiring Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to be the team's new head coach, the Falcons announced the hire of former Saints vice president and assistant general manager for pro personnel Terry Fontenot as the team's next general manager.

In a statement from the team, owner Arthur Blank expressed his appreciation for the Louisiana native's ability to build relationships.

"When we started this process we were focused on finding someone that not only has a track record of identifying key building blocks that result in successful teams, but also someone who focuses on cohesive relationships within the building. We feel very strongly that we've found that individual in Terry Fontenot."

As a result of an initiative to promote more minority hires in leadership roles, New Orleans will receive a compensatory third round choice in the 2021 and 2022 NFL Drafts. ...

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By John Sigler | Saintswire

The New Orleans Saints were eliminated from the playoffs after falling short to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in large part due to their offense fraying at the seams. Drew Brees and two of his regular playmakers, Michael Thomas and Jared Cook, each ranked among the lowest-graded players in the game by Pro Football Focus. Thomas didn’t catch a single pass for the first time in his career, while all three Buccaneers touchdowns were scored after Brees or Cook gave the ball away.

But there were some bright spots, too, giving reason for optimism in the future. Here’s the final list of top five and bottom five Saints player grades of the 2020 season: ...

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By John Sigler | Saintswire


The Detroit Lions can hire their new head coach at any time, but Dan Campbell wants to handle all the responsibilities left on his desk before leaving the New Orleans Saints. Because of NFL rules, he was only allowed to speak with suitors until the Saints’ season ended, at which point he can join a new team. Their playoffs loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers opens the door for him and others to go pursue new opportunities.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Campbell is expected to be announced as Detroit’s next head coach later this week, once he’s formally met with the team in person after interviewing virtually. That’s when he’ll be able to put pen to paper. ...

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