not sure what 'pertains' means in this context-- but neither you nor I nor anyone else here knows what went on with Brees and his mother, or what type of person she was-- so i would hate to try to judge him based on their relationship.
One could infer that he didn't want his likeness used by someone that is shaking down business owners. It may not be but, if true, it certainly says a lot about her ethical boundaries.