Anticipation builds for Drew Brees' next record, but Saints focused on beating Washington
By Joel A. Erickson | The Advocate
Drew Brees told reporters on Sunday that he's trying to keep his pursuit of the NFL's all-time passing yards record from becoming a bigger deal than it already is.
His head coach agrees.
While ESPN spends the week touting Monday night's game against the Redskins as an opportunity to see history and a mountain of words are written about the legendary Saints quarterback's career, New Orleans has a job to do against Washington.
"Obviously, it's a storyline, and you always say that it's more special when you win," Payton said. "I'm sure Drew would feel the same way. We'll try to handle it the best way possible."
For that reason, Payton believes he probably won't think about the accomplishment much this week, because he'll be focused on the game plan.
"I think later, at a later time, you really have a chance to look back on such an accomplishment," Payton said. ...
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By Joel A. Erickson | The Advocate
Drew Brees told reporters on Sunday that he's trying to keep his pursuit of the NFL's all-time passing yards record from becoming a bigger deal than it already is.
His head coach agrees.
While ESPN spends the week touting Monday night's game against the Redskins as an opportunity to see history and a mountain of words are written about the legendary Saints quarterback's career, New Orleans has a job to do against Washington.
"Obviously, it's a storyline, and you always say that it's more special when you win," Payton said. "I'm sure Drew would feel the same way. We'll try to handle it the best way possible."
For that reason, Payton believes he probably won't think about the accomplishment much this week, because he'll be focused on the game plan.
"I think later, at a later time, you really have a chance to look back on such an accomplishment," Payton said. ...
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