Why this is Drew Brees' best shot to win another Super Bowl
By Mike Triplett | ESPN Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees didn't just break the NFL passing yardage record Monday night. He did it with his foot slammed down on the gas pedal.
Sure, the New Orleans Saints' 39-year-old quarterback relished every moment of his record-breaking night in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, eyes welling up with tears as he shared the love with teammates, family members and the home fans.
And sure, his football immortality is now intact -- as if it wasn't already. Forget "first-ballot" Hall of Famer. They should just hand Brees his gold jacket and bronze bust the day he retires and skip the five-year waiting period.
But Brees wants more than that. He wants a second Super Bowl win. And this season might be his best shot.
Here are the three biggest reasons why: ...
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By Mike Triplett | ESPN Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees didn't just break the NFL passing yardage record Monday night. He did it with his foot slammed down on the gas pedal.
Sure, the New Orleans Saints' 39-year-old quarterback relished every moment of his record-breaking night in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, eyes welling up with tears as he shared the love with teammates, family members and the home fans.
And sure, his football immortality is now intact -- as if it wasn't already. Forget "first-ballot" Hall of Famer. They should just hand Brees his gold jacket and bronze bust the day he retires and skip the five-year waiting period.
But Brees wants more than that. He wants a second Super Bowl win. And this season might be his best shot.
Here are the three biggest reasons why: ...
Full Story - ESPN.com