Brees' optimism still intact (1 Viewer)

[Dan in Lafayette]

Giants show anything is possible in playoffs

MikeTriplett / New Orleans Times-Picayune

PHOENIX, ARIZ. -- Saints quarterback Drew Brees admitted he went through "that period of withdrawal" after the Saints finished with a losing record last month and missed the playoffs.

But his unwavering optimism survived intact.

"I've got to be honest, it was kind of tough, especially to watch a team like the Giants, who get in as a fifth seed, have to go on the road and win three games, and now they're in the Super Bowl. So it's kind of like, 'Gosh, it could have been us,' " said Brees, who is in Phoenix this week doing a promotion with Chili's restaurant and enjoying the Super Bowl scene with friends. Full Story – Picayunehttp://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/?/base/sports-4/1201760580210250.xml&coll=1