(Staff photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
By Amie Just | NOLA.com
Hundreds if not thousands of players have suited up for the New Orleans Saints under Sean Payton over the past 16 years, but none know him like Drew Brees does.
As so many of those players posted their tributes to Payton on Tuesday and Wednesday, Brees chimed in with his own just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday evening — somehow keeping his years of memories to eight sentences and 10 pictures.
"So much appreciation for my head coach," Brees wrote. "What an incredible 16 years. He challenged us, motivated and inspired us, P'Oed us off at times (in a good way), but always did what was best for the team! Perfect blend of old school and present day. Pushed us to the edge, but knew how to have fun doing it.
"Always optimistic, always in the moment but preparing for the future. And always bringing out the best! An all-time great! Spent every day of my Saints career trying to prove him right!" ...
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