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HOF Willie Roaf on Brees: ‘It looks like he has a lot of football left in him’

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Saints QB Drew Brees has been breaking records and surpassing legends in 2018. On Sunday, Brees became the fourth quarterback in NFL history throw for 500 touchdowns, and a few weeks before that, Brees surpassed Peyton Manning to become the all-time leader in NFL history in passing yards.

The 39-year-old Brees is still playing at an elite level. In six games, Brees has thrown 14 touchdowns with only one interception, and he has the Saints(6-1) in first place in the NFC South.

Throughout his career, Brees has been doubted, but he defied the odds, so says former Saint and Hall of Famer Willie Roaf.

“I think Drew Brees has always been an overachiever,” Roaf recently told the Go4it podcast with host Paul Gant.  “Drew Brees, from the time he left Purdue, from the time he left high school outside of Austin, Texas not getting recruited to some of them schools, UT(Texas), and having to go to Purdue. And then for him getting drafted by San Diego, and then them bringing somebody in, hurting his shoulder and going to New Orleans. He’s always had to prove something.

“Drew takes great care of himself; he’s a great guy, and he’s just consistent. He comes to work every day; his teammates love him. He does a lot of great things in the community. So, Drew Brees, it looks like he got a lot of football left in him, too. The way he’s playing this year, so I think New Orleans knows how special he is, and how special they were to get him in that situation because he could have easily ended up with the Dolphins… From 06′ until now, it’s been some great years with him and Sean Payton together.”

Brees is special, and I think sometimes we talk a lot about Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers in this era, but forget about the greatness of Brees. However, the numbers speak for themselves.

Regarding the 2018 Saints, If Brees continues to play at this level, the Saints are going to be a tough team to beat come playoff time. No team wants to have to travel to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to play New Orleans in the playoffs, so this is a dangerous team, especially if the defense picks up its play.

Listen below at 43:58 as Roaf talks Brees:

HOF Roaf on Skins’ defense against Saints: ‘I’ve seen better coverage in 7-on-7’

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Coming into the game against the Redskins, Saints QB Drew Brees needed 201 yards to surpass Peyton Manning and become the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards. Brees would only need a half to break the record. The 39-year-old QB threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns by halftime, including a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tre’Quan Smith to break the record.

Brees would finish the game 26-29 for 363 yards and three touchdowns as the Saints routed the Redskins 43-19 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday night.

Washington’s secondary had a bad night, and according to Hall of Famer and former Saints star Willie Roaf, the Skins’ defensive performance was awful.

“That game the Redskins played last week, I’ve seen better coverage in 7-on-7 at practice with just the DBs and the quarterback and the receivers without an offensive line,” Roaf told the Go4it podcast hosted by Paul Gant. “They were not even covering those guys.

“I don’t know what they were doing, but the way the Washington Redskins played in that game, and the lack of coverage, guys running wide open down the field. I mean that would get a coach fired. You can’t have guys running that wide open in the NFL, and not be in coverage. That one to break the record before the half, the kid(Tre’Quan Smith) was running wide open. I don’t know what the Redskins were doing, but that was not NFL football. They were running up and down the field, and some of those guys were not even being covered. I don’t know what they were doing.”

Before their game against the Saints, the Redskins defense had been playing reasonably well. Prior to the Saints’ game, Washington was allowing only 14.7 points per game, and in all fairness to the Redskins, Brees has been playing some good football this year. He has thrown 11 touchdowns and has yet to throw an interception in 2018.

The good thing for Washington is that it’s just one game, and they’ll have an opportunity to bounce back against the Panthers on Sunday at FedEx Field.

We’ll wait and see if the Skins’ defense can get back on track against Carolina.

Listen below at 49:02 as Roaf discusses the Redskins and their defense:

Twitter reacts to Drew Brees becoming the NFL’s all-time passing leader

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New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees became the NFL all-time passing leader surpassing Peyton Manning on Monday night.

The 39-year-old Brees broke Manning’s record by connecting with Tre’Quan Smith on a 62-yard touchdown pass as the Saints beat the Redskins 43-19 at the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

 

 

Report: Vikings reached out to Drew Brees(WATCH)

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According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings have reached out to the representatives of free agent QB Drew Brees.

While it might be a long shot, the Viking are said to be looking at all their QB options, according to the report.

Brees has been on record as saying that he expects to be back in New Orleans next season.

According to various reports, the Vikings are said to be the favorites to land free agent QB Kirk Cousins.

Sit back and enjoy the ride because NFL free agency is going to be fun!

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Ingram on Brees: ‘At least, five to six more elite years’

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New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees had a tremendous season in 2017. With the support of a great running game, Brees passed for 4334 yards and 23 touchdowns. In his 17th season in the NFL, Brees became a Pro Bowler for the 10th time.

Also, Brees had the Saints one miracle play away from the NFC title game.

At 39, you wonder how many great seasons Brees has left. According to Saints RB Mark Ingram, Brees could play to his mid-40s.

“Man, he can go as long as he wants. At least, five to six more elite years,” Ingram told TMZ Sports.  “He’s a great dude. How he prepares, how he recovers; he’s a legend.”

Ingram thinks what the Saints experienced against the Vikings in the divisional round of the playoff will help the team moving:

“We feel like what we experienced, what we accomplished this year, and the feeling that we had in Minnesota, will catapult us to the next level,” Ingram said.

Playing in the NFL at a high level at the age of 39 is a fantastic feat. To play at an elite level in your mid-40s would be incredible.

While Brees will be a free agent, he has said numerous times that he wants to return to New Orleans.

Can Brees be elite at 45? I doubt it, but I could see two or three more good to great seasons for Brees, especially with the running game that the Saints have with Ingram and Alvin Kamara.

 

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Saints’ Drew Brees wins 2017 Castrol Edge Clutch Performer of the Year

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New Orleans Saints quarterback DREW BREES has been named the 2017 CASTROL EDGE CLUTCH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR. Castrol® EDGE® and the National Football League announced the winners tonight, February 3, during NFL Honors – a two-hour primetime special airing nationally on NBC the night before Super Bowl LII.

  • Week 11 – Drew Brees throws for 385 yards in Saints’ overtime win:

Brees completed 29 of 41 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns for a 106.2 passer rating in the New Orleans Saints’ 34-31 overtime win against the Washington Redskins. He helped the Saints become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win its next eight games immediately following an 0-2 start.

Brees was one of five finalists nominated to receive this honor. The other finalists were Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

The five finalists were selected among 17 of the most memorable Castrol EDGE Clutch Performers during the 2017 NFL season. Each week the NFL selected five nominees for the performers of the week in which the fans voted for the winner on NFL.com/Castrol-EDGE. 

NFL announces nominees for 2017 ‘Castrol Edge Clutch Performer of the Year’

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The National Football League today announced the five finalists for the 2017 CASTROL EDGE CLUTCH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR. The “Castrol EDGE Clutch Performer of the Year” is the best performer or performance of the year that represents strength in key moments.

2017 CASTROL EDGE CLUTCH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Week 7 Carson Wentz throws four touchdowns in Eagles’ win
Week 10 Mark Ingram’s 131 rush yards and three touchdowns in Saints’ win
Week 11 Drew Brees throws for 385 yards in Saints’ overtime win
Week 12 Antonio Browns’ 169 receiving yards in Steelers’ win
Divisional Playoffs Stefon Diggs’ 61-yard game-winning touchdown in Vikings’ win

Fans can vote for one of these five performers on NFL.com/Castrol-EDGE through Thursday, February 1to determine the 2017 CASTROL EDGE CLUTCH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR.

The winner of the 2017 CASTROL EDGE CLUTCH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR will be announced at NFL Honors, a two-hour primetime awards special to air nationally on Feb. 3, the night before Super Bowl LII, at 9PM ET/PT on NBC.

The five finalists were selected among 17 of the most memorable Castrol EDGE Clutch Performers during the 2017 NFL season. Each week the NFL selected five nominees for the performers of the week in which the fans voted for the winner on NFL.com/Castrol-EDGE.

“Castrol® EDGE® is known for its strength under severe pressure, maximizing your car’s performance,” said Kerim Kermen, Castrol’s vice president of marketing, Americas region. “These five finalists for the Castrol EDGE Clutch Performer of the year have proven their strength under pressure to lead their teams to thrilling victories. They are five individuals who have helped make this another exciting NFL season.”

A closer look at the nominees:

Week 7 – Carson Wentz throws four touchdowns in Eagles’ win:

Wentz completed 17 of 25 passes for 268 yards and four touchdowns for a 126.3 passer rating in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 34-24 victory over the Washington Redskins.

Week 10 – Mark Ingram’s 131 rush yards and three touchdowns in Saints’ win:

Ingram rushed for 131 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns in the New Orleans Saints’ 47-10 win over the Buffalo Bills. He joined George Rogers (November 8, 1981) and Ricky Williams (October 22, 2000) as the only Saints players to rush for at least 130 yards and three touchdowns in a game.

Week 11 – Drew Brees throws for 385 yards in Saints’ overtime win:

Brees completed 29 of 41 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns for a 106.2 passer rating in the New Orleans Saints’ 34-31 overtime win against the Washington Redskins. He helped the Saints become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win its next eight games immediately following an 0-2 start.

Week 12 – Antonio Brown’s 169 receiving yards in Steelers’ win:

Brown recorded 10 receptions for 169 yards and two touchdowns in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 31-28 win over the Green Bay Packers. The performance marked Brown’s fifth game with 10+ receptions and 100+ yards and he became the first player in NFL history to record five such games in multiple seasons (2015).

Divisional Playoffs – Stefon Diggs’ 61-yard game-winning touchdown in Vikings’ win

Diggs caught six passes for 137 yards and scored a 61-yard touchdown as time expired to lift the Vikings over the Saints and advance to the NFC Championship. The play marked the first game-winning touchdown on the final play of the fourth quarter in NFL postseason history.

For more information on the 2017 CASTROL EDGE CLUTCH PERFORMER OF THE YEAR, visit NFL.com/Castrol-EDGE.

Statistical highlights from Week 14 in the NFL

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Steelers quarterback BEN  ROETHLISBERGER completed 44 of 66 passes (66.7 percent) for 506 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 99.7 passer rating in the Steelers’ 39-38 win over Baltimore in Week 14.

Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for at least 500 yards three times in his career, having also accomplished the feat on October 26, 2014 (522 yards vs. Indianapolis) and December 20, 2009 (503 vs. Green Bay). New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES is the only other player with multiple career 500-yard passing games.

Steelers wide receiver ANTONIO BROWN had 11 receptions for 213 yards and running back LE’VEON BELL had 125 scrimmage yards (77 receiving, 48 rushing) with three touchdowns in Week 14. Bell, who leads the league with 1,684 scrimmage yards, and Brown, who leads the NFL with 1,509 receiving yards, are the first pair of teammates in NFL history with at least 1,500 scrimmage yards each through their team’s first 13 games of a season.

Brown has six games with at least 10 catches and 100 receiving yards this season, tied for the second-most in a single season in NFL history. Only ANDRE JOHNSON (seven in 2008) had more such games in a season.

The players with the most games with at least 10 catches and 100 receiving yards in a single season in NFL history:

PLAYER

TEAM

SEASON

GAMES WITH 10+ CATCHES & 100+ REC. YARDS IN SINGLE SEASON

Andre Johnson

Houston

2008

7

Antonio Brown

Pittsburgh

2017

 6*

Calvin Johnson

Detroit

2012

6

Wes Welker

New England

2009

6

*Through Week 14

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PACKERS PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE: Green Bay wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS had two touchdown catches – a one-yard score with 17 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the game-winning 25-yarder in overtime – in the Packers’ 27-21 win at Cleveland.

Adams became the fourth player in NFL history (including the postseason) to score a touchdown in both the final minute of the fourth quarter and in overtime and the first since New England’s JAMES WHITE accomplished the feat in Super Bowl LI.

The players to score a touchdown in both the final minute of the fourth quarter and in overtime in a single game in NFL history:

PLAYER

TEAM

DATE

Davante Adams

Green Bay

December 10, 2017

James White

New England

February 5, 2017*

Terrell Owens

San Francisco

October 14, 2001

Wesley Walker

New York Jets

September 21, 1986

*Super Bowl LI

The Packers, who won on a 20-yard touchdown run by rookie AARON JONES in overtime in Week 13, have won back-to-back games in overtime for the first time in team history. Green Bay has also joined the 2001 Chicago Bears as the only teams in NFL history to score an overtime touchdown in consecutive games.

TEAM

SEASON

WEEK

OVERTIME TD

WEEK

OVERTIME TD

Green Bay

2017

13

Aaron Jones 20-yard run

14

Davante Adams 25-yard catch

Chicago

2001

7

Mike Brown 33-yard INT return

8

Mike Brown 16-yard INT return

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RIVERS RUNS THROUGH DEFENSES: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback PHILIP RIVERS passed for 319 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 114.9 passer rating in the team’s 30-13 win over Washington last week.

Rivers, who ranks fourth in the NFL with 3,611 passing yards, has at least 3,500 passing yards in 10 consecutive seasons and joined PEYTON MANNING (13, 1998-2010) and DREW BREES (13, 2005-17) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to accomplish the feat.

The quarterbacks with at least 3,500 passing yards in 10+ consecutive seasons in NFL history:

PLAYER

TEAM(S)

SEASONS

CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 3,500 PASS YARDS

Peyton Manning

Indianapolis

1998-2010

13

Drew Brees

San Diego, New Orleans

2005-2017

 13*

Philip Rivers

San Diego/LA Chargers

2008-2017

 10*

*Active streak

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WONDERFUL WILSON: Seattle quarterback RUSSELL WILSON threw fourth-quarter touchdown passes to wide receivers PAUL RICHARDSON (61 yards) and TYLER LOCKETT (74 yards) in the Seahawks’ loss at Jacksonville in Week 14.

Wilson is the first quarterback with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes of at least 60 yards in a single game since Pro Football Hall of Famer KURT WARNER connected with TORRY HOLT (85 yards) and ISAAC BRUCE (66) on September 24, 2000.

Wilson has 17 fourth-quarter touchdown passes this season and surpassed ELI MANNING (15 in 2011) for the most in a single season in NFL history.

The players with the most fourth-quarter touchdown passes in a single season in NFL history:

PLAYER

TEAM

SEASON

4TH QUARTER TD PASSES

Russell Wilson

Seattle

2017

17*

Eli Manning

New York Giants

2011

15

Drew Brees

New Orleans

2016

14

Blake Bortles

Jacksonville

2015

14

Peyton Manning

Denver

2013

14

Peyton Manning

Indianapolis

2002

14

Johnny Unitas^

Baltimore Colts

1959

14

*Through Week 14

^Pro Football Hall of Famer

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MAGNIFICENT MC COY: Buffalo running back LE SEAN MC COY rushed for 156 yards, including the game-winning 21-yard touchdown in overtime, in the Bill’s 13-7 win against Indianapolis last week.

McCoy, who has 10 career games with at least 150 rushing yards, joined Arizona’s ADRIAN PETERSON (19) as the only active players with at least 10 such games in their careers.

The active players with the most career games with at least 150 rushing yards:

PLAYER

TEAM(S)

CAREER GAMES WITH 150+ RUSH YARDS

Adrian Peterson

Minnesota, New Orleans, Arizona

19

LeSean McCoy

Philadelphia, Buffalo

10

Jamaal Charles

Kansas City, Denver

9

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CLUTCH KICKER: Pittsburgh kicker CHRIS BOSWELL converted the game-winning 46-yard field goal with 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of the Steelers’ Week 14 win over Baltimore.

Boswell, who made game-winning field goals as time expired in the fourth quarter in both Weeks 12 and 13, is the first kicker since the 1970 merger to make a game-winning field goal with under one minute remaining in the fourth quarter in three consecutive games.