Drew Brees

New Orleans Saints Drew Brees falls short of Dan Marino

Quarterback Drew Brees doesn't break Dan Marino’s passing record

Dec 29, 2008 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Saints Quarterback, Drew Brees, didn't break Dan Marino’s all-time single-season record for passing yards set in 1984. In order to break Dan Marino's record, Drew Brees needed 402 passing yards in the last game of the season against the Carolina Panthers on Dec 28, 2008. Drew Brees came up 15 yards short of beating Dan Marino’s record. Dan Marino’s average passing yardage per game was 317 yards in 1984. Drew Brees's average was one yard shy at 316 yards per game in 2008. Here's how the comparison stacked up:

Drew Brees Offseason is great with New Orleans Saints

Quarterback Drew Brees looks to future with New Orleans

May 10, 2007 - New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says that his football off-season is right on schedule. He has almost fully recovered from his Pro Bowl right elbow dislocation in February. Drew Brees said: "My elbow feels great. My body feels great. I am not limited in any way right now."

He is excited about the Saints 2007 draft of offensive players:

Robert Meachem (WR, 6-3, 211, Tennessee) drafted in 1st round
Andy Alleman (G, 6-4, 302, Akron) drafted in 3rd round
Jermon Bushrod (OT, 6-4, 315, Towson) drafted in 4th round

He is looking forward to competing against the Saints 2007 draft of cornerbacks:

Usama Young (CB, 5-11, 186, Kent State) drafted in 3rd round
David Jones (CB, 6-0, 196, Wingate) drafted in 5th round

Drew Brees said, "Until the season starts, we're going against our defense every day, and that becomes pretty competitive," Brees said. "So it's fun to see who they bring in, and who are we going to pick on. It's just part of the fun."

New Orleans Saints Quarterback is Drew Brees!

Quarterback Drew Brees signs six-year deal with New Orleans Saints

March 14, 2006 - Former San Diego Charger Quarterback, Drew Brees, signs six-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. The Miami Dolphins failed to acquire the Pro-Bowl Quarterback, Drew Brees. Now Brees is a Saint!