Brees retired from professional football after the 2020 season and jumped right into the broadcasting booth. He did work as a studio and game analyst, being a presence during NBC’s NFL programs and coverage of Notre Dame games.

However, Brees struggled with the transition, and the two sides decided it was better for everyone to end their partnership. Bevacqua also hinted that the future Hall of Famer wants to spend more time with his family.

“It was a new role, and everyone has a learning curve. I think he did an unbelievable job with Notre Dame and improved every week,” Bevacqua added. “He was always unbelievably prepared, curious about how things were handled and the work that went into it.”

Brees will remain under contract with NBC, but the network won’t stop him if he decides to pursue other opportunities. However, that seems unlikely at the moment, and the former New Orleans Saints star will probably take some time to figure out his next move.

Brees already addressed his future in a tweet sent out last month when the reports about his NBC exit first surfaced. One of the options he mentioned was playing football again, but that was interpreted more as sarcasm than as a real possibility.

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According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the overwhelming expectations around the league and inside the Saints’ building is that Brees is going to retire after this season.

During his recent appearance on Sunday NFL Countdown, Schefter said that the move is expected due to Bree’s age, recent injuries, and the deal he signed with NBC Sports to take on a broadcasting job once he finishes his career.

Brees, who turns 42 this January, missed time with injuries in each of the last two regular-season games. In 2019 he had to sit out five games due to a thumb fracture, while also missing four games in 2020 due to rib fractures and a collapsed lung.

If the retirement report is true, Drew Brees will be extremely motivated in the postseason, trying to get another Super Bowl ring before all is said and done. The Saints are set to open the playoffs against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Despite the injuries and setbacks, Brees is playing another productive season. In 12 games in 2020, he completed 70.5 percent of his passes while throwing for 2,942 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

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Brees has been out since Week 10 when he suffered several broken ribs and had collapsed lungs during the game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Saints started backup Taysom Hill in his absence, notching four straight wins before a surprising loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last week.

Rapoport reports that the Saints still feel good about playing Hill against the Chiefs if Brees isn’t fully fit to get back on the field. However, the veteran signal-caller made good progress in recent days and will push to get his spot under center back.

It isn’t surprising that Drew Brees wants to return to the field so badly, especially since he might be playing his last season in the NFL. Before he calls it quits, Brees wants to make another Super Bowl run, and the Saints look to be in a position to do that this season.

Brees has been productive as usual in 2020, leading the league in completion percentage with 73.5 while throwing for 2,196 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games. The 41-year-old legend also has only three interceptions for the year.

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Brees was set to become a free agent this offseason, but it was clear from the start that he would only return to New Orleans if he decides to continue playing football. All doubts were cleared on Tuesday when the 41-year-old signal-caller inked an extension that will prolong his time with the Saints through 2021.

Reportedly, Brees also gave Saints a hometown discount, getting a salary of just $25 million a year. While he could get a lot more on the open market, the veteran decided to take less so New Orleans could invest in a contending team.

Despite his age, Drew Brees played on a high-level last year, earning his 13th Pro Bowl berth. While Brees played only 11 games due to hand injury, he still managed to pass for close to 3,000 yards and 27 touchdowns while completing 74.3 percent of his passes. The 2019 NFL season also saw him breaking Peyton Manning’s record for most career touchdowns.

Since joining the Saints in 2006, Brees established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game. He led New Orleans to the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in 2019 while setting numerous records along the way. Besides having most touchdown passes (541) in NFL history, he also has the most career passing yards (77,416) and most career pass completions (10,161).

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Speaking with WWL Radio on Wednesday, Brees said that he believes he “can beat” the projected timetable for his rehab.

“As far as the timetable for getting back though, they say 6 to 8 weeks. I think I can beat that, but I’m just gonna take it one week at a time and see how things go,”- said Brees.

The rehab process isn’t as tough on Brees as the fact that he is unable to play football. In the previous 13 years with the Saints, the 40-year-old Pro Bowler only missed two games.

“It was weird watching on TV. It was really weird. I didn’t really like it,” – he added. “Listen, I’m still one of the leaders of this team and a captain. I’m gonna do whatever I can to help.”

Despite losing Brees, Saints had the luck of having arguably the best backup QB in the league. Bridgwater, who is also the highest-paid backup in NFL, stepped in for Brees in Week 3 and while not impressing, he showed New Orleans that they can rely on him by throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns.

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Brees retired from professional football after the 2020 season and jumped right into the broadcasting booth. He did work as a studio and game analyst, being a presence during NBC’s NFL programs and coverage of Notre Dame games.

However, Brees struggled with the transition, and the two sides decided it was better for everyone to end their partnership. Bevacqua also hinted that the future Hall of Famer wants to spend more time with his family.

“It was a new role, and everyone has a learning curve. I think he did an unbelievable job with Notre Dame and improved every week,” Bevacqua added. “He was always unbelievably prepared, curious about how things were handled and the work that went into it.”

Brees will remain under contract with NBC, but the network won’t stop him if he decides to pursue other opportunities. However, that seems unlikely at the moment, and the former New Orleans Saints star will probably take some time to figure out his next move.

Brees already addressed his future in a tweet sent out last month when the reports about his NBC exit first surfaced. One of the options he mentioned was playing football again, but that was interpreted more as sarcasm than as a real possibility.

The post Drew Brees Leaves NBC After Just One Year as an NFL Analyst appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the overwhelming expectations around the league and inside the Saints’ building is that Brees is going to retire after this season.

During his recent appearance on Sunday NFL Countdown, Schefter said that the move is expected due to Bree’s age, recent injuries, and the deal he signed with NBC Sports to take on a broadcasting job once he finishes his career.

Brees, who turns 42 this January, missed time with injuries in each of the last two regular-season games. In 2019 he had to sit out five games due to a thumb fracture, while also missing four games in 2020 due to rib fractures and a collapsed lung.

If the retirement report is true, Drew Brees will be extremely motivated in the postseason, trying to get another Super Bowl ring before all is said and done. The Saints are set to open the playoffs against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Despite the injuries and setbacks, Brees is playing another productive season. In 12 games in 2020, he completed 70.5 percent of his passes while throwing for 2,942 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

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Brees has been out since Week 10 when he suffered several broken ribs and had collapsed lungs during the game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Saints started backup Taysom Hill in his absence, notching four straight wins before a surprising loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last week.

Rapoport reports that the Saints still feel good about playing Hill against the Chiefs if Brees isn’t fully fit to get back on the field. However, the veteran signal-caller made good progress in recent days and will push to get his spot under center back.

It isn’t surprising that Drew Brees wants to return to the field so badly, especially since he might be playing his last season in the NFL. Before he calls it quits, Brees wants to make another Super Bowl run, and the Saints look to be in a position to do that this season.

Brees has been productive as usual in 2020, leading the league in completion percentage with 73.5 while throwing for 2,196 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games. The 41-year-old legend also has only three interceptions for the year.

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Brees was set to become a free agent this offseason, but it was clear from the start that he would only return to New Orleans if he decides to continue playing football. All doubts were cleared on Tuesday when the 41-year-old signal-caller inked an extension that will prolong his time with the Saints through 2021.

Reportedly, Brees also gave Saints a hometown discount, getting a salary of just $25 million a year. While he could get a lot more on the open market, the veteran decided to take less so New Orleans could invest in a contending team.

Despite his age, Drew Brees played on a high-level last year, earning his 13th Pro Bowl berth. While Brees played only 11 games due to hand injury, he still managed to pass for close to 3,000 yards and 27 touchdowns while completing 74.3 percent of his passes. The 2019 NFL season also saw him breaking Peyton Manning’s record for most career touchdowns.

Since joining the Saints in 2006, Brees established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game. He led New Orleans to the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in 2019 while setting numerous records along the way. Besides having most touchdown passes (541) in NFL history, he also has the most career passing yards (77,416) and most career pass completions (10,161).

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Speaking with WWL Radio on Wednesday, Brees said that he believes he “can beat” the projected timetable for his rehab.

“As far as the timetable for getting back though, they say 6 to 8 weeks. I think I can beat that, but I’m just gonna take it one week at a time and see how things go,”- said Brees.

The rehab process isn’t as tough on Brees as the fact that he is unable to play football. In the previous 13 years with the Saints, the 40-year-old Pro Bowler only missed two games.

“It was weird watching on TV. It was really weird. I didn’t really like it,” – he added. “Listen, I’m still one of the leaders of this team and a captain. I’m gonna do whatever I can to help.”

Despite losing Brees, Saints had the luck of having arguably the best backup QB in the league. Bridgwater, who is also the highest-paid backup in NFL, stepped in for Brees in Week 3 and while not impressing, he showed New Orleans that they can rely on him by throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns.

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