Old seafarer Drew Brees be itching to try his hand at the tellin' of tales on the airwaves. Avast ye, come and fetch him! Arrr!
2024-06-01
Arrr mateys, Drew Brees be wantin' to set sail on the broadcaster seas once more! After just one year ashore, he be yearnin' for another go at the job. Will he be speakin' the truth or just blowin' hot air? Only time will tell, ye scurvy dogs!
In the realm of the NFL, the legendary Drew Brees bid adieu to his playing days after the 2020 season, delving into the world of broadcasting for a bit. He graced our screens as a color analyst, teaming up with Mike Tirico during his time at NBC and covering Notre Dame football games. Yet, his stint in broadcasting was short-lived as Brees departed in May 2022 to focus on family, but now he's eyeing a comeback to the airwaves.The 45-year-old made a grand return to the New Orleans Saints' training site, where plans to immortalize him in the team's Hall of Fame were unveiled. During a press conference, Brees expressed his eagerness to dive back into broadcasting, confident in his abilities to excel in the field once again.Brees boldly proclaimed his desire to broadcast NFL games, believing he could be the best in the business. He envisioned himself on primetime shows like "Thursday Night Football," ready to bring value to the game. Support poured in from veteran announcer Joe Buck, who championed Brees for another shot at the microphone, emphasizing his innate talent for the role.As Brees gears up to make his broadcasting comeback, the football world awaits to see if the former quarterback can indeed reign as the king of the airwaves.