Saints Reportedly Planned To Pursue Tom Brady Had Drew Brees Retired

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 2022569 Views

Tom Brady

Tom Brady and the Saints were almost on a collision course.

Tom Brady is currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and today, he will be making his debut with the team as they look to take on the almighty New Orleans Saints who are led by Drew Brees. Brees and Brady have been two of the best quarterbacks in the league for quite some time and their matchups are typically rare, which has fans excited for this upcoming game.

However, this matchup is made even more interesting by the fact that Brady almost signed with the Saints this past offseason. According to Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington, had Brees retired from football, the Saints would have gone after Brady, who was reportedly interested in the team.

Saints Reportedly Planned To Pursue Tom Brady Had Drew Brees Retired

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Per ESPN:

"In the opinion of sources close to the situation, a union between Brady and the Saints was more realistic than many realized -- and it was an option up until the days before free agency opened, despite Brees' previous public comments in mid-February that he was committed to playing in 2020."

Brady has a huge opportunity this season as he looks to prove to fans that he is still an elite quarterback. The Buccaneers will be relying on him to lead them to the postseason, and that journey begins today.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.