It sounds like heresy, but listening to Drew Brees being deified Monday Night, it was reminiscent of America’s first true love—Brett Favre. It’s not a reflection on Brees—he’s great—but is America making the same mistakes all over again?
Is Drew Brees The New Brett Favre?
Drew Brees led the Saints to a comeback victory in Atlanta last night, and when he stopped for his post-game interview, he looked like exactly what he’s become: a Goddamn American hero. As I wrote this summer, he’s the coolest player in the coolest sport in America.
When Michelle Tafoya asked him what it was like to be under duress all night long, he shrugged, smiled, and said, “You know, that’s part of it ... Sometimes you get a clean pocket, sometimes, you know, they’re gettin after ya.” Pssh... Don’t you see? Drew’s going to kick ass regardless.
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