After the dust settled in the playoffs in the divisions, Drew Brees and Tom Brady were seen on Sunday who could be their last moment together at the Superdome.
It was perhaps the last time the two future Hall of Fame full-backs shared a field together, as Brees apparently would announce his retirement at some point during the off-season. The two were seen laughing and Brady threw a pass at one of Brees’ children.
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The special moment was captured on video by several reporters staying after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints to advance to the NFC Championship, 30-20, to face the Green Bay Packers with a trip to Super Bowl LV on the line. .
While FOX Sports ‘NFL insider Jay Glazer reported before the game that it would be or lost Brees’ last game in the Superdome victory, Brees told reporters after the game that he would take some time before deciding what to do with to do his career.
“I give myself the opportunity to think about the season, to think about a lot of things, just like last year and to make a decision,” he said. ESPN.
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He also added that he “has no regrets” about how the season went.
New Orleans Saints full-back Drew Brees, right, embraces Tampa Bay Buccaneers full-back Tom Brady as Bree’s kids watch an NFL division game between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 17, 2021 in New Orleans. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo / Butch Dill)
The long-time Saints full-back said goodbye to the limited number of fans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and blew kisses for his family who were in a suite watching the playoffs.
Brees had three interceptions in the loss. He added a pass rate and 134 passing steps.
Sean Payton was asked about Brees’ future and Payton replied that he considered the question for a “different press conference.”
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If it really is Brees’ last game, he will retire as the forerunner in passing with 80,358 and the second all-time with 571. Brady is no. 2 in all passing times (79,204) and No. 1 in all passing times (581).