Drew Brees throws shade at ESPN analysts after underdog Saints’ 44-19 beatdown of Cowboys
Drew Brees spent 20 seasons in the NFL, with 15 of those years playing for the New Orleans Saints. While it is expected that the legendary quarterback would root for his former team, Brees has recently turned his attention to calling out the ESPN analyst deck.
Last Sunday, the Saints faced the Cowboys in their first away game of the season. Led by Derek Carr, the Saints dominated Dallas with a decisive 44-19 victory. Prior to the game, ESPN's analyst deck had unanimously predicted a win for the Cowboys.
After the Saints, as underdogs, pulled off a sensational victory, Drew Brees took to Instagram to make a statement. He reposted a reel to his stories that featured a still of ESPN analysts sitting with their predictions of the Cowboys winning the game on the screen. In the reel, the Saints running back Alvin Kamara is seen chuckling in the middle of the clip.
“Thought everybody would've learned their lesson by now,” Brees wrote on the story.
Drew Brees did not stop the trolling here; he posted another story of the Saints winning against the Cowboys. The former QB continues to showcase his celebratory mood as his former team remains undefeated.
Drew Brees wants a second crack at broadcasting
After retiring in 2020, Drew Brees was hired by NBC as a broadcaster. However, the 13-time Pro Bowler got to announce only two NFL games and a handful of college games. Recently, Brees suggested a comeback into the broadcasting world if he gets a chance.
“The thing that I wanted to do the most, that I felt like I could bring the most value at was broadcasting NFL games and it was the thing I had the least opportunity to do,” said Brees to the press.
“Yep, I said it. SNF, MNF, or Thursday Night Football. Come get me when you’re ready! Until then I’m coaching ball.”
Currently, Brees is employed at his alma mater Purdue as an assistant coach. The QB is vying for opportunities at the higher level of broadcasting, specifically calling for NFL games.