Brees doesn’t want Saints’ playoff run to be about him

Posted: Jan 7, 2021 / 03:47 PM CST / Updated: Jan 7, 2021 / 03:47 PM CST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees doesn’t want the Saints to make their upcoming playoff run about him, even if the record-setting quarterback’s career could now end on any given weekend.

Brees turns 42 on Jan. 15 and hasn’t committed to playing another season. His extraordinary career could end with either the next Saints loss or a Super Bowl victory.

But Brees bristles at the notion that his career should overshadow the story of the Saints’ 2020 season.

Brees says he didn’t come back this season for himself. He says he came back for his team and the city he represents.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes under pressure from Minnesota Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum (98) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, right, talks with quarterback Drew Brees during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)