Drew Brees

Saints go to 8-0 with 30-20 win over Panthers

By BRETT MARTEL| AP| Sports

… What might be finest Saints team is off to the best start in club history. New Orleans moved to 8-0 on Sunday when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a 30-20 comeback victory over Carolina. While …

Story|11/08/2009

Despite being 7-0, Saints have concerns

Sports

… Despite being 7-0, Saints have concerns Wednesday, November 04, 2009 METAIRIE, La. Drew Brees sounds like a man who's embarrassed, and not because of all the compliments he's getting over the New Orleans Saints' perfect …

Story|11/04/2009

Saints stay perfect with 35-27 win over Falcons

By BRETT MARTEL| AP| Sports

… despite an imperfect performance, and now need one more win to set the record for best start in franchise history. Drew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns and Jabari Greer returned an interception for a score to …

Story|11/03/2009

NFL's 3 undefeated teams all have Purdue QBs

By CLIFF BRUNT| AP| Sports

… Colts are a combined 18-0 this season, and they are the only unbeaten teams remaining in the league. New Orleans' Drew Brees and Denver's Kyle Orton are having career years, while Indianapolis rookie Curtis Painter is learning under Peyton …

Story|10/30/2009

Smith considering changes as Falcons chase Saints

By CHARLES ODUM| AP| Sports

… third downs and our pressure rushes. Those are some things we've got to get better on, especially this week with Drew Brees , one of the best quarterbacks in the league passing the ball right now." Safety Thomas DeCoud and linebacker Stephen …

Story|10/27/2009

Dolphins' Sparano takes blame for key decision

By STEVEN WINE| AP| Sports

… yard line, Miami called timeout with the Saints lined up for a field-goal attempt. That gave Saints quarterback Drew Brees time to persuade coach Sean Payton to try for a touchdown instead. Payton sent his offensive unit back onto the field …

Story|10/26/2009

Saints on record scoring pace

By BRETT MARTEL| AP| Sports

… Saints on record scoring pace Monday, October 26, 2009 By BRETT MARTEL, AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees had four turnovers, was sacked five times, and his team was down by three touchdowns in the waning moments of the first half …

Story|10/26/2009

Unbeaten Saints rally past Dolphins 46-34

By STEVEN WINE| AP| Sports

… yards on successive possessions in the second half to overtake the Miami Dolphins 46-34 Sunday. NFL passing leader Drew Brees had his worst day of the season, with three interceptions and five sacks. But he scored twice, the second time on …

Story|10/25/2009

Saints use Bush to simulate wildcat in practice

By BRETT MARTEL| AP| Sports

… to their 5-0 start this season. That's because head coach Sean Payton is unlikely to limit prolific quarterback Drew Brees ' involvement in his offense. Even Bush, one of the Saints' most explosive and versatile running backs, saw no reason …

Story|10/22/2009

Saints' O-line in synch both on and off the field

By BRETT MARTEL| AP| Sports

… Band in the middle of the locker room. It's the kind of teamwork that has helped the Saints' offensive line make Drew Brees one of the least sacked quarterbacks in the NFL. "We're not all alike, but we get along well," Stinchcomb said …

Story|10/22/2009