Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune
Here’s my First Take:
I realize the coverage of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees can be a bit syrupy these days.
The Onion even took a satirical jab at New Orleans’ love affair with the Saints star quarterback in a recent feature.
But it’s hard not to genuflect on Brees. He’s playing the position as well as anyone in the history of the game.
Brees isn’t off to the high-flying start he had a year ago but he’s still playing at a very high level.
Here are some interesting numbers about him as he heads into the NFC South showdown against the Falcons on Sunday at the Superdome: