Dear Drew Brees,
First of all, I’m a really big fan. And before I say anything, I just want to thank you for what you’ve done for New Orleans, for this state, and for this region. As a fellow Louisianan, I’m grateful for not only what you do on the football field, but for the charitable things you do for all of us not just as Saints fans, but as for people. I just wanted to get that out of the way.
The real reason for writing though, is this. Does it ever end up getting to you acting like such a good guy? Listen, I’m sure you’re a great person. Probably not Tebow nice (because let’s face it, I’m not sure what is going on in that dude’s head, but at least he comes off pretty genuine), but still a pretty good guy at least. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you get that mad, for a football player. I think there was maybe one game last year, and I don’t remember which one, that I actually saw you get off the ground and go after somebody. If I remember right, you shoved them. It was probably the Lions, since they’re all a bunch of bastards by and large, but I don’t remember off hand. Maybe it was the Rams. I honestly don’t remember though.
Every time you’re on TV, for any type of interview whatsoever, be it post game or just live somewhere on set or via satellite, you always have this smile on your face and you’re being so mushy and grinny and amicable. I know being a public figure, it really helps to have the good guy image. Nobody wants to see you go all Ryan Leaf on somebody, but I know you have to get asked some pretty brain dead questions. Do you ever wanna say “That’s a stupid question…” or “Why don’t you shut up before I come over there and slap you…” or something like that? I can’t remember any really good QB’s that acted like assholes, so I know you have a little history to stand up against. I remember Phillip Rivers talking all that smack to Cutler a few years back, that kinda made him look dickish, but for the most part, the QB is a pretty nice guy.
Do you ever have a moment where you just wanna go Kenny Powers on someone? Do you ever wanna just walk to the locker room after a win, walk by Suzie Kolber and the ESPN cameras and go “Get the f*ck outta my face” and just keep walking? Maybe shove a few NFL Films Camera guys? Maybe trip a fan? I think it’s time we saw that Drew Brees. I think it’s time we saw a guy who was sick of being the good will ambassador and just started getting real.
Anyways, that’s about all I wanted to say. On a serious side note, thanks for the stuff you do for Steve Gleason’s organization. I bought a shirt and sent in some cash. It’s a moving story and I feel for the dude. That special they showed on NBC before the Super Bowl… dude, it was amazing. I cried.
Good luck next season, man. I know the Black and Gold is gonna make it back to the big show. I’m pulling for you dudes all the way.
Sincerely,
Sam Terito
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