Drew Brees FIRST Saints Game! (Saints vs. Browns 2006, Week 1)

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[@pantherteen1997]

Also, RIP to DE Will Smith.

[@tyreepowell8367]

He'll never be forgotten!

[@theevilgenius2262]

I still have his Jersey in my closet!

[@jovanjoseph5422]

Dude was quicker with this video than the NFL was announcing Drew’s retirement, impressive

[@coolaid.4935]

probably pre recorded because everyone expected him to be retiring

[@z-r085]

@@coolaid.4935 Well no shit, Sherlock

[@orchardman6718]

He had a great career with the Saints Chargers and Broncos

[@hazardbsquad7173]

@@orchardman6718 Broncos?

[@duncanmcgee13]

@@coolaid.4935 its the NFL. They have all the games on tape.

[@z-r085]

Y’all have been just sitting on the edge of your seats WAITING to post this haven’t you

[@NFLVault]

Hahahaha yep!

[@blakeriley1600]

@@NFLVault In honor of his retirement, could you guys post more Drew Brees condensed games?

[@TheFunStuff000]

You were waiting for weeks then right when that post comes out, you press UPLOAD

[@tyreepowell8367]

@@NFLVault Great Job

[@DrAppleseed]

it was an honor to watch this man play football he will be missed

[@Terror832]

“Yellow 80... Yellow 80... READY.. Blue 80 SET” I’m gonna miss Drew Brees

[@thesentinel5523]

He's coming back lol

[@Leeedy_1]

@@thesentinel5523 nope, he just announced his retirement

[@thomassankara1391]

NFL couldn't even gift him a ring like they did Peyton🤦🏿‍♂️. The disrespect.

[@kingcook1485]

@@Terror832 and my beloved Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers sent his ass to retirement with a major "L"...lol Go Bucs!!!

[@markmiller6868]

As a Browns fan, I remember this game distinctly. It was at the beginning of my senior year of HS, which turned our to be a pretty dramatic year. Anyways, that first play from scrimmage TD called back on a holding call summed up that season and most of the teams during that time period. Our record never really reflected it (except in 2007), but most of those losing years, we had SO MANY CLOSE games that we just couldn't find a way to win. Go back and look at some of the scores during this time period and up until about 2016 or so (16 and 17 were awful). This game was one of them. Our first play was a TD called back because of a hold. Our last offensive play was a quick slant pass that bounced right off Braylon Edwards hands for an INT. We lose by 5. Also, 15 years later. This is just crazy.

[@bryced7633]

Nah u guys sucked that year and lost badly a lot. Suck it up and stop making excuses, the browns will never have success

[@Kidz24]

Brees: Retires from NFL and first Ballot HOF Winslow: Going to Jail for the Rest of his life Crazy how life shakes out

[@ericsmith6823]

when I think of Winslow I think of him yelling he's a solider after the Miami tennessee game in 2004

[@jasongervais3366]

Drew Brees will be one of the best QBs ever it will be wierd with out him. Today is the anniversary of the day the he signed with the saints

[@JamesGrinstead]

He’s probably the best NFL player to never win an NFL MVP award.

[@spongeboboppants1691]

as a fan of the browns and the saints this puts a large smile on my face

[@HothVeteran]

The day my choking Falcons knew we were in for a heated rivalry for the ages that would feel like it would never end. Thanks for breaking my heart at times and thanks for being one of the best QB’s ever. I will and will not miss you Drew! Happy retirement.

[@Chris_Noir]

The fact this comes from a Falcons fan, really warms my heart. I fucking hate you guys but I love y’all too.

[@HothVeteran]

@@Chris_Noir right back at you 😂 do the same thing when Matt Ryan retires for us and I’ll be even happier even though he’s not as good as Drew.

[@natejr91]

I felt this post 100%

[@dbsti3006]

Man, you sound like Michael Jordan when Larry Bird retired. You won't miss them at all for wrecking your chances. lol. Don't worry. The NFC South today is up for grabs. It's anyone's division now.

[@HothVeteran]

@@dbsti3006 This comment was made a year and a half ago so there’s no way I could’ve predicted the downfall of the division the way it had. So lol for making this comment almost two years later? We are all bad but it’s still one of the best rivalries in the league you can’t deny that. The games between Ryan and Brees will be remembered for generations.

[@JamesGrinstead]

Congrats Brees on a tremendous NFL career!

[@SmugTomato]

Drew Brees' 2006 season is one of those really good forgotten years that no one talks about. Took over a sorry team that went 3-13 the year prior and immediately turns them around, helping them finish with a 10-6 record and an NFC South division title. Made it all the way to the NFC Championship game where the magic ultimately ran out against Chicago, but still a very impressive year nonetheless. Ironically enough, those Bears played Peyton Manning's Colts in the Super Bowl in Miami, something Drew Brees would go onto to do 3 seasons later. Only difference was that Brees came out on top unlike Chicago. One helluva career for the man. Damn shame it ended on such a sour note though. Wishing him all the best in retirement. Next up, Canton, OH.

[@hawtsauceboss9037]

Thanks for bringing a championship to New Orleans you gonna be missed ❤️

[@Adino1]

Geez. This feels like a life time ago.

[@smokeydabear33_74]

*and a legend was born*

[@BarbellThor]

Thank you, Drew!

[@jamesmatthews2046]

He will be miss it was great watching him play without a doubt a icon definitely op in madden game over the years 🔥💯🐐

[@DV1287]

Congrats on a great career drew

[@alternative52]

what a historic career by Drew Brees

[@cnr6142]

I'll miss him😔

[@TheMHAC303]

I was serving an oversees tour in Iraq when this game was played. Wow how time has flown and what a great career he has had. But im glad he retired.

[@finchborat]

I was a freshman in high school at the time.

[@Megatron-gl6ff]

Reggie Bush was a great veteran runner towards the end of his career him and joique bell were a good one two punch I can say that hes are only 1000 yard back since barry🙃😔

[@liltizmo6313]

What a time for this to be uploaded

[@jaden36001]

Brees was a mess in his first game

[@davidconnor5874]

This was the year I almost got into a fight with Braylon Edwards. Lol! Good times man, good times.

[@azrielnyarko1446]

Drew brees I watch him when I was growing up and even tho he wasn’t on my team he was awesome see u later always a great one good bye 😊😁😔 and was I the only one that heard that noise during the video 😂

[@JSalonsky]

Braylon Edwards for a period was very underrated

[@ryanjensen3835]

as a bucs fan im glad hes gone its been fun being dominated by him for 15 years lol

[@gbbaral3907]

meanie

[@ryanjensen3835]

@@gbbaral3907 take a joke snowflake

[@gbbaral3907]

@@ryanjensen3835 take a joke fattymcbaddie

[@addieISme]

Lol Man that was sloppy play but they got the win.... this was the start of nearly over a decade of saints domination.... I am so grateful to have been able to watch Drew Compete amd breakall the records all these years.... the last 2 seasons his shoulder and mobility were gone the zip and pocket footwork just wasn't physically able .. but he will forever be a legend in N.O, louisiana, and saints fans around the world a new chapter has emerged....(to my grave I'll always believe we were cheated in nfc championshi gamee shouldbe been our super bowl that year

[@DanielNuteson]

#ThankyouDrew

[@d.s4082]

most accurate QB off all time (read it slow so you won’t start trippin and cry that brady is the goat)

[@dsscam]

Janelle Winslow- beautiful and now single! 10:03

[@adrianpena800]

NFL Throwback was very fast to post this

[@dylanschoepf2097]

Lmao they talking bout Reggie bush like he's bout to be the savior

[@nilsandlucas9130]

Who knew both of these struggling franchises would win playoff games in 2020.

[@gmail9384]

So weird how back in this time 2006 you couldn’t hear the quarterbacks cadence just yet with the on field mics

[@DanielNuteson]

Charles Woodson first packers game next?

[@richardpattarozzi8975]

It’s weird hearing that Reggie was the focus for the saints in the broadcast not drew 😂

[@jasonreiffer11]

Who at fox thought it was a good idea to make that sound effect EVERY PLAY?

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

What's with the "rrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaahhhhhhyyy" sound after every snap?

[@javierhernandez-tu9zn]

As soon as I saw this i went straight to Instagram

[@SoftDrinksOfChoice]

Jurevicius should've caught that !

[@CountryboyJr19]

BREES IS THE GREATEST

[@mattballedout]

Y’all are too quick!!

[@LockjawJones]

Ted Washington timestamps 5:57, 6:27, 10:21, 10:37

[@dbsti3006]

I thought his debut was against Atlanta.

[@ericsmith6823]

war damn eagle!

[@spinner9057]

Who's doing the call for this game? I don't recognize either one of these guys?

[@louieblancarte2549]

The crew calling the game was Ron Pitts and Terry Donahue

[@spinner9057]

@@louieblancarte2549 Thanks for that info!

[@ryant390]

Taysom Hill just signed a 4 year 140 million dollar contract minutes after drew retired..... the saints are about to fall apart without Drew.

[@OGLameboy]

Of course you guys upload this as soon as Drew Brees retires. This is when you know.

[@elidineroo]

That's the point

[@SidandGeno-k6k]

Drew Brees one of the all-time greats, but sadly much like Roethlisberger and Rogers, he played in the Brady era, and will never be fully appreciated. Because they didn’t win enough, according to the masses.

[@Lefthook-poweroff]

Y’all forgot about Braylon Edwards huh?

[@evilknight9811]

Just retired . 😭

[@PurpleObscuration]

Seven ads, this is unwatchable.

[@lowernineforlife]

THANK YOU WHO DAT

[@colynsteixeira4363]

Who's here after he just announced his retirement

[@rich6066]

Also reggie bush apparently.

[@ripyah1821]

Browns took 4 field goals & 1 touchdown off their score this game. really hard to watch this, looking at all the missed opportunities. smh

[@valoarreguin4126]

Reggie bush got more hype than brees did what a shame lol

[@yourmutha9420]

Charlie Frye looking like Vanilla Vick

[@autopilot0015]

The saints really added Marques Colston, Drew Brees, and Reggie Bush in one offseason

[@phoenixpills]

Those are superbowl winning moves

[@tyreepowell8367]

@@phoenixpills I like those moves

[@RandyRaz1]

And Roman Harper

[@tswagg504]

It’s amazing to me that we really didn’t know how great that team was when this game aired. I had no idea it would be the beginning of the best era in Saints history

[@sports3117]

Drew Brees instantly made the saints more relevant and himself a hall of fame quarterback

[@TheHolySandwich]

Better than Aaron Brooks🤤

[@TheHolySandwich]

@Harry Engel Brooks was good, but should've been great. Had the worst QB IQ I'd ever seen.

[@alphasports3743]

@@TheHolySandwich Nawww ... Brooks was just like any other QB you take away his OC he's a backup. Mike McCarthy was his OC for a while. When McCarthy left so did Brooks career.

[@dixienourmas9678]

@The New New England Patriots are you being serious? Because that was the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen

[@stealthiscool]

@@TheHolySandwich Famous for being Michael Vick's cousin

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

This was back when Reggie Bush was expected to be the franchise player and jersey seller for the Saints and not Drew Brees.

[@darkangels119]

Reggie was such a disappointment. Brees might've actually been able to win more than one super bowl if Bush had been half of what he was supposed to be.

[@TreWimsical]

@The New New England Patriots When you’re drafted #2 overall you’re supposed to be like a LT or Barry Sanders, or even somewhere in the middle

[@alphasports3743]

Payton was never a RB friendly coach ...

[@DaveedOchoa]

@@alphasports3743 idk ask Kamara about that 😂

[@alphasports3743]

@@DaveedOchoa No ask the RBs before Kamara ... how many times is AK used in key games. 2017 in the playoff vs the Panthers he carried the ball 10 times targeted 3 vs the Vikings 11 times targeted 7. In 2018 vs the Eagles carried 16 times, targeted 4, vs Rams carried 8 times, targeted 13, in 2019 vs Vikings carried 7 times, 9 targeted, 2020 vs Bears carried *23 times, targeted *2, vs Bucs carried 18 times, targeted 6. When Brees was able to pass SP did not use AK as a rusher as he di all his RBs. Between the 2017 and 2020 seasons the offense have been more balance due to Brees in ability dominate sorely by throwing. All the season the saints had capable RBs, they never was used. I can remember by halftime vs the Bucs Chris Ivory had close to 100 yds and SP pulled him. Ingram was pulled many times before he and AK teamed up to avoid making his incentives. The way Brees arm was this season what else could SP do?

[@JCP405]

Right after I get the notification for this game, I get a notification saying Drew Brees has retired. Drew to Canton 2026.

[@Blue-pm5ty]

This was the best gift given to New Orleans after Katrina

[@yengvang8737]

Adding drew brees and reggie bush. Hell yeah.

[@Tloc103]

Don’t forget the only reason you guys won was Katrina

[@carrion.adrian7]

True

[@Tdull-tv1ds]

That doesn’t make any sense. Katrina was a natural disaster. We could’ve stunk up the joint after Katrina you know but we didn’t.

[@alphasports3743]

@The New New England Patriots That sound like a Brady thing you can't get no whiter than that.

[@jsnike91]

Am I the only one who started getting annoyed by the noise the Fox scoreboard on the top kept making?! Once you heard it, you couldn’t help but hear it every time!!!

[@mikebarnes7441]

Haha didn't expect to see a comment about this but yes! That's what I was thinking exactly

[@TagCavello]

I made it my phone message tone.

[@jeremiahgeiger]

What sound?

[@travisb2846]

Yeah. Very annoying. Noticed it after a few minutes and came to check the comments to see if it was annoying anybody else haha. How do you know it’s the scoreboard tho?

[@InYourHouse316]

Travis B it was part of the 2006 rebrand by FOX for their scoreboard, graphics and sounds. I wanna say they got rid of that conveyor belt sound+click noise later in 2006 or in 2007. This scoreboard/graphics used from 2006-2009 were Fox’s worst they’ve ever used imo.

[@donjohnson2758]

Reminder of how hyped Reggie Bush was, tbh.

[@tDrewP]

Deuce McAllister was the best RB in this backfield

[@ericsmith6823]

he was great but better than Brian Westbrook even?

[@hoodiejelo6456]

@@ericsmith6823 Reggie Bush was def not better than Westbrook lol

[@lsuchiha1652]

He was a huge part of the Super Bowl run.

[@stealthiscool]

@@ericsmith6823 Brian Westbrook was great in his prime tbf

[@INTERLOPER-CS]

I'm gonna miss Drew Brees! It will never be the same

[@TanmanC]

NFL Throwback, I would love to recommend a game to be shown on this channel, and that’s the Monday Night Football- Colts vs Panthers Week 8 2015 game. The game had both Luck and Newton in their primes, it was exciting to see both young QBs. I also remember the game was decided in Overtime, and was a class prime time thriller that no one talks about. I think that with Cam resigning with New England and Olsen and Thomas Davis retiring it would make sense to show a Panthers game during that wonderful 2015 season. It could maybe be called like “Luck and Newton Duel it out in Primetime” or something of that nature. Regardless, keep up the fantastic work!!!

[@thomassankara1391]

As An Eagles Fan, He owned our franchise for nearly a decade. It's sad that his career was wasted on a team that had a terrible defense from 2011-16 during his prime, and got an elite defense as age and injuries caught up to him. At least he got his ring. You will be missed. Carrying and creating the Saints

[@808mitch]

The Saints would’ve put up a way better fight in the 2017 NFC championship instead of the Vikings

[@thomassankara1391]

@@808mitch yes they would've. But we still would've won because our defense was so much better and our offense. We'd put up over 38. Minnesota was the #1 Ranked defense. But Brees wasn't winning his 2nd ring that season. If anything he would've won his 2nd ring the season after.

[@jaleeldean8407]

As a Saints fan living in Dallas I always rooted for the eagles when they played the cowboys. I respect the eagles franchise always has. Glad you guys destroyed Minnesota in that MFC championship game also.

[@nickfinamori9992]

Just said the same shit brotha lmaob

[@elcayugaloco656]

They back to being the AINTS LOL

[@diegojuarez8041]

Ah yes! Those were the days when Fox used to have a big orange square as a “logo” for the Cleveland Browns. Good times 😂😂😂

[@erikpuka2627]

2006 Saints are one of the most underrated teams ever

[@robsmith961]

Nah- they were only 10-6 (they did lose their last game of the year without playing many starters having the bye wrapped up); they lost badly at home against the AFC teams (Bengals and Ravens)- a time in which the AFC was more dominant than the NFC; they did win one playoff game, but they lost in the NFC championship game to a team quarterbacked by Rex Grossman. Bad team? By no means! They made the NFCCG. But I would not consider them underrated. In fact, for being a number two seed in their conference, I would say they were a rather weak two-seeded team.

[@larrylewis7395]

We still made it to the NFC championship tho.

[@clark2501]

@@robsmith961 considering they were 3-13 the year before, I’d say that team was a little underrated. Plus that Bears team ran through their defense, not the offense. The offense just had to play clean football and the defense would give them opportunities. They did that all the way until the SB. Hell Manning had a worse game than Brees did against them and he won by two scores while the Saints lost by 25.

[@dbsti3006]

No. I just think people overuse the word "underrated." Seriously. Once the social media crowd learned that new word, they never stopped using it regardless of it meaning anything.

[@jpinon403]

Have you posted the Saints first home game in the Superdome since Katrina against Atlanta? I'd love to see that

[@Saints-ji3vj]

My goat 🐐🏈Drew Brees. The whole reason why i started watching football and fell in love with the game 13 years ago. If it wasn't for drew who inspired me i wouldn't have turned towards something so great(football) and i would probably be in the streets or dead honestly. Not only did he set records but he help my dad's city as much as he could. Gave New Orleans hope not only in football but outside of it too. He got us to the promise land and help turn this franchise into one of the best franchise for the best part of 14 years. I will always remember his 5,000 yd seasons, great accuracy, and amazing resilience. Will always remember the great games and comebacks all throughout his career from when he one in Miami in 09, to when he dueled eli and Odell in one of the best games I've ever seen in '15 to when he clutched it out against Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins last season. Even tho he had his bad moments i never once thought he sucked cuz everyone does. Lol man i didn't even cry when my grandma died but i can't help feeling like ima cry cuz drew leaving I won't tho. Instead of miss im gonna celebrate the moments he gave to New Orleans appreciate him. Drew Brees not only save my team but he has save me and me other lives in ways most people wouldn't understand. Even tho u might never seen this i gotta say it I appreciate it Drew everything u did for the team, city, others lives and my life too. Thanks for the moments and no matter what anyone says Drew Brees will always be the GOAT to me🐐 Thanks Drew. WHODAT

[@UltraMetalHero]

Don't forget to upload the game where he returned and faced against the Chargers

[@masontronsor2734]

Feel so bad for Charlie Frye! While he wasn’t the most talented QB he was literally running for his life every pass play

[@bigrig4385]

And Dennis Northcutt dropping passes was a very common occurrence.

[@NoelKunz]

He really wasn't bad at all he was just in a bad organization that gave him no chance. Glad he was able to make a pro bowl in his career.

[@SerialGrunt]

@@NoelKunz Charlie Frye started week 1 for the Browns in 2007 and lost by 40. He was benched for Derek Anderson, who proceeded to go 10-5 that season. Maybe Charlie Frye wasn’t all that, bub

[@NoelKunz]

@@SerialGrunt I said not bad I didn't say great or amazing. And being a starter for the Browns or any organization can still spell disaster. Jeff Garcia did the same thing with the Browns and sucked, then went on to lead two other teams to the playoffs. The coaching and orgs can play a role as to whether a QB is a fit and he clearly wasn't for the Browns. I never said he was amazing, just not bad, bub.

[@c.a.whodat]

Y’all had this pre prepared no way y’all made this in less than 5 minutes lmao

[@blizzz.]

Yea they did

[@blizzz.]

And also do you wanna be friends?

[@jvtuitubou]

@@blizzz. why

[@rolltide1359]

I'm going to miss the pocket passer era. The duel threat QBs are starting to take over the league

[@baileyhickenbottom1736]

They are doing a lot of things now but if you look at the end of the day it's the guys who can make the throws from the pocket winning these playoff games.

[@dippyspitz1180]

It’s funny how they acted like every time Reggie Bush touched the ball it was gonna be a TD

[@danielc5807]

It's so crazy that this is brees' first game in Nola, and all they talked about was reggie bush.

[@surajv5081]

NFL Throwback, Can you please show the game of the Giants and Panthers in 2015? The one where Odell and Norman got into it.

[@zachrizzo6525]

First year of those new Fox graphics

[@slavasmir]

NOLA will never be the same...

[@TanmanC]

A true Saint on and off the field, going to miss seeing Brees play.

[@_24jd]

0:46 I like how they didn’t show the Browns helmet logo, and it’s just an orange rectangle.

[@jayjayjayjjj]

This season saved the Saints

[@HeHaveSon]

You will be missed legend..

[@yellaboy2617]

Despite being a die-hard Falcons fan, I put my fandom to the side and genuinely cheered the Saints on throughout the season. At the end of the day, the way the team galvanized NO had to be recognized. Everything else is secondary.

[@Andrew_Curry215]

You’re a really nice person for that bro. Much love for the game.

[@AlmostReady504]

..and so it begins Thank you Drew. Your effect on New Orleans on and especially off the field is immeasurable. Forever a Saint!

[@lancehurley9743]

If I could go back to 05 and tell people something,I’d tell them to buy all the Tom Brady rookie cards they can find

[@BJ-jh5is]

Brees will be missed 🙏🙌👏

[@orchardman6718]

Drew bress had a great carcer and won a super bowl with the saints and he had a great career and now retire strong

[@GeorgeSmiley2023]

Correct spelling of "career", I read cancer at first

[@orchardman6718]

Go see a dr

[@orchardman6718]

Casue I did not say cancer

[@orchardman6718]

No

[@Indioprophecy81]

Deuce Mcallister was a BEAST back in the day.

[@ig-0nly1neJay]

One of the best the nfl ever had sad to see him go 💛🖤

[@SeerOfWisdom777]

Make some draft vids

[@ambercolbert2809]

I forgot COVID didn't exist then. Im looking at the crowd asking "where is their masks & why are they so close?" Quarantine Life.....🤦 Congrats Drew Brees! You left a great legacy! 🎊💯🎉

[@mr.sasquatch6466]

Thank you for the wonderful memories, Drew. And thank you for being a Saint.

[@thietkexaydungthuanphat]

LEGEND🖤 Thank you Drew

[@sadatalam3687]

Drew will always be more than just a football player

[@ajrivera1993]

This was his his first game wow. Time flies

[@DAREAPERISTHEGOAT]

Drew Brees is a legend