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

Check out the 2006 Week 1 game highlights between the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns!
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[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@pantherteen1997]

Also, RIP to DE Will Smith.

[@tyreepowell8367]

He'll never be forgotten!

[@theevilgenius2262]

I still have his Jersey in my closet!

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@JCP405]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@INTERLOPER-CS]

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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@danielc5807]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@spongeboboppants1691]

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

[@AlmostReady504]

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

[@JamesGrinstead]

Congrats Brees on a tremendous NFL career!

[@TanmanC]

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

[@sadatalam3687]

Drew will always be more than just a football player

[@Andreas-hu2lo]

It's so interesting to see how much the game has changed over the years in terms of strategy, you would never see so many plays under Center in todays NFL. Really impressive that Drew was always able to adapt to the different play styles over the years, I would always think of him as a modern QB even in his older years. That's one of the many reasons why he became a Lock for the HOF!

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

Man. Drew Bree’s first game as a Saint, and Reggie Bush’s first NFL game. Definitely a nice throwback to look back on.

[@gmail9384]

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

[@mr.sasquatch6466]

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

[@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.

[@aidanlittle3603]

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

[@ajrivera1993]

This was his his first game wow. Time flies

[@ig-0nly1neJay]

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

[@inutero10]

I remember this game. All those yesterdays. Thanks Drew!

[@Jman417]

Drew Brees was a one of a kind quarterback. He took a butt whipping from my Vikings and gave a butt whipping to my Vikings. What an amazing career.

[@brandonperez5697]

Drew Brees thank you for all the moments that we will never forget as a Niners fan this was the greatest moments is we all have in the past 15 years

[@HeHaveSon]

You will be missed legend..

[@Indioprophecy81]

Deuce Mcallister was a BEAST back in the day.

[@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.

[@_24jd]

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

[@elfsjdw]

That Brees interception at 3:20 is unreal. You would never see him throw that ball in him prime

[@mshat18]

god I remember Drew’s first game with the chargers which makes feel very old.

[@zachrizzo6525]

First year of those new Fox graphics

[@hawtsauceboss9037]

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

[@talentscoutreacts]

I was at this game. When Edwards caught that wide open TD (that was called back) on the first play from scrimmage, the whole stadium was chanting “Super Bowl”. Life of a Browns fan, albeit not so much anymore 😉

[@Adino1]

Geez. This feels like a life time ago.

[@Mj-uz1ng]

What a career drew thank you for everything hope you find much success in your second life 👏🏾

[@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

[@pantherteen1997]

Might be rivals but thank you for everything you’ve done in the NFL Drew Brees. Absolute icon and a legend

[@jpinon403]

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

[@The_Gamer.139]

Drew said New Orleans needed him and he needed New Orleans. Match made in heaven.

[@thietkexaydungthuanphat]

LEGEND🖤 Thank you Drew

[@BJ-jh5is]

Brees will be missed 🙏🙌👏

[@Broncos952]

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

[@chiefgb4051]

I’ll never forget this game. Marques colston coming out party. I was sold on Drew as a great after this one. Rest In Peace William Smith. Reggie bush was that dude.

[@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

[@GamerModeTwentyThree]

Where it all began and Drew Brees was the heart and soul for New Orleans and thank you for all the memories he has gifted us both on and off the field your my all time favorite player and I’m gonna miss you who dat nation

[@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.

[@MrMgkman13]

This meant so much to me getting to see this game again. It’s always appreciated anytime you guys post a Saints game from 06-09 because my dad and I went to most of those games. It’s great to reminisce.

[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING DREW

[@AyCorey]

This play list is a blessing, thank you. Boutta watch every game of the goats first season with my saints 😄

[@smokeydabear33_74]

*and a legend was born*

[@AkonFenty1992]

I remember this game. I was just a freshman in high school ('06-'07 year). Not a Saints fan, but Drew Brees was one of my other favorite NFL QB's besides Tom Brady. Tom Brady will always be my top favorite QB, but Drew Brees was one of my favorite QB's. Congratulations on your career Drew Brees. Thank You Drew.

[@Broncos952]

Oh yeah I definitely remember this one and this was also Reggie Bush's debut and then you got the great Ron Pitts commentating keep uploading more of his games we love it!

[@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! 🎊💯🎉

[@diegomeredith-marquez929]

If possible, I’d love to see 49ers vs. Cardinals from Week 5 of 2004 sometime this off-season. It featured a wild comeback by the 49ers and Fitz’s first NFL TD

[@jamesmatthews2046]

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

[@BarbellThor]

Thank you, Drew!

[@HanzelFonferek]

Great video!

[@HanzelFonferek]

AWESOME MAN!👍🤙✌💯 GREAT JOB!💯👍

[@ajjdarklord]

Awesome to see it condensed I have pretty much as a Saints fan all the games once they started putting them on iTunes and then they would have DVDs of the best of every season which would be three games sometimes four so I have this one I recorded too as well a lot of them on VHS until that ended when finally I got rid of it love to see the legend that is Drew Brees start his Ascension to an elite quarterback

[@tyreepowell8367]

Thank You Drew!

[@evamarielane5413]

Drew Brees such a Great QB

[@tallpaul1999]

Congrats Drew! See you in Canton from a Giants fan

[@Weontherisebyrandy]

Amazing Memories of drew Brees to play at Saint

[@DAREAPERISTHEGOAT]

Drew Brees is a legend

[@kanyecheedar9170]

First NFL game I ever attended

[@patrickstock8568]

That league back in the day had a lot of badass players i was 14 just beginning high school at the time

[@theevilgenius2262]

When Drew took the last nap of this game and took a knee, you could tell quickly thanked God. I could only imagine how this franchise was worried about their gamble for the 06 season.

[@cjhawk002]

I’m gonna miss Drew 😢

[@brandensimmons653]

The saints defense was BIG time during their beginning to relevance in NOLA

[@brucelau2023]

Drew Brees will be one of the best QBs in the history of the NFL , and yes it will be very weird without him if he decides to call it quits and retire which i can definitely see happening

[@mikebarnes7441]

Dude he just retired that's why the video was posted. Hellooo lol

[@dbsti3006]

I remember this. We thought it would just be another losing season with players and coaches that didn't work. It was going on for decades before Brees/Payton. It's probably why today everyone wants Sean back. Payton managed to get Jameis Winston throwing bombs and missiles before leaving. His team finished 9-8 with Trevor Siemian throwing to a no name practice squad offense. At this point in time, we didn't expect anything good to happen. We were used to losing, but still loved our team regardless.

[@slavasmir]

NOLA will never be the same...

[@jayjayjayjjj]

This season saved the Saints

[@DV1287]

Congrats on a great career drew

[@Jdot._]

Legend

[@mitchelldouglas2483]

I will really miss this guy.

[@thtoneguy8016]

What a career he had with this team, he will be missed.🙌

[@arod.23]

Awesome

[@cnr6142]

I'll miss him😔

[@stephaniecoleman175]

I’ll miss you Drew

[@liltizmo6313]

What a time for this to be uploaded

[@artistgrace6134]

I’m going to miss drew just a good person won’t be the same without him good luck drew enjoy retirement

[@MJIZZEL]

The Saints d-line was a beast then. Got pressure every play!

[@Pdjgamer]

Wow!