Drew Brees

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Silverman: Harbaugh Pulls The Trigger On A Shaky Move

As Smith was preparing to leave the 49ers practice late Wednesday and go home to his family the night before Thanksgiving, he was summoned to come in and speak to Jim Harbaugh.

2012/11/22

Saints’ Brees Donating $1 Million Toward Sandy Relief Efforts

New Orleans Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees is donating $1 million to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

2012/11/19

Terry Bradshaw (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) and Drew Brees (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Unimpressed Bradshaw Rips Brees For Having Coaches Attend Record-Setting Game

“I was a little upset that he went to the NFL to get Payton and everybody back to watch him break a record,” Bradshaw said. “I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I never would have gone and asked for them back.”

2012/10/09

Safety William Moore #25 of the Atlanta Falcons and safety Thomas DeCoud #28 celebrate after an interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the win against the Washington Redskins. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Benigno’s Best: Week 6 NFL Power Rankings

Five weeks into the season we have two unbeaten teams and one winless team. Drew Brees broke a 52-year-old record once thought to be unbreakable. Everybody is over .500 in the NFC West, and what is wrong with the Packers?

2012/10/09

Tom Coughlin (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Silverman: Overpowering Schedule Forces Giants To Kick It Into Gear

The Giants road to the playoffs is going to get tougher in the weeks to come.

2012/10/08

Johnny Unitas (Photo By David Leeds/Getty Images)

Silverman: Unitas’ Record Is Certain To Fall, But His Legacy Will Remain Intact

Drew Brees would probably be among the first to tell you that he will never erase Unitas’ legacy. It was Unitas who demonstrated how explosive the passing game could be, and he changed pro football forever.

2012/10/04

Matt Schaub (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Pick-A-Side: Which Quarterback Will Have The Most Success In Week 2?

Which quarterback will have the most success in Week 2? Make your pick!

2012/09/11

Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Keidel: Which Team Will Take Home The Lombardi Trophy?

Every year we know that the seasons will change and football pundits will punt past their coverage. They frown over their notes, making Super Bowl predictions as colorful as the rainbow foliage surrounding most NFL stadiums in October.

2012/09/05

Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Silverman: A Look At The Top Five Quarterback-Coach Duos In The NFL

It’s not just about the quarterbacks. It’s about the quarterback-coach combination. Put together a sharp-throwing quarterback with a brilliant head coach and you have a winning combination.

2012/08/24

Eli Manning at New York Giants/New York Jets at Metlife Stadium on August 18, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Silverman: Once Brutal Giants Vs. Jets Rivalry Was As Nasty As It Got

The thought of the early battles between the Giants and Jets brought about some of the hardest-hitting and nastiest battles of the football season.

2012/08/19

Mark Sanchez (credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Silverman: A Confident Sanchez Not Ready To Join Elite Quarterbacks

Sanchez is not a top 10 quarterback. If he can make the top 15, it would be a major step up for the Jets

2012/08/17

Ryan Fitzpatrick (Photo Credit: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football: 2012 Reaches And Sleepers

Big names dominate fantasy football drafts, but often don’t pay off. Check out these reaches and sleepers to get an edge.

2012/08/17

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Fantasy Football: Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks

The keyword is “upside.” And these guys have it. Here are the top 10 fantasy football quarterbacks for the 2012 NFL season.

2012/08/14

Tim Tebow #15 of the New York Jets talks with Tony Sparano, offensive coordinator of the New York Jets at Jets Training Camp at SUNY Cortland. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Silverman: Jets’ Tim Tebow Simply Can’t Get The Job Done

Those who like Tebow point to his group of characteristics that are often referred to as intangibles. However, he can’t throw the ball accurately. That’s a requirement of the job.

2012/08/07