The NFL world was buzzing when former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sent out a cryptic tweet pondering his future endeavors after the report that he was leaving NBC as an analyst surfaced on Sunday. In his tweet, Brees threw out a variety of post-retirement scenarios, including working as an analyst again, returning to the NFL, focusing on business or becoming a senior golf tour player while parenting his children. While the tweet was humorous in nature, many took it to mean that the former Super Bowl winner was returning to the NFL. While at the Saints Hall of Fame golf tournament, head coach Dennis Allen spoke about the Brees tweet, as reported by Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football.
Dennis Allen on Brees: “I think the comment was made in jest”
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) May 16, 2022
Allen said that the Brees tweet “was made in jest.” The Saints head coach clearly isn't taking the legendary quarterback's comment seriously, even amid the widespread speculation that has ensued.
The Saints head coach is on the right track here, as it never seemed like Brees was seriously contemplating a return to the NFL, given the way he presented the tweet.
Had Brees simply gotten straight to the point and said that he was considering a broadcast role or the NFL, then that would be reason for speculation.
However, seeing as the former Saints signal-caller threw in golfing or pickleball as options, it's likely that the only spiral he'll be throwing in the near future is with a Nerf ball on the beach with his kids.
Dennis Allen's comments should quiet the speculation around Brees.
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