VIDEO: Sean Payton Just Said Drew Brees is 'Coming Back for His Final Season' in 2020 and We're Confused
By Brady Williams
Drew Brees re-signed with the New Orleans Saints on a two-year, $50 million deal, giving fans hope that the team would have two more attempts to capture a Super Bowl before the future Hall of Famer's career comes to a close. But is that the case? Tuesday morning on ESPN's "Get Up," head coach Sean Payton referred to 2020 as Brees' "final season" and now we're confused.
Saints head coach Sean Payton on @GetUpESPN Tuesday morning and providing tons of great intel!
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) March 31, 2020
In this clip SP talks about the role Taysom Hill will play in 2020.
Another thing that jumps out...
Payton referred to 2020 as Drew Brees’ “final season.” pic.twitter.com/L04A9CgAT6
We know Brees mentioned that 2020 could be his final season, but then he signed a two-year deal, seemingly giving himself insurance in case the Saints didn't go all the way next season. So what's going on?
Payton was talking about backup quarterback Taysom Hill's role on the team, and he let slip that Hill could see himself as the starter once Brees hangs up his cleats.
Maybe it was a mistake, but Payton seemed awfully comfortable with the statement. After all, the final year of Brees' contract is voidable, which makes it beneficial for both sides.
Drew Brees intends to re-sign with the Saints on a 2-year, roughly $50 million deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/o94634fUd0
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It seems like we'll just have to wait and see what happens in 2020 to determine if this is Brees' final season.