The NFL is known for standing for either “No Fun League” or the “Not For Long”; it looks like New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees isn’t affected by either one because he wants to keep playing for another 10 years.
Via ESPN:
“I’m not in the decline like most guys maybe in their mid-30s. In my eyes, I’m not in my mid-30s, I’m 25,” Brees said after the first practice of his 14th NFL training camp Friday.
“I think it’s a mindset,” said Brees, whose rigorous offseason workout routine was chronicled in a cover story by Sports Illustrated this week. “Certainly there are things that come with getting a bit older. A bit more maintenance, a bit more recovery, some of these things. Maybe a little bit different in the way that you train, and I feel like I’ve evolved along with that. But I think so much of it is a mindset.
“If I tell myself I’m 25, I’m 25. And honest to God, that’s my mindset. I could play for another 10 years. And that would be my goal. I mean, I’m taking it one year at a time, but there’s no reason why I couldn’t do that.”
Looks like the Saints can sleep comfortably knowing that one of the leagues top QB intends to keep playing and hopefully for them. Drew Brees wouldn’t be the first NFL player to exceed past their 40’s and continue playing, George Blanda continued playing well into 26 seasons with the NFL, retiring at the tender age of 48. If Brees continues to take care of himself, I don’t see why he cant make it that long. The guy is 35 looking like he just entered the league, if he keeps that mindset going we might see him around for quite some time.
“At the end of the day, I’d love for people to be able to look at my career, my legacy and say, ‘Man, he did it the right way. He’s a pro. And he did for a long time and was consistent.’
