Drew Brees was honored during halftime as he was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. However, his happy moment was overshadowed by the Saints’ disappointing 33-10 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Fans couldn’t help but notice a troubling pattern: every time Brees is in the house, the team seems to falter.
Highlights
- In some zoomed-in shots, the scar on Drew Brees’s cheek caught attention and led some to wonder if he had been injured or even stabbed in the cheekbone.
- What many people see as a scar on Brees’ face is a birthmark. Growing up, he faced teasing because of it.
- Derek Carr’s silver lining is that he has extra time to prepare against the Los Angeles Chargers on October 27.
The defeat has sparked conversations among supporters, with many wanting to see Brees take on a coaching role or even make a comeback as an active player.
Additionally, fans called for a redo of Drew Brees’ honor ceremony after the disappointing loss.
Many believe the tough defeat overshadowed the celebration of his achievements and want to see him recognized in a way that reflects his legacy with the Saints.
Seeing him sad makes me sad
Hayden
After all, the Saints were missing several important players due to injuries, including quarterback Derek Carr and top receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.
Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler stepped in but struggled, which is understandable since he was a fifth-round draft pick.
The team had a tough time moving the ball and keeping drives going throughout the game.
It Isn’t The Scar; It’s The Birthmark On Drew Brees’s Cheek
The disappointment on Drew Brees’ face was evident, with pain visible in his eyes during the game.
In some zoomed-out shots, the scar on his cheek caught attention and led some to wonder if he had been injured or even stabbed in the cheekbone.
Has drew brees always had that scar or is this the Mandela effect or am I dumb
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Some fans joke that Drew Brees has earned all the yards and glory, but they also note that the mark on his face makes him look like he just came from a tough fight.
What many people see as a scar on Brees’ face is a birthmark. Growing up, he faced teasing because of it.
He recalled receiving hurtful comments from kids who told him to “wipe that off” his face and called him names like “Spot.” Those comments were meant to be mean and affected him.
Now, fans have even started attending Saints games with stickers or temporary tattoos on their right cheeks to show their support for Brees.
In his book, “Coming Back Stronger,” Brees reflected on the idea of having his birthmark removed.
He shared that, just like his record-breaking right arm, the birthmark is an integral part of him.
He chose to view it not as a flaw but as something that makes him unique.
It sets him apart, and he sees it as an essential part of who he is—something he wouldn’t want to change, just like he wouldn’t consider cutting off his arm.
Injury Update: Saints QB Derek Carr Shall Make A Quick Comeback
Derek Carr injured his oblique during the Saints’ Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, a game he didn’t complete.
Some suggest he could be out for almost a month, which means rookie Spencer Rattler, a fifth-round pick in 2024, will need to step in as the starting quarterback.
Watch Derek Carr discuss his relationship with Drew Brees and Archie Manning…
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Saints coach Dennis Allen echoed that tight end Taysom Hill, who is also dealing with an injury, is more likely to return for Week 8 than Carr.
The silver lining for Carr is that he has extra time to prepare, with a 10-day gap between the Broncos game and their next matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on October 27.
Additional Information
- Fifteen years after signing his first contract with the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees announced that he would retire after twenty seasons in the NFL in 2021.
- The Saints officially added Brees to their reserve/retired list on June 11, 2021.
