Drew Brees, the future Hall of Fame quarterback, is eager to take another shot at calling NFL games. During a recent appearance on the Front Office Sports Today podcast, Brees expressed his desire to return to the broadcast booth and show his full potential as an NFL analyst.
“I think I could be the absolute best at it, if given the opportunity,” Brees said. He reflected fondly on his brief tenure with NBC after retiring from the NFL, where he spent much of his time in the studio for Sunday Night Football. “I valued my time at NBC so much, for that year after I played. I spent most of that time in-studio on Sunday Night Football, working with some incredible people,” he added.
After retiring from the NFL following the 2020-21 season, Brees joined NBC for the 2021-22 season, serving as a studio analyst on Football Night in America and calling college football games for Notre Dame. His time with NBC also saw him call a couple of NFL games, including the 2022 AFC Wild Card matchup between the Bengals and Raiders, which received mixed reviews from viewers.
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Despite the short-lived partnership with NBC, Brees feels his true strength lies in analyzing NFL games directly from the booth. “I didn’t really get the chance to broadcast NFL games,” Brees explained. “That’s what I feel like I’m most qualified to do. That’s what I’m most passionate about. And certainly where my knowledge base lies—telling the story of the game, getting you inside the huddle, inside the quarterback’s head, explaining how we’re attacking a defense. That’s something I’d love to do when the time is right.”
The former New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers star is confident that his insights from nearly two decades as a quarterback could offer fans a unique perspective on the intricacies of the game. He believes his experiences would bring viewers closer to understanding the strategies behind high-pressure moments on the field.
Brees also shared his thoughts on fellow quarterback legend Tom Brady’s transition to broadcasting. Brady, who will make his debut for Fox during the Cowboys-Browns game, has taken a more patient approach to entering the booth, something Brees admires.
“I think he’s done it the right way,” Brees said. “He sat out a year. I think he took time to just kind of relax, reflect, and prepare. At the end of the day, there’s a knowledge base that Tom Brady has that very few people have. And there’s some insight that I think will provide a lot of golden nuggets in each and every one of his broadcasts.”
Though Brees’ first foray into broadcasting was brief, he remains optimistic that he’ll get another chance to showcase his deep understanding of the NFL from the commentator’s seat. With the right opportunity, Brees believes he can bring fans closer to the action in a way only a former elite quarterback can.
