New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, tries to block running back Heath Evans (44) during football practice at the club's training facility in Metairie, La. , Thursday, June 18, 2009. Brees was walking through blocking assignments and was filling in for a defensive player. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, tries to block running back Heath Evans (44) during football practice at the club's training facility in Metairie, La. , Thursday, June 18, 2009. Brees was walking through blocking assignments and was filling in for a defensive player.

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  1. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) runs off the field after the Saints scored a touchdown against the New York Giants in the second half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. The Saints defeated the Giants 48-27.
  2. NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Devrey Henderson #19 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by Dwight Lowery #21 of the New York Jets at the Louisana Superdome on October 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Jets 24-10.
  3. NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Darren Sharper #42 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the New York Jets 24-10 at the Louisana Superdome on October 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  4. NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts after Darren Sharper #42 intercepts the ball against the New York Jets at the Louisana Superdome on October 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Jets 24-10.
  5. NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints tries to avoid a tackly by Brad Smith #16 of the New York Jets at the Louisana Superdome on October 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Jets 24-10.
  6. NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a touchdown against the New York Jets at the Louisana Superdome on October 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Jets 24-10.
  7. LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 6: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints scrambles during the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 6, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. The Saints defeated the Redskins in overtime 33-30.
  8. LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 06: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Washington Redskins on December 6, 2009 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
  9. LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 06: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Washington Redskins on December 6, 2009 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
  10. LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 06: Steam comes of the helmet of Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints as he waits through a time out against the Washington Redskins on December 6, 2009 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
  11. LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 06: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates victory with fans as he leaves the field after defeating the Washington Redskins on December 6, 2009 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
  12. LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 06: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates victory with fans as he leaves the field after defeating the Washington Redskins on December 6, 2009 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
  13. New Orleans Saints Heath Evans (44) celebrates after catching an interception from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in New Orleans.
  14. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) chats with fullback Heath Evans late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Miami. The Saints defeated the Dolphins 46-34.
  15. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) chats with fullback Heath Evans late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Miami. The Saints defeated the Dolphins 46-34.
  16. FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2009 file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod (74) watches Saints fullback Heath Evans (44) celebrate scoring a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints placed Evans on injured reserve, head coach Sean Payton said Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, because of a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament tear that occurred in last Sunday's comeback victory in Miami.

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