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Drew Brees and NBC have decided to separate Former New Orleans Saints The quarterback only spent one season as a broadcaster for the network.
Breeze signed a contract with NBC before deciding to retire from the NFL. He was an analyst for Notre Dame games on the network and called a playoff game with Mike Tirico but received criticism for his weak performance in the booth.
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Former quarterback Drew Brees talks to fans during half-time of the game between the Buffalo Bills and Saints at Kaiser Superdome on November 25, 2021 in New Orleans.
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NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua told the Associated Press the breeze will not be a part of football coverage this year and the NFL veteran wants to spend more time with his family.
“Incredibly busy NFL career and then not really taking a break at all and getting started right with us with both Notre Dame football and the NFL, it was almost certainly a task,” Bevacqua said. “It was definitely a lifestyle choice for him, which is totally understandable.”
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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees signed a contract with NBC before deciding to retire from the NFL.
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Bevacqua said: “It was a new role and everyone has a learning curve. I think he did an incredible job with Notre Dame and improved every week. He was always incredibly prepared, about that.” I was curious how things were handled and what went into it.”
Rumors about the future of trees NBC came along after a report from the New York Post suggested he and the network parted ways in a “mutually agreed upon” manner.
In Trees’ reaction, it seems Opened the door for a return to the NFL.
NBC commentator Drew Brees watches a Tampa Bay-New England game at Gillette Stadium on October 3, 2021 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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“Despite media speculation about my future, I am currently undecided. I can work for NBC, I can play football again, I can focus on business and philanthropy, I can take the Pickleball Tour, Can train for senior golf tour, coach. My kids or all of the above. I’ll let you know,” he wrote.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.