{"id":272475,"date":"2025-08-08T20:07:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T20:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/272475\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T20:07:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T20:07:10","slug":"drew-brees-believes-he-could-be-leagues-best-broadcaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/272475\/","title":{"rendered":"Drew Brees believes he could be league’s best broadcaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former New Orleans Saints<\/a> quarterback Drew Brees<\/a> says he remains confident in his potential as an NFL broadcaster and believes he could rank among the league\u2019s best<\/a> if given the opportunity.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the latest episode of The Dan Patrick Show, the 13-time Pro Bowler<\/a> addressed perceptions surrounding his initial stint in broadcasting, which began after his retirement in 2020. Brees joined NBC in 2021, calling Notre Dame football games and select NFL matchups, but spent most of his time in a studio role on Football Night in America.<\/p>\n

Brees said the perception that he failed as a broadcaster overlooks the limited number of games he called in his first go-around.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere\u2019s where I kinda chuckle Dan\u2026 I get the feeling that the perception is I somehow failed at being a broadcaster,\u201d Brees said. \u201cI got two opportunities to broadcast NFL games and they were like eight weeks apart. I did one game in New Orleans for Thanksgiving and I did one playoff game. Otherwise, I broadcasted Notre Dame football.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drew Brees on broadcasting: \u201cI have so much respect for a lot of guys in the booth right now, but I\u2019d step in the booth today and be a top-3 guy. Give me a few years, and I could be the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brees is doing a Christmas game this season.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut really when I took that job with NBC, the idea was to work with some of the best people in the business: the Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, Rob Hyland, Fred Gaudelli \u2013 all the guys that are legendary guys in that organization and man, I\u2019m so thankful that I had that opportunity,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

Drew Brees confident his unique perspective could make him a top NFL booth analyst\"New\u00a9 Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the same time, what I really did for the most part was sit behind a desk and do the Football Night in America and then a bunch of stuff in stadium at the desk and the Super Bowl broadcast. So, at the end of the day I chuckle because even as I look at the landscape right now \u2013 I have so much respect for a lot of guys in the booth right now, but I\u2019d step in the booth today and be a top three guy. Like without question. Give me a few years, and I could be the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brees said his insight and experience as a player give him a unique perspective that could enhance game broadcasts.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo look, I love the game, I love talking about the game, I feel like I have an insight to the game that\u2019s pretty unique given my playing experience,\u201d Brees said. \u201cI see the game a different way, I process the game a different way and so even as I watch games now, I kinda listen to the commentary to this and that and what I\u2019m seeing \u2013 I just feel like there\u2019s so much more to add.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, I\u2019m gonna wait for the right opportunity and hopefully it comes along and if it doesn’t that\u2019s okay too because I\u2019m coaching ball and I\u2019m involved in the game in so many other ways,\u201d he added. \u201cBut I do feel like I have a ton of value to add in the booth. So, I\u2019m appreciative of Netflix giving me the opportunity to broadcast on Christmas Day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drew Brees is set to serve as a game analyst for Netflix on Dec. 25<\/a>, calling either the Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders or Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings matchup. The assignment will mark his first NFL game broadcast since leaving NBC.<\/p>\n