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Brees Endorses Saints QB Tyler Shough's Potential
22 Feb
Summary
- Drew Brees praises Tyler Shough's maturity and toughness.
- Shough's athleticism draws comparisons to Josh Allen and Justin Herbert.
- Saints finished the 2025 season strong, eyeing NFC South in 2026.
Drew Brees, recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, sees a bright future for the New Orleans Saints, particularly in quarterback Tyler Shough. Brees praised Shough's maturity and the toughness developed through his college career, noting his ability to make all necessary throws.
Brees also drew comparisons between Shough and NFL stars Josh Allen and Justin Herbert, citing Shough's pocket presence and mobility. The rookie quarterback demonstrated this potential late in the 2025 season, leading the Saints to finish strong.
The Saints are now poised to contend in the wide-open NFC South in the upcoming 2026 season. Brees believes the team has found its rhythm after a transitional period with new coordinators, finishing the 2025 season playing their best football.
