As New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees waited to do yet another radio interview during his visit to the Mall of America for Super Bowl festivities earlier this month, he spoke with one of the best players on the Saints' chief rival.
For Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, there was nothing strange about talking to Brees. Sure, their teams have a fierce rivalry, but the 25-year-old Freeman was excited to chat with the 39-year-old Brees.
"It's an honor talking to Drew," Freeman said. "I grew up watching Drew Brees, and his height, people say, 'He's too small, he's too this, he's too that.