The 2017 Saints season was perhaps the first season in the Drew Brees era in which he was not the focal point, both in terms of the team’s success and the narrative built around the team from the national media. If you didn’t watch the Saints play last year and only heard about their success through ESPN or other media outlets, you’d probably think something like this: “The Saints were very good in 2017, due in large part to their offensive line, running backs, and a youthful defense that finally did its part. The pieces around Brees allowed the Saints to find success despite the veteran’s physical decline.
Saints 2017 Year in Review: Drew Brees
