Before he became a Pro Bowl quarterback who led the Chargers to the playoffs, Drew Brees was booed at Qualcomm Stadium.
It seems so impossible, so long ago.
He deserves to be cheered Sunday.
At least once, Brees should be appreciated upon his return to where his astonishing career began. He most certainly should not be booed. Appreciating what Brees did here and has done since he left is not a referendum on Philip Rivers or anyone or anything else.
There is no reason to be mad at Brees, no reason to be mad at the Chargers for Brees leaving.