That’s why it is no surprise that head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees once again have the Saints offense rolling to a No. 1 ranking through 11 weeks of the 2016 season. Sometimes a head coach and quarterback combination are just that special, and that’s clearly the case with Payton and Brees.
Brees may have been regarded as a high-quality quarterback after his five years in San Diego, but he’s now a sure-fire Hall of Famer after 10-plus seasons with Payton in New Orleans. Brees had led the league in yards passing six times, touchdowns four times, and completion percentage thrice.