Drew Brees has done it all in his storied 16-year NFL career. He's defied odds, shattered records, and become a champion. The one thing he hasn't done yet is return to the place he started his NFL journey. A decade after leaving Southern California, the opportunity to play in the city that drafted him finally presents itself this Sunday.
The Past
Drew Brees entered the 2001 NFL Draft as the most decorated quarterback in Purdue history. His only perceived weaknesses were his lack of prototypical NFL size and arm strength, but despite this he was touted as one of the top quarterbacks in his draft class.