METAIRIE, La. -- Drew Brees smiled while he deftly avoided the question as if he were sidestepping a pass-rusher in the pocket.
Has the New Orleans Saints quarterback already made a decision about whether he plans to retire after this season?
“I’ve made a decision about being the best I can be this week so we can go win this game so we can keep playing,” said the 20-year NFL veteran, who will turn 42 five days after the Saints host the Chicago Bears on Sunday (4:40 p.m. ET, CBS).
There are several indications this playoff run could indeed be Brees’ curtain call.