There’s a weird air around New Orleans football heading into the 2021 season. Coming off of a fourth straight division title and a fourth straight disappointing postseason, the Saints are entering the year without a presence that has steadily been there since 2006: Drew Brees. The inevitable Hall of Famer’s retirement dominated headlines this offseason for the Saints, but with offseason activities beginning in earnest, the question of who will be quarterbacking for the Saints in 2021 is on everyone’s mind.
Indeed, the last time the Saints went into a season with a question at quarterback was... 2006.