Inspiration can come in many forms.
And for the New Orleans Saints, the team found it Saturday by hosting 108-year-old World War II veteran Lawrence Brooks as a special guest speaker a day before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Brooks' presence and words with the players left a lasting impression.
"Outstanding," coach Sean Payton said of the visit. "What is amazing is his health.