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Sean Payton advises Drew Brees to widen his social distance with rattlesnakes

Everyone has responded to the coronavirus pandemic a little differently. For New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, who tested positive for the infection and was recently cleared, it meant a two-week stay at home before he was cleared on March 24. For Saints quarterback Drew Brees, his family’s response has included substantial financial donations and frequent nature walks with their dogs.

On Sunday, one of those neighborhood walks included a guest to be wary of — a young rattlesnake. Brees shared a photo of the venomous reptile on social media, which Payton noticed and offered a bit of advice: “Let’s find a different route.