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Drew Brees earned his spot within the 2026 NFL Corridor of Fame class … and he tells TMZ Sports activities he believes it is solely a matter of time earlier than fellow quarterbacks Eli Manning and Philip Rivers be a part of him in Canton.
We caught up with the New Orleans Saints legend on the Fanatics get together throughout Tremendous Bowl weekend … recent off the announcement he’ll want fitted for a gold jacket.
Extremely deserved, clearly … however many of the chatter across the Corridor this yr was about Invoice Belichicka six-time Tremendous Bowl-winning head coach, not making the minimize … and similar for Manning, the one man to beat Tom Brady twice within the Tremendous Bowl, in his second yr of eligibility.
Brees admitted he was stunned as nicely, however says their flip, together with a number of different gamers, will likely be coming quickly.
“Actually (Eli) is certainly one of them. Belichick is certainly one of them. Rivers is certainly one of them,” Brees stated. “You bought all these guys that sooner or later in time, their time is gonna come.”
“I believe we’d all acknowledge that Belichick deserves to be right here. We’re not the voters, , and so I believe what we’ll do is concentrate on the category that’s right here.”
For Brees, the distinction is “unimaginable” … however in the case of taking the gold jacket with him to his grave, he is received different plans.
“I would quite my household have it,” Brees stated.
“Soccer would not outline you. Being within the Corridor of Fame would not outline you. What defines you is your religion, household, and your spirit.”