Drew Brees says he has no interest in becoming a head coach
However, the former NFL quarterback and Purdue alum made it clear that his dive into the coaching world is only temporary. Brees toldIn addition to coaching, Brees will also be able to recruit due to a NCAA waiver.the role of the 13-time Pro Bowler“Drew [Brees] will just be an assistant coach for the bowl game. That is his only responsibility,” KuffnerBrees played at Purdue from 1997 to 2000. The Chargers drafted Brees in the ’01 NFL draft.
He helped New Orleans secure its only Super Bowl ring in a 31–17 victory against the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV while also earning the game’s MVP honors. Brees won seven NFC South division titles and made 10 playoff appearances during his time with the Saints. When he retired, Brees held several of the league’s all-time records that included career touchdown passes, completion percentage, completions and yardage.
Purdue finished the ‘22 season 8–5 while securing the program’s first-ever Big Ten West division title. The Boilermakers will play the Tigers on Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. ET.
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