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The lackluster early 2000s Saints would lose this game 43-17. That year, the team failed to qualify for the post season but did end the regular season on a streak of four come-from-behind victories, somewhat redeeming Aaron Brooks for doing a perfect impression of me playing CFB 25 in the above clip by trying to lateral towards no one in particular. Sadly, Brooks regressed the following year and was replaced by …
Drew Brees, the quarterback commanding the Chargers’ 43-17 curb stomping of the Saints in this game. While the Chargers had looked dismal the year before, under Brees, they went on a playoff run in 2004. They defeated the Saints and 11 other teams to finish 12-4, with Marty Schottenheimer earning Coach of the Year honors. After winning their division, they narrowly lost to their first playoff opponent . . . the New York Jets(?), who had something called a “Chad Pennington” under center. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints would have many adventures together in the years to come. Saints fans, there’s a non zero chance this game is why Mickey Loomis is still general manager. *