Terry Bradshaw Rips Drew Brees

Written by  //  October 10, 2012  //  New Orleans Saints, NFL  //  24 Comments

Terry Bradshaw has no problem crawling a currently active quarterback as seen in another piece that will run today.

As the world hooted, hollered and stomped their feet for Saints QB Drew Brees when he broke Johnny Unitas’ consecutive games with a touchdown pass record, Bradshaw sat back and scowled.

According to CBS, the Hall of Famer had some choice words for not only the breaking of the record itself but the environment in which it happened.

“(The record) didn’t blow me away,” said. “I’m not much on that stuff … I’m not into records, fellas. I’m just into winning football games. (The Saints) hadn’t won a game … I’m not into records, I’m into winning Super Bowls … These things aren’t important. We lose sight of why we play. We play to win and to win championships, not to break records.”

“I was a little upset that [Brees] went to the NFL to get Payton and everybody back to watch him break a record,” Bradshaw said. “I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I never would have gone and asked for them back … I thought it was disrespectful to the San Diego Chargers … So break it, go ahead. Hell, you’re throwing it 50 times a game … I’m just against stuff like that. I just don’t believe in doing stuff like that.”

You would think a legend with such deep roots to the state of Louisiana would feel differently but such is life.

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  • Frank Cooley

    Why

  • Frank Cooley

    As a former Louisiana resident, I have always been a fan of Terry Bradshaw, and followed his career both in college and for the Steelers. He is undoubtedly a great former football player. And is deservedly in the Hall of Fame. But now his intellect surprises me. When he says “I was a little upset that [Brees] went to the NFL to get Payton and everybody back to watch him break a record. Thats a dumb statement from someone who obviously does not know Brees. He may have used that as an excuse for “the King” Goodell, but his real reasons were way less selfish. He simply wanted them there for morale support. The team was in dire need of that support. It had nothing to do with disrespecting the Chargers!! Oh, by the way, one of your records are about to be broken by the most disgusting of football players, the rapist.

  • Larry Fadaol

    No wonder they would not let Terry call his own plays, he has nor brain!!! He could not wear Drew’s jock!

  • Keith Barnes

    Terry Bradshaw should shut his mouth if can not say something good about Louisiana, Saints and Drew Brees. As a matter
    of fact Drew Brees is a role model for young boys which I can’t say the same for you. In other words we would appreciate
    if you would keep your big mouth shut.

  • james harrison

    Seems terry is displaying signs of dementia .

  • Jim H

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    Terrys right the game is about winning not individual records. Payton should not have been aloud at that toattend ,period end of story. Lest we forget the NO Saints management,coaches and some players intentionlly set out to maime other players

  • http://www.facebook.com/fluer.delis.1 Fluer DeLis

    maybe bradshaw wouldn’t have done that because he never had that relationship with his coach and team….probably more because he never broke a record like that…it’s a big one….Always have had respect for bradshaw….ot so much anymore….and JimH ?? lest we forget that goodell has yet to produce one iota of proof….no money ever put up…no money never taken…I love you ignorant fans who are buying into his BS…and too stupid to realize that goodell ..who now has ALL power against the players…and their association…can do what ever he want to do…with no burden of proof?? to any player any team….You think you know?? well keep judging because the media says it is so…ad be so stupid that you think this man will not affect your teams and players as well…remember NO burden of proof…you think this won’t affect the game of football…then stay in the dark….ignorance is bliss right??

  • Padre

    Mr. Bradshaw,
    Most of us feel certain that Drew Brees would have wanted his coach there for the record setting occasion but with him on the sidelines. Every one here thought it was a move to give the much needed motivation that the Saints needed and I do not see how it could be construed as any kind of slight to the Chargers…I suspect you would not get any support for that theory in San Diego. Obviously you have shown your north of I-10 roots. Disappointed former Cajun fan.

  • http://gravatar.com/ursrvnt ursrvntChrias

    Jealousy. Bradshaw is a loudmouth whiny can’t keep a wife loser. Its because Brees is doing what Bradshaw could never do, get the ball tothe receivers better than anyone in the history of the game.

  • http://MSN Jocomo

    Even though Bradshaw has won Super Bowls and is in the Hall of Fame he is still a RENECK. Once you are born one, you die one.

  • kd

    I agree with Terry. The biggest problem with this game is individuallism. There are 10 other players on that field. Without lineman, Drew is nothing. Same for Johnny U. Where are the wins. Bobby Hebert has some of the best stats in N.O. but could never when the big one. The objective is winning games, not records.

  • jbjohnson

    Jim H- you must be another out of town football fan that knows nothing about the football culture in New Orleans, the fans, or the players that represent New Orleans. So I am glad you got your 15 seconds of fame by seeing yourself printed on a web site. You must be proud of yourself. As for Bradshaw, you aught to be ashamed of yourself. Your loyalty speaks to itself. That is why you cannot stay married at any given time because you have no loyalty to anyone.

  • Allen

    I would think for the highest paid player in the NFL,I would be more concerned that my team record is 1-4 and not really care about some record that Tom Brady may break next year. Yes,Brady has 37 games in a row,therefore he will probably get 50 games on a row by next year.
    OL COACH

  • KC-LA

    What’s more embarrassing for Terry, Drew breaking the record or realizing all the weight he lost was in his head? Howie needs to puts his arm around him and tell him he took too many hits and should confine himself to the script just like when he was playing.

  • hadenufyet nola

    Mr. Bradshaw,

    Shut up. Oh! Please don’t tell people where you come from as I take it as a personal insult as I am sure many Louisianians do as well. You could only dream of having as much talent, character, and integrity as Drew Brees.

  • Joe P.

    You play to win the game and in the process if you are very good you will break records. Records are made to be broken. I guarantee Johnny U. celebrated his accomplishments just like anyone else. As far as bringing Payton in that was a show of affection and respect for the coach that is in large measure responsible for his success. I am a huge fan of Terry’s but he has a tendancy to run his mouth with his brain in neutral. If he hasn’t got the faculties to rethink his comments then I feel sorry for him. He should apologize.

  • hadenufneynola

    kd (noticed they are in lower case), “without linemen, Drew is nothing”. FYI – Drew recognizes that fact. The evidence is in the fact that he wanted his coaches and gm present in the highly likely breaking of a record. If you were able to comprehend Drew’s interview after the game – he did as he always has done, he gave credit to everyone specifically stating that the records were team efforts. Oh, by the way kd, haters, and Mr. Bradshaw, this had nothing to do with San Diego.

  • North of I-20

    Sean is one of Drew’s best friends. Why wouldn’t he want them there? After the way goodell set us up for a losing season the saints needed a little morale lift. I dont believe goodell and I won’t until I see some proof (of which he has none.) And to you New Orleans citizens, those of us north of I-10 and even north of I-20 love our saints too. Just drive through and look at our saints banners, flags, t-shirts, and yard art. BTW- don’t we always make you guys welcome when the weather gets bad down there? We love all our LA neighbors. Geaux Saints and Geaux Tigers!

  • Wayne

    Football is and should be about winning, however, when is it wrong to recognize individual achievement. If this were Brady or Manning breaking the record, Bradshaw and every other so called expert would be casting bronze statues in commemoration. Brees did not create the hype surrounding this record, the media and studio analysts did. Is it wrong for Brees to want to recognize the coaches’ and organization’s part in this record? I did not hear any I’s in his comments about breaking the record – did you? How many players do you hear talk about their relationships with their coaches on and off the field?

  • ray beadle

    Terry Terry Terry. like you say on tv. yu are not a true cajun. your mouth shows it. you are truly a redneck. yu dont make a pimple on DRews Ass buddy. you are just jealous and your remarks show your heart dude. go pout somewere else but keep you mouth shut when trying to put a class act like Drew down. i totally agree with the guy ie coach Peyton is best buds with him. so are mickey and vit .. at least classless dictator ” no proof” Goodell allowed them to view the game.
    WANT TO KNOW HOW TO DESTROY A TEAM. LET ROGER HAVE HIS WAY.. been me i’d fired a lawsuit right after Vilma got a decision. at the nfl and goodell..

  • peter todaro

    allen, Brady will have 50 by next year, then
    that means Brees will have 63. and it goes on.

  • kevin

    what and ass maybe if you would have broke more records you would have felt diffent. this record started years ago and most quarters backs throw more then anything these last few years. So set you ass on the T.V. set and shut the hell up.

  • Darrell

    Jim H WHY DONT U BLOW ME U LOSER!

  • http://www.facebook.com/burtondanny Danny Burton

    There is no I in football, It’s not all about me,me me.

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