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ArticleSean Payton reflects on Drew Brees' Hall of Fame career ahead of QB's enshrinem...July 30, 2026

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He was an amazing competitor. And he had a chip on his shoulder, first for being a second-round pick by the Chargers and then for getting released by them. There was something unique about him.

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Payton credits Brees' competitive drive and chip-on-shoulder mentality as defining traits.

Payton described Brees as 'an amazing competitor' with a chip on his shoulder stemming from being a second-round pick by the Chargers and subsequently released by them. Payton noted 'there was something unique about him' that set him apart as a player.