<p>Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees fired back Sunday after the New York Post reported that he was leaving NBC &#8220;after just one season as a studio and game analyst.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Post <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/05/15/drew-brees-done-at-nbc-after-one-season-as-nfl-analyst/">cited sources</a> who said the <a href="https://dailywire.com/news/drew-brees-announces-retirement/">Brees</a> was not the match the network had hoped for with regard to the &#8220;Football Night in America&#8221; studio show, and said that Brees might be considered for a move to another network.</p>
<p>But Brees made it clear that he hadn&#8217;t nailed anything down just yet, tweeting, &#8220;Despite speculation from [the] media about my future this fall, I’m currently undecided. I may work for NBC, I may play football again, I may focus on business and philanthropy, I may train for the pickleball tour, senior golf tour, coach my kids or all of the above. I’ll let you know.&#8221;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Despite speculation from media about my future this fall, I’m currently undecided. I may work for NBC, I may play football again, I may focus on business and philanthropy, I may train for the pickleball tour, senior golf tour, coach my kids or all of the above. I’ll let you know</p>
<p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/1525989165824847873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>If Brees does actually return to the game, he could potentially take back some of the records he held when he retired — at the time, he was the all-time leader in passing touchdowns (571) and passing yards (80,358). Those records were broken during the 2021 season by Tampa Bay&#8217;s Tom Brady, who announced his retirement only to walk it back a short time later.</p>
<p>According to Fox News, the Saints have already tried to lure Brees out of retirement once: &#8220;He was mentioned as a possible replacement as the Saints quarterback when Jameis Winston went down with a torn ACL last season. The Saints reached out to Brees at the time last year, the <a href="https://www.nola.com/sports/jeff_duncan/article_7afe757a-64e9-11ec-9192-2b4e966ea67f.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Orleans Times-Picayune</a> reported. He would <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/saints-reached-out-drew-brees-miracle-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shut the idea down</a> in the middle of the season.&#8221;</p>
<p>Brees said that he reached out to Winston after his injury although he did not choose to come out of retirement. &#8220;I haven&#8217;t had a chance to speak with him, but I&#8217;ve reached out to him a few times, just to give him my support. And obviously hated to see him have that injury, especially I know how hard he&#8217;s worked to prepare himself to go play and lead that team. And he was doing such a great job, so yeah, I just feel for him,&#8221; he <a href="https://popculture.com/sports/news/drew-brees-reveals-misses-most-playing-nfl/">told Pop Culture</a> last November.</p>
<p>He did say that he does miss elements of the game, adding, &#8220;There&#8217;s elements I miss about playing. I miss the locker room, I miss the preparation, I miss game day, I miss the exciting wins and the two-minute drives and some of that stuff.&#8221;</p>


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Drew Brees Spikes Story After Reports Say He’s Out At NBC

Drew Brees Spikes Story After Reports Say He's Out At NBC

Drew Brees

Football

New Orleans

<p>On Sunday, New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees announced he will be retiring from football. The 42-year-old ends a 20-season career stretch, 15 of which were spent with the Saints.</p>
<p>He made the announcement on the 15th anniversary of when he signed with the New Orleans team, which was also shortly after the city experienced the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.</p>
<p>Brees announced his retirement by posting a video of his four kids telling the world of his decision on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMaeCtwhtes/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">Instagram</a>.</p>
<p>In the video, the four young children are sitting on a couch and his three sons are wearing his &#8220;number 9&#8221; jerseys. One at a time, they say, &#8220;After 15 years with the Saints, and 20 years in football, our dad is finally going to retire so he can spend more time with us.&#8221; They erupt in cheers at the end.</p>
<p>In the post&#8217;s caption, Brees stated:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>After 20 years as a player in the NFL and 15 years as a Saint, it is time I retire from the game of football. Each day, I poured my heart &amp; soul into being your Quarterback. Til the very end, I exhausted myself to give everything I had to the Saints organization, my team, and the great city of New Orleans. We shared some amazing moments together, many of which are emblazoned in our hearts and minds and will forever be a part of us. You have molded me, strengthened me, inspired me, and given me a lifetime of memories. My goal for the last 15 years was striving to give to you everything you had given to me and more.</em></p>
<p><em>I am only retiring from playing football, I am not retiring from New Orleans. This is not goodbye, rather a new beginning. Now my real life‘s work begins!</em></p></blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/drew-brees-retires-after-20-nfl-seasons-this-is-not-goodbye-rather-a-new-beginning/">CBS Sports</a> reported on Brees&#8217; incredible career &#8220;as one of the most accomplished signal-callers in league history. A second-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers in 2001, the Purdue product hangs up the cleats as the NFL&#8217;s all-time leader in career passing yards, completions and completion percentage, not to mention five All-Pro honors, two Offensive Player of the Year awards and the Super Bowl XLIV MVP.&#8221;</p>
<p>Brees received an outpouring of support from colleagues and former competitors on social media, thanking the worthy opponent for his dedication to the sport.</p>
<p>The Atlanta Falcons <a href="https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1371210446649327617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1371210446649327617%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fsaints-rivals-react-to-drew-brees-retirement-we-wont-miss-you-223338882.html">tweeted</a>: &#8220;We thank you, @drewbrees. But, we won&#8217;t miss you.&#8221;</p>
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<p>But, we won&#39;t miss you. <a href="https://t.co/MkA0W9ak9o">pic.twitter.com/MkA0W9ak9o</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) <a href="https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1371210446649327617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>On Monday, Brees appeared on <a href="https://www.today.com/news/drew-brees-announces-he-s-joining-nbc-sports-football-night-t211730?cid=sm_npd_td_tw_ma">NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Today&#8221;</a> and confirmed that his next career move is to join the NBC Sports team. He will be a studio analyst for Football Night in America, as well as a game analyst for the network&#8217;s Notre Dame football coverage. Brees plans to join NBC coverage for other events, as well.</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m part of the team now, a new team,&#8221; Brees said. &#8220;I&#8217;m excited about that journey. I&#8217;m excited to stay very closely connected with the game of football, it&#8217;s been such an important part of my life.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;I continue to be able to talk about it, show a passion for it, and be able to bring my kids along for the ride there as well, and let them be part of those special moments,&#8221; he continued.</p>
<p>In his 20th and final season, the New Orleans Saints made it to the playoffs but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p>
<p>&#8220;I think going into the season I felt like this was going to be it, and let&#8217;s go get it,&#8221; Brees told &#8220;Today.&#8221;</p>


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Drew Brees Announces Retirement

Sports

<p>Two months ago, Drew Brees was a superstar athlete who had managed to pull the rare trick of being famous, successful, and universally beloved. The latter being by far the most difficult feat of the three. But then the New Orleans Saints quarterback stated publicly (and correctly) that protesting during the Anthem is &#8220;disrespectful&#8221; and that it&#8217;s better to stand together and &#8220;show unity.&#8221; This unleashed a torrent of criticism, which Brees withstood for all of 24 hours before folding like a beach chair and apologizing profusely for his defense of unity and patriotism. These days, Brees can be seen running around the practice field with the name of a <a href="https://archive.is/YcYRU">credibly accused</a> rapist and serial abuser, who was shot after <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/kenosha-police-union-offers-new-details-on-jacob-blakes-alleged-actions-attacked-police-tried-to-steal-car-was-armed">allegedly</a> assaulting police officers, taped to his helmet. His transformation from a beloved and admired sports star to a sad, capitulating pawn is complete.</p>
<p>Drew Brees was once considered a “face” of the NFL. By displaying this utter lack of moral fortitude, and by rallying behind a man who had a warrant out for his arrest for domestic abuse, he has proven that he still is a face of the NFL. The NFL, like the NBA, has many faces, and together they create a collage that forms the appearance of a gelatinous sea creature, something with very thin skin and no muscle or spine.</p>
<p>In recent months, and especially since the shooting of Jacob Blake, both sports leagues have been engaged in all manner of publicity stunts designed to make them look like they care about “racial justice.” Fans of the WNBA would have seen similar theatrics if those fans existed.</p>
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<p>The Baltimore Ravens issued a statement shortly after the Blake shooting, declaring, despite a total lack of evidence and context, that the police officers are murderous racists. It is interesting that the Ravens were far quicker in responding to the shooting of a guy in Wisconsin than they were in responding to their own player beating his wife in a hotel elevator.</p>
<p>Historically, the NFL has done an abysmal job of enacting justice within its own ranks, often allowing abusers to continue collecting game checks until public pressure forces them to take action. But suspending your own star players, or expelling them from the league entirely, is a real and meaningful measure that might cost them money and bring bad publicity. It is much easier to paint “end racism” onto the field — which is what they’ll be doing in every stadium this year — and allow your players to wear the names of alleged police brutality victims on their uniforms. These measures are performative, self-congratulatory, and achieve nothing of value. In other words, they’re exactly what we’ve come to expect from the NFL. We’ve also come to expect them to steadfastly support abusive and violent men. It’s what they’ve been doing, after all, for decades.</p>
<p>Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carrol did his part in the fight for truth and justice by appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers wearing a shirt that said “Equality.” Later, he delivered what we’re told was a “raw” and “impassioned” speech about racism. It’s funny how these raw and impassioned speeches about racism always seem to be delivered exactly when raw and impassioned speeches about racism are what everyone expects and demands. But whether or not it was raw and impassioned, there was certainly nothing bold or honest or important in Carroll’s long lecture to his fellow white people. Bold, honest, and important would have been a call for the public to withhold judgment about police shootings until the facts are known. If he really wanted to be brave, he would have come out fully in support of the police and patriotism and peace. But Pete Carroll is not a brave man. There are few of those in the NFL these days.</p>
<p>The NFL may be a paper tiger when it comes to social justice but they look downright ferocious compared to LeBron and friends. Perhaps all that needs to be said about the NBA is that the players boycotted their own games in response to the Blake shooting — a stupid reason to boycott but at least they’re putting their own money on the line — only to end the boycott and continue playing the very next day. The NBA has perfected the art of faux-activism, winning fawning praise from the media while doing precisely nothing of substance. The same theme emerges: when the league and its members had a chance to take a meaningful stand for human rights — one that would have made a difference yet potentially cost them dearly — they decided to ignore the human rights abuses in China in favor of continuing their lucrative business relationship with its Communist regime.</p>
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<p>Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr famously curled into the fetal position and feigned ignorance when confronted about China’s atrocities last year, saying that he’s still “trying to learn” about the issue. Yet the team published a statement on the Blake shooting within days, condemning the police department and passing their own summary verdict. It is strange that there was no time taken to “learn” in this case — to learn, for example, what actually happened, and other minor details.</p>
<p>For his part, LeBron James is now commenting publicly on every high profile shooting, but only the high profile ones — his concern for violence against black men seems to extend only as far as the news cycle. LeBron has repeatedly declared that he is “scared” as a black man in America and that black people are “literally hunted” every time they “leave the comfort of our homes.” This, of course, is nonsense. Dangerous nonsense. The sort of nonsense that burns cities. But LeBron will continue spraying gasoline into the inferno from the comfort of the NBA bubble or his Los Angeles mansion. America has given LeBron the ability to amass wealth, fame, power, and admiration. Like so many of his peers, he has a funny way of saying thank you.</p>
<p>In summary, these men and organizations are hypocrites and moral cowards. They give us the spectacle of big, strong athletes performing feats of strength and skill — sprinkled, now, with a healthy dose of social justice banner waving — but on the inside, at the core of their characters, they are frail and pitiful. These are, most of all, men desperate for approval. If they are “scared” of anything, it&#8217;s that the checks might stop coming, and the applause might cease, and this cushy life afforded to them by the country they despise might disappear. So they will never use their platform to defend true justice or speak real truth. Instead they will posture, and earn their millions, and cry into their piles of money about the the oppression they have made up in their heads.</p>
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WALSH: The Pathetic Moral Cowards Of The NFL And NBA

LeBron James

WNBA

<p>On Saturday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees spoke to local media as NFL pre-season training begins to ramp up.</p>
<p>Brees opened with a statement regarding the controversy surrounding his June 3 interview with Yahoo Finance during which he was asked about anthem-kneeling.</p>
<p>The quarterback stated that he has always “felt compelled to serve,” which is allegedly why he and his wife moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. After expressing that his time in the city has been incredibly “rewarding,” Brees addressed the interview directly.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_8a5b7e40-d3ff-11ea-9bff-cf50af9d4c2d.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=user-share">NOLA</a> has provided the following partial transcript:</p>
<blockquote><p>Going back to my comment on June 3, to think for a second that New Orleans or the state of Louisiana or the black community would think that I was not standing with them for social justice, that completely broke my heart. It was crushing. Never, ever would I feel that way.</p>
<p>I recognize that I missed an opportunity that day. I had an opportunity to talk about and emphasize the social injustices that exist for our black community and our need as a country to support them and to advocate for systemic change. And my lack of awareness in that moment hurt a lot of people.</p></blockquote>
<p>Brees continued, saying that he “will always stand for the flag because of what it means to me, and to honor all those who have sacrificed, who have served and died for our country, and all those who have struggled to move this country forward.”</p>
<p>However, the quarterback added that he respects those who kneel or otherwise peacefully protest in order to “bring attention to the social injustices and systemic racism that so many have endured and continue to endure in our country.”</p>
<p>Brees continued, saying that he “will always support and advocate for the black and brown communities in the fight for social injustices,” and that he “feels a great sense of responsibility to serve and to lead and to bring true equality to everyone.”</p>
<p>Brees has been dogged by controversy ever since an early-June <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nfl-quarterback-drew-brees-dragged-for-anthem-kneeling-remarks">interview</a> with Yahoo Finance Editor-at-Large Daniel Roberts.</p>
<p>During the interview, Roberts asked Brees about kneeling during the national anthem, as it was likely to return in the wake of the George Floyd protests. Brees replied, saying that he would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America, or our country.”</p>
<p>He continued, speaking about what the American flag and the national anthem meant to him personally.</p>
<p>The quarterback concluded: “Is everything right with our country right now? No, it’s not. We still have a long way to go. But I think what you do by standing there and showing respect to the flag with your hand over your heart is it shows unity. It shows that we are all in this together, we can all do better, and that we are all part of the solution.”</p>
<p>For his remarks, Brees was <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nfl-quarterback-drew-brees-dragged-for-anthem-kneeling-remarks">dragged</a>.</p>
<p>After the backlash, he issued the following apology on Instagram:</p>
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<p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBA1P3gHpT_/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday. In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused. In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country. They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy. Instead, those words have become divisive and hurtful and have misled people into believing that somehow I am an enemy. This could not be further from the truth, and is not an accurate reflection of my heart or my character. This is where I stand: I stand with the black community in the fight against systemic racial injustice and police brutality and support the creation of real policy change that will make a difference. I condemn the years of oppression that have taken place throughout our black communities and still exists today. I acknowledge that we as Americans, including myself, have not done enough to fight for that equality or to truly understand the struggles and plight of the black community. I recognize that I am part of the solution and can be a leader for the black community in this movement. I will never know what it’s like to be a black man or raise black children in America but I will work every day to put myself in those shoes and fight for what is right. I have ALWAYS been an ally, never an enemy. I am sick about the way my comments were perceived yesterday, but I take full responsibility and accountability. I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening&#8230;and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.</a></p>
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<p>On June 5, the quarterback addressed President Trump directly, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/drew-brees-to-president-trump-we-can-no-longer-use-the-flag-to-turn-people-away-or-distract-them-from-the-real-issues">writing</a> in part:</p>
<blockquote><p>Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders in the black community, I realize this is not an issue about the American flag. It has never been. We can no longer use the flag to turn people away or distract them from the real issues that face our black communities.</p>
<p>We did this back in 2017, and regretfully I brought it back with my comments this week. We must stop talking about the flag and shift our attention to the real issues of systemic racial injustice, economic oppression, police brutality, and judicial &amp; prison reform.<span class="Apple-converted-space"><br />
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<p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBE4y_9Hj2S/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">To @realdonaldtrump Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders in the black community, I realize this is not an issue about the American flag. It has never been. We can no longer use the flag to turn people away or distract them from the real issues that face our black communities. We did this back in 2017, and regretfully I brought it back with my comments this week. We must stop talking about the flag and shift our attention to the real issues of systemic racial injustice, economic oppression, police brutality, and judicial &amp; prison reform. We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s history! If not now, then when? We as a white community need to listen and learn from the pain and suffering of our black communities. We must acknowledge the problems, identify the solutions, and then put this into action. The black community cannot do it alone. This will require all of us.</a></p>
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Drew Brees Will ‘Stand For The Flag,’ But Adds That His ‘Lack Of Awareness … Hurt A Lot Of People’

Black Lives Matter

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<p class="speakable">One day after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reaffirmed his stance on Wednesday that Americans <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nfl-quarterback-drew-brees-dragged-for-anthem-kneeling-remarks">should not disrespect our flag</a>, the NFL star, amid strong backlash, including from fellow athletes, issued an <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/drew-brees-caves-asks-for-forgiveness-for-saying-americans-should-respect-the-flag">apology</a> for his racially “insensitive” comments.</p>
<p>Brees didn&#8217;t stop there. The athlete has since issued additional apologies and clarifications, and even publicly <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/drew-brees-to-president-trump-we-can-no-longer-use-the-flag-to-turn-people-away-or-distract-them-from-the-real-issues?%3Futm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=062316-podcast&amp;utm_campaign=andrewklavan">responded</a> to President Donald Trump after he called Brees out for backing down.</p>
<p>Now, Brittany Brees, wife of the QB, is issuing apologies, too, claiming it&#8217;s people like herself and her husband, and other Americans not on board with the hyper-political national anthem protest, who are &#8220;the problem.&#8221;</p>
<p class="speakable">In an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEUyDDF12C/?utm_source=ig_embed">Instagram post</a> on the “Brees Dream Foundation” page, Brittany posted a lengthy message captioning two quotes from Martin Luther King Jr., starting with: “WE ARE THE PROBLEM.”</p>
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEUyDDF12C/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">WE ARE THE PROBLEM .  I write this with tears in my eyes and I hope you all hear our hearts.  I have read these quotes and scripture 1000 times and every time I read it and the words sink into my heart.  I think yes this is what it’s all about&#8230;Only until the last few days ,until we experienced the death threats we experienced the hate… Did I realize that these words were speaking directly to us.. how could anyone who knows us or has had interactions with us think that Drew or I have a racist bone in our body? But that’s the whole point .  Somehow we as white America,  we can feel good about not being racist,  feel good about loving one an another as God loves us.  We can feel good about educating our children about the horrors of slavery and history.  We can read books to our children about Martin Luther King, Malcolm X., Hank Aaron, Barack Obama, Rosa parks, Harriet Tubman.. and feel like we are doing our part to raise our children to love , be unbiased and with no prejudice.  To teach them about all of the African Americans that have fought for and risked their lives against racial injustice.  Somehow as white Americans we feel like that checks the box of doing the right thing.  Not until this week did Drew and I realize THAT THIS IS THE PROBLEM. To say “I don’t agree with disrespecting the flag “.. I now understand was also saying I don’t understand what the problem really is, I don’t understand what you’re fighting for, and I’m not willing to hear you because of our preconceived notion‘s of what that flag means to us.  That’s the problem we are not listening, white America is not hearing. We’re not actively LOOKING for racial prejudice. We have heard stories from men and women we have known and loved for years about the racism that occurred in their lives .. stories that were never shared or talked about because somehow they were considered normal.  To all of our friends and anyone we hurt &#8230;we will do better.. We want to do better , we want to HEAR you, and we will fight for you because thinking we are not part of the problem&#8230;is checking the box it means we are are not doing enough. It’s our job to educate ourselves.  We are sorry 🙏🏻 -Brittany Brees</a></p>
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<p>“I write this with tears in my eyes and I hope you all hear our hearts,” Brittany said (formatting adjusted). “I have read these quotes and scripture 1000 times and every time I read it and the words sink into my heart. I think yes this is what it’s all about&#8230; Only until the last few days, until we experienced the death threats we experienced the hate… Did I realize that these words were speaking directly to us&#8230; how could anyone who knows us or has had interactions with us think that Drew or I have a racist bone in our body? But that’s the whole point. Somehow we as white America, we can feel good about not being racist, feel good about loving one another as God loves us.&#8221;</p>
<p>“We can feel good about educating our children about the horrors of slavery and history,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;We can read books to our children about Martin Luther King, Malcolm X., Hank Aaron, Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman&#8230; and feel like we are doing our part to raise our children to love , be unbiased and with no prejudice. To teach them about all of the African Americans that have fought for and risked their lives against racial injustice. Somehow as white Americans we feel like that checks the box of doing the right thing. Not until this week did Drew and I realize THAT THIS IS THE PROBLEM. To say &#8216;I don’t agree with disrespecting the flag&#8217; &#8230; I now understand was also saying I don’t understand what the problem really is, I don’t understand what you’re fighting for, and I’m not willing to hear you because of our preconceived notions of what that flag means to us.&#8221;</p>
<p>“That’s the problem we are not listening, white America is not hearing. We’re not actively LOOKING for racial prejudice,&#8221; Brittany added. &#8220;We have heard stories from men and women we have known and loved for years about the racism that occurred in their lives &#8230; stories that were never shared or talked about because somehow they were considered normal. To all of our friends and anyone we hurt &#8230; we will do better. We want to do better, we want to HEAR you, and we will fight for you because thinking we are not part of the problem &#8230; is checking the box it means we are are not doing enough.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;It’s our job to educate ourselves,&#8221; she closed the post. &#8220;We are sorry.”</p>
<p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/drew-brees-caves-asks-for-forgiveness-for-saying-americans-should-respect-the-flag">Drew Brees Caves, Asks For ‘Forgiveness’ For Saying Americans Should Respect The Flag</a></strong></p>
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NFL Honors – Arrivals

Now Drew Brees’ Wife Is Apologizing: ‘WE ARE THE PROBLEM’

Law Enforcement

Race

<p>On Friday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees issued an Instagram statement to President Donald Trump.</p>
<p>“To Donald Trump,” the text-image reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders in the black community, I realize this is not an issue about the American flag. It has never been. We can no longer use the flag to turn people away or distract them from the real issues that face our black communities.</p>
<p>We did this back in 2017, and regretfully I brought it back with my comments this week. We must stop talking about the flag and shift our attention to the real issues of systemic racial injustice, economic oppression, police brutality, and judicial &amp; prison reform.</p>
<p>We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s history! If not now, then when? We as a white community need to listen and learn from the pain and suffering of our black communities. We must acknowledge the problems, identify the solutions, and then put this into action. The black community cannot do it alone. This will require all of us.</p></blockquote>
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<p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBE4y_9Hj2S/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">To @realdonaldtrump Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders in the black community, I realize this is not an issue about the American flag. It has never been. We can no longer use the flag to turn people away or distract them from the real issues that face our black communities. We did this back in 2017, and regretfully I brought it back with my comments this week. We must stop talking about the flag and shift our attention to the real issues of systemic racial injustice, economic oppression, police brutality, and judicial &amp; prison reform. We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s history! If not now, then when? We as a white community need to listen and learn from the pain and suffering of our black communities. We must acknowledge the problems, identify the solutions, and then put this into action. The black community cannot do it alone. This will require all of us.</a></p>
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<p>The Instagram post from Brees has more than 237,000 “likes” as of publication.</p>
<p>Brees’ latest post is likely in response to the following tweet from President Trump:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">&#8230;We should be standing up straight and tall, ideally with a salute, or a hand on heart. There are other things you can protest, but not our Great American Flag &#8211; NO KNEELING!</p>
<p>— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1268998143733051394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Brees has been caught up in controversy since Wednesday, when during an <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nfl-quarterback-drew-brees-dragged-for-anthem-kneeling-remarks">interview</a> with Yahoo Finance, he spoke about the anthem kneeling protests in the NFL.</p>
<p>Yahoo Finance Editor-at-Large Daniel Roberts asked Brees about the possibility that anthem kneeling would return to the NFL in light of the ongoing protests and riots following the killing of George Floyd.</p>
<p>Brees replied in part:</p>
<blockquote><p>I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America, or our country&#8230;</p>
<p>Is everything right with our country right now? No, it’s not. We still have a long way to go. But I think what you do by standing there and showing respect to the flag with your hand over your heart is it shows unity. It shows that we are all in this together, we can all do better, and that we are all part of the solution.</p></blockquote>
<p>Read his full statement <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nfl-quarterback-drew-brees-dragged-for-anthem-kneeling-remarks">here</a>.</p>
<p>After the interview went live, Brees was hit with intense <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nfl-quarterback-drew-brees-dragged-for-anthem-kneeling-remarks">backlash</a>, including from Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins, who released a lengthy video in which he severely criticized Brees.</p>
<p>“Even though we’re teammates, I can’t let this slide,” Jenkins stated.</p>
<p>The very next day, Brees issued the following apology on Instagram:</p>
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<p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBA1P3gHpT_/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday. In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused. In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country. They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy. Instead, those words have become divisive and hurtful and have misled people into believing that somehow I am an enemy. This could not be further from the truth, and is not an accurate reflection of my heart or my character. This is where I stand: I stand with the black community in the fight against systemic racial injustice and police brutality and support the creation of real policy change that will make a difference. I condemn the years of oppression that have taken place throughout our black communities and still exists today. I acknowledge that we as Americans, including myself, have not done enough to fight for that equality or to truly understand the struggles and plight of the black community. I recognize that I am part of the solution and can be a leader for the black community in this movement. I will never know what it’s like to be a black man or raise black children in America but I will work every day to put myself in those shoes and fight for what is right. I have ALWAYS been an ally, never an enemy. I am sick about the way my comments were perceived yesterday, but I take full responsibility and accountability. I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening&#8230;and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.</a></p>
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<p>Some commenters were disappointed that the quarterback “caved” to the “mob.”</p>
<p>Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” tweeted:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bad move Drew. Now live on your knees forever.</p>
<p>— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/RubinReport/status/1268552406230618112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Bad move Drew. Now live on your knees forever.</p></blockquote>
<p>Conservative radio host and columnist David Webb tweeted:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It&#8217;s a sad day when your or any American&#8217;s right to voice an opinion succumbs to the mob, any mob, regardless of agreement or disagreement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeorgeFloyd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeorgeFloyd</a></p>
<p>— David Webb (@davidwebbshow) <a href="https://twitter.com/davidwebbshow/status/1268580040498982913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>It&#8217;s a sad day when your or any American&#8217;s right to voice an opinion succumbs to the mob, any mob, regardless of agreement or disagreement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeorgeFloyd?src=hash">#GeorgeFloyd</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Regardless, Brees’ apolotweet has received more than 57,000 “likes,” and been retweeted appropriately 26,000 times as of publication. His statement on Instagram, which was linked in the tweet, has been “liked” more than 329,000 times.</p>
<p>Brees’ initial Instagram apology was followed by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCIljGngKI/">another post</a> in which he wrote: “Step-by-step you will see my heart for exactly what it is and the way everyone around me sees it. I’m sorry it has taken this long to act and to participate in a meaningful way but I am your ally in this fight.”</p>
<p><b>RELATED: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nfl-quarterback-drew-brees-dragged-for-anthem-kneeling-remarks">NFL Quarterback Drew Brees DRAGGED For Anthem Kneeling Remarks</a></b></p>
<p><b>RELATED: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/drew-brees-caves-asks-for-forgiveness-for-saying-americans-should-respect-the-flag">Drew Brees Caves, Asks For ‘Forgiveness’ For Saying Americans Should Respect The Flag</a></b></p>
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Drew Brees To President Trump: ‘We Can No Longer Use The Flag To Turn People Away Or Distract Them From The Real Issues…’

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Drew Brees Caves, Asks For ‘Forgiveness’ For Saying Americans Should Respect The Flag

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<p>During an interview with Yahoo Finance Editor-at-Large Daniel Roberts released on Wednesday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was asked about kneeling during the national anthem, as it might happen again in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.</p>
<p>“A lot of people expect that we will see players kneeling again if and when the NFL season starts,” said Roberts. “I’m curious how you think the NFL will and should respond to that. And of course, you&#8217;re such a leader in the league – what is your responsibility as a leader in times like this for the rest of your teammates and players in the league?”</p>
<p>Brees replied:</p>
<blockquote><p>I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America, or our country. Let me just tell you what I see or what I feel when the national anthem is played and when I look at the flag of the United States. I envision my two grandfathers who fought for this country during WWII – one in the Army and one in the Marine Corps – both risking their lives to protect our country, and to try to make our country and this world a better place.</p>
<p>So, every time I stand with my hand over my heart looking at that flag and singing the national anthem, that&#8217;s what I think about. And in many cases, it brings me to tears thinking about all that has been sacrificed – and not just those in the military, but for that matter, those throughout the Civil Rights movements of the 60s, and all that has been endured by so many people up until this point.</p>
<p>Is everything right with our country right now? No, it&#8217;s not. We still have a long way to go. But I think what you do by standing there and showing respect to the flag with your hand over your heart is it shows unity. It shows that we are all in this together, we can all do better, and that we are all part of the solution.</p></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Highlight: <a href="https://twitter.com/readDanwrite?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@readdanwrite</a> asks <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drewbrees</a> what the star NFL quarterback thinks about &#8220;players kneeling again when the NFL season starts.&#8221;<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drewbrees</a>: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.”</p>
<p>Full exchange: <a href="https://t.co/MpCkFyOMed">pic.twitter.com/MpCkFyOMed</a></p>
<p>— Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1268206174073126915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>The video has been viewed 7.2 million times as of publication, and Yahoo’s tweet of the clip has 14,600 “likes,” and has been retweeted 25,900 times.</p>
<p>After the clip went up, Brees was hit with massive backlash, including from other NFL players.</p>
<p>In perhaps the most pointed response, Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins ripped Brees in a now-deleted video, in which he stated in part:</p>
<blockquote><p>Our communities are under siege, and we need help. And what you&#8217;re telling us is don&#8217;t ask for help that way, ask for it a different way. I can&#8217;t listen to it when you ask that way. We&#8217;re done asking, Drew. And people who share your sentiments, who express those, and push them throughout the world, the airwaves, are the problem. And it&#8217;s unfortunate because I considered you a friend. I looked up to you. You&#8217;re somebody who I had a great deal of respect for – but sometimes you should shut the f*** up.</p></blockquote>
<p>Bleacher Report <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2894672-malcolm-jenkins-to-drew-brees-in-deleted-video-sometimes-shut-the-f-k-up">tweeted</a> a copy of the video portion:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“You’re somebody who I had a great deal of respect for, but sometimes, you should shut the f&#8211;k up.”</p>
<p>Malcolm Jenkins posts since-deleted video after Drew Brees’ comments about kneeling during the anthem <a href="https://t.co/E2aWIlKWrI">pic.twitter.com/E2aWIlKWrI</a></p>
<p>— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1268303047769436165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Among other public criticisms, NBA star LeBron James tweeted:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">men who fought as well for this country. I asked him question about it and thank him all the time for his commitement. He never found Kap peaceful protest offensive because he and I both know what’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong! God bless you.</p>
<p>— LeBron James (@KingJames) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/1268268214581989377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Former football player Ian Williams tweeted:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Drew with what you said, we aren’t in this together and you aren’t apart of the solution. You are apart of the problem. <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drewbrees</a> I had the upmost respect for you. Someone as educated as you shouldn’t be this ignorant. Wow smh</p>
<p>— Ian Williams (@IWilliams95) <a href="https://twitter.com/IWilliams95/status/1268235925936431104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Actress and writer Dani Fernandez tweeted:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The flag is a piece of cloth. The states are a collective of people, and one in particular that is horrifically brutalized since the inception of this country. Patriotism means nothing if the Black citizens of this nation are not protected under it</p>
<p>— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) <a href="https://twitter.com/msdanifernandez/status/1268251479804014592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>According to ESPN, Jenkins deleted the original video, but posted another one that struck a similar tone:</p>
<blockquote><p>The onslaught of sh** that we have to deal with is f***ing crazy right now. Drew Brees, if you don&#8217;t understand how hurtful, how insensitive your comments are, you are part of the problem. To think that because your grandfathers served in this country, and you have a great respect for the flag, that everybody else should have the same ideals and thoughts that you do is ridiculous and it shows that you don&#8217;t know history.</p></blockquote>
<p>“Because when our grandfathers fought for this country and served and they came back, they didn&#8217;t come back to a hero&#8217;s welcome, they came back and got attacked for wearing their uniforms,” Jenkins continued.</p>
<p>Jenkins added that “with the whole country on fire,” Brees’ first priority shouldn’t be to “criticize one’s peaceful protest,” referring to the anthem-kneeling trend started by former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick.</p>
<p>“&#8230;when we step off this field and I take my helmet off, I&#8217;m a black man walking around America and I&#8217;m telling you I&#8217;m dealing with these things, I&#8217;m telling you my communities are dealing with these things, and your response to me is, don&#8217;t talk about that here, this is not the place. Where is the place, Drew?” Jenkins wondered.</p>
<p>After speaking further, Jenkins concluded the video, saying, “Even though we&#8217;re teammates, I can&#8217;t let this slide.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I recorded a few videos when thinking of how to respond to Drew Brees, I don’t take any of it back-I meant what I said-I removed the 1st video because I knew it be more about the headlines. I want people to understand how those of us struggling with what’s going on feel <a href="https://t.co/T054qt0YEz">pic.twitter.com/T054qt0YEz</a></p>
<p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/status/1268315207299981312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Speaking with ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29262906/saints-drew-brees-says-never-agree-anybody-disrespecting-flag">via text</a>, Brees said that he stands with his teammates and others seeking “racial equality and justice.” The quarterback added, however, that everyone should “respect our country,” which includes those who have fought for freedom, as well as civil rights for women and minorities.</p>
<p>“All of us &#8230; EVERYONE &#8230; represent that flag,” Brees text.</p>
<p>The quarterback added that those who have an issue with his position should look to his actions for a glimpse into who he is as a person, and what he represents.</p>
<p>ESPN also noted that Brees has knelt with his teammates before, in London, but stood before the anthem played.</p>
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NFL Quarterback Drew Brees DRAGGED For Anthem Kneeling Remarks

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<p>Friday morning, &#8220;Today&#8221; show host Hoda Kotb broke down into tears nearing the end of her interview with former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who, along with his wife Brittany, recently donated a stunning $5 million to coronavirus relief efforts in Louisiana.</p>
<p>Kotb formerly worked as an anchor at WWL-TV in New Orleans, <a href="https://pagesix.com/2020/03/27/hoda-kotb-cries-on-today-show-about-drew-brees-5m-donation-to-louisiana/">Page Six</a> noted Friday.</p>
<p>&#8220;The popular anchor has been flying solo in the 30 Rockefeller studio as her co-anchor Savannah Guthrie is self-isolating and coming live from her home,&#8221; the report outlined. &#8220;And it just appeared too much as mom of two Kotb was overcome after talking to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees about his efforts to help the state amid a staggering spike in coronavirus cases there.&#8221;</p>
<p>Wrapping up her interview with Brees, Kotb told the former QB, &#8220;I also think a lot of things are contagious, including generosity. Our hope is that because you let us know that you made this big, generous donation, I think other people look at that and say, &#8216;Hey, maybe I can help out, too.'&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Drew, we love ya!&#8221; Kotb told Brees</p>
<p>&#8220;Love you, too, Hoda,&#8221; he returned. &#8220;Thank you.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Okay, a lot more,&#8221; Kotb started to say before trailing off and breaking down into tears.</p>
<p>&#8220;Sorry, sorry,&#8221; the popular host said, hand over her face.</p>
<p>&#8220;Ugh, Hoda, I know,&#8221; Guthrie told her co-host. &#8220;It&#8217;s a lot. Hoda, I&#8217;m so sorry, hun. Take a moment,&#8221; she advised. &#8220;It&#8217;s a lot.&#8221;</p>
<p>Kotb again quietly apologized, &#8220;Sorry.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a lot. I know where your heart is, my dear. I do,&#8221; Guthrie said, before teasing the upcoming stories on the show for her co-host.</p>
<p>On Thursday, the Brees family announced their generous $5 million donation toward coronavirus-related efforts and relief for the people of Louisiana in a social media post urging folks to &#8220;maintain hope.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Brittany and I are committing $5,000,000 to the State of Louisiana in 2020. The priority now is helping our communities get through this tough time,&#8221; Brees wrote on his Instagram page.</p>
<p>&#8220;After considerable research and conversations with local organizations, we will be mobilizing our partnerships with Second Harvest Food Bank, Ochsner Health Systems, Walk-Ons, Jimmy Johns, Smalls Sliders and Waitr to prepare and deliver over 10,000 meals per day throughout Louisiana for as long as it takes to children on meal programs, seniors, and families in need,&#8221; he added. &#8220;Let’s all do our part, maintain hope, and get through this together.&#8221;</p>
<p>Brees is known for his generosity throughout Louisiana. In July, for example, the famed football player donated <a href="https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/02/drew-brees-donated-to-kipp-believe-school-gentilly/">$250,000</a> to New Orleans schools.</p>
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M7SeCnIcP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Brittany and I are committing $5,000,000 to the State of Louisiana in 2020. The priority now is helping our communities get through this tough time.  After considerable research and conversations with local organizations, we will be mobilizing our partnerships with Second Harvest Food Bank, Ochsner Health Systems, Walk-Ons, Jimmy Johns, Smalls Sliders and Waitr to prepare and deliver over 10,000 meals per day throughout Louisiana for as long as it takes to children on meal programs, seniors, and families in need. Let’s all do our part, maintain hope, and get through this together.</a></p>
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<p>New Orleans has become a new coronavirus hotspot, with at least 997 confirmed cases, according to a <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/mardi-gras-may-have-worsened-new-orleans-coronavirus-emergency">Fox News</a> report. Throughout Louisiana, there have been 2,305 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and a total of 83 deaths.</p>
<p>New Orleans Mardi Gras was likely a factor in the spread, experts suggest, the Fox report outlined: &#8220;More than a million revelers crowded into the city&#8217;s famed French Quarter and other neighborhoods over several weeks to celebrate the costumed gathering, the culmination of the <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carnival celebration</a>. The Mardi Gras season ran from Jan. 6 to Feb. 25, or Fat Tuesday.&#8221;</p>
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