NFL Free Agency 2020: 5 Best landing spots for Teddy Bridgewater

2. New Orleans Saints

As reported by CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin, Brees is mulling retirement. He may not be taking the thought of hanging up his cleats very seriously, but, for the first time in his career, the thought is there. After three consecutive heartbreaking playoff losses, the 41-year-old future first-ballot Hall of Famers may retire.

Brees is a legend in New Orleans. He means to Saints fans what Brady means to Patriots fans. Brees also possesses the same competitive mindset. Perhaps that’s why he holds the NFL’s career records in completion percentage, completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. It’s also why I find the thought of Brees retiring after several sickening playoff losses hard to believe.

The Saints still boast a talented team, and there are no signs of Sean Payton going anywhere anytime soon either. A lot of factors can lure Brees back to the NFL for another season. However, while New Orleans might be the right fit for Brees, is Brees the right fit for New Orleans?

The question sounds laughably absurd but consider a few things. Brees is 41, while Bridgewater recently turned 27. If the Saints sign Brees, they’re guaranteed to lose Bridgewater. There isn’t enough money to keep both quarterbacks around again.

Taysom Hill is also a free agent, but the 29-year-old only has six career completions. That hardly seems like the resume of the heir apparent to one of football’s all-time greats. On the other hand, New Orleans already proved they could win with Bridgewater last season. Bridgewater also guided Minnesota to the postseason in his second year in the league. He can lead a winning football team.

With three free-agent quarterbacks, the Saints will think about their future this offseason. Brees may raise the team’s ceiling for the next year or two, but the squad will fall apart after that. Bridgewater ensures some success beyond the immediate future.