The New Orleans Saints have always had a custom of passionate pregame speeches from quarterback Drew Brees, but the 2019 season introduced a new twist during Brees’ five-game absence with a thumb injury. Linebacker and defensive captain Demario Davis stepped into Brees’ role while the quarterback was away, but they’ve teamed up now that the Saints are back together. The team pregame huddle is even more passionate than it’s ever been, with Brees reviving his iconic “win again” chant from the 2009 Super Bowl season while Davis added his “prowl, kill, eat” mantra.
On Thursday before their game with the Atlanta Falcons, Brees and Davis made things topical by acknowledging the Thanksgiving holiday, and made note of what they’re thankful for.
“Today we are thankful,” Davis shouted to his huddled teammates. Drew Brees picked up where Davis left off, saying, “We came here to get a win. We ain’t leaving until we get it.”
It’s easy to see why the Saints believe they can rally around this kind of leadership. See the whole speech for yourself:
“TODAY WE ARE THANKFUL!” ⚜️@demario__davis and @drewbrees set the tone for Thanksgiving’s main event 🔥#Saints | @MercedesBenzUSA pic.twitter.com/VGJAH3B0vG
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 29, 2019
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