Drew Brees was there to clap for Tom Brady breaking his passing record thanks to on-location Football Night in America
Having Brees on location for Football Night in America led to an interesting sideline congratulations shot here.
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Rodney Harrison was the only Football Night in America panelist with someone else holding his umbrella, drawing comment
Unlike Mike Tirico, Drew Brees, and Tony Dungy, Harrison wasn't holding his own umbrella.
Maria Taylor and Drew Brees will join NBC’s Football Night In America
If you're going to add Maria Taylor and Drew Brees, it makes sense to put them on one of NBC's most visible properties.
Maria Taylor is reportedly close to leaving ESPN and signing a deal with NBC: “The deal’s at the half-yard line.”
"The deal’s at the half-yard line. But that can still be a long way in contract negotiations."
Drew Brees reportedly expected to retire after NFL season, clearing path to NBC broadcasting role
"Most people still believe that this will be the final season for Drew Brees in New Orleans."
NBC rolls out MSNBC analyst Steve Kornacki to break down NFL playoff races instead of elections
Why not? NFL playoffs and national elections are both races that deal in percentages.
Unanimously picking the Bucs went very poorly for NBC, ESPN and NFL Network pregame shows
Three separate pregame shows all wound up with their analysts all picking the Bucs.
Drew Brees has reportedly agreed to work for NBC after he retires
Brees is expected to start on Notre Dame football and Football Night In America, then join NBC's top NFL package. But the contract will only kick in when he retires from the NFL, which could be after the 2020-21 season or the 2021-22 season.
Mike Tirico will take over for Dan Patrick as studio host on NBC’s Football Night in America
Liam McHugh will take over Sunday Night Football hosting duties from Tirico.
