Canton classics | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Drew Brees was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, honored in front of “Who Dat Nation” alongside his bronze bust at Tom Benson Stadium. The former quarterback credited longtime coach Marty Schottenheimer for pushing him after he was benched three times, saying the adversity “was very necessary” and helped him reach “the heights” of his career. Brees later moved from the San Diego Chargers to the New Orleans Saints, winning a Super Bowl under Sean Payton and becoming one of the league’s most prolific passers. His career ranks second in passing yards (80,358) and touchdown passes (571), behind Tom Brady.