Published on Saturday, February 06, 2010
By Staff Writer
OFFENSE
9. Drew Brees, quarterback
(6-0, 209, 9th season, Purdue) Comes off sensational season in which he led NFL in passer rating (109.6, a career high), TD passes (34), and completion percentage (70.6, an NFL record) ... Had 4,388 yards passing, his fourth consecutive 4,000-yard season ... Has been key to Saints' turnaround since 2006, leading them to two NFC title games and now the Super Bowl ... Was a college hero in Indiana, although not many Colts fans likely rooting for him this time ... Has thrown six TDs, no INTs and has 116.1 rating in playoffs.
23. Pierre Thomas, running back
(5-11, 215, 3rd season, Illinois) Undrafted out of college, has gone from special teams ace to starting running back ... Led Saints with 793 yards rushing and six TDs. Also had 39 receptions and two more TDs ... Overtime leap on fourth-and-1 for first down was key in NFC championship victory ... Has recovered from late-season rib injury that sidelined him for finale.
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