Congratulations to Drew Brees for passing Peyton Manning to become the NFL’s all-time leader in yards passing.
The 39-year-old Brees eclipsed Peyton Manning’s previous record of 71,940 yards with a 62-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tre’Quan Smith during the second quarter of Monday night’s game against the Washington Redskins.
After the record-breaking completion, officials stopped the game and the game ball was handed over to Pro Football Hall of Fame officials on the sideline while the Superdome crowd offered a standing ovation. Brees removed his helmet, held out his arm to salute the crowd and hugged his wife, Brittany, and children on the sideline.
In 2011, Brees authored his memoir, Coming Back STRONGER: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity. One quote from his memoir sticks out, especially after Brees’ record breaking performance:
Don’t spectate – be ready. When the next opportunity comes your way, make sure you have prepared yourself well enough to seize the chance you’ve been given…Remember who you are. Finish Strong!
