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Westlake alum Brees sets passing record
NFL mark held by Dan Marino for 27 years
Updated: Tuesday, 27 Dec 2011, 10:03 AM CST
Published : Tuesday, 27 Dec 2011, 10:03 AM CST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After Westlake High alum Drew Brees broke an NFL passing record that stood for nearly three decades, his teammates called on him to make a speech in the Saints' locker room.
It was quite a night for Brees and the Saints — a record and a rout.
Brees set the NFL mark for yards passing in a season, breaking a record Dan Marino held for 27 years, and New Orleans wrapped up the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.
Brees nearly topped Marino three years ago, finishing with 5,069 yards passing. But that pursuit rang a little hollow because the Saints were 8-8.
This time, Brees' prolific passing has led New Orleans (12-3) to the playoffs and a legitimate shot at its second Super Bowl in three seasons.
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