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The New Orleans Saints On Song
by Peter Falconer
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees employs a distinctive way of rallying his team before game time. He has invented a chant as a means of building team unity as kick off approaches and it seems to be working given the Saints winning start to the 2009 season. So what exactly are the words that have so inspired his team-mates to a perfect start to the NFL season?
Read any Saints forum and you will see there is some dispute as to the exact wording. One post claims it is:
One two win, for you,
Three, four, win, some more,
Five, six, win again,
7, 8, win again,
9, 10, win again, win again, win again...
Another poster believes:
1, 2, Win, For You
3, 4, Win, Some More
5, 6, Win, Again
7, 8, Win, Great
9, 10, Win, Again, Again, Again, Again, Again!
Whichever option is correct the truth is the New Orleans Saints Quarterback is the central figure in the team bonding session, a place where many NFL QB's would fear to tread. Consider the example of former Colts and Falcons Quarterback Jeff George. He was regularly described as standoffish and selfish throughout his career by his fellow teammates. Or take the case of Michael Vick who, obvious scandal aside, will have listened to many a coach tell him there is no 'I in Team' during his NFL career.
What sets Drew Brees apart from many of his NFL Quarterback peers is that he wants to be at the heart of the team, encouraging every member, no matter what the skill level, in order to ensure the Saints are working together as a unit heading in to each game. As can be seen by his chant Brees has a clear understanding of what helps to unite so many disparate individuals to a common goal and then leads his team by example on the field of play.
Halfway through the 2009 season Brees had thrown for the most touchdowns in the NFL and had the best Quarterback rating as the Saints led the league with the most points scored with 330. So whether it is down to the chant or the presence of their Quarterback at the middle of the action something is clearly working. Come January and Super Bowl time it will be interesting to see whether the Drew Brees rallying call has led his team all the way to the big game in Miami.
About the Author
Peter Falconer is the author of the New Orleans Saints NFL blog, dedicated to all things New Orleans Saints. The site includes information on the Drew Brees chant and much more. He sounds off about Saints players, the roster, schedule and stories all from the inside of his New Orleans Saints helmet.
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