Drew Brees and His Son After the Super Bowl - Best Moment of the Big Game?

by Brett Singer (Subscribe to Brett Singer's posts) Feb 8th 2010 4:00PM

Categories: Fun & Activities, In The News, Sports, Opinions

Drew Brees celebrates with son Baylen and his wife, Brittany, after the Saints' Super Bowl victory. Credit: Win McNamee, Getty Images

The best moment of the big game may have happened after it was all over.

Super Bowl XLIV was as good as it gets. Two great teams played a great game, the Saints won their first Super Bowl ever (fun fact: until 2010, the franchise had won a total of just two postseason games in 43 years), and the city of New Orleans got a welcome infusion of pure joy.

But how many of us can relate to winning the Super Bowl? Not a whole lot. But any parent can relate to what happened right after the New Orleans Saints claimed victory Sunday night.

Look at this video of Super Bowl MVP Brees and his son on the field after the big game:

How cute is that? Look at the way Big Daddy Brees is holding his one-year-old son, Baylen. (Bree's wife Brittany gave birth to Baylen on January 15, 2009 -- Drew's 30th birthday. Because this story really needs another "aw, shucks" detail.) Brees is completely focused on his little boy, kissing his little hand, telling him what's going on even though the kid probably has no idea what all the fuss is about (although Dada Drew had the courtesy to put some headphones on the lad to protect his tender eardrums from what must have been an extraordinary level of noise). Despite the fact that they were being watched by millions of people, this was a private moment shared by a father and his son.

As the commentator says in the video, "That's what it's all about."

With all of the chatter leading up to Super Bowl XLIV, it's unlikely anyone predicted that there would be a moment to make parents everywhere want to go and hug their kids.

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teresa 2-08-2010 @ 8:30PM

I watched the game. Glad the Saints won seeing as I'm from Louisiana. The commercials were not worth the hype. But when I was still watching last night and this moment was caught with Brees and his baby boy, THAT was the best. You can tell he's a proud and loving dad and was thrilled to share his glory with his son. Very sweet and I really loved that he put protection for the baby's ears. I hope someday that his son sees video of those precious minutes.

Anna 2-08-2010 @ 9:46PM

What a game :) Happy for the Saints to win and happy for this victory for New Orleans.

The private moment of baby Brees with his little Brees team T-shirt with his dad's name on hit, the thoughtful headphones on because of noise and the daddy look-a-like with his eyes full of wonder. Ahh it was a photo moment, that will last a life-time.

The game, the Saints were playing was also being played for their home city, it was way bigger than just playing for self whichmade this victory even more sweet.

Congratulations Saints!.

carstenslvnv 2-08-2010 @ 10:25PM

That was Priceless... no better word to describe it!

Debi 2-08-2010 @ 10:36PM

That moment between Drew Brees and his son, with tears brimming in his eyes and the tender way he gazes at Baylen, was the icing on the cake of a most memorable Superbowl 44!

Hurrah for the Saints and the fans of New Orleans!!

Cathy 2-08-2010 @ 11:16PM

The love that a parent has for a child is shown in that moment. It brought a tear to my eyes. Love, that is really what life is all about.

dolphingirl2016 2-09-2010 @ 11:36PM

Absolutely awesome. Great Super Bowl!!!!!!!!! Saints win. Colts lose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brees and his son priceless !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sherry 2-09-2010 @ 1:26AM

There wasnt a dry eye in my house watching that moment live, and again there were tears just watching the clip. It is so precious and what being a parent is all about, priceless..

JG 2-09-2010 @ 12:55AM

great post

JG
www.celebritynation.tv

harry 2-09-2010 @ 2:19AM

Brees is an even more class act than when he was with the Chargers.......aint no "Tiger", who should watch this and learn, in this guy. I puddled up too.

SHADOWCATCHER 2-09-2010 @ 2:58AM

Everyone at our party got very silent, even reverent when that clip played as if to give this very public personal and honest moment back to the deserving father. Drew Brees is a Champion among men and an MVP in every aspect of life. (Thanks for the forethought to protect delicate ears--that speaks volumes--no pun intended). Thank you Drew, for all you do for your adopted home. Thank you Saints and Congratulations!!! Your New Orleans loves you!! Bless you, boys!!! See ya'll at your parade!!

carl 2-09-2010 @ 3:23AM

"WHO DAT"
Alot has been said about those two word's..But really anyone really know what 'Who Dat" Really means?..It run's deeper than football!..it's giveing more than you can of yourself..then for yourself..it's saying i know we will..helping more of people in need!..it's a shareing of love..in a "Who Dat".will it be?..you..me?.."Who Dat"..Really it is..saying Who is that saying they going have that falth?..a Father's love?..Priceless!

Debi 2-10-2010 @ 7:34PM

So true. The world would be a better place if more people followed that philosophy.

Margie 2-10-2010 @ 9:43AM

I am a Cowboy fan so was unbiased about who should win. I do love Brees and his compassion as a daddy. Perhaps he could have shared the moment with his wife also. After all, she birthed the cute little guy. Praise God for great Dad's. I was fortunate to have one for three boys who are fine young men. Their Dad has gone on to be with his Father in Heaven. They miss him but have fond memories to rely on. May God continue to bless Drew, Beylon and Brittany. Keep HIM first.