Quarterbacks from the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers gathered for a final trick-shot challenge after practice on Friday, this time of Drew Brees’ design. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and his crew came up with the carnival-style obstacles used in Thursday’s challenge, inspired by the nearby Orange County Fair. Brees was joined by backups Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill, while Rivers brought Tyrod Taylor, Cardale Jones, and rookie Easton Stick with him.
Targeting blown-up, aged-up Fathead signs of themselves (the edited photo of Brees featured a terrific gray beard) attached to moving tackling dummies proved to be a difficult task, and the contest’s final result ended up riding on the final throw. You can find out who claimed victory in the video embedded below, or by following this link.
These quarterback challenges have been a fascinating subplot throughout Saints training camp, and it’s been very entertaining to see how Brees and his fellow passers have come up with new ways to test their skills. Hopefully some of their experience translates to the football field.
