Brees, Tomlinson share Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Miami, FL (The Sports Network) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson were named co-winners of
the Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Friday.
Brees passed for an NFL-best 4,418 yards and led the NFC with 26 touchdown
passes and a 96.2 passer rating as the Saints won their first division title
in six years.
Off the field, he helped in the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans following
Hurricane Katrina, partnering with teammate Deuce McAllister to help rebuild
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Reggie Bush will not play on Monday Night against Green Bay, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports.
Our View:Bush didn't participate in the team's Nov. 23 walkthrough because his surgically repaired knee is still too sore to return to full duty. Pierre Thomas will likely start in place of Bush, and the newly signed Mike Bell is expected to handle some of the workload, as well.
Mike Bell is expected to be active for Monday's game against the Packers, according to Scout.com.
Our View:He would have a favorable match-up against the Packers' 27th ranked run defense, but may not register enough touches to make an impact while working from the bottom of the depth chart. This could indicate that Reggie Bush (knee surgery) won't be available.
