How big is Drew Brees' haul this season? If he really wanted, the quarterback could foot the bill of all of the salaries the Saints will pay offensive starters in 2012, minus his own, of course.

Payton all but assures Brees' return to Saints

Drew Brees is many things, but most of all he's a leader, which is why the Saints continue to be on such a roll following their wild-card win over the Lions, Steve Wyche writes.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Muñoz retired from the NFL in 1992, but he still considers himself a role model, especially in the Hispanic community, which, he says, embraces football more and more.