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On April 27, 2017, Drew Brees was down in the Louisiana bayou hog hunting with some of his college roommates. 

When they were finished, Brees and his buddies went to the New Orleans Saints' facility to grab some grub. Brees was also well aware that the 2017 NFL Draft was starting later that night.

It was at the facility where Brees got a text from his head coach, Sean Payton, who wanted him to come down to the draft room – many refer to it as the "War Room" – to get an inside look at what the team was planning to do in Round 1. 

"It’s the only time I’ve ever been in the draft room," Brees told Fox News Digital, smiling as he recalled witnessing one of the biggest what-if moments in NFL Draft history. 

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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks to the fans during halftime of the game between the Buffalo Bills and the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on Nov. 25, 2021 in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Brees strolls down to the war room with a future Hall of Fame resume already in place if he were to retire on the spot ahead of his 12th season with the franchise. The 2009 Super Bowl, along with the MVP for the game, was in the bag. He was coming off his third straight season leading the NFL in passing yards, tallying 5,208 with 37 touchdowns in 2016. Pro Bowls galore, 2006 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, 2006 All-Pro -- you get the gist. 

Brees is Saints royalty, and even at 38 years old, he is still in great shape to lead the franchise at quarterback. However, any franchise would need a contingency plan considering Brees' age as he entered his 17th