The day after Drew Brees got lit up by Kentavius Street in the 49ers’ 27-13 loss to the Saints, Jerry Rice joined The Morning Roast and discussed the defeat, and that play, which, earned a roughing the passer — to the dismay of many.
“Certain players gonna get certain calls,” Rice explained on 95.7 The Game.
“You look at basketball players like LeBron James… The guys who are really established, the officials, for some reason, they’re going to throw that flag," Rice added. "Then you look at a guy like Nick Mullens, about to get his head taken off, and they’re not throwing the flag.”
“So, it’s crazy…”
For what it’s worth, Brees got absolutely smoked on the play, exiting the game in the second half due to a rib injury as Jameis Winston took over. Here’s the hit in question:
Update: Brees is out indefinitely...