Drew Brees posts tribute to former coach Marty Schottenheimer

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees posted a tribute, on his social media accounts, to his former coach Marty Schottenheimer who died Monday at age 77.

Schottenheimer coach Brees from 2002-05 with the then San Diego Chargers.

“The lessons and wisdom of Marty Schottenheimer will forever ring in my ears,” Brees wrote. “He loved his players and he loved his family. I am so grateful and honored to have played for him. Rest In Peace Coach Marty!”

Schottenheimer spent 21 seasons as a head coach in the NFL. He had stints with the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers among with a one season as Washington’s head coach.

He last coached in 2006 with the Chargers and finished his career with a 200-126-1 record.