Brees, 37, says he can play well beyond age 40

3:23 PM ET

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Drew Brees’ age might be a sticking point in his contract negotiations with the New Orleans Saints. But the 37-year-old quarterback insisted Thursday that he can keep playing at a high level into his 40s, “without question.”

“I don’t see any reason why I can’t play at the highest level for the next five years. Minimum,” Brees said.

“Listen, I’m not naïve and I’m not looking five years from now. I’m really looking at each and every year understanding I gotta prove it. I gotta prove that I’m the best guy to lead this team. But, yeah,” Brees said. “I mean, it doesn’t get any easier. But I feel like with my training regimen and with the people I have around me and the things that we’re doing to put myself in the best position to succeed … I don’t see any reason why I can’t do this beyond five years from now.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees led the NFL in passing last season with 4,870 yards. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

“I want to step away from this game when I’m ready to step away from this game. Not because somebody tells me I can’t play or because my level of play has fallen off. I have a goal in mind, (but) I’m gonna keep that to myself.”

Brees wasn’t directly talking about his next contract extension when he made those comments. The two topics, however, are related because he is heading into the final year of his current deal — and the amount of guaranteed money in his next contract could be one of the greatest sticking …

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