Drew Brees breaks 5,000-yard barrier

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees became the second player ever to pass for 5,000 yards in a season. The Saints QB fell 16 yards shy of the long-standing single-season mark owned by Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino.

Brees finished the 2008 season with 5,069 yards which marked the third straight season that he passed for more than 4,400 yards. Brees also threw a career-high 34 touchdowns in '08. The jersey below was worn by Brees when he eclipsed the 5,000-yard mark.

Throwback Game of the Week - BAL @ CIN

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

Part 7 of our series on the nominees for our Class of 2010. This week, we profile the 13 linebackers who are on the list of preliminary nominees. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Board of Selectors reduction to 25 semifinalists takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend.