Saints' Brees says early hit to arm may have affected him in loss

The New Orleans Saints dropped to 0-2 when they were stunned 26-19 Sunday in their home opener by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Much of the conversation throughout the game was about the mediocre play of nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback quarterback Drew Brees.

Brees told reporters after the game that an early hit to his throwing arm may have affected his play throughout the loss: “Maybe on a few throws … a few downfield didn’t come out very well.”