Jeff Duncan Knihy

As the city was rebuilding following Hurricane Katrina, Sean Payton arrived in 2006 as a relative unknown, a first-time NFL head coach tasked with resurrecting a New Orleans Saints team that had just finished 3-13. Two months after Payton was hired, the Saints signed a free agent quarterback who was cast aside by the San Diego Chargers: Drew Brees. Together, these two underdogs joined forces and transformed the Saints from laughingstock to juggernaut. Payton's bold play-calling proved the perfect match for Brees, who threw a league-leading and franchise record 4,418 passing yards as the Saints advanced to the NFC championship game. Three seasons later, the Saints were Super Bowl champions. Payton and Brees is the definitive account of how this dynamic duo transformed a team, a city, and the game of football.

The narrative captures the experiences of Barb, Jeff, and Tyler Duncan during their time in Ireland from July 1999 to February 2000. Through diary entries, readers are immersed in their adventures, cultural encounters, and personal reflections, providing a vivid glimpse into life in Ireland during that period. The journey reveals the beauty of the landscape, local traditions, and the family's evolving dynamics as they navigate their surroundings and create lasting memories.

Diagnosed with ALS at just thirty-three, Steve Gleason's memoir chronicles his journey from NFL hero to a life transformed by a terminal illness. Despite losing his physical abilities, he embraces optimism and joy, reflecting on his impactful career with the New Orleans Saints, particularly a defining moment in the team's history. Using eye-tracking technology to write, Gleason shares his and his wife Michel's resilience in facing adversity. This powerful narrative emphasizes that true strength lies not just in physicality but in the capacity to love and appreciate life amidst challenges.