Larry Holder, The Times-Picayune Published: Oct 3, 2012 6:49:44 PM
Drew Brees will apparently have some unexpected guests on Sunday night as suspended New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton, General Manager Mickey Loomis and linebackers coach Joe Vitt will be allowed to attend the Saints-Chargers game.
Brees asked for and received permission from the league, a source said and the NFL confirmed Wednesday night, for all three suspended Saints staffers to watch the game from inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as Brees tries to pass Johnny Unitas for the most consecutive games with a touchdown pass.
Here's a statement from the NFL: "Drew Brees requested permission for Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, and Joe Vitt to attend Sunday night's game in which Drew will attempt to set the record of 48 straight games with a touchdown pass. Commissioner Goodell has granted that permission. Coaches Payton and Vitt and Mickey Loomis will be permitted to watch the game in a private area of the stadium and will have no contact with the team."
WVUE-TV first reported the story.
It's a stark contrast in what Payton said Tuesday about possibly attending the game.
"No, no," Payton said Tuesday morning when asked about his possible attendance. "I've kind of got a full plate here. A handful of people texted me that. Right now, I'll be able to watch it, and shoot, just being able to watch it on TV is no different than being there in person. It's just an honor to be connected to this."
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