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Coby Fleener says joining the Saints, Drew Brees a ‘no-brainer’

By John Hendrix

Dec 28, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA;Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) catches a touchdown pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) (not pictured) against Tennessee Titans strong safety Daimion Stafford (39)during the second half at LP Field. Colts defeated the Titans 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA;Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) catches a touchdown pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) (not pictured) against Tennessee Titans strong safety Daimion Stafford (39)during the second half at LP Field. Colts defeated the Titans 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) runs after a catch during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) runs after a catch during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Coby Fleener, one of the newest faces to join the New Orleans Saints, had a conference call with the media early Friday afternoon to talk about joining the team and the impact he could potentially make.

Coby Fleener, who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, signed a 5-year, $36 million contract with the black and gold on March 9. The University of Stanford product, who will turn 28 in September, was very thrilled at the thought of joining quarterback Drew Brees.

“I think knowing that they have been so successful on offense with Drew (Brees) leading the way and using the tight end was something that was easily exciting for me,” Fleener said.

Fleener has 183 career receptions for 2,154 receiving yards, and has 17 career touchdowns. It will be a bit different not catching passes from Andrew Luck and learning a new offense, but Fleener said there are similar concepts which shouldn’t pose a problem.

“I think I have to just get used to Drew’s (Brees) throwing motion a little bit. Seeing the ball come out of his hand is probably different, but I don’t think it will be a huge hurdle to overcome.”

Several other teams were in the mix for Fleener’s services, but the veteran tight end admitted that New Orleans was where he wanted to be.

“There were a few other teams but once the Saints popped into it, and obviously I couldn’t tell them this, but obviously that was really exciting for me. The way they use the tight end, having an outstanding quarterback in Drew Brees, to me, it’s a no-brainer.”

There was a question asked by one of the local reporters around the notion that Fleener may be carrying a soft label, and responded very professionally with a response you’re sure to love.

“I think it is easy to say that sitting at a desk typing into a computer. Honestly, I didn’t know that until you said that. If you listen to what other people say about you, it is going to be an emotional roller coaster,” Fleener said.

He added, “One day you’re amazing and then the next day, you’re the worst. Personally, I try to keep it on an even keel. The best way to do that is to ignore the people that are telling you that you’re the best and ignore the people that are telling you that you’re the worst.”

Oh by the way, Fleener also has one career interception from last year against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. He has tremendous upside with the Saints offense, and pointed out that he considers himself an adequate blocker. He has the potential to be a big receiving threat. Fleener appeared on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Friday evening, and shed more light on relocating to the Big Easy.

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