Saints On and Off the Field

nother outspoken Christian on the Saints squad, backup quarterback Mark Brunell, told Baptist Press he talks about his faith because it's the most important thing in his life.

"We've got a number of guys on this football team that love God, and this is a real blessing to be a part of this team," Brunell said.

A 17-year veteran of the NFL, Brunell, whose career has spanned stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers, said he is thankful for the opportunity to finally play in the Super Bowl.

"It's a dream come true," Brunell said.

He is grateful for the platform to share Christ, noting, "There's a lot of coverage and a lot of people asking questions about my faith, and so hopefully with the opportunity to answer those questions, it might make a difference in someone's life."

Turning to an interview with a Christian broadcasting network to be aired in the Angola Prison in Louisiana, Brunell shared the Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11 and then delivered a personal message: "I don't know how you got to where you are, it doesn't really matter, but I do know that God has a purpose for your life and that He's got a plan for your life and if you will give your life to Him, you will truly find that hope, you will find that future and find that plan that He has for you because that's the most important thing in the world."