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USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Drew Brees comments on attending a former Kansas City Chiefs rival's Hall of Fame ceremony
This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees about his partnership with Jimmy John's, creating his personalized sandwich, The Brees #9, which tied into the recent NOLA Pickle Fest, and attending this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony. "That's why these relationships are so important. But this NOLA Pickle Fest is one of our signature foundation events in the New Orleans Convention Center. We chose many mega events throughout the year, and this is one of them," said Brees. "So, 30 pickleball courts. Our center court is black and gold. It's pretty awesome. It's surrounded by Mardi Gras floats." Tennis legend Andre Agassi joined Brees during the weekend of competition, continuing his efforts alongside Jimmy John's to give back to the New Orleans community. "I came here at a point in my career in 2006 when I was coming off a major shoulder injury, leaving the San Diego Chargers. I'm not sure what my career would hold, if I'd ever be able to play a football game. I had doctors tell me that," said Brees, "I think my career here, and just my future, were hanging in the balance, and New Orleans, coming off Hurricane Katrina, was probably feeling many of the same emotions. I'm not sure what the future holds, and yet we just came together at that perfect time. It was God's calling for me and my wife, Brittany, to be here in New Orleans, to land here in New Orleans and have the opportunity we had here, and to be a part of the resurrection of one of America's greatest cities." Brees attended this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony to celebrate former Chargers teammate Antonio Gates, who was inducted alongside former Kansas City Chiefs Jared Allen in the 2025 class. Gates was a nemesis in games against Kansas City during his 16 years with the Chargers in the AFC West. "I was actually in Canton to celebrate Antonio Gates going in (Pro Football Hall of Fame). He was an incredible teammate. I was his teammate in numbers three, four, and five (2003-2005). Some incredible years, to watch his journey from being a college basketball player, which I know was the storyline, was that he was the first Hall of Famer who never took a snap of college football," said Brees, "It's pretty remarkable when you think about it. But the player he became, the type of teammate he was, the way the team loved him. The community loved him in San Diego; his journey was pretty amazing and deserved to be celebrated. It was really like a big Chargers reunion back there. It was fun to see all those guys." The former Super Bowl MVP, who will be eligible for induction for the first time next year, shared his thoughts on the potential honor. "I'd say, when I was there, it became a little bit of reality, like, Okay, I'm eligible and it is just soaking it all in, just like I've been there a few times to watch some other teammates go in," said Brees, "It's really an amazing club that those guys have a chance to be a part of just talking to them, that's what you feel, it's, not only just the history of the game, but, it's all these multiple generations of guys, they continue to come back year after year and support each other. It's just a reflection of the evolution of the NFL, and I think what it's meant to so many people, communities, and fan bases, and you feel that energy when you're there." Fans can order The Brees #9, Drew's personal Jimmy John's go-to order, for the first time. Available for a limited time through August 31st, the order supports Jimmy John's Foundation, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Brees Dream Foundation.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Drew Brees opens up about the Kansas City Chiefs' AFC West rivals' second-year quarterback
This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees about his partnership with Jimmy John's, creating his personalized sandwich, The Brees #9, which tied into the recent NOLA Pickle Fest, and his thoughts on his former head coach leading the Denver Broncos. "This is our foundation event. The Brees Dream Foundation, established in 2003, helps improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provides care and education opportunities for children and families in need." said Brees, "We've been involved in New Orleans community now for 20 years, going back to the rebuilding efforts in 2006 post Katrina, rebuilding schools, parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, finding child care programs to now even taking on bigger projects like public private partnerships in and around affordable housing, building, health care facilities and underserved communities, 13 of them, to be exact. So we've been able to raise a committee over $55 million over the last 20 years, which has been remarkable. We've had so many great partners along the way. Jimmy John's is one of them. That's why these relationships are so meaningful." Sean Payton coached Brees and the New Orleans Saints to victory in Super Bowl XLIV, which has helped turn the Broncos into a potential challenger in the AFC to the Kansas City Chiefs. "I know Sean's excited about his team. Over the last few years, you've just seen how they've built it. I know that Sean wants to play great defense. He wants to run the football," said Brees, "People talk about what he did in the pass game. But really, those are the core principles if you play great. Defense and running the football set you up for success in many ways, but especially for a quarterback who's a quarterback's best friend when you have those two things operating at a high level." The Broncos were led by rookie Bo Nix, who was effective against the Chiefs in two meetings and nearly completed a regular-season sweep. Brees spent time with the now-second-year quarterback during the offseason and left with high praise for his development. "Bo (Nix) was impressive, and I had a chance to spend time with him. I think he's a really bright guy. He's got a ton of experience and maturity. He got his years, played a ton of college football, and had 61 starts or something. He's got a unique skill set, because he's an incredible athlete—a great track athlete in high school. You can see that when he runs and extends plays," said Brees. "Also, his ability to execute the short intermediate passing game and push the ball down the field is impressive. Got some big targets there in Denver. So I think they have high hopes and high expectations. They played in a tough division because the (Los Angeles) Chargers with (Jim) Harbaugh will be, ground and pound, great defense, and obviously, had a great year last year. Then, of course, the Chiefs, so they got their work cut out for them, but I know they have high expectations." Fans can order The Brees #9, Drew's personal Jimmy John's go-to order, for the first time. Available for a limited time through August 31st, the order supports Jimmy John's Foundation, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Brees Dream Foundation.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Drew Brees praises the Kansas City Chiefs' consistency of success in the AFC
This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees about his partnership with Jimmy John's, creating his personalized sandwich, The Brees #9, and he praises the Kansas City Chiefs' ongoing success in the AFC. "We love Jimmy John's so much. In college, we would go to the store, like at the very end of the night, when they were closing, to get all the French bread that was still available; otherwise, it would just go to waste, because they cook it fresh every day." said Brees, "We would take that home, and then we would, you know, do all kinds of different stuff. We make sandwiches with it or even go with butter, cinnamon, sugar, and toast like we would, because the bread was so dang good. But that's been a fan of Jimmy John's for a long time." Kansas City has won nine consecutive division titles, the second-longest streak of division championships in league history. Only the New England Patriots, who won 11 successive AFC East titles from 2009 to 2019, had a longer streak in NFL history. Brees weighed in on the key to their remarkable run in recent years. "Tons of respect to the Chiefs, because they have the bullseye on their chest. No matter who they play or where they go, they always have the bullseye on their chest. And yet they find ways to win. It's a ton of credit to Andy Reid and (Patrick) Mahomes, that whole crew, and just the mindset they've created," said Brees. "I think at some point, even look at Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Brady and the (New England) Patriots kind of had the best of the (Indianapolis) Colts for a long time, and then finally, the Colts got over the hump with him, and he felt like he turned the tide a little bit, maybe just from a confidence perspective. But yeah, let's not forget (Joe) Burrow and the (Cincinnati) Bengals. Those are the best. The team that seems like they always play the Chiefs as tough as anybody. They've gotten ahead of their number a few times. So yeah, the AFC is pretty stout." Fans can order The Brees #9, Drew's personal Jimmy John's go-to order, for the first time. Available for a limited time through August 31st, the order supports Jimmy John's Foundation, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Brees Dream Foundation.
Buzz Feed
05-08-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
Birthday Freebies 2025: Where To Get Free Birthday Food
It's the rumor that perks everyone's ears: free birthday food. We all deserve a treat now and then, and these 19 popular spots will dish out free food to celebrate your special day. Blow out those candles and rush to grab your birthday freebies. Starbucks When scouring the scene for birthday freebies in 2025, Starbs is forever a classic. Through Starbucks Rewards, members receive a complimentary drink or food item of their choice on their birthday. Everything Bagel, anyone? It's all digitalized through your Rewards App, but register at least seven days before attempting to redeem your barcode. Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme knows how to treat its loyal customers, and its donut-entitling Birthday Rewards last for 30 days. A glazed donut is up there with the tastiest possible free birthday food. Just bring ID and sign up for the Krispy Kreme Rewards Program beforehand. McDonald's Stop Googling 'birthday freebies 2025' and just head to your nearest participating McDonald's. MyMcDonald's Rewards grants members a special gift: medium-sized French fries. Nab the salty snack by heading to the Rewards & Deals section in your app. Cheesecake Factory If you've not had enough birthday cake, join Cheesecake Rewards. The Cheesecake Factory gifts its members a complimentary slice to celebrate their special day — pick from any of the cakes on its menu. Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A has a savvy system: Expect different rewards depending on your loyalty level. One Members get a cookie or brownie on their big day, while Silver Members get a dessert, Red Level Members get a sandwich or nuggets, and those who reach Signature Level get to pick an entrée. You're quickly climbing the ladder towards free birthday meals! Jimmy John's Jimmy John's has a popular Rewards Program, and boy, does it treat its celebrating customers well. Members get a birthday surprise (spoiler: a sandwich) and even an immediate incentive to sign up (spoiler: also a sandwich). Jimmy John's offers one of the heartiest freebies on your birthday — keep it in mind for lunch. Chipotle Fancy chips and dips? If you're a member, Chipotle Rewards is quick to offer free food on your birthday. For qualifying purchases of $5, the chain will sneak in a complimentary side of chips and guacamole, queso blanco, or salsa. Panera Start your birthday right with a morning trip to Panera. MyPanera members receive a complimentary 'bakery treat or bagel,' which is valid for seven days on your account. Just remember to manually select the reward when ordering, and be aware that on multi-item orders, this counts for the lowest-priced item. IHOP Who doesn't crave pancakes on a special occasion? IHOP Rewards operates on a pancake banking system (a niche concept, we know), and members receive five PanCoins on their birthday. Exchange it for a stack of five pancakes, and start the day off sweet. Hey you! Want to cook recipes in step-by-step mode right from your phone? Download the free Tasty app right now. Subway Speaking of sweet treats, Subway Rewards members are in for a pleasant surprise. Head to your nearest participating branch to claim your complimentary cookie. Applebee's Even the name 'Club Applebee's' sounds inner-circle, doesn't it? For every $15 purchase, Applebee's will treat celebrating customers to a tasty dessert. Please ensure you sign up beforehand — this reward is exclusive to the most loyal members. Baskin-Robbins Forget birthday cake, ice cream on your birthday is where it's at. Baskin-Robbins Rewards gives members a free 2.5-ounce scoop on their birthday, so get yourself signed up! Keep an eye on your inbox, as Baskin-Robbins sends a personalized coupon on the date provided at sign-up. TGI Fridays We're really on a theme today. If you're still craving sweet things, head to TGI Fridays for a complimentary birthday dessert with every entrée. Sign up for Fridays Rewards in advance. Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtastic Rewards members are in for a serious treat. Every eligible customer receives a Bundtlet on their birthday, but sign up beforehand to avoid disappointment. Cracker Barrel Introverts, this might not be a freebie for you. Cracker Barrel gives a free dessert on birthdays, but it comes at a cost: a song. Sign up for Cracker Barrel Rewards and lap it up (or sink into your chair). Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Members of Club Baja Rewards receive a coupon to celebrate with a regular burrito. Bring ID (and don't add extras unless you're happy to pay the difference). Denny's Denny's cranks things up a notch with its Rewards Program. Flash your birthday coupon — delivered via email or notified through your app — and get a Grand Slam Breakfast. You'll be seeing double: two pancakes, two bacon rashers, two eggs, and two sausage links. Hooters Hooters might be a crowd divider, but it does come through on birthdays. Hootscoop Rewards members get a surprise on their big day, so sign up ahead of time. With every drink purchase, those celebrating birthdays receive 10 free boneless wings. Olive Garden Italian cuisine on your birthday is dreamy stuff. Sign up for eClub and check your emails near the big day — you'll receive a coupon for a complimentary dessert. Celebrating a birthday? Take this as your sign to head out; there is free birthday food at every corner! Even if it's not your birthday, celebrate anyway by downloading the free Tasty app and browsing recipes for our favorite birthday treats — no subscription required.
Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Jimmy John's Taps ‘Heartthrob' ‘White Lotus' Star for ‘Steamy' Menu Collab
Jimmy John's menu is getting the summertime plot twist we can almost guarantee you never saw coming. The popular sandwich chain first teased that something big was coming in a June 20 social media post. Now, it's laying out its plan to add some heat to its offers–but not that kind. In a totally unexpected collaboration, Jimmy John's and Walton Goggins have a "steamy" offer for customers: buy a sandwich off its Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation (S.M.U.T.) and unlock a access to a custom two-part romantasy audiobook, The Blade and the Brine, narrated by The White Lotusand Righteous Gemstones actor. Related: Jimmy John's New Cookie Brings 'Burst of Sunshine' to Menus for Limited Time The qualifying menu items include four sandwiches with just the right amount of spice, sauce, and kick. Spicy East Coast Italian: As spicy as your favorite plot twist. A tasty Italian sandwich with a kick, made with a double serving of hand-sliced Genoa salami and capocollo, provolone cheese, oil and vinegar, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo and topped with hot Jimmy Peppers®. To really turn up the heat, try it toasted!Beach Club: What goes better with a beach read than a Beach Club? Madewith hand-sliced turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread, cucumber,lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Make it spicy by adding Kickin' Ranch!Ultimate Porker: The name says it all. Made with savory hand-sliced smokedham and applewood smoked bacon, topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Try ittoasted to heat things up even more!Kickin' Ranch Chicken Wrap: A saucy pick for your saucy read. This wrap features fresh, all-natural chicken**, provolone, onions, lettuce, tomato, Jimmy Peppers and Kickin' Ranch - all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. As for the audiobook series, Goggins, 53, said it "has everything you want in a beach read-drama, desire, a little danger." "Recording it got pretty steamy," he joked. "Pair it with a Jimmy John's sandwich and, well… things get hot, fast." Related: Fans 'Nearly Choked' Over 'White Lotus' Star Walton Goggins' Barely-There Speedo Photos Jimmy John's S.M.U.T. menu isn't sticking around for long, and neither is access to the exclusive audiobooks narrated by the heartthrob. To unlock the series, customers must be a rewards member or join Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Rewards before purchasing. Then, while logged into their account, fans can use promo code BEACHREAD before checking out to receive part one of the audiobook series via email on July 1–but only on orders made between June 23 and June 29. To receive part two, rewards members must order another qualifying sub from Jimmy John's S.M.U.T. online between July 1 and July 6. A bit complicated, but the company promises the sandwiches and the story will be so good, "you'll want to come back for seconds." Next: Taco Bell's Newest Test Menu Item Has Everyone Saying the Same Thing Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
