Drew Brees, who has been a member of the NFL Players Association's executive committee since 2008 and who also agreed to become one of 10 named plaintiffs in the players' antitrust lawsuit against the league in March, plans to attend future mediated negotiating sessions. Brees says he has learned more about the union and its history of representing players, he has wanted to take on more responsibility. "And I can't tell you how many retired players, how many guys on my team, guys on other teams have told me how much they appreciate me speaking out on their behalf and representing them," Brees said. "If I didn't believe it before that, I know now deep down that I'm doing the right thing. I'm standing up for what's right and fair."