New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has revealed that he is still optimistic about the team's chances this season.

Despite struggling this year with a 4-5 record so far, the Saints are still at the top of the NFC South with all four teams in the division currently holding a losing record.

"I am annoyingly optimistic and confident, I've been told many times by teammates," Brees said, ESPN reports.

"And so, you know what? I'm gonna come right back out the next series, and if that throw's there, you can be darn sure it's getting thrown."

Brees has also been struggling with his form this season and he now has 10 interceptions, two fewer than he managed in total last year.