Guess it isn't necessary to be 6'5" 245 to be a great QB..499TDS..New total passing yard record and doesn't look like he's done..
Amazing..
Drew F'n Brees
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Hall of Fame player. An absolute class-act human being. Relishes the moment, and then it’s right back to work. Not hyperbole, the world is a better place because of people like Drew Brees.
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Watching Brees on Bear Grylls' show, you really got a sense for what a great person that Brees is. Which for me, is an important part of his total legacy. Great QB, great person.
Cam Meredith had 5/71 last night. Good to see him as part of this. I enjoy following him, because he's such a great story.
Cam Meredith had 5/71 last night. Good to see him as part of this. I enjoy following him, because he's such a great story.
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Brees was pretty good while the QB in San Diego, and for some reason, the Chargers couldn't wait to replace him. I am guessing it was because Phillip Rivers was the larger prototype they felt they had to have.
The trade to New Orleans worked out for Brees, and I guess the Chargers are happy with Rivers. But hey, which one has the Super Bowl ring?
The trade to New Orleans worked out for Brees, and I guess the Chargers are happy with Rivers. But hey, which one has the Super Bowl ring?
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Manning's congratulatory video was hilarious.
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Drew Brees....what a good dude and great QB. He doesn't have the rings, which is a shame, but he has done a helluva lot for a 5' 10" QB. I think after Brady, I may have to have him #2.
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Otis Day wrote:Drew Brees....what a good dude and great QB. He doesn't have the rings, which is a shame, but he has done a helluva lot for a 5' 10" QB. I think after Brady, I may have to have him #2.
well he does have 1 ring
Photos: Saints QB Drew Brees, from Super Bowl MVP to New Orleans superstar
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Guess I should have explained myself better, I knew he had one ring, but he doesn't have ringS. Seems as if you have to have plural to be considered close to a GOAT.
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Top 8 at least.
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He'd have to be top 10 at a minimum. Top 5 most likely.
My list is:
1. The GOAT
2. Joe Montana
3. Peyton Manning
4. Brees? I don't know if I could put him ahead of those three other guys.
My list is:
1. The GOAT
2. Joe Montana
3. Peyton Manning
4. Brees? I don't know if I could put him ahead of those three other guys.
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*cough* could have taken less money *cough*BR0D1E86 wrote:Quarterbacks? Top 3 for me. He can’t control how terrible some of those defenses have been. He’s a baller.cblaz11 wrote:Where does he rank all time? Top 5? Top 10?
Great player and seems like a class act.
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Sure, but that doesn’t impact how great of a player he is/was.malk wrote:*cough* could have taken less money *cough*BR0D1E86 wrote:Quarterbacks? Top 3 for me. He can’t control how terrible some of those defenses have been. He’s a baller.cblaz11 wrote:Where does he rank all time? Top 5? Top 10?
Great player and seems like a class act.
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I was meaning that he had some measure of control on the defences, cap dollars to him are cap dollars that can't go on defence. I think that will impact how great he's perceived to be as 1 ring isn't enough to be in the conversation with the 1st tier QBs, at least for a lot of people.BR0D1E86 wrote:Sure, but that doesn’t impact how great of a player he is/was.malk wrote:*cough* could have taken less money *cough*BR0D1E86 wrote:Quarterbacks? Top 3 for me. He can’t control how terrible some of those defenses have been. He’s a baller.cblaz11 wrote:Where does he rank all time? Top 5? Top 10?
Great player and seems like a class act.
"I wouldn't take him for a conditional 7th. His next contract will pay him more than he could possibly contribute.".
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Man..I think he’s top 15 for sure...maybe top 10...but top 5??
You know the guy who’s probably going to take over for him as the all time leading passer right? Matt Stafford...
Montana
Brady
Manning
Rogers
Elway
Favre
Marino
Young(maybe)
These are guys I’d take before Brees. This isn’t even counting some of the older guys. I like Brees and think he’s an all time great, but you have to take stats now a days with a grain of salt. If you look at some of the names on the all time list you’ll know why.
You know the guy who’s probably going to take over for him as the all time leading passer right? Matt Stafford...
Montana
Brady
Manning
Rogers
Elway
Favre
Marino
Young(maybe)
These are guys I’d take before Brees. This isn’t even counting some of the older guys. I like Brees and think he’s an all time great, but you have to take stats now a days with a grain of salt. If you look at some of the names on the all time list you’ll know why.
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People really do tend to discount scheme continuity and coaching ability when evaluating QBs.
Brady, for example, recently said that if Aaron Rodgers was in Bill Belichick's system, he'd throw for 7,000 yards every season.
That being said:
Montana
Rodgers
Brady (I'm a notorious Brady hater, but I can't discount the rings)
Manning
Elway
Marino
Favre
Brees
Brady, for example, recently said that if Aaron Rodgers was in Bill Belichick's system, he'd throw for 7,000 yards every season.
That being said:
Montana
Rodgers
Brady (I'm a notorious Brady hater, but I can't discount the rings)
Manning
Elway
Marino
Favre
Brees
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well we are Bears fans ... so since we only rarely see scheme continuity and coaching ability, it is only natural for us not to consider it as part of any evaluation equationG08 wrote:People really do tend to discount scheme continuity and coaching ability when evaluating QBs.
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