For Drew Brees To Be Considered One Of The Best NFL QB Of All Time

SaintsFanInLA said

I just think it's a little unfair to reward QBs who have great defenses with the title of "greatness".

Drew was better in numbers prior to the Super Bowl year but we didn't make the playoffs because of our deplorable defense. Drew was still great this year, but now we have a ball-hawking defense and with it came a Super Bowl Championship which is now getting Drew his credit.

That hardly seems fair.

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Part of it is that a QB is thought to be responsible for a certain level of organizational leadership, not even just offensively. He sets a tone for the whole team. He can inspire players to come be a part of that defense. Coaches want to be on the staff. He doesnt just take control of the huddle, but his attitude permeates the entire franchise.

Look at how Gregg talks about Drew. Do you think that he would be here if not for Drew being on the roster? Sharper would be here? As overreaching as it sounds, that Drew gets a little bit of credit for that ball hawking defense that helped get him there. Thats the kind of thing that I think seperates not just the good from the great, but the great from the greatest of all time. Is he there yet? no, but hes building the resume and has a strong foundation.