They have a low opinion of them usually most of the time but every once in a while, if some once-in-a-generational athlete, freakish duel-purpose QB like a Michael Vick, or seemingly unstoppable, human tank for a RB that dominates and destroys opposing defenses like Earl Campbell or Derrick Henry, there's a halfway-decent chance they'll pay far more attention to them and be more open to giving them League MVP award then if Brees' had some of the very best, outstanding, bar-none, statistical passing seasons in NFL History.
Add in to the mix variables like a hostile, scheming, lying commissioner who used us as the ultimate "sin-eaters" as a distraction for a larger, former players and NFL veterans lawsuits for CTE-RELATED concussion dementia issues NFL owners, GM's and League officials knew about for decades probably but covered it up or willfully ignored it, plus "useful idiots" snarky butt crevasses, and talking heads like Cris Collinsworth, Joe Buck, and journalists who play favorites and no matter how forking great of a season Brees' could have, SOMEHOW, it was still not as good or dominant as what Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, or Aaron Rodgers did.
If Brees had played for Dallas for the exact time period, he wouldve won 2-3 MVP's, won or played in more SB's, and be seen and recognized by more people as the GOAT and people like Skip Bayless are forking liars if they say or even try to claim otherwise.