1. FUNDAMENTALS OVER FLASHINESS

Drew Brees doesn’t have the same flashy style of play or the big arm associated with some other quarterbacks. His success is built more on accuracy, timing, and decision-making rather than highlight-reel plays.

2. PLAYING IN A SMALL MARKET

Brees spent the majority of his career with the New Orleans Saints, a smaller market team compared to franchises like the Dallas Cowboys or New England Patriots. As a result, he may not have received as much national attention or media coverage as quarterbacks from larger market teams.

3. OVERLAPPING ERAS

The Purdue product’s career overlapped with other great quarterbacks like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers, which may have overshadowed his achievements to some extent. Despite consistently putting up impressive numbers and leading his team to success, he was sometimes overlooked in discussions about the top quarterbacks of his era.

4. LACK OF SUPER BOWL WINS

While Brees did lead the Saints to a Super Bowl victory in 2009, he has only one championship ring compared to multiple championships for quarterbacks like Brady and Joe Montana. In some evaluations of quarterback greatness, the number of Super Bowl wins is given significant weight.

BOTTOM LINE

Despite these factors, Brees’ accomplishments speak for themselves. He holds numerous NFL records, including the most seasons with 5,000+ passing yards, and has been widely respected by players, coaches, and fans throughout his career. While he may not always receive the same level of recognition as some other quarterbacks, his impact on the game and his legacy as one of the all-time greats are undeniable.