re: I never want to hear Brees and 'elite' mentioned in the same sentence again

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So what happens next year if we have a better o-line and he plays elite? You don't just flip a switch and go elite and back. Give him some protection and see the difference

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That's a good point, and I should probably edit my original post. When there are only 32 teams, and thus 32 starting quarterbacks, Brees is clearly elite in that sense. I know that sounds contradictory from what I've said- he has an elite body of work, no doubt, and is still one of the best quarterbacks out there. But his play when it has counted for much of this season (and that may be due to coaching, O line, etc). has not been on the same level as other 'elite' quarterbacks like Manning, Brady, and Rodgers. Brees is not above criticism. He has underperformed when it has counted this year. He continues to make baffling throws that have cost us dearly. If he is truly up there with the most elite quarterbacks still, he will rebound next year.