re: Did Drew Brees just metaphorically call Peyton Manning a pussy with his play..

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Brees is younger and not nearly as big as Manning, and was already way more mobile at any point in his career. Could have something to do with it

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Actually, his arm strength compared to Manning has more to do with it than anything else.

Manning can't play (anymore) without his bottom half being healthy. What little arm strength he has left is generated from his lower half. Last year, he went into the tank when he hurt his quad. This year, without that foot, he just can't get the ball downfield.

Brees on the other hand can play on his toes and still deliver the ball well enough.

I'd be willing to bet that Manning is tough enough to play. In fact, he did. The problem is that he can't be effective and that was proven in the KC game.