You need ESPN insider access to see this PFF article, so I decided to copy and paste the relevant info for you. Interesting take:
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Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
The idea that Brees is on the decline has been overstated. He’s very much the same player he’s been in recent years, but the talent on both sides of the ball in New Orleans has been lacking this season, resulting in an inconsistent season for the Saints.
As with most quarterbacks, Brees has carried the burden of the Saints’ struggles. And while he’s had some struggles in two of his last three games, he’s still been excellent for the majority of the season. If there’s one complaint, he’s put the ball in harm’s way a bit more than usual, forcing some throws into coverage and often throwing at inopportune times. His plus-31.6 overall grade ranks second among quarterbacks, and his play-by-play grading is a great indicator of his consistency. Brees has the lowest percentage of negatively graded throws on the season, so he’s far from declining and still very much one of the league’s best quarterbacks.
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