WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Those who have worked with Drew Brees always know how each play is going to begin. They don’t need to look. It’s always the same.
He’ll take the snap, take three quick steps and scan the field. When he’s in shotgun, the play always begins 8 yards behind the line of scrimmage. Measure it. Variations are rare. His linemen always know where he is and never have to look.
It’s what happens after that is when the jazz begins. Few players are as good at navigating a pocket as well as Brees.