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Steelers' Big Ben: Better Than Saints' Brees?
21 Jul
Summary
- Dave Dameshek argues Ben Roethlisberger is better than Drew Brees.
- Roethlisberger had a higher fourth-quarter comeback rate (16.5%) than Brees (12.5%).
- Brees leads in career passing yards (80,358) and touchdowns (571) versus Roethlisberger.
A recent discussion has emerged regarding the all-time ranking of quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Drew Brees. On the Football America podcast, Dave Dameshek presented a case for Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh's legendary signal-caller, being a better player than the New Orleans Saints' icon, Drew Brees.
Dameshek highlighted specific metrics, suggesting Roethlisberger's 16.5% fourth-quarter comeback rate surpasses Brees' 12.5%. He also noted Roethlisberger's higher yards per completion. While Brees accumulated more career yards (80,358) and touchdowns (571), Dameshek contends Brees' statistics were significantly influenced by coach Sean Payton and the Saints' offensive system. Roethlisberger played from 2004-2021, while Brees played from 2001-2020, making their comparison during the same era fair.
Though Brees is statistically superior, Dameshek's argument suggests circumstantial factors played a key role. He implies Brees benefited greatly from Payton's offensive genius and playing indoors. Conversely, Roethlisberger was part of a strong Steelers roster early in his career. Both players are expected to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
