Height is typically an important quality for quarterbacks, but Lions safety Glover Quin explained last week a way Saints quarterback Drew Brees uses his relative shortness to his advantage.
The 6-foot Brees has been one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL for much of his 15-year career, and Quin said his ability to deceive defenders with his eyes makes it incredibly difficult to play against — and prepare for — him.
Most quarterbacks poke their head up a bit before throwing a deep ball, but because he’s significantly shorter than all of his linemen, Brees lifts his head for a variety of passes.