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ArticleMatthew Stafford could have ‘3 to 4 of his best years ahead’
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Drew Brees told the media that in his experience, the later seasons of his career were the best, because that's when the mental part of the game was peaking at a time when he was still physically capable of making all the throws and withstanding the rigors of a 17-game NFL schedule. Brees specifically called out Stafford as a player who he has told directly could have "3 to 4 of his best years" ahead of him.
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Brees endorses Stafford for 3-4 elite years ahead; won MVP at 37 with upside.

Drew Brees directly told Stafford he could have '3 to 4 of his best years' ahead entering the 2026 season. Brees, who finished second in MVP voting at age 39 and led the NFL in completion percentage from age 38-40, believes Stafford's later career mirrors his own trajectory—peaking mentally while still physically capable. Stafford won MVP at age 37 last season and could improve further, aligning with Brees's experience that veteran quarterbacks' best years often come late in their careers when mental mastery peaks.

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