Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's records for most career touchdown passes and passing yards in 2014 and 2015 Rams Joseph Noteboom Jersey , respectively, but The Sheriff's reign at the top is unlikely to last much longer.Manning retired with 71,940 career passing yards, but he only has 1,495 than Brees. Given the latter easily posts over 4,000 yards a year, it may only take him a few weeks into the 2018 season before Manning's run at the top ends.As for career touchdown passes, Manning sits at 539, while Brees and Tom Brady share a third-place tie at 488. Brees is unlikely to throw 51 this season - which would tie the record - but if he plays two or three more years Andrei Svechnikov Jersey , the Super Bowl 44 champion should smash the passing touchdowns record as well.So how does Manning feel about the idea that his two legendary records are on the cusp of being broken? At the Manning Passing Academy, the five-time MVP was asked about Brees surpassing him. And as expected, The Sheriff only had a polite response (via NOLA.com)."I don't think it's a matter of if, it's just a matter of when," Manning said Friday at the annual Manning Passing Academy, per NOLA.com. "He deserves it. He's been a great player for a long time."Brees has been remarkably precise and consistent since joining the Saints in 2006. He's tossed at least 4,000 yards each year and went nine consecutive years with at least 30 touchdowns, from 2008 to 2016.The future Hall of Famer defeated Manning and his Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl 44, and Brees was named MVP of the big game. However Authentic Josey Jewell Jersey , his Saints have only made the playoffs four times since - and they have yet to get back to the NFC Championship Game. Manning warns that Brees cares more about the team's success than being in the individual record books."I know Drew feels the same way, you never play for individual records. Drew has been the ultimate team player," Manning said. "It's all about helping your team win. I know when he breaks any of these records it's not going to mean as much to him if the Saints don't win the game that day."The Saints were on the verge of reaching the NFC Championship, but Marcus Williams botched a tackle on Stefon Diggs in the Divisional Round. Diggs sprinted to the end zone to win the game. But the Saints feature an excellent young core and figure to contend for Super Bowls again in 2018 and '19. The Patriots are sporting a new look on defense and an attitude of leaving behind their lack of defense in the Super Bowl.

Former defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is now head coach in Detroit. Longtime assistant Brian Flores is running the defense in New England without the formal title of coordinator.

Several players have shuffled on and off the roster. Starting cornerback Malcolm Butler signed with Tennessee in free agency after being mysteriously benched for most of the Super Bowl, but key additions include lineman Danny Shelton, pass rusher Adrian Clayborn and cornerback Jason McCourty joining his twin brother Devin in the backfield.

Linebacker Dont'a Hightower says the players are moving past the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, a game in which the Patriots defense allowed 613 yards.

"I don't think any of those guys are going to let that hold over their heads. I'm sure they're focused on this year. That Super Bowl last year is gone, it's over with," Hightower said. "We're focusing on training camp."

Safety Duron Harmon says all his teammates can do now is buckle down on their assignments and string good days together.

"If you're looking at the tunnel you can't even see the light right now Minkah Fitzpatrick Youth Jersey ," said Harmon, who changed his number to 21 as he gave the No. 30 jersey to Jason McCourty, who played for the Browns last season.

Players say Flores has brought in a different terminology and attitude.

"I know how he's going to drive the team and I appreciate it," Harmon said. "I like his intensity, I love his attitude and I just know it's going to help me become a better football player."

NOTES: WR Malcolm Mitchell, still working his way back from knee surgery, was among the players who missed the first day of camp. . TE Rob Gronkowski, in camp amid crawling talks aimed at a new contract, was asked if Tom Brady amazes him performing at this high level after age 40: "It's just like he was out here when I first got here. He's full go Cheap Will Dissly Jersey , always ready to roll and it's just an inspiration basically, just how fast he's always playing and he's ready to roll." . Players and coach Bill Belichick are refusing to address Butler's exit, with Harmon saying: "Malcolm has moved on, he's now with the Tennessee Titans and it's time that we do the same."

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