Jalen Ramsey backs up his big talk with big plays.Now the Jacksonville cornerback can crow about something else.Ramsey was the overwhelming choice as the NFL's top cornerback by a panel of 10 football writers for The Associated Press. The All-Pro received eight first-place votes in balloting released Friday."Big talent and a big mouth New Orleans Saints Jermon Bushrod Jersey ," wrote New York-based lead NFL writer Barry Wilner. "Still, the guy can cover, isn't afraid to hit, and likes to match up with the top receivers."Marcus Peters of the Los Angeles Rams, last year's top choice, was second and had the other two first-place votes, followed by Arizona's Patrick Peterson.After helping the Jaguars reach the AFC championship game before losing to New England last season, Ramsey made headlines with his mouth.First, he ripped Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen as "trash" and called Atlanta's Matt Ryan overrated in the same interview with GQ magazine . It was released a few days after he was suspended during training camp for screaming obscenities at reporters who were videotaping a post-practice altercation between defensive ends Dante Fowler and Yannick Ngakoue.It wasn't the only time Ramsey was in the news in August. The third-year pro also dismissed four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski of New England by telling ESPN The Magazine, "I don't think Gronk is as great as people say he is."Two weeks into this season, Ramsey said he would hit his grandmother if she were on the opposing team, along with other family members, while discussing his respect for the game. Asked if he really would hit his grandma, he said he "definitely would.""Ramsey talks a big game, but he backs it up with smart, physical play on the back end of arguably the league's top defense," wrote Dennis Waszak, another New York-based AP Football Writer.The Rams acquired Peters in the offseason after he intercepted 19 passes in three seasons with Kansas City. He was suspended for a game late last season by the Chiefs for throwing a penalty flag into the stands.The 25-year-old returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown in a season-opening win over Oakland. Peters has been battling a calf injury."He's tough enough in coverage that he sometimes has to peel off to go pick off his own interceptions," wrote Tennessee-based AP Football Writer Teresa Walker.Peterson has at least one interception in each of his eight seasons with Arizona. At the moment, it appears he will be a bright spot on a bad team with the Cardinals among three winless clubs. Peterson was second to Peters in a close vote last year."For sheer talent, Peterson is the best all-around cornerback in the game," Wilner wrote. "He gets little action in Arizona as the Cardinals struggle to get someone to clamp down the other side of the field."Minnesota's Xavier Rhodes was fourth, followed by Casey Hayward of the Los Angeles Chargers. Ramsey teammate A.J. Bouye was sixth Womens Jermon Bushrod 2019 Jersey , and Detroit's Darius Slay was seventh.Chris Harris Jr., of Denver was eighth, one spot ahead of former teammate Aqib Talib, who is now with the Rams. Marshon Lattimore of New Orleans, last year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after intercepting five passes, wrapped up the top 10.The rankings:1. Jalen Ramsey, Jacksonville2. Marcus Peters, LA Rams3. Patrick Peterson, Arizona4. Xavier Rhodes, Minnesota5. Casey Hayward, LA Chargers6. A.J. Bouye, Jacksonville7. Darius Slay, Detroit8. Chris Harris Jr., Denver9. Aqib Talib, LA Rams10. Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Age is just a number when it comes to Drew Brees."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections InterviewsNew Orleans Saints SatireWho Dat HistoryCanal Street Chronicles Tutorial2018 Saints: Year in ReviewSaints 2018 Year in Review: Drew BreesAge is just a number when it comes to Drew Brees.CSTShareTweetShareShareSaints 2018 Year in Review: Drew BreesMatthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsThe 2018 season will forever be remembered by the “no-call”, and the “what could’ve been” season. Yet, for so much disappointment to end the season, there is a beacon of hope in the form of Drew Brees.Level of PlayBrees’ level of play in 2018 was arguably the highest of any point in his career. According to PFF, Brees had a positional grade of 94.7, the highest of his career, and the top mark for the quarterback position in 2018. Drew Brees’ grade for this season transcended his mark in his spectacular 2011 season (where he also claimed second in the MVP race). Oh by the way, Drew Brees turned 40 this season Cheap Jermon Bushrod Youth Jersey , which makes this year even more astonishing. The only two quarterbacks in any type of serious consideration for the MVP trophy in 2018 were Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes. It came with little surprise as Mahomes took home the award; However, Brees had just as legitimate of a claim. Brees had a record-setting percentage completion rating, career low interceptions (5), and the highest passer rating in the league. Brees accomplished all of this while having only a legitimate WR1 in Michael Thomas. Brees had no true WR2, as Ginn Jr. was injured the majority of the season and Tre’Quan Smith was inconsistent. Brees also threw touchdowns to nine undrafted free agents, showing the lack of depth in positional players. Perhaps the only blemish on Brees in the 2018 season was the level of play of the offense during the final six weeks. The Saints’ offense went from first in the league for points/game, to below the league average of 23.3 points/game. Brees threw more interceptions in the last six games than he did in the first twelve. Much of this can be chalked up to a banged up O-Line, lack of playmakers, and depth of positional players down the stretch. Meanwhile, Mahomes won out on yardage, and touchdowns while having arguably the best offensive lineup in the NFL around him. The argument that Brees was only in contention for the 2018 MVP award was due to his “legacy” is completely unfounded. Patrick Mahomes was the flavor of the year at the quarterback position, and put up massive numbers to win out in MVP voting. The Records and AchievementsSaints fans have become accustomed to watching Drew Brees break record after record, season after season. 2018 was no different for Brees, as he set some huge all-time records, a few odd records, and reached a few more career milestones. I ranked them below in order from what I have deemed “just a little less” to “most” impressive:Drew Brees finally beat the last team remaining on his hit list when the Saints defeated the Ravens in Week 7. It’s impressive not only because he is the third quarterback to do so, but it also shows the longevity and consistency of his career.Drew Brees set the NFL record by throwing to nine undrafted free agents over the course of the 2018 season. En route to the season record, Brees threw to a record-setting four undrafted free agents (Lewis, Carr, Arnold, and Kirkwood) during the Saints’ Week 12 game against the Falcons. This record is telling of the supporting cast around Brees during this season, and how phenomenal Brees had to play and lead to keep his offense churning. Following the Week 16 game of the season, Brees broke his own single season completion percentage record of 72-percent set in 2017 by throwing for 74.4-percent. He sat out Week 17 against the Panthers in preparation for the playoffs New Orleans Saints Erik McCoy Jersey , but his record still stood. Completion percentage is not the end all be all, nor is it incredibly telling of performance. Quarterbacks can complete short screens and slants all season to fluff up their numbers. However, Brees set the record this year while throwing for 8.2 yards/completion. For reference, in his outlandish 2011 season his threw for 8.3 yards/completion. Brees was more accurate and efficient than ever before.Drew Brees set the NFL all-time passing yards record. Brees set the record in Week 5 on Monday Night Football against the Washington Redskins when he launched a 62-yard touchdown to Tre’Quan Smith to reach 72,103 career yards. Afterwards, he embraced his family while Peyton Manning congratulated him on the big screen. Brees ended the 2018 season with 74,437 yards. It will take a level of consistency and longevity, unseen yet by the new crop of young quarterbacks, to catch Brees’ record.What to Expect in 20192018 gave Saints fans no indication of decline in our quarterback, even though his age starts to creep up to that uncomfortable line of “how much longer does he have?” Brees’ health and fitness regimen keep him at a level that younger quarterbacks currently strive for. In 2019, I expect Brees to throw for over 4,000 yards, probably closer to 4,200, and 40 touchdowns. Brees will also maintain the efficiency that has characterized his career by throwing for over 70-percent completion percentage for the fourth straight year. The back half of 2019 will be nothing like the back half of 2018. The Saints will keep their foot on the gas, and Brees will be surrounded with more offensive weapons to keep the train moving. Drew Brees and company are coming off the most disappointing end to a season in Saints franchise history. One can only imagine that the fire has been lit, and the Saints will be out for vengeance. Even with little payroll flexibility, and few draft picks for this year’s draft, expect to see more weapons around Brees next year. The Saints will stop at nothing to achieve the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl in 2019, with Drew Brees at the helm. I predict the 2019 season won’t be his last.