New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been names the AP Offensive Player of the Year over the leagues MVP, Peyton Manning.

“Each year I’ve gotten better, especially over the last five years,” Brees said. “When I go back to 2004 in San Diego, every year I feel so much more comfortable. I really feel like I’ve refined my routine and continued to find what works for me. It changes a little bit every year. I tweak it every year to make it a little better, but by doing so, I make myself a better player.”

Brees was just 15 yards away from breaking Dan Marino’s record for the most passing yards in a single season.

“The only reason I still even think about it is because I know how much it would have meant to the offensive line and the skill position guys,” Brees said. “Those guys were 10 times more upset than I was about not getting the record. I just feel like they really, especially down the stretch, looked at that as something that, for all the heartache and all the ups and downs we had this season, that was something they hang their hats on.

“So that’s who I wanted to get it for, so that’s why I’m still upset. I’m over it, for myself, but I guess I’m not over it for them.”

Brees received 22 votes out of 50 for the award. Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson were tied for second with 9 votes each.