Right now , Brees has 5,087 yards passing ( Marino 's mark , which lasted a quarter - century , was 5,084 ) while Brady has 4,897 .
Not just to pad the record , to make sure Tom Brady does not overtake him .
Right now , Brees has 5,087 yards passing ( Marino 's mark , which lasted a quarter - century , was 5,084 ) while Tom Brady has 4,897 .
Not just to pad the record , to make sure Tom Brady does not overtake him .