Okay, so I’ve been digging into this whole Drew Brees Wonderlic score thing. It’s wild how much buzz there is around these scores and what they supposedly mean for players. I wanted to see for myself what the fuss was about.
First off, I started by just trying to find out what Brees’ score actually was. I’ve read that someone said that Peyton Manning and Drew Brees scored 28. I guess that’s considered pretty good? But then, you hear stories about other players scoring way higher or way lower and it makes you wonder if this test really shows anything about how a player will do on the field.
Next, I looked into some comparisons. I came across some forums and articles where people were talking about how Wonderlic scores might relate to NFL success. Some folks think there’s a connection, but others aren’t so sure. I read some statements about how some executives see a correlation, but then there’s that whole thing about smaller quarterbacks like Brees and Russell Wilson proving that size isn’t everything. This made me think, maybe the Wonderlic is more about how you think, not just how tall you are or whatever.
I also tried to find that S2 test that Brees apparently took and did really well on. If this is true, it’s interesting because that seems to match up better with his career than just his Wonderlic score. And that’s when I realize that it’s not just about the score, but maybe how players use their smarts in the game.
After that, I started looking at other players’ scores. I found this updated list with over 400 NFL players’ Wonderlic test scores. It was cool to see how different players on the same team scored. This one site even let you sort by team and position. I spent hours going through these, comparing and looking for patterns. It’s almost like a game in itself. The list mentioned that “The Eagles were so impressed by his Wonderlic scores and his combine performance they traded up to select him seventh overall”. This shows that teams really do look at these scores when they’re picking players.
Then, I decided to take a sample Wonderlic test myself. There was a free one online, and I figured, why not? Let me tell you, it’s not as easy as it looks! I didn’t do too bad, but I can see how some of those questions could trip you up if you’re not used to them. I did read some comment that mentioned that “There’s no basis to believe the sample Wonderlic test would coincide with the actual test.” Well, maybe that’s true. I mean, there was that whole thing about Schaub scoring higher than Manning, which just goes to show you never know.
So, after all this, what do I think about Drew Brees’ Wonderlic score? I think it’s just one piece of the puzzle. It’s interesting, for sure, and it might give some hints about how a player thinks. But it’s not everything. Brees had a killer career, and I bet there was a lot more to it than just his test score. I read someone saying that “Here’s where Brees’ lone NFL title and postseason record stack up against his colleagues. For argument’s sake”. That makes sense because, in the end, it’s about what you do on the field, right?
This whole thing got me thinking about how we judge people. We love numbers and scores, but sometimes the real story is a lot more complicated. Brees, Wilson, and all those other guys, they show us that being smart is important, but it’s how you use it that really counts.
