When it comes to how talented NFL players act, most of them carry at least some of the same traits throughout their careers. New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson has had the chance to play with both Tom Brady and Drew Brees throughout his career, and after seeing both future Hall of Fame quarterbacks up close, he says they’re both similar in a couple of ways.

Speaking to NESN.com (via 247 Sports) about it, Watson described how both quarterbacks have helped him grow as a player.

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“I would say I just grew tremendously (playing win both QB’s),” Watson said, via NESN.com. “It’s amazing how much you can grow as a player when you have the right coach, the right system, the right offensive coordinator, but also the right quarterback. Certain quarterbacks — really there is a certain gene in a lot of quarterbacks that makes them compete and makes them want to perfect their craft with other players. With Tom and with Drew, if it’s staying after practice and running extra routes, if they’re on a pitch count and they say “Bump the pitch count, I’ve got to get this right with my guys,” they’ll do that. It’s in the meeting rooms, when you’re running a route in a meeting room and we’re watching it on film, and they’d like you to break it a little bit earlier. Even if in the textbook it says to break it at five yards, and they say, ‘You know what, I need you to break it here and I’ll be ready to throw you the ball.’ It’s them vocalizing that. As a player receiving that, it helps you to grow as a player, and in your relationship with them.”

Watson went on to say that since both quarterbacks have been involved in their team’s system for so long, that it helps them put their own spin on it. This ability to freestyle within the offense while also communicating with the coaching staff and players helps everyone involved. For Watson, he’ll look to help Brady and the Patriots try and capture a seventh Super Bowl title later this year.