ORLANDO, Fla. -- While describing his first Pro Bowl practice on Wednesday, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott mentioned how humbling it was to go through the same drills as New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

"He's one of the greats," Prescott said. "He is one of my favorites. In everything he does he is so detailed. We are out at the Pro Bowl and he's still hitting every drill, throwing every ball. It's one speed. It's the right way to do it. I've learned a lot from him."

Brees said it's honor for him to be an example for young players like Prescott.

"Honestly, it was a big reason why I wanted to come to the Pro Bowl this year was to be around guys like him, specifically him," Brees said. "I value those relationships. I know when I was a young player I had many guys that I looked up to.

"Any chance I got to be around them, to watch them work, to pick their brain, talk football or talk about any number of things, how to handle all the responsibilities that come along with being a quarterback in the NFL. I took full advantage of that and I appreciated when guys would give me their time or their attention, so any chance I have to maybe impart a little bit of wisdom on him, I'm happy to do that.

"It's funny because even I am constantly looking for ways to get better and ways to stay in this league as long as I can. To watch guys like that and be around them, that's good for me as well."

Brees was able to watch some of Prescott's rookie season. The poise and confidence he showed while leading the Cowboys to a 13-win season caught the 10-time Pro Bowler's eye.

"Not only did he play with a lot of confidence, but I think he allowed everyone around him to play with a lot of confidence," Brees said. "He helped create that on that team.

"He's a cool customer. I think he's got a presence about him that's hard to explain. It's a confidence but also you can tell that he's got leadership abilities. He's got a lot of things going for him."