From the For What Its Worth dept...

WhoDat!656 · 03-01-2012, 09:24 AM

Drew will sign a contract over the weekend,making him the highest paid player in the NFL,also the saints will tag NICKS,the saints have an offer to COLSTON,and would like to keep him,but BREES and NICKS were the most important.I hope this friend of a friend knows what he's talking about,just remember i'm just the messanger,with some info that may or may not be for real,but thought it was worth mentioning.

Don't shoot the messenger; I saw this and am just offering it for discussion.

darstep · 03-01-2012, 09:59 AM

Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap.
I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk
away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to
be doing anyways. Nicks already has a ring. What he needs now is a
retirement and a college fund. If Brees is safe the rest of the pieces can be
plug and play. I just hope the money doesn't jinx the juice. Not saying that
suddenly Brees starts to relax; but I am saying that over the years he has
avoided having his ankles rolled or falling funny under the weight of a sasquatch.
At some point the pendellum has to swing the other way.
It would be different if all that money could keep him safe.

skymike · 03-01-2012, 10:10 AM

I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine
trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely
get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass.

And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he
could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly
assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities
to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything,
the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this.

I cant relax until I hear something good on this.

SloMotion · 03-02-2012, 08:34 AM

... take off the bullet-proof vest, that's exactly how the deal should go down, IMO. You keep Drew, you keep Nicks & he gets his money, Colston has an offer and decides if he wants to remain a member of the #1 passing offense in the NFL or take the risk of winding up somewhere else. I think Colston stays.

The Dude · 03-02-2012, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine
trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely
get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass.

And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he
could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly
assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities
to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything,
the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this.

I cant relax until I hear something good on this.

He already said he would. He will still be the highest paid player but he said he wants deals for Nicks and other core players as well. As of today the Saints and Brees are only 5million apart. Its progress.

subguy · 03-02-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by darstep

Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap.
I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk
away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to
be doing anyways.

Dude this is one of the most sound statements I have seen here in a while. You said what I couldn't find the right words to say. Which goes hand in hand with the point I can't blame the players, but I feel for the team. And ultimately the fans can suffer. The point is Brees was doing what he was doing earning what he was earning, 10 mil is not chump change. Do I feel people deserve increases based on their performance.....absolutely! But I guess the lack of employee/employer loyalty transcends into all business relationships.

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2012, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine
trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely
get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass.

And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he
could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly
assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities
to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything,
the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this.

I cant relax until I hear something good on this.

Wanna' get away?

Try xanex it works for me.

AlaskaSaints · 03-02-2012, 02:03 PM

Nothing good comes of being the "highest paid player".

NOTHING

Alaska

03-01-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap. I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to be doing anyways. Nicks already has a ring. What he needs now is a retirement and a college fund. If Brees is safe the rest of the pieces can be plug and play. I just hope the money doesn't jinx the juice. Not saying that suddenly Brees starts to relax; but I am saying that over the years he has avoided having his ankles rolled or falling funny under the weight of a sasquatch. At some point the pendellum has to swing the other way. It would be different if all that money could keep him safe.
	SaintSince67

03-01-2012, 10:10 AM	#3
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass. And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything, the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this. I cant relax until I hear something good on this. Rugby Saint II and AlaskaSaints like this.
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03-02-2012, 08:37 AM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Originally Posted by skymike I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass. And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything, the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this. I cant relax until I hear something good on this. He already said he would. He will still be the highest paid player but he said he wants deals for Nicks and other core players as well. As of today the Saints and Brees are only 5million apart. Its progress.
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006

03-02-2012, 12:00 PM	#6
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,057	Originally Posted by darstep Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap. I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to be doing anyways. Dude this is one of the most sound statements I have seen here in a while. You said what I couldn't find the right words to say. Which goes hand in hand with the point I can't blame the players, but I feel for the team. And ultimately the fans can suffer. The point is Brees was doing what he was doing earning what he was earning, 10 mil is not chump change. Do I feel people deserve increases based on their performance.....absolutely! But I guess the lack of employee/employer loyalty transcends into all business relationships.

03-02-2012, 01:59 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Originally Posted by skymike I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass. And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything, the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this. I cant relax until I hear something good on this. Wanna' get away? Try xanex it works for me.

03-01-2012, 09:24 AM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	From the For What Its Worth dept... Drew will sign a contract over the weekend,making him the highest paid player in the NFL,also the saints will tag NICKS,the saints have an offer to COLSTON,and would like to keep him,but BREES and NICKS were the most important.I hope this friend of a friend knows what he's talking about,just remember i'm just the messanger,with some info that may or may not be for real,but thought it was worth mentioning. Don't shoot the messenger; I saw this and am just offering it for discussion. SloMotion likes this.

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03-02-2012, 08:34 AM	#4
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	... take off the bullet-proof vest, that's exactly how the deal should go down, IMO. You keep Drew, you keep Nicks & he gets his money, Colston has an offer and decides if he wants to remain a member of the #1 passing offense in the NFL or take the risk of winding up somewhere else. I think Colston stays.

03-02-2012, 02:03 PM	#8
AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Nothing good comes of being the "highest paid player". NOTHING Alaska lynwood likes this.

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