Why did brees turn down the contract we offered him?

Budsdrinker · 03-04-2012, 04:02 PM

Ok, let's look at the tag another way. I'm not sure exactly how the amout applied to salary caps works but I would assume with the tag at say 14.5 million all of that would apply to the cap since it is a one year deal. How much of a 90 or 100 million deal would count against the cap this year? Maybe Drew will accept the tag to allow enough cap space to sign the other guys. What do you guys think?

FinSaint · 03-04-2012, 04:06 PM

I don't know if it could be any less with Brees' side reportedly wanting a front-loaded contract, which would place a lot of the guaranteed money on the initial years of the contract.

It would depend on the actual base salary and the designated portions of any bonuses included in the contract.

Rugby Saint II · 03-04-2012, 04:06 PM

I've said this before, he's got another child on the way. That could really make him look at life differently. Priorities.

Danno · 03-04-2012, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I've said this before, he's got another child on the way. That could really make him look at life differently. Priorities.

Really? 90 Million (plus another 20-30 million) isn't enough for a family of four?

To be the highest paid employee in your professiopn in the entire world isn't adequate?

What exactly are his priorities? Dictatorship? World dominance? Liberal Politician?

Tobias-Reiper · 03-04-2012, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

What exactly are his priorities? Dictatorship? World dominance? Liberal Politician?

He strikes me more GOP... so yeah, dictatorship and world dominance

jeanpierre · 03-04-2012, 06:20 PM

Again, what is the difference between 18 million and 23 million dollars?

Smart@$$ answer of 5 million aside - I'd rather have 18 million and make sure my best receiver and lineman are still on my team along with some help on defense so I can win one, maybe two more championships...

Ashley · 03-04-2012, 06:40 PM

This sums it up

QBREES9 · 03-04-2012, 07:38 PM

Maybe greed !

SaintPauly · 03-04-2012, 07:45 PM

I don't know.... As with the bounty thing, maybe there is more to it, than what we are being told....

QBREES9 · 03-04-2012, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by SaintPauly

I don't know.... As with the bounty thing, maybe there is more to it, than what we are being told....

There always is.

03-04-2012, 04:02 PM	#11
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Ok, let's look at the tag another way. I'm not sure exactly how the amout applied to salary caps works but I would assume with the tag at say 14.5 million all of that would apply to the cap since it is a one year deal. How much of a 90 or 100 million deal would count against the cap this year? Maybe Drew will accept the tag to allow enough cap space to sign the other guys. What do you guys think? SmashMouth likes this.

03-04-2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,646	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I've said this before, he's got another child on the way. That could really make him look at life differently. Priorities. Really? 90 Million (plus another 20-30 million) isn't enough for a family of four? To be the highest paid employee in your professiopn in the entire world isn't adequate? What exactly are his priorities? Dictatorship? World dominance? Liberal Politician?

03-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#15
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Originally Posted by Danno What exactly are his priorities? Dictatorship? World dominance? Liberal Politician? He strikes me more GOP... so yeah, dictatorship and world dominance

03-04-2012, 06:40 PM	#17
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	This sums it up Attached Thumbnails

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Originally Posted by SaintPauly I don't know.... As with the bounty thing, maybe there is more to it, than what we are being told.... There always is.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,955	I don't know if it could be any less with Brees' side reportedly wanting a front-loaded contract, which would place a lot of the guaranteed money on the initial years of the contract. It would depend on the actual base salary and the designated portions of any bonuses included in the contract.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,733	I've said this before, he's got another child on the way. That could really make him look at life differently. Priorities.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Again, what is the difference between 18 million and 23 million dollars? Smart@$$ answer of 5 million aside - I'd rather have 18 million and make sure my best receiver and lineman are still on my team along with some help on defense so I can win one, maybe two more championships...

03-04-2012, 07:38 PM	#18
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Maybe greed !

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SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	I don't know.... As with the bounty thing, maybe there is more to it, than what we are being told....

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