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Old 07-08-2012, 12:18 AM   #1
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Help me understand this

So if Brees does not sign by the 16th then he cannot sign a long term contract and can only sign the franchise tag? If this is the case what would be the point of him sitting out? I could see him sitting out unless he got the contract he wanted but if the rules say he cannot sign a contract after the July 16th deadline what leverage would holding out have?
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Old 07-08-2012, 01:52 AM   #2
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Are you looking at it hypothetically? He's stated he will not be sitting out.
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They'll get a long-term deal done just before that deadline and everyone will be happy - except maybe some of the soon to be FAs.
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Old 07-08-2012, 05:51 AM   #4
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THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO

If a long-term deal isn't reached by July 16, Brees' holdout could continue indefinitely. He could skip training camp and the entire preseason if he chooses, and he would still collect the full $16.371 million if he signs before Week 1 of the regular season. Or he could choose to skip some regular-season games without pay -- perhaps even the entire season.
The deadline to sign Drew Brees to a long-term deal is looming, so what's the holdup, and when will it get done? - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com


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In reality... this could go on week by week into the regular season.

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Old 07-08-2012, 05:34 PM   #5
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Drew is going to wearing the black and gold for a long time.......long enough for us to forget all about this hold out. Chill.
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:19 AM   #6
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Both are off the table after the 16th. Long term contract and Franchise Tag.

Leaving a one year contract of any number as the only available option...
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Old 07-09-2012, 09:49 AM   #7
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This will all end a week from today.
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Old 07-10-2012, 01:00 PM   #8
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This will all end a week from today.
.....and that can't come soon enough.
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