Brees coming back?

lee909 · 02-20-2021, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Drew was dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder. That didn't become known until after the season. I would not be surprised if he wanted to return to play another season with a healthy shoulder and real fans in the stands. If he had decided to retire already we would have known it by now.

Not necessarily
He won't retire officially until June 1st so the cap is spread and the way Goodell hates the Saints he will probably try and scream them on cap tampering or some drivel if he announced it now and then retired later. Even if its been done before

AsylumGuido · 02-20-2021, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Not necessarily
He won't retire officially until June 1st so the cap is spread and the way Goodell hates the Saints he will probably try and scream them on cap tampering or some drivel if he announced it now and then retired later. Even if its been done before

You can announce intention to retire today and it can still be official post June 1st when the papers are filed. That's the way it works.

lee909 · 02-20-2021, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

You can announce intention to retire today and it can still be official post June 1st when the papers are filed. That's the way it works.

After what I've seen from Goddell and the contract restructure I wouldn't rely on rules. He's likely giving himself time but with Payton so vocal on Winston I don't see him being back

st thomas · 02-18-2021, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

If he chose to come back he’d be a top 10 QB. We’d be a Wild Card team at minimum. The only question is would we have the health and team to go all the way.

Come back to get 12 broken ribs.

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jeanpierre · 02-18-2021, 06:35 PM

And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role...

SaintFanInATLHELL · 02-18-2021, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role...

Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy.

SFIAH

jeanpierre · 02-19-2021, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy.

SFIAH

Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)...

And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sh*t hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina...

But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world...

And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that sh*tshow and will work more in the donor world...

The Dude · 02-19-2021, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)...

And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sh*t hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina...

But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world...

And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that sh*tshow and will work more in the donor world...

Probably go along with Q-Anon and the like.

RailBoss · 02-18-2021, 08:56 PM

I'll have to admit in this dark, gloomy, virus ridden off season the suspense is killing me.
The World's going to Hell but will Brees be back... I got's to know

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The Dude · 02-19-2021, 10:51 AM

The team doesn’t want to play for Drew, they are ready to move on. Period.

02-20-2021, 08:11 PM	#1
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Drew was dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder. That didn't become known until after the season. I would not be surprised if he wanted to return to play another season with a healthy shoulder and real fans in the stands. If he had decided to retire already we would have known it by now. Not necessarily He won't retire officially until June 1st so the cap is spread and the way Goodell hates the Saints he will probably try and scream them on cap tampering or some drivel if he announced it now and then retired later. Even if its been done before

02-20-2021, 08:13 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,720	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by lee909 Not necessarily He won't retire officially until June 1st so the cap is spread and the way Goodell hates the Saints he will probably try and scream them on cap tampering or some drivel if he announced it now and then retired later. Even if its been done before You can announce intention to retire today and it can still be official post June 1st when the papers are filed. That's the way it works.

02-20-2021, 08:18 PM	#3
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido You can announce intention to retire today and it can still be official post June 1st when the papers are filed. That's the way it works. After what I've seen from Goddell and the contract restructure I wouldn't rely on rules. He's likely giving himself time but with Payton so vocal on Winston I don't see him being back Rugby Saint II likes this.

02-18-2021, 06:30 PM	#4
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 If he chose to come back he’d be a top 10 QB. We’d be a Wild Card team at minimum. The only question is would we have the health and team to go all the way. Come back to get 12 broken ribs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-18-2021, 06:35 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Brees coming back? And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role... SaintFanQ and K Major like this.

02-18-2021, 11:41 PM	#6
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,786	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by jeanpierre And, no, I do not think he's coming back as is, but I do expect him to be a part of the Saints in a support role... Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy. SFIAH

02-19-2021, 07:28 AM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Why? Brees has already signed his contract for his next gig at NBC. While he will always be a New Orleans legend, the much more likely scenario is that he retires, moves the family back to San Diego full time, and moves on to his next career as a TV guy. SFIAH Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)... And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sht hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina... But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world... And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that shtshow and will work more in the donor world...
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02-19-2021, 10:54 AM	#8
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,065	Re: Brees coming back? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Not saying he's walking away from the commentary gig; but he loves football; he loves the game; he loves the comradery (even though his current locker room has some toxicity toward him)... And he's proud of his legacy here and he wants to see it flourish; he will spend time here working, teaching QBs here; have no doubt he sees what a sht hole New Orleans has reclaimed for itself since H. Katrina... But he wants to be a difference maker; his ego won't allow anything less; he won't be content just talking football on Sunday/Monday nights; he will recreate the rush of NFL play in his new world... And don't be surprised to see him dip his toe into the political foray, but I suspect that will be more toxic than he's willing to put his family through that shtshow and will work more in the donor world... Probably go along with Q-Anon and the like.
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