Saints to talk cash with Brees and Bush

QBREES9 · 02-23-2010, 12:56 PM

Saints to talk cash with Brees and Bush

Kristian Garic Reporting
Saints running back Reggie Bush is scheduled to make $8 million next season. That's an awfully expensive price tag for such a streaky player.

However, Bush is in the driver's seat. He would tempt the open market and likely cash in, so the Saints will either pay him or rework his contract. He's valued more by the Saints than by other NFL teams, and Saints coach Sean Payton likely wouldn't part ways with the electric Bush for anything other than a first round pick. So, a trade seems unlikely.

WWL NFL Analyst Mike Detillier points out that if Bush gets what is currently due to him in his contract, "he would be the highest paid running back in the NFL."

Detillier says the Black and Gold need to renegotiate. "You would want to cut another deal with him, and have that more palatable for you financially."

Defensive end Charles Grant is likely the one starter that won't return next season. "Charles Grant won't be on this football team next year," Detillier predicts.

Grant's production has dropped, he's 31 years old, and he's coming off his second triceps surgery in as many seasons - not to mention his salary is scheduled to increase to $4 million next season. There is always the possibility he could take a pay cut from the robust $63 million deal he signed in 2007. However, because no salary cap exists for the 2010 season, the Saints could release Grant without taking a major hit against the cap.

How much is Drew Brees worth?

We're about to find out. Brees has 2 years remaining on his current 6 year 60 million dollar contract that ranks in the middle of the pack for QB's in the NFL.

He's no middle of the pack quarterback! That was evidenced by his MVP performance in Super Bowl XLIV.

The Saints and Brees will likely enter discussion soon on a new deal. If you're his agent, you're thinking in the neighborhood of about $18 million a year for number 9.

He's worth every penny.

Kristian: Saints To Talk Cash With Brees And Bush - WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Saints to talk cash with Brees and Bush Saints to talk cash with Brees and Bush Kristian Garic Reporting Saints running back Reggie Bush is scheduled to make $8 million next season. That's an awfully expensive price tag for such a streaky player. However, Bush is in the driver's seat. He would tempt the open market and likely cash in, so the Saints will either pay him or rework his contract. He's valued more by the Saints than by other NFL teams, and Saints coach Sean Payton likely wouldn't part ways with the electric Bush for anything other than a first round pick. So, a trade seems unlikely. WWL NFL Analyst Mike Detillier points out that if Bush gets what is currently due to him in his contract, "he would be the highest paid running back in the NFL." Detillier says the Black and Gold need to renegotiate. "You would want to cut another deal with him, and have that more palatable for you financially." Defensive end Charles Grant is likely the one starter that won't return next season. "Charles Grant won't be on this football team next year," Detillier predicts. Grant's production has dropped, he's 31 years old, and he's coming off his second triceps surgery in as many seasons - not to mention his salary is scheduled to increase to $4 million next season. There is always the possibility he could take a pay cut from the robust $63 million deal he signed in 2007. However, because no salary cap exists for the 2010 season, the Saints could release Grant without taking a major hit against the cap. How much is Drew Brees worth? We're about to find out. Brees has 2 years remaining on his current 6 year 60 million dollar contract that ranks in the middle of the pack for QB's in the NFL. He's no middle of the pack quarterback! That was evidenced by his MVP performance in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints and Brees will likely enter discussion soon on a new deal. If you're his agent, you're thinking in the neighborhood of about $18 million a year for number 9. He's worth every penny. Kristian: Saints To Talk Cash With Brees And Bush - WWL - AM870 \| FM105.3 \| News \| Talk \| Sports Attached Thumbnails
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