This is an object lesson in paying too much to a few players

xan · 01-14-2012, 10:56 PM

This is an open post to Drew Brees, or anyone who advises him.

If you want to lose. If you want to continue to fall short. If you want to be, for the end of your career a statistical anomaly.

GO FOR THE BIG MONEY.

You've already made $60 million on this contract. You've made more on non-football related marketing and merchandising. I'm certain that, barring fantastic poor judgment, you've made sure that your great-grandchildren will have no financial worries.

It is painfully obvious that you can accomplish a lot on your own. No one would begrudge you going for the big payout.

However, if you really want to win. If you value legacy as much as you value that marginal dollar. If you have any pride whatsoever.

GIVE THE SAINTS ORGANISATION CAP ROOM TO SIGN QUALITY PLAYERS.

It is glaringly obvious that we have huge weaknesses all over the team. Cap space is at a premium. We have to fill those gaps while your athletic ability window is still open.

No, I am not remotely suggesting that you play for free. However, $13 million for 5 years vs 20 million for 5 years means that you lose at least 1 key weapon and 2 linemen, plus diminishing the ability to upgrade elsewhere.

If you flew back to NO this evening pondering the future, I hope you know that yours is the domino that either falls in the direction of improvement, or disaster.

You may earn the money, but we as fans pay. We want a winner. We want satisfaction.

We retched watching this abortion today. Don't give us more.

01-14-2012, 10:56 PM	#1
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,372 Blog Entries: 34	This is an object lesson in paying too much to a few players This is an open post to Drew Brees, or anyone who advises him. If you want to lose. If you want to continue to fall short. If you want to be, for the end of your career a statistical anomaly. GO FOR THE BIG MONEY. You've already made $60 million on this contract. You've made more on non-football related marketing and merchandising. I'm certain that, barring fantastic poor judgment, you've made sure that your great-grandchildren will have no financial worries. It is painfully obvious that you can accomplish a lot on your own. No one would begrudge you going for the big payout. However, if you really want to win. If you value legacy as much as you value that marginal dollar. If you have any pride whatsoever. GIVE THE SAINTS ORGANISATION CAP ROOM TO SIGN QUALITY PLAYERS. It is glaringly obvious that we have huge weaknesses all over the team. Cap space is at a premium. We have to fill those gaps while your athletic ability window is still open. No, I am not remotely suggesting that you play for free. However, $13 million for 5 years vs 20 million for 5 years means that you lose at least 1 key weapon and 2 linemen, plus diminishing the ability to upgrade elsewhere. If you flew back to NO this evening pondering the future, I hope you know that yours is the domino that either falls in the direction of improvement, or disaster. You may earn the money, but we as fans pay. We want a winner. We want satisfaction. We retched watching this abortion today. Don't give us more.
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