From the For What Its Worth dept...

darstep · 03-01-2012, 09:59 AM

Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap.
I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk
away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to
be doing anyways. Nicks already has a ring. What he needs now is a
retirement and a college fund. If Brees is safe the rest of the pieces can be
plug and play. I just hope the money doesn't jinx the juice. Not saying that
suddenly Brees starts to relax; but I am saying that over the years he has
avoided having his ankles rolled or falling funny under the weight of a sasquatch.
At some point the pendellum has to swing the other way.
It would be different if all that money could keep him safe.

skymike · 03-01-2012, 10:10 AM

I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine
trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely
get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass.

And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he
could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly
assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities
to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything,
the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this.

I cant relax until I hear something good on this.

The Dude · 03-02-2012, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine
trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely
get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass.

And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he
could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly
assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities
to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything,
the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this.

I cant relax until I hear something good on this.

He already said he would. He will still be the highest paid player but he said he wants deals for Nicks and other core players as well. As of today the Saints and Brees are only 5million apart. Its progress.

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2012, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine
trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely
get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass.

And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he
could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly
assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities
to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything,
the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this.

I cant relax until I hear something good on this.

Wanna' get away?

Try xanex it works for me.

subguy · 03-02-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by darstep

Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap.
I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk
away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to
be doing anyways.

Dude this is one of the most sound statements I have seen here in a while. You said what I couldn't find the right words to say. Which goes hand in hand with the point I can't blame the players, but I feel for the team. And ultimately the fans can suffer. The point is Brees was doing what he was doing earning what he was earning, 10 mil is not chump change. Do I feel people deserve increases based on their performance.....absolutely! But I guess the lack of employee/employer loyalty transcends into all business relationships.

03-01-2012, 09:59 AM	#1
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap. I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to be doing anyways. Nicks already has a ring. What he needs now is a retirement and a college fund. If Brees is safe the rest of the pieces can be plug and play. I just hope the money doesn't jinx the juice. Not saying that suddenly Brees starts to relax; but I am saying that over the years he has avoided having his ankles rolled or falling funny under the weight of a sasquatch. At some point the pendellum has to swing the other way. It would be different if all that money could keep him safe.
	SaintSince67

03-01-2012, 10:10 AM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass. And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything, the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this. I cant relax until I hear something good on this. Rugby Saint II and AlaskaSaints like this.
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03-02-2012, 08:37 AM	#3
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,066	Originally Posted by skymike I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass. And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything, the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this. I cant relax until I hear something good on this. He already said he would. He will still be the highest paid player but he said he wants deals for Nicks and other core players as well. As of today the Saints and Brees are only 5million apart. Its progress.
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,066

03-02-2012, 01:59 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	Originally Posted by skymike I am all for Drew preserving himself. one thrown away pass is a fine trade off for a long term super bowl caliber QB. Besides, he'll likely get the first down or a touchdown on the next pass. And you know, if Drew would be willing to take a little less than what he could take, leaving money for the other guys, he could possibly assure himself another RING. Then he'd have all sorts of extra opportunities to make money. If he makes a jillion dollars, but the team fails to win anything, the world will forget him. Pray to God he understands this. I cant relax until I hear something good on this. Wanna' get away? Try xanex it works for me.

03-02-2012, 12:00 PM	#5
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,105	Originally Posted by darstep Brees deal will most likely exhaust the cap. I really don't see how a player with sound mind and body could just walk away from an additional 15-25 million dollars for doing what he's going to be doing anyways. Dude this is one of the most sound statements I have seen here in a while. You said what I couldn't find the right words to say. Which goes hand in hand with the point I can't blame the players, but I feel for the team. And ultimately the fans can suffer. The point is Brees was doing what he was doing earning what he was earning, 10 mil is not chump change. Do I feel people deserve increases based on their performance.....absolutely! But I guess the lack of employee/employer loyalty transcends into all business relationships.