Brees "close" to signing long-term deal.

Halo · 04-13-2012, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Brandon428

I think he’ll be signed to a fair deal by next weekend. We need to find a TE and WR to give Brees more weapons.

What about Graham? What about Colston? We've been so loaded that losing a few WR's didn't make much of a dent.

gandhi1007 · 04-13-2012, 05:44 PM

Meachem was not much of a loss. We have everyone else back. Why do we need to find a WR or TE when we are already solid there? Was it a typo for DT or DE???

papz · 04-13-2012, 05:45 PM

A source tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune that unsigned franchise player Drew Brees is "very upset" he won't be able to attend the Saints' offseason program beginning on Monday.

With all due respect to Brees, he could attend if he really wanted by signing his one-year franchise tender. "It is very upsetting to him not being there Monday," the source said. "He wants to be there for his teammates." The Times-Picayune confirms that contract talks "have been practically nonexistent" between Brees and the Saints over the past few weeks.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

UK_WhoDat · 04-13-2012, 05:51 PM

Why on earth would he sign, knowing that B&G MUDBUGS III is on April 21st?

BGWhoDat · 04-13-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by papz

A source tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune that unsigned franchise player Drew Brees is "very upset" he won't be able to attend the Saints' offseason program beginning on Monday.

With all due respect to Brees, he could attend if he really wanted by signing his one-year franchise tender. "It is very upsetting to him not being there Monday," the source said. "He wants to be there for his teammates." The Times-Picayune confirms that contract talks "have been practically nonexistent" between Brees and the Saints over the past few weeks.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

That's all included in my piece also, including them as the source for him not attending. Thanks, Pap.

|Mitch| · 04-13-2012, 07:09 PM

I'm already so sick of this offseason and the draft hasn't even got here yet.

The preseason needs to hurry up and start!

ScottF · 04-13-2012, 08:02 PM

ESPN keeps reporting how involved Benson is-- pretty busy guy these days. Can't recall last time he was mentioned in contract negotiations

skymike · 04-13-2012, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

ESPN keeps reporting how involved Benson is-- pretty busy guy these days. Can't recall last time he was mentioned in contract negotiations

exactly. i thought the same thing... this is a special situation, requiring super special attention.

Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat

Why on earth would he sign, knowing that B&G MUDBUGS III is on April 21st?

you nailed it! Drew Brees, in case you didnt get my invite, you are invited. B&G MudBugs III - hosted by the Hou-Dats/Houston / SE TX Chapter of WhoDat Nation @ Skymikes dangerous* but awesome swamphouse, on Old River, TX. (see thread)

*if you are afraid of guns, fire, gators, snakes, mosquitos, heat, gas guzzling trucks, backwoods people, unhealthy food, or anything southern, this party is not for you.

spkb25 · 04-13-2012, 08:27 PM

Im gonna lose a lot of respect for him if he doesn't show up. plain and simple. I'll support him when he gets back, but I think I'll look at him a little differently from here on out

saintsfan1976 · 04-13-2012, 08:43 PM

Benson to Brees: "Say Drew, can you play point guard too??"

04-13-2012, 05:36 PM	#11
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,607 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by Brandon428 I think he’ll be signed to a fair deal by next weekend. We need to find a TE and WR to give Brees more weapons. What about Graham? What about Colston? We've been so loaded that losing a few WR's didn't make much of a dent. spkb25 likes this.

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gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Meachem was not much of a loss. We have everyone else back. Why do we need to find a WR or TE when we are already solid there? Was it a typo for DT or DE??? spkb25 likes this.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	A source tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune that unsigned franchise player Drew Brees is "very upset" he won't be able to attend the Saints' offseason program beginning on Monday. With all due respect to Brees, he could attend if he really wanted by signing his one-year franchise tender. "It is very upsetting to him not being there Monday," the source said. "He wants to be there for his teammates." The Times-Picayune confirms that contract talks "have been practically nonexistent" between Brees and the Saints over the past few weeks. Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune ScottF likes this.

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BGWhoDat Who Dat Writer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 241	Originally Posted by papz A source tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune that unsigned franchise player Drew Brees is "very upset" he won't be able to attend the Saints' offseason program beginning on Monday. With all due respect to Brees, he could attend if he really wanted by signing his one-year franchise tender. "It is very upsetting to him not being there Monday," the source said. "He wants to be there for his teammates." The Times-Picayune confirms that contract talks "have been practically nonexistent" between Brees and the Saints over the past few weeks. Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune That's all included in my piece also, including them as the source for him not attending. Thanks, Pap.

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skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Originally Posted by ScottF ESPN keeps reporting how involved Benson is-- pretty busy guy these days. Can't recall last time he was mentioned in contract negotiations exactly. i thought the same thing... this is a special situation, requiring super special attention. Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat Why on earth would he sign, knowing that B&G MUDBUGS III is on April 21st? you nailed it! Drew Brees, in case you didnt get my invite, you are invited. B&G MudBugs III - hosted by the *Hou-Dats/Houston / SE TX Chapter of WhoDat Nation @ Skymikes dangerous but awesome swamphouse, on Old River, TX.** (see thread) *if you are afraid of guns, fire, gators, snakes, mosquitos, heat, gas guzzling trucks, backwoods people, unhealthy food, or anything southern, this party is not for you. UK_WhoDat likes this.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Im gonna lose a lot of respect for him if he doesn't show up. plain and simple. I'll support him when he gets back, but I think I'll look at him a little differently from here on out

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