Only in Louisiana!!

WhoDat!656 · 05-01-2012, 07:13 PM

Here’s an off-beat story. Before the Louisiana House passed a law to continue a tax break for the New Orleans Hornets, one lawmaker proposed an amendment that would have required the Saints to agree to a five-year contract with quarterback Drew Brees. Tom Benson owns both the Saints and the Hornets. The amendment didn’t pass, but I like the lawmaker’s creativity.

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QBREES9 · 05-01-2012, 11:50 PM

Thats some good stuff right their.

SloMotion · 05-02-2012, 05:52 AM

, that's one way to get it done,

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sharke · 05-02-2012, 05:57 AM

people are making too big a deal over the Brees contract

WhoDat!656 · 05-02-2012, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by sharke

people are making too big a deal over the Brees contract

Yes and no.

Yes, because we all know a deal will get done and Brees will retire as a Saint.

No, because after all the crap the Saints and their fans have been through, we are like a starving dog at a buffet table waiting on word that Brees has signed!

Srgt. Hulka · 05-02-2012, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by sharke

people are making too big a deal over the Brees contract

I don't see how you can think it's no big deal. Did you see any of the Colts games last year?

I'm not saying we would be as bad as the Colts, but it wouldn't be very pretty.

sharke · 05-02-2012, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

I don't see how you can think it's no big deal. Did you see any of the Colts games last year?

I'm not saying we would be as bad as the Colts, but it wouldn't be very pretty.

Apples and oranges, every indication is there that Drew is getting resigned and both sides are working on it. Just folks are loosing patience. It was clear manning was going to be nowhere in sight.

Michigan_SF · 05-02-2012, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

I don't see how you can think it's no big deal. Did you see any of the Colts games last year?

I'm not saying we would be as bad as the Colts, but it wouldn't be very pretty.

True but the Indiana State Constitution specifically prohibits this kind of legislation. A Colts-Manning law would have been defeated in court as unconstitutional so it would bind neither party and it would do nothing but cost taxpayers money.

I imagine a law specific to Brees or Brees and the Saints would fail in Lousiana as well, although I have never had the occasion to study the Louisiana constitution (I took the Indiana bar exam). Likely, this is a stunt to get laymen to vote for the guy who proposed it.

sharke · 05-02-2012, 10:01 AM

Was signing Bunkley not good enough!?!

nevergiveup3 · 05-02-2012, 10:02 AM

Not sure its too big a deal (Drew's Contract) anymore. Enough time has passed. Whats left to talk about.... I would bet the St Louis Cardinals (baseball) fans never thought Puholz would leave St Louis.....

The time for postering is long past due... The inevitability of Drew signing is no longer.... All this crap... Mr. Benson needs to make a "Business" decision and if, in his opinion, he has to over pay... then over pay...

Drew needs top be on Airline Drive NOW...

05-01-2012, 07:13 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Only in Louisiana!! Here’s an off-beat story. Before the Louisiana House passed a law to continue a tax break for the New Orleans Hornets, one lawmaker proposed an amendment that would have required the Saints to agree to a five-year contract with quarterback Drew Brees. Tom Benson owns both the Saints and the Hornets. The amendment didn’t pass, but I like the lawmaker’s creativity. Around the NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN hagan714 likes this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Originally Posted by sharke people are making too big a deal over the Brees contract Yes and no. Yes, because we all know a deal will get done and Brees will retire as a Saint. No, because after all the crap the Saints and their fans have been through, we are like a starving dog at a buffet table waiting on word that Brees has signed!

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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Originally Posted by sharke people are making too big a deal over the Brees contract I don't see how you can think it's no big deal. Did you see any of the Colts games last year? I'm not saying we would be as bad as the Colts, but it wouldn't be very pretty.

05-02-2012, 10:52 AM	#7
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka I don't see how you can think it's no big deal. Did you see any of the Colts games last year? I'm not saying we would be as bad as the Colts, but it wouldn't be very pretty. Apples and oranges, every indication is there that Drew is getting resigned and both sides are working on it. Just folks are loosing patience. It was clear manning was going to be nowhere in sight.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Thats some good stuff right their.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	, that's one way to get it done, .

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Michigan_SF 100th Post Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 407	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka I don't see how you can think it's no big deal. Did you see any of the Colts games last year? I'm not saying we would be as bad as the Colts, but it wouldn't be very pretty. True but the Indiana State Constitution specifically prohibits this kind of legislation. A Colts-Manning law would have been defeated in court as unconstitutional so it would bind neither party and it would do nothing but cost taxpayers money. I imagine a law specific to Brees or Brees and the Saints would fail in Lousiana as well, although I have never had the occasion to study the Louisiana constitution (I took the Indiana bar exam). Likely, this is a stunt to get laymen to vote for the guy who proposed it.
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sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Was signing Bunkley not good enough!?!

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nevergiveup3 100th Post Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 101	Not sure its too big a deal (Drew's Contract) anymore. Enough time has passed. Whats left to talk about.... I would bet the St Louis Cardinals (baseball) fans never thought Puholz would leave St Louis..... The time for postering is long past due... The inevitability of Drew signing is no longer.... All this crap... Mr. Benson needs to make a "Business" decision and if, in his opinion, he has to over pay... then over pay... Drew needs top be on Airline Drive NOW...
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