SaintsBro

I hate to be a jerk and defend Drew, but if the team needs leadership in the locker room or on the sidelines right now, then they need to PAY FOR IT. Nothing is free in this world. The Saints have enjoyed a VERY cheap ride on Drew's back for a long time now.

Now that the player suspensions are out, it will move forward again.

Being a leader means taking responsibility on your shoulders, motivating others, creating an environment where success can thrive. Leadership is a SKILL SET, just like throwing a football or having good footwork is a skill set. That's why generals make more in the army than privates. And being the proven best in your field means that you can command more for your services. That's why Jazz Fest pays Bruce Springsteen on the big stage so enormously much more than what they pay Sunpie Barnes or Rockin' Dopsie or the other acts on the smaller dinky stages.

For many years now, the Saints have been dining at Commander's Palace with Drew each week, and only paying family po-boy joint prices for it. (for those from out of town, Commander's is a very fancy restaurant in New Orleans.) That has to change. Think of it as, Drew has been floating some of his own money each week to cover the difference in the check at Commander's, so we could all eat together, the Saints have been paying less than they should have, and now he wants to split it more fairly, so that we can all keep going to Commander's Palace with him each Sunday.

A party at somebody's house is fun...but at some point later in the party, you will need to pass the hat and collect money, and send someone out to the store for more beer. The party started cheap, but now you have to pay to keep it going. That time for the Saints is now.

I do know what you are feeling, though. It is a tough time for everybody. Hang in there. Remember, Drew already stuck up for both Sean Payton PERSONALLY, and stuck up for the players in his role in the NFLPA, by first asking for the evidence and then saying he was disappointed that there was none given. Drew still loves you too, he just has to show it in different ways right now.