Drew Brees' contract situation with the New Orleans Saints is not unusual,

QBREES9 · 05-13-2012, 09:22 PM

We all thought it might be different with Brees and the Saints, him being such a "team guy," and the Saints being so devoted to him. We all thought Brees might offer a hometown discount, while the Saints offered a blank check.

Instead, we're seeing the exact same thing we see with almost every player who gets a franchise tag, every first-round draft pick and every player who holds out for a new contract.

Instead of getting the deal done early because it would benefit both sides, they're going to wait until practices are missed, feelings are hurt and pressure mounts.

Sure, the Saints and Brees can survive without each other this summer. But it would be better if he was around to help fill the leadership void during Coach Sean Payton's suspension. It would be valuable for him to be collaborating with offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and building a rapport with new teammates.

Heck, it would just plain be more fun if he was around to defend his home run derby title at Heath Evans' charity softball game Wednesday. But even that has been spoiled by this lingering contract standoff.

It all seems so unnecessary, if not downright ridiculous.

So who's to blame?

Everybody. Or nobody. It all depends on how you view it.

Because neither side is being unreasonable in its demands -- both parties are just being uncooperative.

Drew Brees' contract situation with the New Orleans Saints is not unusual, just unnecessary - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

05-13-2012, 09:22 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Drew Brees' contract situation with the New Orleans Saints is not unusual, We all thought it might be different with Brees and the Saints, him being such a "team guy," and the Saints being so devoted to him. We all thought Brees might offer a hometown discount, while the Saints offered a blank check. Instead, we're seeing the exact same thing we see with almost every player who gets a franchise tag, every first-round draft pick and every player who holds out for a new contract. Instead of getting the deal done early because it would benefit both sides, they're going to wait until practices are missed, feelings are hurt and pressure mounts. Sure, the Saints and Brees can survive without each other this summer. But it would be better if he was around to help fill the leadership void during Coach Sean Payton's suspension. It would be valuable for him to be collaborating with offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and building a rapport with new teammates. Heck, it would just plain be more fun if he was around to defend his home run derby title at Heath Evans' charity softball game Wednesday. But even that has been spoiled by this lingering contract standoff. It all seems so unnecessary, if not downright ridiculous. So who's to blame? Everybody. Or nobody. It all depends on how you view it. Because neither side is being unreasonable in its demands -- both parties are just being uncooperative. Drew Brees' contract situation with the New Orleans Saints is not unusual, just unnecessary - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails SapperSaint likes this.
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