Should Drew Play for Less $$ ?

saintfan · 02-03-2014, 08:10 PM

The man played his way into his contract. He "should" play for less if he "wants" to play for less, and not for any other reason, and people who bash him for his contract need to slow their roll, in my opinion. I know if I'm in his shoes I squeeze every drop I can.

Danno · 02-03-2014, 08:11 PM

nm

saintfan · 02-03-2014, 08:21 PM

ScottF · 02-03-2014, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

I say he's earned it like Manning, Brady, Rogers(when he has to sign)
He's totally up there with his peers
I thought his contract was going to cripple us but look at New England...
they seem to make it work. I'd even be willing to say they have far less talent than us

peers yes, but Brady's deal is different:

Tom Brady's new deal guarantees him up to $57 million from Patriots

maybe it's the millionaire wife

TheOak · 02-04-2014, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by Boutte

I'd say these people would make great employees but than you have wonder about their intelligence and/or judgement..

Last year I would have agreed with you, this year I am working on finesse.

Experience in life teaches a person that getting it right is more important than getting it their way.

TheOak · 02-04-2014, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

peers yes, but Brady's deal is different:

Tom Brady's new deal guarantees him up to $57 million from Patriots

maybe it's the millionaire wife

100% agreement. His nest egg sleeps next to him.

ScottF · 02-04-2014, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

100% agreement. His nest egg sleeps next to him.

Not sure what Brittany is worth...
maybe if Benson puts a few Jimmy Johns in the dome Drew can sacrifice a buck or two

bepardini · 02-04-2014, 01:57 PM

I am a brazilian fan of the Saints, and as a brazilian I also have a soccer team which I am a fan in my city, it is named Mineiro.

Here we have a few famous players such as Ronaldinho and he is a guy that sacrificed a salary of 12millions dollars for playing in our team and making "only" 3,5milllions. Just like him I can mention a few other players that did the same for playing in our team and the reason for that is because they love the fans, the city and there are things which are just priceless. Brees is a guy that gave so much for New Orleans, not just the Saints, but lets not forget he also got a lot from the fans.

There is no doubt he deserves making this kind of Money due to his game, but, if he wants to get a better shot for winning the superbowl and giving the city of New Orleans this gift, he must take a paycut. I couldnt disagree more on the idea that taking a 7 millions paycut when you already make 20 millions is a big deal.

Does he deserve the Money? Yes. Does he really need to get payed this high? No.

Rugby Saint II · 02-04-2014, 03:53 PM

Boutte your poll is a little lop sided. Should he have signed for less and not crippled the team? Maybe. But, he can not take a pay cut now.....too much going on with his contract to even touch it until next year.

Audiotom · 02-04-2014, 06:39 PM

with all his endorsements Brees can take a pay cut

personally I'd take a cut with the money specifically going to star line reinforcements and getting Jimmy Graham signed

we haven't been the same since level headed Drew went for the $$$

View Poll Results: Should Drew play for less money.
No, he earned his contract.	15	44.12%
Yes,if he cared about the team he'd play for less than he's worth.	14	41.18%
Yes, he doesn't deserve to be payed like an elite QB.	2	5.88%
No, he should think about his and his family's future and get every peny he can get.	3	8.82%
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by Jamessr I say he's earned it like Manning, Brady, Rogers(when he has to sign) He's totally up there with his peers I thought his contract was going to cripple us but look at New England... they seem to make it work. I'd even be willing to say they have far less talent than us peers yes, but Brady's deal is different: Tom Brady's new deal guarantees him up to $57 million from Patriots maybe it's the millionaire wife

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by Boutte I'd say these people would make great employees but than you have wonder about their intelligence and/or judgement.. Last year I would have agreed with you, this year I am working on finesse. Experience in life teaches a person that getting it right is more important than getting it their way.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by ScottF peers yes, but Brady's deal is different: Tom Brady's new deal guarantees him up to $57 million from Patriots maybe it's the millionaire wife 100% agreement. His nest egg sleeps next to him.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by TheOak 100% agreement. His nest egg sleeps next to him. Not sure what Brittany is worth... maybe if Benson puts a few Jimmy Johns in the dome Drew can sacrifice a buck or two TheOak likes this.

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bepardini Rookie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 4	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? I am a brazilian fan of the Saints, and as a brazilian I also have a soccer team which I am a fan in my city, it is named Mineiro. Here we have a few famous players such as Ronaldinho and he is a guy that sacrificed a salary of 12millions dollars for playing in our team and making "only" 3,5milllions. Just like him I can mention a few other players that did the same for playing in our team and the reason for that is because they love the fans, the city and there are things which are just priceless. Brees is a guy that gave so much for New Orleans, not just the Saints, but lets not forget he also got a lot from the fans. There is no doubt he deserves making this kind of Money due to his game, but, if he wants to get a better shot for winning the superbowl and giving the city of New Orleans this gift, he must take a paycut. I couldnt disagree more on the idea that taking a 7 millions paycut when you already make 20 millions is a big deal. Does he deserve the Money? Yes. Does he really need to get payed this high? No. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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Audiotom 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? with all his endorsements Brees can take a pay cut personally I'd take a cut with the money specifically going to star line reinforcements and getting Jimmy Graham signed we haven't been the same since level headed Drew went for the $$$

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