Should Drew Play for Less $$ ?

Boutte · 02-02-2014, 04:04 PM

Every thread that mentions Brees is guaranteed to include several posts that blame him for future failures because he makes too much for the team to be able to afford Super Bowl level talent elsewhere.

So lets see what the general consensus is. Should Drew play for less money even though there are lesser QBs making more than him.

WhoDat!656 · 02-02-2014, 04:06 PM

If the Saints didn't pay him another team would!

|Mitch| · 02-02-2014, 04:13 PM

I feel no athlete is worth 20 million a year, but sadly that's where the NFL is at these days...

Just think of the team we would have if Drew was capped at say 11 million a year?

bobdog86 · 02-02-2014, 04:14 PM

Can't blame the system, if I was asked to work for less at my current job, I'd start my job w/ the competition the next day. Cuz, they'd pay me. As long as all 32 teams have the same rules, then it is, what it is. Always someone willing to pay more,,,,,as long as you have value. And RIP Phillip S-Hoffman, bad news…..drugs are bad.

Utah_Saint · 02-02-2014, 04:19 PM

To me, the question isn't that simple.

Just my opinion, but Drew deserves his contract, it is fair market value and more than half the league would be tripping over themselves to make offers if the Saints didn't. The Saints built their offense around his talents.

That being said, his contract does reduce the amount of money the team has to spend on other players and when one player receives 1/6 of the total salary for a 53 man roster, that player will always be brought up when discussing free agent possibilities. I even pointed out the irony of Drew dancing on the desk saying he wanted Jimmy back, when the issue is how much can we spend on him.

RailBoss · 02-02-2014, 04:32 PM

Drew has earned his contract I don't think you can question that.
The only way I can see him restructuring his contract is voluntarily
for whatever reasons he decides.

TheOak · 02-02-2014, 04:36 PM

Market price is market price. It is set by those that pay market price, not by those that can't afford it. Lobster and QBs are not too different in that respect.

Just like that lobster some people choke and b**** when they see the price, and have the hamburger steak; some people pay and eat lobster. Because the market is not flooded with lobster they will all be bought and consumed regardless of how you feel about it's price.

Price, value, and cost are rarely the same dollar figure.

Drew will be paid $18-$20m/year by someone. I'd prefer to not face him any week of the season.

Anyone here going to give his boss back 20% on Monday?

WhoDat!656 · 02-02-2014, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

To me, the question isn't that simple.

Just my opinion, but Drew deserves his contract, it is fair market value and more than half the league would be tripping over themselves to make offers if the Saints didn't. The Saints built their offense around his talents.

That being said, his contract does reduce the amount of money the team has to spend on other players and when one player receives 1/6 of the total salary for a 53 man roster, that player will always be brought up when discussing free agent possibilities. I even pointed out the irony of Drew dancing on the desk saying he wanted Jimmy back, when the issue is how much can we spend on him.

Why don't you feel that Brees deserves his contract?

Utah_Saint · 02-02-2014, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Why don't you feel that Brees deserves his contract?

I do think he deserves it.

Schmohams · 02-02-2014, 05:27 PM

I'm not saying he should... But if he was willing to give money back then i'd have to raise my respect meter to fit him in there.

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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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02-02-2014, 04:04 PM	#1
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bobdog86 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,406	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Can't blame the system, if I was asked to work for less at my current job, I'd start my job w/ the competition the next day. Cuz, they'd pay me. As long as all 32 teams have the same rules, then it is, what it is. Always someone willing to pay more,,,,,as long as you have value. And RIP Phillip S-Hoffman, bad news…..drugs are bad.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? To me, the question isn't that simple. Just my opinion, but Drew deserves his contract, it is fair market value and more than half the league would be tripping over themselves to make offers if the Saints didn't. The Saints built their offense around his talents. That being said, his contract does reduce the amount of money the team has to spend on other players and when one player receives 1/6 of the total salary for a 53 man roster, that player will always be brought up when discussing free agent possibilities. I even pointed out the irony of Drew dancing on the desk saying he wanted Jimmy back, when the issue is how much can we spend on him.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Drew has earned his contract I don't think you can question that. The only way I can see him restructuring his contract is voluntarily for whatever reasons he decides.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Market price is market price. It is set by those that pay market price, not by those that can't afford it. Lobster and QBs are not too different in that respect. Just like that lobster some people choke and b**** when they see the price, and have the hamburger steak; some people pay and eat lobster. Because the market is not flooded with lobster they will all be bought and consumed regardless of how you feel about it's price. Price, value, and cost are rarely the same dollar figure. Drew will be paid $18-$20m/year by someone. I'd prefer to not face him any week of the season. Anyone here going to give his boss back 20% on Monday? RailBoss, alleycat_126 and AliJee like this.
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by Utah_Saint To me, the question isn't that simple. Just my opinion, but Drew deserves his contract, it is fair market value and more than half the league would be tripping over themselves to make offers if the Saints didn't. The Saints built their offense around his talents. That being said, his contract does reduce the amount of money the team has to spend on other players and when one player receives 1/6 of the total salary for a 53 man roster, that player will always be brought up when discussing free agent possibilities. I even pointed out the irony of Drew dancing on the desk saying he wanted Jimmy back, when the issue is how much can we spend on him. Why don't you feel that Brees deserves his contract?

02-02-2014, 05:23 PM	#9
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Why don't you feel that Brees deserves his contract? I do think he deserves it.

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Schmohams 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 551	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? I'm not saying he should... But if he was willing to give money back then i'd have to raise my respect meter to fit him in there.

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