Should Drew Play for Less $$ ?

Boutte · 02-02-2014, 03:04 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, 03:06 PM

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

|Mitch| · 02-02-2014, 03:13 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, 03:14 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.

lee909 · 02-02-2014, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by bobdog86

And RIP Phillip S-Hoffman, bad news…..drugs are bad.

Tell that to Seattle

TheOak · 02-03-2014, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by teddybarexxx

this is where i have a problem when people say what you just said. its a difference to be earning money that is probably taking you paycheck to paycheck versus money that may effect whether you get another porshe, or vacation home in the aspens. i'm like the person that stated no one should be earning 20 mil a year and feel he shouldnt take a cut to better a team chances of winning. hell he got more than enough money! so i vote if he cares more about winning than getting paid he should take a pay cut so it increases the chances of the saints winning this year (2014-15)

That is your view which is based on where you are financially.

Its the difference between someone entering a career path that can end in 5 years and crippled having enough money to not have to flip burgers at Wendys.

You assume what people with 20m would do with it. Show any evidence at all that Drew Brees has any of the things you listed? And if he does what is it any concern of yours?

"More than enough" is an extremely nearsighted view. There is no "more than enough", when it comes to me ensuring that my children and their children for generations to come have college paid for and never having to work pay check to pay check.

Voting to take a cut in pay with no guarantee of winning is a fools bet, and fools and their money easily part.

Utah_Saint · 02-02-2014, 03:19 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.

WhoDat!656 · 02-02-2014, 03:51 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, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

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

I do think he deserves it.

RailBoss · 02-02-2014, 03:32 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.

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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, 03:04 PM	#1
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? 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.

02-02-2014, 03:06 PM	#2
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? If the Saints didn't pay him another team would!

02-02-2014, 03:13 PM	#3
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? 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?

02-02-2014, 03:14 PM	#4
bobdog86 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,483	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.

02-02-2014, 11:24 PM	#5
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by bobdog86 And RIP Phillip S-Hoffman, bad news…..drugs are bad. Tell that to Seattle

02-03-2014, 09:39 AM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? Originally Posted by teddybarexxx this is where i have a problem when people say what you just said. its a difference to be earning money that is probably taking you paycheck to paycheck versus money that may effect whether you get another porshe, or vacation home in the aspens. i'm like the person that stated no one should be earning 20 mil a year and feel he shouldnt take a cut to better a team chances of winning. hell he got more than enough money! so i vote if he cares more about winning than getting paid he should take a pay cut so it increases the chances of the saints winning this year (2014-15) That is your view which is based on where you are financially. Its the difference between someone entering a career path that can end in 5 years and crippled having enough money to not have to flip burgers at Wendys. You assume what people with 20m would do with it. Show any evidence at all that Drew Brees has any of the things you listed? And if he does what is it any concern of yours? "More than enough" is an extremely nearsighted view. There is no "more than enough", when it comes to me ensuring that my children and their children for generations to come have college paid for and never having to work pay check to pay check. Voting to take a cut in pay with no guarantee of winning is a fools bet, and fools and their money easily part. jnormand and SASaintsfan like this.
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02-02-2014, 03:19 PM	#7
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Should Drew Play for Less $$ ? 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.

02-02-2014, 03:51 PM	#8
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	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, 04:23 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.

02-02-2014, 03:32 PM	#10
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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