I can't see signing Brees at that age...

It is going to happen. Brees was quoted recently that he felt he could play at the same level into his 40's. With the way he works and the recent advances I have no doubt. Brees at his age is in FAR better physical condition than Manning at the same age.

Vilma still thought he could play as well...

Brees' experience and knowledge is as good as anyone on the league...

But we're seeing more and more underthrown long balls to the receivers the past three seasons...

And those nifty feet in the pocket are getting a bit slower - though Grubbs has been an oversign, overpay and been no where near as effective as Nicks was - and there've been a few missed opportunities where Brees could've pulled the ball down and ran for the first that also lean towards this trend...

Not sure yet if Payton's move of Griffin to the active squad as a counter to the Rams' practice squad waiver claim last season was a counter to inflating his value or if he feels this is his "next" guy - if Griffin beats out the other McCown, it could be telling...

But Brees turns 36 this season - Saints should still be playing mid-January according to Archie's roster assessment - and I don't see extending that contract when the current one is not even finished...

And so there's the reality of age that is there whether we want to face it or neaux...