Here we go again with this... By "a lot of people" do you mean a couple of random comments? Anybody can get mad after a game and talk about a guy being done, or whatever, but how many people actually questioned his dedication? Almost every comment I read, or have written myself, that has even the slightest bit of negative about his play on the field is prefaced by "I love drew, and he's a warrior, but"... or something along those lines. You're talking about a really rare person who comes out bashing his character.

When you DO have a huge contract like he does there will be extra expectation, as there should be, and Drew knows it. Ask the Baltimore Ravens how awesome their QB's were in their two Superbowl wins. The freaking Bucs won a Superbowl with Brad Johnson of all people. What's my point? It still takes a team to win a championship, no matter how much ridiculous money they want to pay QB's. When you take up that much money, you better earn it. That's how it goes.

Do you feel sorry for him? I don't. I think the money he's made will soften the pressure just a bit. He took the money they gave him. Players aren't worth near the money they make these days, but I get it from the players perspective. They're not going to turn it down. Just know that you will be expected to do things that might not be reasonable. Saying he doesn't have the strongest arm is not an attack. It's common knowledge.

Yea I dont know who "a lot of people" are. Idiots hang out together so yea if you are around your friends and consider them "a lot of people" then I guess you have a point. Meanwhile in the real world there isnt a person with half a brain that would question his dedication. Brees got the going rate for a QB of his caliber at the time. Its not like he took the organization to the woodshed. Other teams are able to pay their QBs and still field a good team. New England, Seattle, Green bay, etc. Its not Brees fault for trying to get a fair wage for his position. He has even said he would be willing to restructure his contract if it would help the team.
Yes, he is getting older, but I think extending his career a year or two by getting him some protection and a good receiver puts us in a better position to win now and in the future as opposed to starting some rookie and rebuilding.

People seem to forget how it was before Payton and Brees got here. People like them dont just hang around trees like crabapples.