Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension?

Seer1 · 02-16-2016, 06:01 PM

How would you be feeling if someone cut your pay by $10,000,000.00- $15,000,000.00?

Damn, what a crazy world...

Euphoria · 02-16-2016, 06:11 PM

I can't see how you can call him stupid -

Look if I had 1-2 years left of playing - why not cash in? I say it is called smart!!!

ScottF · 02-16-2016, 06:11 PM

When Brees held out last time he ended up getting market value, but on the high end. Remember that Peyton had recently signed with Denver for more than expected, driving up the top 5 (franchise ) rate.
At the time Brees was getting about 20% of our payroll. Not unheard of, but that's a big chunk.

Now our cap situation is even more dire, but Brees is also $100 million richer. Last time it was 'taking care of my family', etc. Now he has 100 plus makes another 10 mill in endorsements annually.

You can't begrudge someone for taking whatever they can get, but the question does need to be asked--How much more money does he really need?

Danno · 02-16-2016, 06:18 PM

saintfan · 02-16-2016, 07:09 PM

Greedy. No. I don't think there's a greedy bone in his body from all I can tell. Business smart? Pretty sure of that much.

I don't care how much I've made. I want to make more. That's human nature, not greed.

Halo · 02-18-2016, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Greedy. No. I don't think there's a greedy bone in his body from all I can tell. Business smart? Pretty sure of that much.

I don't care how much I've made. I want to make more. That's human nature, not greed.

You greedy bastard! I bet you don't tip!!!!

SmashMouth · 02-18-2016, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Greedy. No. I don't think there's a greedy bone in his body from all I can tell. Business smart? Pretty sure of that much.

I don't care how much I've made. I want to make more. That's human nature, not greed.

Taylor Swift wants you to make more so that she can date you.

RaginCajun83 · 02-16-2016, 07:53 PM

No

NonieT · 02-16-2016, 07:57 PM

Why would he turn down an extension when he's already said he doesn't want to play anywhere else?

RaginCajun83 · 02-16-2016, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

Why would he turn down an extension when he's already said he doesn't want to play anywhere else?

to pull a Farve? "Retire" and show up in Atlanta

02-16-2016, 06:01 PM	#1
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? How would you be feeling if someone cut your pay by $10,000,000.00- $15,000,000.00? Damn, what a crazy world... Halo and SapperSaint like this.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? I can't see how you can call him stupid - Look if I had 1-2 years left of playing - why not cash in? I say it is called smart!!!

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? When Brees held out last time he ended up getting market value, but on the high end. Remember that Peyton had recently signed with Denver for more than expected, driving up the top 5 (franchise ) rate. At the time Brees was getting about 20% of our payroll. Not unheard of, but that's a big chunk. Now our cap situation is even more dire, but Brees is also $100 million richer. Last time it was 'taking care of my family', etc. Now he has 100 plus makes another 10 mill in endorsements annually. You can't begrudge someone for taking whatever they can get, but the question does need to be asked--How much more money does he really need?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? Halo, SapperSaint, Mr.Riaton and 1 others like this.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? Greedy. No. I don't think there's a greedy bone in his body from all I can tell. Business smart? Pretty sure of that much. I don't care how much I've made. I want to make more. That's human nature, not greed. Halo, RaginCajun83 and The Dude like this.

02-18-2016, 10:16 AM	#6
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,903 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? Originally Posted by saintfan Greedy. No. I don't think there's a greedy bone in his body from all I can tell. Business smart? Pretty sure of that much. I don't care how much I've made. I want to make more. That's human nature, not greed. You greedy bastard! I bet you don't tip!!!! Crusader, hagan714 and SmashMouth like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,975 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? Originally Posted by saintfan Greedy. No. I don't think there's a greedy bone in his body from all I can tell. Business smart? Pretty sure of that much. I don't care how much I've made. I want to make more. That's human nature, not greed. Taylor Swift wants you to make more so that she can date you. hagan714 and Rugby Saint II like this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? No

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Is Brees Considered "Greedy" If He Decides Against Extension? Originally Posted by NonieT Why would he turn down an extension when he's already said he doesn't want to play anywhere else? to pull a Farve? "Retire" and show up in Atlanta

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