Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees?

jeanpierre · 04-24-2016, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Audiotom

Calm down

First the article is written by Mike Florio

The guy's reputation is to stir up by speculating the worst bad blood and project gloom and doom to sell papers. He has been saying Brees is washed up and greedy for years.

The Saints smartly are not showing their hand, particularly right before draft day. Drew will take less and deservedly retire a Saint (no Montana or Farve situation - they had strong backups and less ties to their city)

Nothing to see here move along

The reason we didn't sign Norman (and I am glad we didn't) was $53 million in guaranteed money - that is ridiculous. Josh is fortunately out of the division and Brandin Cooks will be happy. Between Cooks and Julio they will knock a few games off of the Panthers. Norman will now fade to obscurity (except when he is fighting with OBJ and DEZ) on a mediocre redskins team.

Drew isn't going anywhere and he isn't the greedy bastard they say he is

Well, I'm not going to say that I'm the biggest Mike Florio fan, but he is one of the few in the media that didn't rush to judgement re: the Bountygate Beatdown...

In fact, he has continued to reference it and pretty much called bullshinski on what Goodell did and how he did it; he still references it, not allowing it to die...

That said, I feel his article re: what's happened is timely and his analysis re: Brees and Tom Condon and their motives for leaking his willingness is dead on...

Among his valid points - if Brees was so interested in signing an team-first, accommodating contract, why did he not leak that or state that publicly before free agency began...

Or even last season when a left guard Clint Boling was available at a reasonable salary...

And don't think it doesn't affect the locker room - Junior Galette's tweet to Josh Norman of the Jimmy John's delivery car was a veiled suggestion to some of the resentment, valid or invalid, but very real toward's the Brees/Condon contract that limited the Saints in retaining players and acquiring needed fresh troops via free agency...

And for Florio, who has amassed a very credible media reputation to publish such a column, you can bet he verified there's definitely fire from this smoke...

The Dude · 04-24-2016, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Well, I'm not going to say that I'm the biggest Mike Florio fan, but he is one of the few in the media that didn't rush to judgement re: the Bountygate Beatdown...

In fact, he has continued to reference it and pretty much called bullshinski on what Goodell did and how he did it; he still references it, not allowing it to die...

That said, I feel his article re: what's happened is timely and his analysis re: Brees and Tom Condon and their motives for leaking his willingness is dead on...

Among his valid points - if Brees was so interested in signing an team-first, accommodating contract, why did he not leak that or state that publicly before free agency began...

Or even last season when a left guard Clint Boling was available at a reasonable salary...

And don't think it doesn't affect the locker room - Junior Galette's tweet to Josh Norman of the Jimmy John's delivery car was a veiled suggestion to some of the resentment, valid or invalid, but very real toward's the Brees/Condon contract that limited the Saints in retaining players and acquiring needed fresh troops via free agency...

And for Florio, who has amassed a very credible media reputation to publish such a column, you can bet he verified there's definitely fire from this smoke...

He said out loud on multiple occasions last year that he would absolutely consider restructuring if it would help the team. I remember it vividly and there are threads somewhere here in the archives. Florio is just doing what sports reporters are paid to do. Generating interest and speculation.

What did Jr tweet?

jeanpierre · 04-24-2016, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

What did Jr tweet?

The Dude · 04-24-2016, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/JovaisG/status/723654127557943296

Wow. So Jr is still butt hurt. Sounds like sour grapes. He hated being shown the door so much he is still taking shots. I guess it's a longer offseason when you spend a season on IR.

**** you JR.

frydaddy · 04-24-2016, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/JovaisG/status/723654127557943296

Junior may be the only person in the world I really wish serious harm upon... and there are plenty of people who I don't much care for. That a**hole though.. if he stepped out into traffic and got smashed into pieces I would probably laugh.

Halo · 04-25-2016, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by frydaddy

Junior may be the only person in the world I really wish serious harm upon... and there are plenty of people who I don't much care for. That a**hole though.. if he stepped out into traffic and got smashed into pieces I would probably laugh.

Has Junior played a down since we cut him?

spkb25 · 04-25-2016, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Has Junior played a down since we cut him?

I think the one he got hurt on, in practice lol. Torn Achilles, right? That's generally the type of injury tHat keeps on giving. I honestly wonder how quickly he'll pull that bad boy again?

Danno · 04-25-2016, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Has Junior played a down since we cut him?

I hear he said this year he plans to buckle down and belt out extra reps during off-season work-outs.

dizzle88 · 04-25-2016, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I hear he said this year he plans to buckle down and belt out extra reps during off-season work-outs.

Problem number one was giving him enough money to buy a belt.

hagan714 · 04-24-2016, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Among his valid points - if Brees was so interested in signing an team-first, accommodating contract, why did he not leak that or state that publicly before free agency began....

This to me is the real issue. hate to put any stress on Drew but if he wants another super bowl here in new orleans he has to accept one simple fact. teams do not win with one player sucking up such a large percentage of a cap.

How much is enough till winning is the main issue? not like he has not been paid already.

IMO this is were Drew's legacy will be solidified or broken with the fans of the saints.

Does he have what it takes to be Tom Brady of the New Orleans?

Win or lose Tom has solidified his history here in New England as not only a player on the field but at the negotiation table as well. He is loved for his unselfishness and understanding of the big picture. .

This is why old timers love Archie. He proved his love the fans and the city in so many ways. If Drew wants what Archie has this is the moment of truth.

04-24-2016, 07:07 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by Audiotom Calm down First the article is written by Mike Florio The guy's reputation is to stir up by speculating the worst bad blood and project gloom and doom to sell papers. He has been saying Brees is washed up and greedy for years. The Saints smartly are not showing their hand, particularly right before draft day. Drew will take less and deservedly retire a Saint (no Montana or Farve situation - they had strong backups and less ties to their city) Nothing to see here move along The reason we didn't sign Norman (and I am glad we didn't) was $53 million in guaranteed money - that is ridiculous. Josh is fortunately out of the division and Brandin Cooks will be happy. Between Cooks and Julio they will knock a few games off of the Panthers. Norman will now fade to obscurity (except when he is fighting with OBJ and DEZ) on a mediocre redskins team. Drew isn't going anywhere and he isn't the greedy bastard they say he is Well, I'm not going to say that I'm the biggest Mike Florio fan, but he is one of the few in the media that didn't rush to judgement re: the Bountygate Beatdown... In fact, he has continued to reference it and pretty much called bullshinski on what Goodell did and how he did it; he still references it, not allowing it to die... That said, I feel his article re: what's happened is timely and his analysis re: Brees and Tom Condon and their motives for leaking his willingness is dead on... Among his valid points - if Brees was so interested in signing an team-first, accommodating contract, why did he not leak that or state that publicly before free agency began... Or even last season when a left guard Clint Boling was available at a reasonable salary... And don't think it doesn't affect the locker room - Junior Galette's tweet to Josh Norman of the Jimmy John's delivery car was a veiled suggestion to some of the resentment, valid or invalid, but very real toward's the Brees/Condon contract that limited the Saints in retaining players and acquiring needed fresh troops via free agency... And for Florio, who has amassed a very credible media reputation to publish such a column, you can bet he verified there's definitely fire from this smoke... hagan714 and ChrisXVI like this.
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04-24-2016, 07:19 PM	#2
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Well, I'm not going to say that I'm the biggest Mike Florio fan, but he is one of the few in the media that didn't rush to judgement re: the Bountygate Beatdown... In fact, he has continued to reference it and pretty much called bullshinski on what Goodell did and how he did it; he still references it, not allowing it to die... That said, I feel his article re: what's happened is timely and his analysis re: Brees and Tom Condon and their motives for leaking his willingness is dead on... Among his valid points - if Brees was so interested in signing an team-first, accommodating contract, why did he not leak that or state that publicly before free agency began... Or even last season when a left guard Clint Boling was available at a reasonable salary... And don't think it doesn't affect the locker room - Junior Galette's tweet to Josh Norman of the Jimmy John's delivery car was a veiled suggestion to some of the resentment, valid or invalid, but very real toward's the Brees/Condon contract that limited the Saints in retaining players and acquiring needed fresh troops via free agency... And for Florio, who has amassed a very credible media reputation to publish such a column, you can bet he verified there's definitely fire from this smoke... He said out loud on multiple occasions last year that he would absolutely consider restructuring if it would help the team. I remember it vividly and there are threads somewhere here in the archives. Florio is just doing what sports reporters are paid to do. Generating interest and speculation. What did Jr tweet?
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04-24-2016, 08:01 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by The Dude What did Jr tweet? Twitter

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/JovaisG/status/723654127557943296 Wow. So Jr is still butt hurt. Sounds like sour grapes. He hated being shown the door so much he is still taking shots. I guess it's a longer offseason when you spend a season on IR. **** you JR.
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frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,952 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/JovaisG/status/723654127557943296 Junior may be the only person in the world I really wish serious harm upon... and there are plenty of people who I don't much care for. That a**hole though.. if he stepped out into traffic and got smashed into pieces I would probably laugh. Halo likes this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by frydaddy Junior may be the only person in the world I really wish serious harm upon... and there are plenty of people who I don't much care for. That a**hole though.. if he stepped out into traffic and got smashed into pieces I would probably laugh. Has Junior played a down since we cut him?

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by Halo Has Junior played a down since we cut him? I think the one he got hurt on, in practice lol. Torn Achilles, right? That's generally the type of injury tHat keeps on giving. I honestly wonder how quickly he'll pull that bad boy again?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by Halo Has Junior played a down since we cut him? I hear he said this year he plans to buckle down and belt out extra reps during off-season work-outs. RaginCajun83, dizzle88, jlouhill and 2 others like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by Danno I hear he said this year he plans to buckle down and belt out extra reps during off-season work-outs. Problem number one was giving him enough money to buy a belt.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Looks like the Norman situation opened some issues with Brees? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Among his valid points - if Brees was so interested in signing an team-first, accommodating contract, why did he not leak that or state that publicly before free agency began.... This to me is the real issue. hate to put any stress on Drew but if he wants another super bowl here in new orleans he has to accept one simple fact. teams do not win with one player sucking up such a large percentage of a cap. How much is enough till winning is the main issue? not like he has not been paid already. IMO this is were Drew's legacy will be solidified or broken with the fans of the saints. Does he have what it takes to be Tom Brady of the New Orleans? Win or lose Tom has solidified his history here in New England as not only a player on the field but at the negotiation table as well. He is loved for his unselfishness and understanding of the big picture. . This is why old timers love Archie. He proved his love the fans and the city in so many ways. If Drew wants what Archie has this is the moment of truth.
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