Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life

Garry42 · 02-01-2018, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I wish I could like that quote twice!

Drew is going to set records that will be almost impossible to beat. He won't leave New Orleans for money. Right now he is focused on chasing titles and getting another Lombardi.

I hope you are right RSII.....I want to think that as well, but something tells me that money will talk, especially as this will likely be his last NFL contract. I love the guy, but Drew is all about Drew.

AsylumGuido · 02-01-2018, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Garry42

I hope you are right RSII.....I want to think that as well, but something tells me that money will talk, especially as this will likely be his last NFL contract. I love the guy, but Drew is all about Drew.

I have pointed this out before, but Brees is at a point in his career where his "brand" is far more lucrative than his NFL paycheck. His brand is tied to New Orleans. He stands to lose far more than an extra five or six million a year by abandoning the Saints. Yes, you are correct, money does talk and that is exactly why he will never leave The Saints or New Orleans. Brees makes more from his endorsements, commercials and business ventures than he does playing football. That doesn't mean he won't be trying to get as much as he can, but it will only be with the Saints.

And I seriously doubt this will be Brees' last contract. I expect a series of essentially one year extensions for the remainder of his career.

Crusader · 02-01-2018, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I wish I could like that quote twice!

Drew is going to set records that will be almost impossible to beat. He won't leave New Orleans for money. Right now he is focused on chasing titles and getting another Lombardi.

I believe that too. He has earned somewhere between $150-200M during his career in just salaries. Then add endorsements and commercials and such and thats probably another $50M. He seems to be managing his finances in a smart way so he has no need to ever worry about money for his or his children or great great great grandchildren ever again.

And sure i think we should pay him a decent salary but I don't think being the highest paid whatever is his main focus right now.

AsylumGuido · 02-01-2018, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I believe that too. He has earned somewhere between $150-200M during his career in just salaries. Then add endorsements and commercials and such and thats probably another $50M. He seems to be managing his finances in a smart way so he has no need to ever worry about money for his or his children or great great great grandchildren ever again.

And sure i think we should pay him a decent salary but I don't think being the highest paid whatever is his main focus right now.

I'll guarantee you he is making more outside of football than in annually. He is involved in numerous successful business ventures on top of everything else.

The Dude · 02-03-2018, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'll guarantee you he is making more outside of football than in annually. He is involved in numerous successful business ventures on top of everything else.

What business ventures? Jimmy Johns?
Restaurants are horrible investment businesses. If you own a couple of them you may be able to make a nice living at about 200k a year but that’s only if you are very hands on. It’s not a type of business where you can just have someone else handle and make any money. He has those because he likes the food and wanted to bring it to New Orleans. It’s just fun for him. Probably doesn’t generate any real revenue. Not anything meaningful to him anyway.
I didn’t know we were privy to any other investments he may have.
I always hear about him and politics. He’s stated interest in it but hasn’t said anything about it being on a local level.

K Major · 02-01-2018, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

"Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life"

Like the song Hotel California says..
You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave.

Beastmode · 02-01-2018, 03:33 PM

I don't think he will take a 1 year deal and someone will offer a 3.

AsylumGuido · 02-01-2018, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I don't think he will take a 1 year deal and someone will offer a 3.

He took essentially a one year deal last time and it doesn't matter if someone else offers an eight year deal. There is no logical reason for him to leave and EVERY reason for him to stay. This isn't Joe Blow, journeyman backup. He is totally invested far deeper than an NFL contract into New Orleans and Louisiana.

Mardigras9 · 02-02-2018, 08:12 AM

Drew has a team now that showed this year can make a serious run, he signs a 2 year deal, no drama.

saintfan · 02-03-2018, 06:15 PM

Anything Drew does outside football (generally speaking) is probably for tax reasons.

02-01-2018, 02:37 PM	#1
Garry42 Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 785	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I wish I could like that quote twice! Drew is going to set records that will be almost impossible to beat. He won't leave New Orleans for money. Right now he is focused on chasing titles and getting another Lombardi. I hope you are right RSII.....I want to think that as well, but something tells me that money will talk, especially as this will likely be his last NFL contract. I love the guy, but Drew is all about Drew.

02-01-2018, 03:22 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Originally Posted by Garry42 I hope you are right RSII.....I want to think that as well, but something tells me that money will talk, especially as this will likely be his last NFL contract. I love the guy, but Drew is all about Drew. I have pointed this out before, but Brees is at a point in his career where his "brand" is far more lucrative than his NFL paycheck. His brand is tied to New Orleans. He stands to lose far more than an extra five or six million a year by abandoning the Saints. Yes, you are correct, money does talk and that is exactly why he will never leave The Saints or New Orleans. Brees makes more from his endorsements, commercials and business ventures than he does playing football. That doesn't mean he won't be trying to get as much as he can, but it will only be with the Saints. And I seriously doubt this will be Brees' last contract. I expect a series of essentially one year extensions for the remainder of his career. Rugby Saint II and captainshawn like this.
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02-01-2018, 03:53 PM	#3
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,033	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I wish I could like that quote twice! Drew is going to set records that will be almost impossible to beat. He won't leave New Orleans for money. Right now he is focused on chasing titles and getting another Lombardi. I believe that too. He has earned somewhere between $150-200M during his career in just salaries. Then add endorsements and commercials and such and thats probably another $50M. He seems to be managing his finances in a smart way so he has no need to ever worry about money for his or his children or great great great grandchildren ever again. And sure i think we should pay him a decent salary but I don't think being the highest paid whatever is his main focus right now.

02-01-2018, 04:20 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Originally Posted by Crusader I believe that too. He has earned somewhere between $150-200M during his career in just salaries. Then add endorsements and commercials and such and thats probably another $50M. He seems to be managing his finances in a smart way so he has no need to ever worry about money for his or his children or great great great grandchildren ever again. And sure i think we should pay him a decent salary but I don't think being the highest paid whatever is his main focus right now. I'll guarantee you he is making more outside of football than in annually. He is involved in numerous successful business ventures on top of everything else.

02-03-2018, 05:47 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'll guarantee you he is making more outside of football than in annually. He is involved in numerous successful business ventures on top of everything else. What business ventures? Jimmy Johns? Restaurants are horrible investment businesses. If you own a couple of them you may be able to make a nice living at about 200k a year but that’s only if you are very hands on. It’s not a type of business where you can just have someone else handle and make any money. He has those because he likes the food and wanted to bring it to New Orleans. It’s just fun for him. Probably doesn’t generate any real revenue. Not anything meaningful to him anyway. I didn’t know we were privy to any other investments he may have. I always hear about him and politics. He’s stated interest in it but hasn’t said anything about it being on a local level.
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02-01-2018, 02:58 PM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Originally Posted by RailBoss "Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life" Like the song Hotel California says.. You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave. RailBoss and Rugby Saint II like this.

02-01-2018, 03:33 PM	#7
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life I don't think he will take a 1 year deal and someone will offer a 3.
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02-01-2018, 04:17 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Originally Posted by Beastmode I don't think he will take a 1 year deal and someone will offer a 3. He took essentially a one year deal last time and it doesn't matter if someone else offers an eight year deal. There is no logical reason for him to leave and EVERY reason for him to stay. This isn't Joe Blow, journeyman backup. He is totally invested far deeper than an NFL contract into New Orleans and Louisiana. SaintFanInATLHELL, jeanpierre, K Major and 1 others like this.

02-02-2018, 08:12 AM	#9
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Drew has a team now that showed this year can make a serious run, he signs a 2 year deal, no drama.

02-03-2018, 06:15 PM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Anything Drew does outside football (generally speaking) is probably for tax reasons.

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