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

WhoDat!656 · 01-31-2018, 05:59 PM

“Of course I’m coming back,” Brees said. “I’m a Saint for life. I’m a New Orleans Saint for life.”

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

Garry42 · 02-01-2018, 09:05 AM

I hope that means he is willing to accept a "team friendly" contract offer. He deserves to get paid, but we also need some pieces around him to be successful.

Beastmode · 02-01-2018, 09:20 AM

Just get Cousins. Brees will want more than Cousins and has no shelf life. I know that won't happen but it would be a smart move.

bobdog86 · 02-01-2018, 09:28 AM

Ok, when the offer sheet arrives, sign it. End of story......don’t believe his agent will be so willing. If it’s still Condon, all bets are off.

RailBoss · 02-01-2018, 10:28 AM

"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.

Rugby Saint II · 02-01-2018, 02:19 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.

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.

Garry42 · 02-01-2018, 03:37 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.

K Major · 02-01-2018, 03:58 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.

AsylumGuido · 02-01-2018, 04:22 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.

Beastmode · 02-01-2018, 04:33 PM

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

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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 I hope that means he is willing to accept a "team friendly" contract offer. He deserves to get paid, but we also need some pieces around him to be successful.

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bobdog86 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,428	Re: Drew Brees: Of course I’m not leaving New Orleans, I’m a Saint for life Ok, when the offer sheet arrives, sign it. End of story......don’t believe his agent will be so willing. If it’s still Condon, all bets are off.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	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. 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. captainshawn likes this.

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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.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 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.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	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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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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