Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints

03-14-2019, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I hope this means Drew wants to play two more years. If not, well, we're going all in hopefully with a couple of nice free agent signings to send him off with another Lombardi!

Originally Posted by K Major

Obviously there is a plan (possibly re sign Choppa Style, Jared Cooks or Ziggy ?) here ...

To be continued.

I expect that Brees wants to play 1) as long as he enjoys the whole process, 2) as long as Brady is playing to keep ahead of him in important career records, and 3) as long as he feels the team is capable of winning it all.

That all may mean more than two more years. In fact, I would be shocked if he doesn't play at least three more.

Beastmode · 03-14-2019, 07:26 PM

Good move. Free up as much coin as possible and go on a savvy shopper FA spree if we are rolling with Brees one more time. The draft is not an option. Let's go buy the SB and get this over with.

CHA_CHING · 03-14-2019, 09:32 PM

Brees is doing like Manning did with his final contract restructuring in Denver, which paved the way to give them more money to get a few more pieces for their final run in 2015.

He wants another ring so badly, this had to be done.

saintfan · 03-14-2019, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

Brees is doing like Manning did with his final contract restructuring in Denver, which paved the way to give them more money to get a few more pieces for their final run in 2015.

He wants another ring so badly, this had to be done.

He should be going for his 3rd, but I digress...

Rugby Saint II · 03-19-2019, 11:38 AM

We're damn lucky to have Drew! I hope he retires years from now and owns all the records with little possibility of them being broken. I anticipate that Drew will play at least as long as Brady does. Brady is older but Drew has a surgically repaired throwing shoulder and he still has zip to his ball and his placement is still laser accurate. He's too stubborn to quit just yet.

jeanpierre · 03-19-2019, 12:00 PM

[quote=Utah_Saint;840498]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Yep, we're painted into a corner here, again, by Payton/Mickster; and have no choice but to grab this dance partner and try to waltz our way into a Superbowl one more time...

One freak play away from the NFC championship game then one horrible non-call away from the Super Bowl.

Ya gotta admit, this is one hell of a good corner to be in.

You make a simple, strong case, but...

I'd rather the team be built to win each year like the Patriots or some of the other annual contenders than put all our eggs in one basket for one season...

And let's be honest, it was more than a horrible non-call, it was a badly called game by Payton that killed it...

darksoul35 · 03-19-2019, 11:44 PM

[quote=Utah_Saint;840498]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Yep, we're painted into a corner here, again, by Payton/Mickster; and have no choice but to grab this dance partner and try to waltz our way into a Superbowl one more time...

One freak play away from the NFC championship game then one horrible non-call away from the Super Bowl.

Ya gotta admit, this is one hell of a good corner to be in.

Your right. The freak play against Vikes I can live with because we did that to ourselves. Last year is a different story it was taken from us. F it. Run it back with most of the core intact.

Utah_Saint · 03-20-2019, 12:44 AM

[quote=jeanpierre;840895]

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

You make a simple, strong case, but...

I'd rather the team be built to win each year like the Patriots or some of the other annual contenders than put all our eggs in one basket for one season...

And let's be honest, it was more than a horrible non-call, it was a badly called game by Payton that killed it...

I get what your sayin but I see it a little different.

I don't think Payton/Loomis get enough credit for the way they've transformed this team. After the 3rd consecutive 7-9 season I had my doubts but now, I'm about as confident in this front office as I could be. (Even after the stupid *** Easton contract)

For a decade the Saints were a high octane passing team and they had a lot of success. But with Drew's impending retirement, they've changed this team into a hard nosed running team with a stout defense. Whomever the next QB is going to be, they've set them up the best way they can.

For years our rival's fans have been drooling at the thought of the years of rebuilding the Saints will have to do when Brees retires but I think they've already done it, or at least a long ways toward it.

That's just how I see it anyways.

CHA_CHING · 03-20-2019, 05:28 AM

Yeah, I agree we are lucky to have Brees....

Could be worse. We could have that big baby in Green Bay who demanded to be the highest paid player in history; completely crippling his team's potential to put playmakers around him cause he's getting most of the money on their cap. (Not to mention, also got his coach fired this past year).

I know people used to call Brees greedy over his deal in 2012, but that is a long time ago at this point.

03-14-2019, 05:49 PM	#11
Threaded by AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I hope this means Drew wants to play two more years. If not, well, we're going all in hopefully with a couple of nice free agent signings to send him off with another Lombardi! Originally Posted by K Major Obviously there is a plan (possibly re sign Choppa Style, Jared Cooks or Ziggy ?) here ... To be continued. I expect that Brees wants to play 1) as long as he enjoys the whole process, 2) as long as Brady is playing to keep ahead of him in important career records, and 3) as long as he feels the team is capable of winning it all. That all may mean more than two more years. In fact, I would be shocked if he doesn't play at least three more. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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03-14-2019, 07:26 PM	#12
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints Good move. Free up as much coin as possible and go on a savvy shopper FA spree if we are rolling with Brees one more time. The draft is not an option. Let's go buy the SB and get this over with.
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03-14-2019, 09:32 PM	#13
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints Brees is doing like Manning did with his final contract restructuring in Denver, which paved the way to give them more money to get a few more pieces for their final run in 2015. He wants another ring so badly, this had to be done. Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-14-2019, 09:39 PM	#14
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints Originally Posted by CHA_CHING Brees is doing like Manning did with his final contract restructuring in Denver, which paved the way to give them more money to get a few more pieces for their final run in 2015. He wants another ring so badly, this had to be done. He should be going for his 3rd, but I digress... Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-19-2019, 11:38 AM	#15
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints We're damn lucky to have Drew! I hope he retires years from now and owns all the records with little possibility of them being broken. I anticipate that Drew will play at least as long as Brady does. Brady is older but Drew has a surgically repaired throwing shoulder and he still has zip to his ball and his placement is still laser accurate. He's too stubborn to quit just yet.

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03-19-2019, 12:00 PM	#16
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints [quote=Utah_Saint;840498] Originally Posted by jeanpierre Yep, we're painted into a corner here, again, by Payton/Mickster; and have no choice but to grab this dance partner and try to waltz our way into a Superbowl one more time... One freak play away from the NFC championship game then one horrible non-call away from the Super Bowl. Ya gotta admit, this is one hell of a good corner to be in. You make a simple, strong case, but... I'd rather the team be built to win each year like the Patriots or some of the other annual contenders than put all our eggs in one basket for one season... And let's be honest, it was more than a horrible non-call, it was a badly called game by Payton that killed it...

03-19-2019, 11:44 PM	#17
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints [quote=Utah_Saint;840498] Originally Posted by jeanpierre Yep, we're painted into a corner here, again, by Payton/Mickster; and have no choice but to grab this dance partner and try to waltz our way into a Superbowl one more time... One freak play away from the NFC championship game then one horrible non-call away from the Super Bowl. Ya gotta admit, this is one hell of a good corner to be in. Your right. The freak play against Vikes I can live with because we did that to ourselves. Last year is a different story it was taken from us. F it. Run it back with most of the core intact.
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03-20-2019, 12:44 AM	#18
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints [quote=jeanpierre;840895] Originally Posted by Utah_Saint You make a simple, strong case, but... I'd rather the team be built to win each year like the Patriots or some of the other annual contenders than put all our eggs in one basket for one season... And let's be honest, it was more than a horrible non-call, it was a badly called game by Payton that killed it... I get what your sayin but I see it a little different. I don't think Payton/Loomis get enough credit for the way they've transformed this team. After the 3rd consecutive 7-9 season I had my doubts but now, I'm about as confident in this front office as I could be. (Even after the stupid *** Easton contract) For a decade the Saints were a high octane passing team and they had a lot of success. But with Drew's impending retirement, they've changed this team into a hard nosed running team with a stout defense. Whomever the next QB is going to be, they've set them up the best way they can. For years our rival's fans have been drooling at the thought of the years of rebuilding the Saints will have to do when Brees retires but I think they've already done it, or at least a long ways toward it. That's just how I see it anyways. SaintGnome likes this.

03-20-2019, 05:28 AM	#19
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: Drew Brees restructures contract with Saints Yeah, I agree we are lucky to have Brees.... Could be worse. We could have that big baby in Green Bay who demanded to be the highest paid player in history; completely crippling his team's potential to put playmakers around him cause he's getting most of the money on their cap. (Not to mention, also got his coach fired this past year). I know people used to call Brees greedy over his deal in 2012, but that is a long time ago at this point.