NFL.com | Bears, Saints loomed under the radar in pursuit of Tom Brady

jeanpierre · 09-13-2020, 06:41 AM

iceshack149 · 09-13-2020, 10:59 AM

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I get that the Saints are in a win at all costs window but that's a lot of money for a 43 year old rental. Even if Brees had retired I would rather have a younger guy back there.

At least Payton and Loomis are always working hard at getting talent on this team no matter the cost. It was infuriating years ago when the team looked at the sub par talent in the locker room and thought "yeah, these guys should do." and never strived for greatness. Only okay-ness.

AsylumGuido · 09-13-2020, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

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I get that the Saints are in a win at all costs window but that's a lot of money for a 43 year old rental. Even if Brees had retired I would rather have a younger guy back there.

At least Payton and Loomis are always working hard at getting talent on this team no matter the cost. It was infuriating years ago when the team looked at the sub par talent in the locker room and thought "yeah, these guys should do." and never strived for greatness. Only okay-ness.

Amen! And that was why the best our season records ever were over those first 40 or so years ... okay.

Halo · 09-13-2020, 11:29 AM

I believe Brees when he said that he intended to retire after last season. I just think he's made his money and wants to contribute to the game as an announcer and eventually a coach. Makes sense we may have pursued Brady for 1 year deal, but Brees returned.

AsylumGuido · 09-13-2020, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

I believe Brees when he said that he intended to retire after last season. I just think he's made his money and wants to contribute to the game as an announcer and eventually a coach. Makes sense we may have pursued Brady for 1 year deal, but Brees returned.

I don't believe that Brees actually stated that he intended to retire. I do believe he told teammates that he was seriously contemplating retirement, just as he has done the past few years. What he ended up doing is asking the two questions of himself ... 1) Do I still enjoying preparing for and playing the game?, and 2) Can I still perform at a high level in the NFL?

I expect the exact same approach following this season.

Rugby Saint II · 09-13-2020, 12:16 PM

Get rid of our old QB for an older one. I don't think so. Drew still has the "IT" factor. Brady is a game manager already. One year....maybe two and he'll need a walker out there.

09-13-2020, 06:41 AM	#1
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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,456 Blog Entries: 1	Re: NFL.com \| Bears, Saints loomed under the radar in pursuit of Tom Brady I get that the Saints are in a win at all costs window but that's a lot of money for a 43 year old rental. Even if Brees had retired I would rather have a younger guy back there. At least Payton and Loomis are always working hard at getting talent on this team no matter the cost. It was infuriating years ago when the team looked at the sub par talent in the locker room and thought "yeah, these guys should do." and never strived for greatness. Only okay-ness. Halo and AsylumGuido like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,852	Re: NFL.com \| Bears, Saints loomed under the radar in pursuit of Tom Brady Originally Posted by iceshack149 Attachment 13494 I get that the Saints are in a win at all costs window but that's a lot of money for a 43 year old rental. Even if Brees had retired I would rather have a younger guy back there. At least Payton and Loomis are always working hard at getting talent on this team no matter the cost. It was infuriating years ago when the team looked at the sub par talent in the locker room and thought "yeah, these guys should do." and never strived for greatness. Only okay-ness. Amen! And that was why the best our season records ever were over those first 40 or so years ... okay.

09-13-2020, 11:29 AM	#4
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,924 Blog Entries: 45	Re: NFL.com \| Bears, Saints loomed under the radar in pursuit of Tom Brady I believe Brees when he said that he intended to retire after last season. I just think he's made his money and wants to contribute to the game as an announcer and eventually a coach. Makes sense we may have pursued Brady for 1 year deal, but Brees returned.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,852	Re: NFL.com \| Bears, Saints loomed under the radar in pursuit of Tom Brady Originally Posted by Halo I believe Brees when he said that he intended to retire after last season. I just think he's made his money and wants to contribute to the game as an announcer and eventually a coach. Makes sense we may have pursued Brady for 1 year deal, but Brees returned. I don't believe that Brees actually stated that he intended to retire. I do believe he told teammates that he was seriously contemplating retirement, just as he has done the past few years. What he ended up doing is asking the two questions of himself ... 1) Do I still enjoying preparing for and playing the game?, and 2) Can I still perform at a high level in the NFL? I expect the exact same approach following this season.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	Re: NFL.com \| Bears, Saints loomed under the radar in pursuit of Tom Brady Get rid of our old QB for an older one. I don't think so. Drew still has the "IT" factor. Brady is a game manager already. One year....maybe two and he'll need a walker out there.