How many free agents (offense and defense) have you heard say that Brees was a factor in their signing? I can't remember any that didn't mention that as at least one reason. I can't see it not having an impact. How much of one waits to be seen. This is a concern I believe I have mentioned here in the past. It all comes back around to his leadership, or now lack thereof.

Let's test that short-term memory - TE Jared Cook? WR Emmanuel Sanders? RB Latavius Murray? WR Dez Bryant?

Or maybe longer term memory - RB Darren Sproles? WR Cameron Meredith?

And you do the work, go back and you'll find the words opportunity to play with Drew Brees...