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I've lost a little respect for Drew.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:29 pm
He had to know that his offer was going to strain the organization financially. TWENTY-THREE MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR. That's baseball money. Yes, he's the greatest player in franchise history. I understand that. I just think that he showed a bit of...greed, honestly, in not bringing his price down to help the front office.
That's just my opinion, and I don't know all the facts, so if you see the above as a bunch of herp derp bullshite, please help me out. Thanks.
That's just my opinion, and I don't know all the facts, so if you see the above as a bunch of herp derp bullshite, please help me out. Thanks.
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Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:32 pm to Them
I dont underdstand how people can say this about him. The man is most likely getting together his last contract, why fault him for trying to get as much as he can and what he deserves. He know the frnachise needs money to keep pieces around him but it isnt as easy as people think. There are other ways to make room for more money to keep those pieces. In the end people will see that Payont and Loomis know that they are doing and will put the best team on the field to win.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:32 pm to Them
Shut the frick up!
He deserves every fricking dime he wants...he is the SINGLE reason we are a top team in the league right now.
He deserves every fricking dime he wants...he is the SINGLE reason we are a top team in the league right now.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:33 pm to Them
I am in the same boat as you. I don't know the whole story but it looks bad on him.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:33 pm to Them
Its crazy these guys get paid so much to play a kid's game anyways, but in contrast to the other top QBs over the past few years, he has been underpaid.
but yeah,...look at it like him getting his money helps open the door for all of us to get our's.
but yeah,...look at it like him getting his money helps open the door for all of us to get our's.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:34 pm to Them
He's been playing at an elite level for the past few years while getting paid on the cheap. He deserves it...he's proven himself.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:38 pm to Them
I would be doing the same exact thing. Stop looking at it like a fan and remember it's a business. He has earned that type of money.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 7:46 pm to Them
He's just like every other greedy athlete, but you can't blame him.
Posted on 3/3/12 at 9:30 pm to Them
Posted on 3/3/12 at 9:51 pm to Them
Need I say more?
Posted on 3/3/12 at 10:11 pm to Them
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I've lost a little respect for Drew.
After thinking about this for a little while the last couple of days. I hate to say but I have lost some respect for him too. I hate to say it but I have.
The man has made a lot of money and will continue to for years to come. I didn't think this was his mentality but i guess I was wrong.
I love the guy.. heck i bought his jerseys his book and have season tickets but his greed is leaving a bad taste. I mean $18 mil plus all the endorsements etc. Damn. It just sucks.
Holding out hope things change but i am probably wrong about that too.
Posted on 3/4/12 at 12:28 am to Them
Lets just be honest here..
it's 'cause he's white.
it's 'cause he's white.
Posted on 3/4/12 at 1:32 am to Them
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I've lost a little respect for Drew.
Why, is he asking for money out of your pocket? He is in the middle of a business transaction. Tomorrow if his career ends for some reason then the Saints will dump him without batting an eyelid. He should squeeze them for every penny that he can and then some.
This isn't about business with the state and the people of Louisiana - its with a private firm that is motivated by profit alone.
Posted on 3/4/12 at 7:36 am to Them
So if you were in the top 5% of your profession would you settle for a salary in the top 40%?
Posted on 3/4/12 at 11:13 am to Them
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so if you see the above as a bunch of herp derp bullshite, please help me out.
Posted on 3/4/12 at 12:00 pm to Them
I doubt any of us know enough about the negotiations or attempts at structuring the deal for us to consider either side to be totally at "fault".
As I mentioned in another thread, it gets tricky when you determine what a quarterback's "annual salary" is because of signing bonuses, guarantees (front end or back end), etc. Let's just allow the thing to play out.
I'll also repeat that there are reports, not denied by Brees' camp, that prior to the 2011 season, Brees was offered a deal that would have made him the highest paid player in the NFL. It was rejected by Tom Condon, Brees' agent. There various ways to look at that fact. Make of it what you will.
As I mentioned in another thread, it gets tricky when you determine what a quarterback's "annual salary" is because of signing bonuses, guarantees (front end or back end), etc. Let's just allow the thing to play out.
I'll also repeat that there are reports, not denied by Brees' camp, that prior to the 2011 season, Brees was offered a deal that would have made him the highest paid player in the NFL. It was rejected by Tom Condon, Brees' agent. There various ways to look at that fact. Make of it what you will.
Posted on 3/4/12 at 12:03 pm to Them
I'm not a Saints fan but I did always think that Drew was the one guy out there who had a real love for the city and the place he was playing and would be the one guy who would give up a few million a year in order to help ensure the team was able to hold on to a guy like Nicks but I guess not.
Just goes to show that we're all idiots for caring about pro sports. Our players would just as soon play for you if the money was right and vice versa.
Just goes to show that we're all idiots for caring about pro sports. Our players would just as soon play for you if the money was right and vice versa.
Posted on 3/4/12 at 6:16 pm to Them
Dude this is his money contract. During his contract year he broke probably one of the hardest records in football and put his team in position to play in the 3rd NFC championship since 2006. His value to the organization in terms of the saints brand is almost invaluable. He has brought in more than his proposed contract. Its sad the saints have reverted back to its old ways.
Posted on 3/4/12 at 6:37 pm to Them
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I've lost a little respect for Drew.
No comment.
Posted on 3/5/12 at 8:49 am to Them
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He had to know that his offer was going to strain the organization financially. TWENTY-THREE MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
Until I see the actual offer he turned down (or what he was offering), I'm not going to judge him.
I've seen way too much of Benson to think that he's being honest about this.
What if the Saints offer was structured as --
$10 Mill signing bonus
$12 Mill 2012
$14 Mill 2013
$16 Mill 2014
$18 Mill 2015
$25 Mill roster bonus after 2015
$25 Mill 2016
The Saints could claim that they were offering him an average of $24 Million per year -- technically making him the highest paid player.
But, everyone knows damn well he'd never get that last $50 million. Just like Peyton Manning isn't going to get that $28 Million roster bonus, nor his 2012 salary from the Colts.
Until I see the actual numbers offered, I reserve making any judgments about the best thing to happen to the city of New Orleans, i.e., Drew Brees.
This post was edited on 3/5/12 at 8:53 am
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