re: At Least Drew Isn't Ambiguous

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look at our record for the past 2 years when Drew became highest paid player in NFL and had by far the highest percentage of a team's salary cap.

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That is fact.

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yes. it is a fact that we had a record during those two years.

That the record was directly influenced by Drew Brees's specific cap number is opinion.

The team has undergone a few changes in the last couple years. Ireland had a great draft, we're working on rebuilding the oline, the defense has a nice crop of young talent now, we're getting a new DC, etc...

The Saints had a great run from 2006-2013. In my OPINION: In 2013 we tried to make a last push and gamble instead of rebuild. That failed, now we're rebuilding. We have cap room, we have rookies, and Brees being paid is not a major problem.

If you need further proof that Brees's 20 million dollars isnt the death of any franchise, here:

In just 2015:

Cam Newton is paid 12 million more dollars than him. They went 15-1 and earned a playoff berth.

Now before you say, well they're young and the team will one day regret that, Brees is old and hasnt earned his keep, etc...

Ben Roethlisberger is paid over 15 million more than Brees, and the Steelers went 10-6 and earned a playoff berth. The Steelers also did not qualify for the playoffs in 2012 or 2013 after winning the Superbowl in 2008 and going to the superbowl in 2010.

Eat it. Those are facts. Brees's contract isnt the issue. Stale position coaches, shitty assistant coaches, no pass rush, and the need for a sharp and motivating defensive coordinator are much more pressing issues.