re: Doesn't look like we're getting a discount on Brees....

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But paying him the market rate for a qb of his caliber is only fair.

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I agree 100%.

Here's the problem: what is the true market rate?

If you use the Rivers, or Eli Manning, extension as the barometer, the team could be mortgaging it's future for the next 10 years. These monster contracts are the reason we're about to go into an uncapped year and possible "lock out" in 2011, isn't it? What will the salary cap look like (if one ever reappears) down the road? What if the future cap is rolled back to $120 mill and you have $20 mill tied up in one player?

There's a bunch of questions. The only answer I know is that Brees will be here for a long time. Whatever the cost, the Saints have to pay.

like someone said earlier we can front load the shite out of that contract to be paid in the next year and be getting a bargain for him in the future. I think we'll have to see what Manning gets first and then the Brees extension domino will fall

I'd approve of TAF kicking in 400-500k of his salary if he agrees to come down every offseason and host a passing camp for our coaches and players

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These monster contracts are the reason we're about to go into an uncapped year and possible "lock out" in 2011, isn't it?

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Nope. Owners opted out of the current CBA way before these 2 got their contracts

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like someone said earlier we can front load the shite out of that contract to be paid in the next year and be getting a bargain for him in the future. I think we'll have to see what Manning gets first and then the Brees extension domino will fall

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The existing CBA will still be in effect dealing with front loaded contracts. If a player's salary is less than 50% of the previous year's salary, the difference is treated as a signing bonus and pro rated over the length of the contract. It'll be a cap number either way.

hmmmm guess SP does make 8mil per

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The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported Payton's original contract was believed to be worth $8 million annually.

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Brees is not a money whore. I would even think he works with them to keep the quality of the team right if it means just a few dollars off of his number.

He will be paid, but I guarantee he won't be a grouch spoiled crybaby bitch if he has to sacrifice a few dollars to keep the team solid.

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hmmmm guess SP does make 8mil per

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That info was in the link I have in my post. I didn't make it up.