If he were to be “exempt” from the rule (which he didnt ask for) then it would inevitably change the rule. There’s no way 1 or two players can be exempt from a rule, I know that, you know that, don’t you think the rest of the NFL knows it? Anyway, the real question is do you REALLY think Manning or Brees is going to get franchise tagged? No, they won’t and their respective teams had no intention of doing so. So if there was a move made by Manning or Brees regarding the franchise tag then rest assured that it had to do with all the players, not just themselves bc it really doesnt apply to them.

bearsandjazz

So what you’re telling me is that in the “LAWSUIT” it actually says “Drew Brees is greedy”. Listen up sport, if you’re going to try to call me out or bring an argument to me then be educated about it. First off, that lawsuit you’re referring to is TOM BRADY vs the NFL and Manning and Brees are the only other two plantiffs who have released their names publicly, so its very likely that one of the other 10 could be your most beloved home team player. Second off, THE LEAGUE has come out and said that Manning and Brees “have not asked for anything individually”. Soooo you must be an inside source that knows something that none of us know being that the league (with whom Brees has been on the opposite side of the negotiating table) has actually come out and said “No, he nor Manning have asked for special treatment”. You are the exact person I am talking about: the Nancy Grace, torch carrying, south park townsperson… you have no idea what you’re talking about but you still manage to sputter out the dumbest thing that comes to your head… “MR Bree’s is greedy, he wants more than the other plantiffs… ITS IN THE LAWSUIT!” Oh yeah, what page is it on in that copy of that paper work of the lawsuit that you have? As far as me being objective, please! I have bashed Brees for some of the things he’s said that i didnt agree with, I dont like Manning or Brady but I certainly don’t blame them for their part. The things I say are things that I have thought out and put reason and logic behind. I’ll not respond to your next comment because without a doubt it will be similar if not worst than your last…. leave the educated debate to people like CKL who can actually put together an intelligent thought and can debate like an educated adult. “ITS IN THE LAWSUIT”…seriously!

I think 4 yrs FA is a good tradeoff for one year of a FT. Yes they have the length of the contract to negotiate a new deal but sometimes cap, getting a replacement up to speed, etc. can make it a little more complicated, and it will be moreso IMO with a 4 yr FA limit. Teams want to see multiple years of production before they pony up cash, and rightfully so.

@breeshasabush-
I haven’t called DB names and despite the fact that I disagree with some of the things he has said during this whole mess, I have complimented him on here for sticking up for what he put his name behind. He’s done good things for your city and team but I can’t forget how much he said about how grateful he was to the one team willing to pay what they did for him coming off injury. He doesn’t “owe” your team anything beyond being a good citizen and playing well but it’s still hard to see what exactly he wins for future players by asking for an exemption for himself (if this is true). Whether a guy is right or wrong I never see the good in making a public argument for special treatment.

The end justifies the means. If Brees and Manning get that exemption it will prove to the rest of the NFL that they can as well. Its not Brees’ job to do so for every single player in the NFL, eventhough he has been fighting for them for just about every other rule during the lockout and people call him “Drew Greed” for it, itsDe Smith’s job. So whats wrong with Brees saying “hey this is what I personally want” and if he gets it then that opens the door for other players to step up for themselves and say “Well Brees got it, so should I”. I understand that fans are upset about the lockout and they just want football (so do I) but if you look at the entire course of this thing you will see how fans have been swayed in each different direction and how most of the people who are pulling a Nancy Grace on Drew Brees and Manning haven’t taken a firm stand on this lockout or dont really know much about it. They follow the masses, kind of like the towns people on south park when something bad happens, constantly changing sides carrying torches to the players houses and then when the players explain it theymarch back to the owners houses with torches in hand, and back and fourth and back and fourth. they just want to blame someone rather than understand whats going on and realize that in this type of situation there’s not one person to blame and both sides have points to their arguments.

To say Brees is Greedy, a hypocrite, selfish is just plain wrong. Brees from day one has taken a firm stand on what he believes and has done ALOT for every single player in the NFL. All of these rules that are being finalized, that are for the greater good of the players, is because people like Brees said “No, we will not roll over and let the owners continue to be dictators” and now with the lockout coming to an end the NFL looks like a better place for the players who matter. No more JaMarcus Russells coming in and robbing franchises blind having never proving themselves. The things that were done needed to be done, the owners cannot call all the shots when its the players who sell the product and Brees helped change that so I do not see your “selfish” point of view of Brees. Cheers

These players are beginning to lose the battle in the court of public opinion. Now, very close to a deal for the entire league being done, these individuals are showing that it’s about themselves and not the “solidarity” of the NFLPA.

De Smith needs to force these idiots to drop this anti-trust lawsuit and focus on the big picture and not the “me” picture.

Good post and I’m not trying to be argumentative, but IMO that still doesn’t justify the franchise tag. The player and team have plenty of time to negotiate a long-term deal before the original contract expires.

Everyone here is screaming that franchised players make “enough” money, but what if it’s not a money issue? What if the player just wants to play somewhere else, even for less money?

@tommyf15
I am not in favor of the FT as it has been. I am in favor of it ONLY as a one time per the same player per the same team mechanism in order to negotiate a long term deal. So technically I am in favor of it but I think it stinks the way it’s been abused by some teams. If FA is 4 years then a team can franchise a guy only 1ce before he gets to walk, I think that is fair to both parties.

How can they even think that the common sports fan can relate to their plight???? You want to know what is wrong with the world and the economy – I give you exhibits A through D. Turds.

This is a strategic move giving both maximum leverage. We might not like it, but how can we blame them for wanting the Tag eliminated.

IT’S CALLED LEVERAGE and these players are Businessmen as much as they are Athletes.

The Colts would actually save money by Tagging Manning instead of paying him the contract they are about to pay so wisely Manning would like the Tag off the table. That really doesn’t make sense to Manning or even the Colts.

The Manning Deal will likely be around $20 Million and be one of the most lucrative in the NFL. Expect it to be around 5 years or so.

Peyton will retire a Colt… fact.

Oh go on…..

Like I needed another reason to stoke my sports hatred of the Saints and Drew Brees. The bandwagon “who dat” or “who dey” fanbase was bad enough, but now add the whinny QB that keeps trying to derail progress to fill his wallet. Go back into the shadows where you’ve been hiding the last month Drew.
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The Panthers. LMFAO

If you’re such a believer in competitive balance, why would you support the franchise tag?

From a competitive balance standpoint, the Colts retaining Peyton Manning for less money than he’d get in the open market is an unfair advantage, thus being a hinderance to competitive balance.

Don’t be lazy and just hit the thumbs down button if you don’t agree with me. Tell me WHY you think the franchise tag is good for the NFL.

I am originally from Baltimore so I have hated the Colts since the move and have never been a Manning fan . I’m not sure if he is as goiod as he appears . Send him to the Redskins with a garbage line and no receivers . Let’s see how well he does there .

Nuff said. I used to like Peyton…screw him and the rest now.

Complete BS, obviously I want football, but what a joke. Offer Brees a mole removal procedure and Payton a forehead reduction procedure and call it all good.

For those that support these tools because of Reggie White’s settlement terms, consider that White actually took a risk and produced a completely new set of benefits for every player that they never had before. These guys did nothing even close to it.

The NFL is also to blame, if they were just going to scramble to negotiate before the lockout could even be effective (accept to give the players a nice vacation), why do it and let these idiots take you to court.