Comments on: Saints, Brees still making no progress http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 19 May 2013 04:17:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: grannyvi4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1764448 Fri, 04 May 2012 06:58:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1764448 Yeah, Brees is such a good guy…what a “saint”.

He’ll probably get his huge contract, get hurt, and be out for the rest of the season anyway.

]]> By: nflovercollegefb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761939 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:20:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761939 abninf says:
May 3, 2012 10:02 AM
nflovercollegefb says: May 3, 2012 12:56 AM

Brees outplayed the 6 year $60 million deal he signed in 2006 with no holdouts or threats.
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He outplayed a 60 million dollar deal? Think about that for a minute.
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Relatively speaking of course.

]]> By: nflovercollegefb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761931 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:19:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761931 geo1113 says:
May 3, 2012 8:58 AM
nflovercollegefb says:
May 3, 2012 12:56 AM
Brees outplayed the 6 year $60 million deal he signed in 2006 with no holdouts or threats.
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What’s your point? Aaron Rodgers has outplayed the 6 year, $65 million deal he signed in 2009 with no holdouts or threats.
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Aaron Rodgers has not played ALL 6 years of his deal as Brees did (Rodgers has played 4 of the 6 years). After winning a Super Bowl after his 4th year, the Saints should have re-upped Brees then but he never complained, and played out his deal, for which the last two years he was paid grossly under market value.

Does Rodgers deserve more money? of course he does but his situation is apples and oranges compared to Brees.

That’s my point!

]]> By: abninf http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761826 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:02:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761826 nflovercollegefb says: May 3, 2012 12:56 AM

Brees outplayed the 6 year $60 million deal he signed in 2006 with no holdouts or threats.
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He outplayed a 60 million dollar deal? Think about that for a minute.

]]> By: patswhatsup http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761631 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:15:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761631 I am curious about points raised by others here. Brees, while not having signed his tender yet, is technically not under contract with any team, and therefor can speak with sean payton. Perhaps they are using this for Payton to plan as much as possible to have Brees then either sign a long term contract or his tender and relay that information to the rest of the team? Sounds like a plan to me.

]]> By: dvdman123 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761628 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:14:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761628 This is REALLY a no brainer here. I mean come on now with Brees the Saints despite all of the turmoil so far this season are a Super Bowl contender, without him they are an average team. It is what it is.

]]> By: toolkien http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761620 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:07:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761620 Another factor if Brees is trying to up the $ is that it sets the bar for all the other QB’s out there, franchise tag formulas or not. He’s a player rep so if he doesn’t protract his own deal he will be labeled a sell out. He has cred to maintain.

]]> By: geo1113 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761610 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:58:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761610 nflovercollegefb says:
May 3, 2012 12:56 AM
Brees outplayed the 6 year $60 million deal he signed in 2006 with no holdouts or threats.
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What’s your point? Aaron Rodgers has outplayed the 6 year, $65 million deal he signed in 2009 with no holdouts or threats.

]]> By: mrlaloosh http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761579 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:38:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761579 As long as Bree’s is unsigned he’s not a Saints employee so he can talk to Payton as much as he wants.

]]> By: bchapman2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761573 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:36:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761573 I am suprised at how long this is taking. Look at the Brady negotiations. He actually took less money than what the Pats were offering in order to allow them to sign other players. Two years ago the Colt’s told Peyton they were going to give him Brady money and they did. When you have a franchise QB you lock him up. As a Miami fan I know how hard it is to find them. Brees is stll in his prime and he deserves top three money but he needs to be careful and not be too greedy or else the Saints will be too cap strapped to sign talent around him. 18 mil per year ….Get it done.

]]> By: waltdawg http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761551 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:26:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761551 To just say that the Saints and ANYONE are making “no progress” is being extremely nice

]]> By: propertyofthebroncos http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761543 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:22:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761543 Brees is a dome qb and that’s it, he pads his stats and could care less about his team. for some reason he feels privileged and is making all kinds of demands needing explanayi lately just proving why no one should have respect for him, I lost mine last season.

]]> By: indywilson40 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761495 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:58:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761495 Drew Brees needs an explanation.

]]> By: disturbedshifty http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761493 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:57:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761493 With the way things are going in New Orleans Brees would be smart to get the hell out of there.

]]> By: pftcensorssuck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761486 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761486 bballdad says: May 2, 2012 11:39 PM

The absolute best quarterback over the last 6 years. Enough said – pay the man
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As much as it pains me to say it, Eli Manning has led the Giants to two Super Bowl Titles in the last five seasons.

That makes HIM the best quarterback over the last 6 seasons, better even than his runner-up; two-time opponent, Tom Brady.

]]> By: csmit44 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761474 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:43:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761474 “if they think they can just plug in rookies\FAs into those suspended positions and everything will be fine and dandy.”

Lol what? It’s TWO spots man. Lofton is a significantly better player than Vilma at this point in their respective careers…anybody who actually watches football will tell you that. Vilma has been living off is early career reputation the past 2 seasons and has missed a ton of games. There is no debating that losing Smith for 4 games will hurt but they were without him for 4 last year as well and did quite alright. You do realize that the other 2 suspended players DO NOT still play for the saints right?

]]> By: DCBlueStar http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761449 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:29:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761449 I find it funny everyone is saying, “He deserves to be paid Brady/Rodgers money…” Uuuhhh… What the hell do you think $18M/yrs is??? Before Peyton’s contract, that was one of the highest figures for a QB per year!!

Fans. That’s why they’re fans and not coaches, players or GMs.

]]> By: texaswriter2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761447 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:29:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761447 It appears that the owner, Benson, has written off this next year and is trying to squeeze Drew, as if all of this mess was his fault.

It also seems like Benson jealous of Drew being the face, heart and soul of the Saints. Nobody has done more for the team and the town than Drew and this is no way to treat someone who had given so much.

]]> By: nflofficeadmin http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761437 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:23:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761437 Brees wants Manning in his prime money… It’s not gonna happen.

]]> By: mungman69 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761435 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:23:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761435 What is wrong with the Saints’ management?

]]> By: contract http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761422 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:13:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761422 Saints fans need to turn up the heat on the franchise. Drew Brees is the best thing to happen to that city in a long long time.

]]> By: detroitlionsnfl http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761417 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:05:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761417 Pay the man! Dummies…

]]> By: packfaninchitown http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761414 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:01:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761414 Come to Green Bay Drew, you can play backup to the better QB.

]]> By: SeenThisB4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761412 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:58:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761412 Goodell gave the Saints the extra CAP space needed yesterday, the remaining issue is not money.

]]> By: blizzard01 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761409 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:56:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761409 Brees= Rat
Saints= Sinking ship

]]> By: alewatcher http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761408 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:55:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761408 Brees has already been injured and cut from a team once because of the injury. I don’t blame him for wanting a long-term contract. In his position, I wouldn’t sign a one year deal, either.

]]> By: patcheatiots http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761400 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:23:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761400 Shame on you Brees. Playing the I knew nothing about Bountygate. Two Faced Leader of the Union.

]]> By: kingbeason52 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761399 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:22:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761399 Ive still never understood what has taken this so long to get done

]]> By: drgreenstreak http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761394 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:05:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761394 He’ll sell his bulletproof vest and armored Audi and move to a safer place like Detroit.

]]> By: drgreenstreak http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/saints-brees-still-making-no-progress/#comment-1761393 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:03:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=655171#comment-1761393 or Cardinals

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