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The New Orleans Saints need to sign franchise quarterback Drew Brees to a long-term deal - immediately. |
You know Eye On Sports NFL fans, some things in life are so simple that they require absolutely no thinking whatsoever.
Of course, I always say that sports mirrors everyday life in myriad facets and one of the age-old truths is that, when you have a true, Hall of Fame-caliber superstar that is equally as phenomenal off the playing field as on it, that you give him whatever he wants to remain the face of your franchise until he decides to call it quits.
Having said that pro football followers, it’s clear that the New Orleans Saints are absolutely ludicrous – and no – I’m not talking about their insane bounty-laden locker room.
I’m talking about the fact that the Saints want to keep pinching pennies when it comes to paying franchise-quarterback Drew Brees what he rightfully deserves.
When it comes to NFL quarterbacks, Brees is easily one of the top three signal-callers in the game today, joining the ranks of Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady as the game’s best triumvirate. Paying Brees an average of what Brady and soon-to-be-former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning make, is an absolute no-brainer, that the Saints should have taken care of a long time ago.
Now, they’ve used their franchise tag on Brees and he will make an average of about $16 million per season if he signs the deal. If not, he will hold out fr more money – and money I say he rightfully deserves after leading the formerly sad-sack franchise to its first Super Bowl title just a couple of years ago.
Now, in addition to having a mountain of bounty-related issues swirling about, the Saints have angered their team and community leader – and that was just ludicrous of GM Mickey Loomis and owner Tom Benson.
If the Saints don’t win more than eight or nine games in 2012, then don’t be surprised!
The franchise tag will average about $16 million per season? It's only one season. You don't have to average one year.
ReplyDeleteName calling is childish. The Saints aren't stupid, they're working hard to work within salary cap issues. They'll get it done.
ReplyDeleteThey offered him $18.5 Mil per season with $30 Mil Garanteed.. That would make him more than what Brady and Manning were making. The contract was not front loaded at $23 Mil in the first 3 years, it was paid towards the back end of the contract. That was the deal breaker.Sounds more like a selfish millionare than a cheap front office to me... Get your facts straight before you waste peoples time reading this garbage..
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mr. Williams here! The Saints should have already allocated whatever they needed to keep their franchise superstar happy! You didn't see this nonsense with Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, Eli Manning or any other elite quarterback because their teams just pony up whatever they need in order to keep their franchise leader happy - and their Super Bowl chances high, dummies!
ReplyDeleteok Mr. Williams for commenting on your own article
ReplyDeleteIf I was going to make a reply to anything, you should already know I'd do it as myself. Don't be mad that someone agrees with me! Besides, the Saints aren't winning anything this season now are they?
DeleteThe Saints bowed out of playoffs 2 years in a row because of lack of defense. You want to give Drew what he wants. So if he wants 35 mill give it to him? what are they going to buy the defensive NEEDS with. Greedy players have destroyed enough teams. I say hold him as tagged for this year and next also. Bolster the defense and win the SB in NO. The offense will be good. If Brees chooses to sit out let him sit for two years. See how valued he is after two year out of game.
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