Brees could be someone just having a career year, or perhaps he's a guy who's taken a few years to develop and his hard work has finally paid off.
It also doesn't hurt he's been in the same system for a few years now and they finally have some playmakers around him. Their offensive line is also doing a great job protecting him.
Carnage
12-07-2004, 10:53 AM
Guys, they can afford both quarterbacks next year, but thats about it. They have to get value for brees, now or later, and Dallas, with 3 No 1 picks has got to be considered a strong suitor. Has anyone known Parcells to value rookies, or hoard No 1 picks? They will trade at least one of those picks for a veteran qb.
skinsfanthru&thru
12-07-2004, 11:56 AM
Guys, they can afford both quarterbacks next year, but thats about it. They have to get value for brees, now or later, and Dallas, with 3 No 1 picks has got to be considered a strong suitor. Has anyone known Parcells to value rookies, or hoard No 1 picks? They will trade at least one of those picks for a veteran qb.
I agree that one of their 1st rounder has a strong chance of going toward bringing in a veteran qb but I thought they only had the one extra 1st rounder from buffalo?
Gmanc711
12-07-2004, 12:09 PM
I agree with Matty here. I bet if Brees goes to Dallas, he sucks for two years and everyone rips them and rips them; and then in like 2007 Brees becomes our biggest headache. I think thats what most QB's need, is just to develop in a system.
Big C
12-07-2004, 02:09 PM
id say if he doesnt stay in SD, he might go to the Cardinals. Denny Green is serious about winning, and will bring in some big name free agents. Cardinals with brees, boldin, and fitz...solid passing attack right there
JoeRedskin
12-07-2004, 02:25 PM
I am betting Brees stays right where he is. His teammates want him to stay and so does he. SD is 20M under the cap - Franchise Brees for a year at 9M and SD still has 11M towards the cap. Plus, your not tying up longterm money in 2 QB's, Rivers gets another year to be clipboard manager and gets a full training camp. If Brees then goes out and duplicates 2004 in the 2005 season, sign him long term or franchise again for one more year before handing Rivers the keys.
As for Dallas, I am thinking that the Hasselback scenario makes sense as Seattle may be doing some housecleaning after the season.
Carnage
12-07-2004, 02:53 PM
I agree that one of their 1st rounder has a strong chance of going toward bringing in a veteran qb but I thought they only had the one extra 1st rounder from buffalo?
Whoa, my mistake. I don't know why I thought 3. I stand by the point though. They will seek to trade one for a vet.
Riggo44
12-07-2004, 03:32 PM
id say if he doesnt stay in SD, he might go to the Cardinals. Denny Green is serious about winning, and will bring in some big name free agents. Cardinals with brees, boldin, and fitz...solid passing attack right there
I could see that happening. It would be the end of Drew Brees career. But that dosn't mean it won't happen.