Other franchise players not thrilled with Brees' complaints

[nctarheel0619]

Other franchise players not thrilled with Brees’ complaints

If the Saints* aren’t treating franchise-tagged quarterback Drew Brees with good faith, then other franchise players could argue that their respective teams have opted to defecate on their respective foreheads.

Len Pasquarelli of the Sports Xchange has gathered quotes from unnamed franchise players and/or their unnamed agents regarding their reaction to Brees’ contention that the Saints’ failure to sign him to a long-term deal traces to his role in last year’s CBA talks.

Said one franchise player: “Nothing against Drew, but he’s kind of become [the union's] fair-haired boy.” The agent for another franchise player said the NFLPA has been treating Brees “like some kind of a Messiah or something.”

As we pointed out recently, the Saints* have offered on multiple occasions long-term deals that would make Brees the highest-paid player in the history of the game. Meanwhile, franchise players like Ravens running back Ray Rice and Bears running back Matt Forte have gotten nowhere, with their teams possibly intent on requiring them to play the 2012 season under the franchise tag.

Other franchise players waiting for long-term deals that may or may not come before the July 16 deadline are Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe, Lions defensive end Cliff Avril, Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee, and Broncos kicker Matt Prater.

Lost in Brees’ beef with the Saints* is that the Saints*, like any other team, have the right to squat on the player’s rights under the franchise tag and not sign him to a long-term deal. Although, technically, it would be a violation of the labor deal if the Saints* specifically refuse to sign Brees to a long-term deal because of his union activities, the NFLPA would need pretty strong proof of malicious intent, when the Saints* are otherwise acting fully and completely within their rights.

The good news for Brees is that at least one person — Pasquarelli — is buying the story that Brees had nothing to do with the NFLPA’s effort to claim that the Saints* are trying to stick it to their star quarterback. Pasquarelli may be the only one who falls within that specific category.

http://profootballta...ees-complaints/

[pOpCoRnPoPpEr]

I for one love quotes from the unnamed.

[Snake]

Brees is just being a good Saints* player. Looking after there own self with disregard for anyone else.

[jtnc]

The guy is a fake nice-guy, he's the same selfish bastard who held up the CBA negotiations because he wanted to be exempt from the franchise tag, then later said he never did that. Brees is as fake as it gets.

[MadHatter]

People are finally seeing Brees for what he has ALWAYS been.... a complete classless douchebag and a lying piece of poo.

[rayzor]

he's a very talented weasel.

[Jesse]

My friend camped at William & Mary and said that Brees was a funny guy and down to earth. Now I don't agree with what he's doing, but when he put a Superbowl* in New Orleans he should have command of what he wants. We might not like it, but he has the leverage over the Saints* and in the end will get what he wants. People change their attitudes and typical mannerisms whenever money is involved.

Also, if they overpay him and he declines, then the Saints* are fugged.

[PhillyB]

sean caldwell looking better and better

[Argus Plexus]

I for one like Brees because he could potentially completely derail the Saints*'********** season if he was to hold out, all over a few million dollars he will likely never use in his lifetime.

[Razeyfingers]

My friend camped at William & Mary and said that Brees was a funny guy and down to earth.

Its hilarious how people can draw a conclusion about a person after talking to him for 5 minutes or less. I guess thats why Sandusky has been roaming free for 40 years after he was coaching and molesting kids. Im sure he seemed like "down to earth" guy too.

That being said. . Im kind of glad women do it, and Big Razey is very happy that they do too. (how do you do the copyright thing, damn, well yeah, that shits copyrighted)

[Jesse]

Its hilarious how people can draw a conclusion about a person after talking to him for 5 minutes or less. I guess thats why Sandusky has been roaming free for 40 years after he was coaching and molesting kids. Im sure he seemed like "down to earth" guy too.

You can sexually assault kids and still be down to earth, just saying.

[PrimeTyme]

I'm not a Saints* or Bress fan, but who gives a rip what other guys think about how he is handling his contract.. that is his life and his money

[KendrickPanther]

Drew Brees fooled me. I thought he was a nice guy playing for a team I didn't like. He is a weasel just like the rest of them. He's bent the Saints* over on one end of the table while he asks Roger for an explanation on the other end.

[Razeyfingers]

You can sexually assault kids and still be down to earth, just saying.

thats true, its was more to the point of people not recognizing that he's a child molester. I mean, I dont think he walks around goin, "ehh get a lo to the ass on that one Charlieee".