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This is what ESPN Insider had to say about Drew Brees
INTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Drew Brees
Chargers
Dolphins?
Marty wants Brees back
<Feb. 27> Brees' contract situation notwithstanding, Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer told the San Diego Union-Tribune he wants the quarterback to remain with the team. "In my opinion, we're better off if Drew Brees is here," Schottenhemer said. "We've all come to realize that it takes more than one quality quarterback in this league to be successful. If he's able to recover from this injury -- and I'm optimistic about that -- I think it gives us an advantage."
The Chargers have been discussing a long-term contract with Brees' agent, but the team's reluctance to guarantee Brees' contract for 2006, opting instead to offer an incentive-laden deal, has hampered negotiations.
The Dolphins are expected to make a strong run at Brees should he reach the free-agent market.
Brees injured himself in the season finale and the Chargers have concerns about his health after he needed surgery last month to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Brees is expected to be ready to participate in training camp, but it is not certain when his arm will return to full strength.
The Chargers and Brees technically have until the March 3 opening of the free-agency period to come to terms on a long-term deal, before he is likely lost forever.
INTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Drew Brees
Chargers
Dolphins?
Marty wants Brees back
<Feb. 27> Brees' contract situation notwithstanding, Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer told the San Diego Union-Tribune he wants the quarterback to remain with the team. "In my opinion, we're better off if Drew Brees is here," Schottenhemer said. "We've all come to realize that it takes more than one quality quarterback in this league to be successful. If he's able to recover from this injury -- and I'm optimistic about that -- I think it gives us an advantage."
The Chargers have been discussing a long-term contract with Brees' agent, but the team's reluctance to guarantee Brees' contract for 2006, opting instead to offer an incentive-laden deal, has hampered negotiations.
The Dolphins are expected to make a strong run at Brees should he reach the free-agent market.
Brees injured himself in the season finale and the Chargers have concerns about his health after he needed surgery last month to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Brees is expected to be ready to participate in training camp, but it is not certain when his arm will return to full strength.
The Chargers and Brees technically have until the March 3 opening of the free-agency period to come to terms on a long-term deal, before he is likely lost forever.
