INFO on Brees and Phins & Saints (Disclaimer: From PFT)

[NJPHIN34]

Didn't see this posted:

POSTED 12:33 p.m. EST; UPDATED 12:58 p.m. EST, March 12, 2006

BREES DOESN'T WANT TO JOIN SAINTS

The scuttlebutt in league circles is that quarterback Drew Brees doesn't want to join the Saints, but that he's talking to them in the hopes of driving up the offer made by his preferred destination, the Miami Dolphins.

Word is that the Saints envision Brees as a short-term starter who would handle the job while Matt Leinart or Vince Young or Jay Cutler get ready to play. As a result, the Saints are offering the kind of deal that Kurt Warner signed two seasons ago in New York as Eli Manning got ready to play -- a two-year contract that is essentially a one-year deal.

The problem is that the Fins don't want to pay the same kind of money in 2006 that the Saints are willing to invest. Instead, Miami is giving Brees the opportunity to earn big money over the long term.

So the Saints are banking on Brees' shoulder being fully healed in time for the 2006 season, and the Dolphins are being more cautious.

In the end, Brees' best play might be to take less money in the short term with an organization that is far better equipped to succeed over the long haul.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

 

[dm416]

Good news

 

[calphin]

Old news

 

[ABrownLamp]

Dude, come on. Did you really look to see if it was already posted. Because it has about 100 times today.

 

[Dolphins17-0]

if PFT posted it at 1 you shoulda known it's been posted here a few times, but thanks for trying.

 

[Dolphan3000]

I agree. I am positive we are going to sign Brees.:cooldude:

 

[rob19]

great news

 

[JoeRobStad4ever]

hey, it's news to me! thanks for posting even if it was posted earlier. I'm glad I read it, even if it is from PFT. My nerves can relax just a bit...

 

[GCD960]

Dude, come on. Did you really look to see if it was already posted. Because it has about 100 times today.

Whats your problem with it? Somebody posting something that they shouldnt?

 

[dolphingator]

He and Saban will work it out and we will have our Franchise Quarterback!

If that is true, we are all but certain to get him. I like the word "preferred" as in destination. I like that word a lot.