Detroit out of the Brees Sweepstakes

sammy2008 · 02-25-2006, 10:08 AM

From The Detroit Free Press: "As for the Lions pursuing Brees, president Matt Millen was asked about that Tuesday. He said the Lions couldn't afford Brees and were looking for a backup, not a starter. ..."

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...602250355/1049

campeonaso · 02-25-2006, 10:09 AM

great news ,this is the way to go!!!

Prime · 02-25-2006, 10:11 AM

I don't believe them. They have the money to sign him and it would be dumb for them not to go after a starting QB.

tylerdolphin · 02-25-2006, 10:12 AM

They can have Gus for a back-up!
Really though, as much Gus bashing as I do I hope Gus sticks around this year as a back-up

HelloMotto · 02-25-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by campeonaso

great news ,this is the way to go!!!

why would they want brees when they can draft cutler. a vet will work for now.

cheyannefan · 02-25-2006, 10:14 AM

The Lions have Harrington, wether you like it or not its his job to lose. Lets not complain on who they need and what they are doing, lets be happy thats one less team we have to worry about.

newlownorder · 02-25-2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy2008

From The Detroit Free Press: "As for the Lions pursuing Brees, president Matt Millen was asked about that Tuesday. He said the Lions couldn't afford Brees and were looking for a backup, not a starter. ..."

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...602250355/1049

Even still, I find it hard to believe that Detriot and Miami were the ONLY ones in the running for Brees.

Prime · 02-25-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HelloMotto

why would they want brees when they can draft cutler. a vet will work for now.

Cutler won't be there when they are on the clock. He will be a top 5 pick and either the Titans or Jets will likely draft him.

cheyannefan · 02-25-2006, 10:17 AM

No, there are most likely more than the two pursuing him, but its one less team in the battle.

Cannonboy · 02-25-2006, 10:17 AM

One team I was worried about for Brees was the Jets but they are in such cap hell that there is no way they could afford him.

FinsAreLife · 02-25-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by campeonaso

great news ,this is the way to go!!!

agreed, good news for us, i thikn brees would help us alot

PhinGeneral · 02-25-2006, 10:18 AM

Now that the NFL has granted Detroit a lot more salary cap room it can't be assumed that they're out of the running for Brees. And while I do expect them to stick with Harrington, it's not out of the question that they'll decide to go in another direction if Martz and Marinelli watch enough film.

fishfan51 · 02-25-2006, 10:22 AM

How can Detroit not have enough $$$ ???

They were just awarded an 11.75 million dollar salary cap credit due to playtime incentive that Shaun Rodgers did not meet.

BigDogsHunt · 02-25-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fishfan51

How can Detroit not have enough $$$ ???

They were just awarded an 11.75 million dollar salary cap credit due to playtime incentive that Shaun Rodgers did not meet.

With all the other areas they need to focus on.....Millen is implying that money would be better spent there....and a backup QB shouldnt be paid Starter money.

If Harrington was paid less then you could argue he is the backup (whether he starts or not) but his contract, but a matching contract for Brees would not be smart.

Millen is actually using GM common sense.....I can see why it threw you! LOL!

Good for Miami if Saban wants Brees.

Danny · 02-25-2006, 10:33 AM

Even if the lions want Brees, it doesn't mean that he wants to play for them....I think Brees is coming here.

Ozzy rules!!

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02-25-2006, 10:09 AM	#2
campeonaso Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: mexico city Age: 19 Posts: 873 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	great news ,this is the way to go!!!

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Prime FinHeaven Elite Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kentucky Age: 20 Posts: 13,295 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I don't believe them. They have the money to sign him and it would be dumb for them not to go after a starting QB.

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Cannonboy Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Freehold, NJ Age: 45 Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 66 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	One team I was worried about for Brees was the Jets but they are in such cap hell that there is no way they could afford him.

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PhinGeneral King of the Wild Frontier Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,097 Thanks: 2 Thanked 61 Times in 29 Posts	Now that the NFL has granted Detroit a lot more salary cap room it can't be assumed that they're out of the running for Brees. And while I do expect them to stick with Harrington, it's not out of the question that they'll decide to go in another direction if Martz and Marinelli watch enough film.

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fishfan51 Scout Team Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How can Detroit not have enough $$$ ??? They were just awarded an 11.75 million dollar salary cap credit due to playtime incentive that Shaun Rodgers did not meet.

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Danny FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kissimmee,FL Posts: 6,372 Thanks: 56 Thanked 197 Times in 93 Posts	Even if the lions want Brees, it doesn't mean that he wants to play for them....I think Brees is coming here. Ozzy rules!!