Football Question about Brees/Franchise Tag

**Buck** · 03-04-2012, 03:40 PM

Can't any team now make Brees an offer to be the richest QB in NFL history and if the Saints don't match it, they have to give up a 1st and a 3rd and a new team gets Brees?

I don't get why the Saints wouldn't just pay him to be the richest QB ever on their own if they really want to keep him.

I think a team like the Chiefs or Broncos or even the Niners who don't have a top first round draft pick would immediately offer Brees a contract.

Am I wrong about this?

Sorry if this has already been discussed, I'm usually around here all week, but new job, no internet for me anymore.

03-04-2012, 03:40 PM	Topic Starter
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8199900	Question about Brees/Franchise Tag Can't any team now make Brees an offer to be the richest QB in NFL history and if the Saints don't match it, they have to give up a 1st and a 3rd and a new team gets Brees? I don't get why the Saints wouldn't just pay him to be the richest QB ever on their own if they really want to keep him. I think a team like the Chiefs or Broncos or even the Niners who don't have a top first round draft pick would immediately offer Brees a contract. Am I wrong about this? Sorry if this has already been discussed, I'm usually around here all week, but new job, no internet for me anymore.
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