Brees is worth it, in my opinion. Based on the last 3-4 years, certianly last year. Asking for 23 million is just bargaining. The Saints offered 18, that's bargaining too. Both sides are doing it. More than likely, he will "settle" on 19-20 million.
I'd ask for as much as I think I'm worth too. Who here wouldn't do that given the same situation. Market value says he's worth as much as Peyton Manning, Michael Vick, Tom Brady and the higest paid QB, which might surprise you.
AND if/when he wins another Super Bowl, how many here will come down on him for making "too much" $$. I won't. Most, if not all Saints fans here will be singing his praises, even those who have said some not so nice things about him because his initial asking price is too much.
By the way, Mark Sanchez of the Jets makes 17 million a year. Brees is worth only one million more than that?..again, based on market value. Wanna blame someone for what Brees is asking, don't blame him, blame the Jets and Mark Sanchez.
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