Drew Brees is worth no more and no less than the current top QBs in the league. No way is he worth Manning's old contract because neither was Peyton Manning. I think Brees and mainly his agent are the reason for this contract taking so long to get done. They have a high number stuck in their heads and they are not budging. Fact is Team Brees needs to be reasonable and take the deal that makes him the highest paid player and is fair for both sides.