Danchrism
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The Chargers were ready to bench Brees permanently for Doug Flutie and he was told that if he didn't turn his performance around soon, he would not make it in the NFL (think Chad Hutchinson wearing slightly different colors). To be safe, the Chargers made a move for a QB; as was said earlier, these moves span two different management eras. HOWEVER, if Rivers wasn't offered the most inane rookie contract ever, ... well this just opens Pandora's box from a speculation standpoint. Does Rivers beat out Brees in training camp? Does Brees even get franchised a first time? Most importantly, do WE get a shot at him?
Brees knew he was already on a short leash, and it's my opinion that his shoulder injury had less to do with his departure. Much of it is because Rivers was crossing the halfway point on his plush rookie contract, and you don't pay athletes big bucks to hold clipboards. Keep Brees and there's no way in hell Rivers sees the field for a third year out of six. Good move by the Chargers, and good move by us for moving to acquire him.
Brees knew he was already on a short leash, and it's my opinion that his shoulder injury had less to do with his departure. Much of it is because Rivers was crossing the halfway point on his plush rookie contract, and you don't pay athletes big bucks to hold clipboards. Keep Brees and there's no way in hell Rivers sees the field for a third year out of six. Good move by the Chargers, and good move by us for moving to acquire him.