Saints trade 3rd round pick for Bridgewater - what would your reaction have been if Hurney did the same?

[tondi]

Why would you trade a third rounder on a guy who you hope never sees the field?

[Delhommey]

I start to wonder how they're feeling about Brees. That knocks out their 1st and 3rd for next year so they're going all in for this season. 

Anybody buying into the Hill is the future nonsense should keep their wallet on a chain. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

most of you would have been super pissed 

[saints4lifeagain]

Is your QB 40?

The situations aren't remotely the same. The best Teddy could be here is a backup. He could be a long term starter for the Saints as soon as next year.

[Mr. Scot]

I gotta figure they're gonna renegotiate something, and may have already discussed it.

Doesn't make much sense to give up that high a pick for a one year backup. If they're thinking of redoing a contract to make him Brees' successor, then it makes a lot more

Said it in the other thread. He's an ideal fit for their system as long as he can stay healthy.

 

[saints4lifeagain]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I gotta figure they're gonna renegotiate something, and may have already discussed it.

Doesn't make much sense to give up that high a pick for a one year backup. If they're thinking of redoing a contract to make him Brees' successor, then it makes a lot more

Said it in the other thread. He's an ideal fit for their system as long as he can stay healthy.

 

I think it is worth noting, that while I believe a negotiation has probably already been discussed, if he leaves for starter QB money that many here believe he will command from the Saints, they'll be in line for a comp pick. 

[Raleigh PF]

18 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I gotta figure they're gonna renegotiate something, and may have already discussed it.

Doesn't make much sense to give up that high a pick for a one year backup. If they're thinking of redoing a contract to make him Brees' successor, then it makes a lot more

Said it in the other thread. He's an ideal fit for their system as long as he can stay healthy.

 

Have to believe the Saints and Bridgewater will announce a new deal soon. It makes sense for all parties if Brees has told the front office he is likely to retire after the season. 

[Delhommey]

4 minutes ago, Raleigh PF said:

Have to believe the Saints and Bridgewater will announce a new deal soon. It makes sense for all parties if Brees has told the front office he is likely to retire after the season. 

Or there's a reason they've limited Brees in the preseason. 

[Snake]

48 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

Does anyone here think the trade has something to do with the fact the saints play us twice a year? With teddy’s Insight of norvs offense?

of course he is a quality backup, but he also provides cometetive intel.

I think it has more to do with Brees insurance. Bridgewater is a player that Payton can coach up. Also their back up is terrible. 

[Snake]

23 minutes ago, saints4lifeagain said:

I think it is worth noting, that while I believe a negotiation has probably already been discussed, if he leaves for starter QB money that many here believe he will command from the Saints, they'll be in line for a comp pick. 

I really doubt you recoup that with him backing up Brees. 

[Delhommey]

Troy Aikman was the only person in the universe that truly believed Hill was the future of the franchise. 

[FakePlasticTrees]

I am shocked that the Saints would give a third round pick for a player who they hope does not play and is on a 1-year contract. There are a couple of possibilities that would make the trade more understandable:

1) perhaps there is something we do not know about Drew Brees' health or

2) they have set parameters for a longer term deal

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I would ask if Teddy could play left tackle.

[doomer]

5 minutes ago, FakePlasticTrees said:

I am shocked that the Saints would give a third round pick for a player who they hope does not play and is on a 1-year contract. There are a couple of possibilities that would make the trade more understandable:

1) perhaps there is something we do not know about Drew Brees' health or

2) they have set parameters for a longer term deal

-Let's assume the third round pick is towards the bottom of the round. Big difference between a Browns 3rd and a contender's 3rd.

-Saints got a 6th back. Not much but it's a pick.

-Starter/competent stopgap when Brees retires, if they extend him.

-Possible comp. pick if he walks and gets paid a needy team.

It's a calculated gamble to be sure but has plenty of upside.