He's the greatest player in franchise history, you have to pay him to keep him into retirement...right?

Drew Brees hasn't spent his entire career in New Orleans, but when he came to the Saints as a free agent, the fortunes of the entire franchise changed. Drew Brees is responsible for some of the best seasons in Saints history, including the team's lone Super Bowl. But perhaps his biggest contributions have come off the field.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Brees became one of the unofficial community leaders. Rallying spirits, and fundraising to help rebuild a city that he fell in love with.

So the last thing you want to do is have a Joe-Montana-To-Kansas-City situation in the twilight of his career. Which it sounds like the team, and Brees, will avoid, according to the Louisiana Radio Network:

"The regular season opener for the Saints is Sunday against the Oakland Raiders and quarterback Drew Brees is reportedly discussing a contract extension with the Black and Gold.

CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora says Brees is seeking a four-year, 100-million dollar deal. The 37-year-old threw for 48-hundred yards and 32 touchdowns last season and will not discuss a new contract once the regular season starts."

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