More fantasy football breaking news as the NFL closes in on March 3, FREE AGENCY PERIOD. The Chargers will not consider designating quarterback Drew Brees the team's franchise player for a second straight offseason, meaning Brees will become a free agent March 3 unless he agrees to a new contract. Placing either their transition or franchise tag on Brees again this year would guarantee him a $9.7 million salary for 2006, and the team is unwilling to pay that amount, ESPN reported Saturday. Brees would be one of the most sought-after quarterbacks on the free agent market if the Chargers are unable to re-sign him in the next two weeks. Brees, 27, has thrown for 51 touchdowns the past two seasons and has been an integral part of one of the NFL's most explosive offenses. If he were to sign elsewhere as a free agent, the Chargers would rely on former first-round pick Philip Rivers at quarterback. This is huge for Boston Beer Works, who owns Drew Brees. We already know that his keeper will be LaDainian Tomlinson. So if Brees signs with the Chargers or another team, like Miami (Who Needs a QB), will he franchise Brees as his second keeper.
Another QB in question! It Seems that Air McNair's future is uncertain. Titans general manager Floyd Reese said Friday he expects the team's contract negotiations with quarterback Steve McNair to be a long, drawn out process. "This is not going to happen in the next day or two or week or two," Reese told the Associated Press. "It's going to take time. We'll continue to talk on a daily, weekly basis and see if we can't make progress."
McNair's current contract gives the Titans the option of picking up a three-year extension at the cost of $50 million which would extend the deal through 2009. Reese has already said the Titans are willing to discuss a new contract for McNair, but that paying the $50 million will not happen. If these negotiations break down, McNair could potentially wind up playing for another team next season. The Titans hold the No. 3 overall pick in April's NFL Draft and would likely have a shot at either Matt Leinart or Vince Young. Some say McNair is done, and over the hill. However, if he was to find his way to a decent team with a good offensive line and good receivers, like Miami, (Who needs a QB), He just might be a nice pickup for a fantasy QB.
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