Brees is defying the odds. He still may have one or two years left.
Physically? No argument there. But if the Saints happen to win it all again, the perfect way to go out is on top. And few get to do that. Drew Brees has earned over
$220 million in salary alone in his career. How much money would you need before you decided to retire, and do anything and everything you've ever wanted?
The ONLY reason Jerry brought in Parcells was to get money for the new stadium.
That's a great urban legend for Jerry bashers.
The whole world saw Jerry stick TO in Parcell's face then saw him do it again by hiring Garrett (at that salary) before Wade was brought in. Nobody (of any worth) got time for that.
Sean Payton and Jerry Jones are close to this day. And both Parcells and Phillips speak well of Jones overall. Payton worked for both Parcells and Jones in the past, so he knows both very well.
Take a step back and look at these Cowboys, any offensive coach who believes in themselves would be salivating at working with what's here.
Young team, with a ton of cap room, and a scouting department drafting as well as anyone in the league. I don't think things look quite as bleak as you do.