QB's Agent gives Saints ultimatum

If I can just talk to the Saint's starting QB for a moment...

Aaron, I can understand you're feeling a little underpaid as the one of the lowest paid starting QB in the NFL today. You're the second-lowest paid starting QB set to earn approximately $450,000 this year. Wow, you know, I don't know what I'd do if someone gave me that much money... but this is about you...

Your contract is up at the end of the season and you do deserve more than that measly sum you're getting for playing this year. But, I really don't think your contract negotiations warrent the kind of childish behavior you're displaying. The Saints, management and fans, know you need to be paid more and they do want to give you more money.

Your agent said "I've informed the Saints that if we don't have a deal done by Sunday, then we're done with it.We're not going to carry this into the season. Aaron wants to bring a championship to New Orleans, and he doesn't need to be distracted by contract talks during the season."

Aaron, do you realize what a Catch-22 position you're in now? You want more money and I won't dispute that you are due a raise. But, how much of one remains to be seen. You see, last year, you tanked. If you didn't throw 4 interceptions in the last game, or if the Saints would have been a wild card team, you'd probably have your contract by now. So, by calling off talks in 4 days, you really will have to go out there and earn yourself a better deal, whether that's with the Saints or another team that might want you.

That's the problem isn't it Aaron. You now realize that you have to play well to get paid well. You can end the talks on Sunday but if you tank again, not only are you not worth the money to the Saints, you're not worth much money to other teams. Don't get me wrong. You are a great QB. And whether it's with the Saints or another franchise, you'll be playing again next year. But you've got to perform to get the money, Aaron.

By the way, the $5.4 million a year they offered you was a good deal for you. A hefty pay raise and but not so hefty that there's a lot of pressure to earn it. Now, though there's gonna be alot of pressure on you because next year's paycheck will be determined by this year's play. Good Luck with that...

On a side note, Aaron, you're my fantasy football quartback starter. Please don't make me have to play my backup QB, Houston's David Carr...