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Drew Brees Philip Rivers head NFL Annual Meetings hot topics - sharonorn - 04-20-2025
The 2015 's just a month away and, not surprisingly, rumors are flying out of the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix.Oh, how I love the silly season.Let's separate fact from fiction in a sizzling edition of the Schein Nine ...1) 'Anybody who thinks we're trading Drew Brees, that's just not true.'That's what general manager Mickey Loomis , e sentially blowing this chatter off as a media creation. Of course, Loomis and Co. have given the media plenty to speculate on with their bold actions this offseason, most notably as the new league year officially opened. on how that blockbuster deal evolved:Over the weekend, this simple conversation between Seattle GM John Schneider and New Orleans GM Mickey Loomis took place: Schneider: "Anything off limits?" Loomis: "No."Battista: Extreme makeover in NOLAThe are undergoing quite the offseason overhaul. Judy Battista explains why this situation is so unique -- and so fascinating. Nothing's off limits? Yeah, that's catnip for the 24-hour news cycle.Here's what I believe:I don't think New Orleans will trade Brees -- at least, not Tim Tebow Jersey right now. The still think they can win with him under center. That said, I do think it's po sible New Orleans could look to snag a quarterback of the future at some point in the draft. And if the team mi ses the playoffs for a second consecutive season, then yes, I think Brees and his lofty price tag will be very much available.Though I did have to chuckle at Brees telling NFL Network's Alex Flanagan he was in the wake of the Graham trade -- as if he didn't know taking every penny would hurt the .If only someone ...2) While we're talking QB trades ... Is Philip Rivers on the block?Rivers raised eyebrows last week when he declared that than proactively work on an extension with the this offseason. This immediately stoked trade talk in media circles, but GM Tom Telesco poured cold water on that line of thinking Travis D'Arnaud Jersey Monday. Telesco said, via ESPN.com's Eric Williams. "He's a Charger."I believe Telesco -- I don't think San Diego sells now. While I believe that somehow snatching up would, in theory, make sense for the Bolts, dealing Rivers would be equivalent to waving the white flag on 2015. For profe sional and political reasons, that doesn't translate. I think, as Telesco said, Rivers is a Charger in 2015.But in 2016? All bets are off.3) The Adrian Peterson saga rolls on.There is no end in sight to this offseason stalemate. Late last week, 's agent, Ben Dogra, . Then on Monday, Dogra said .To be honest, I think it's absurd that a player who remains on the Commi sioner's Exempt List after pleading no contest to child endangerment charges is driving the bus here. Head coach has repeatedly expre sed his desire that Peterson stay in Minnesota.Right now, I see Peterson playing for one of two teams in 2015: the or, if that situation is truly beyond repair, the .4) Ryan Tannehill, a 100 Million Dollar Man?According to , the have engaged in internal discu sions about a six-year Tannehill contract worth more than $100 million. I'm sorry, but this cannot happen. As the quarterback's rookie contract winds down, the have to Flacco it. (I can use "Flacco" as a verb, right?)Tannehill is still a question mark, not a guy you can comfortably to s nine figures at. Flacco, of course, famously led the to a title in his contract year, consequently earning a monster deal.Now, I'm not saying Tannehill has to bring home the Lombardi Trophy in 2015, but he has to show significant improvement, week in and week out. If he plays lights out, Miami will be thrilled to hand him the big bucks. But doing so right now, before this pivotal season for the former first-round pick, would be an error, an unnece sary rush to judgment.5) The Buccaneers are considering non-quarterbacks with the No. 1 pick.Lovie Smith made the rounds on Monday, insisting the aren't absolutely locked into taking a quarterback with the first overall pick on April 30."I just know I can see why people would a sume that we are going to take a quarterback," . "There are two excellent quarterbacks that are available at the top. And when you get a Michael Conforto Jersey chance to draft someone like that, most of the time, people do. But there are other good players in the draft also. I think it's a deep draft." have the Bucs taking on draft night. I wrote explaining why I thought Tampa Bay should pa s on the Florida State product. Personally, I'd take a long look at USC defensive lineman , who could combine with to make a devastating duo on the defensive front. I'm continually mystified by Tampa's apparent refusal to give a real shot at holding down the quarterback position. But it just doesn't seem like that is going to happen. As I said in that column, if the Bucs are dead set on taking a QB, Mariota would be my choice.But I think they've locked into Winston, which is a mistake, in my estimation. Remember, this is a franchise that spent a first-round pick Todd Frazier Jersey on Josh Freeman, then grew tired of his immature act and moved on. Does Tampa really want another questionable character? Is Winston ready to receive the keys to a franchise? For the sake of the great Bucs fans, I hope the mock drafts are wrong.6) 'Geno's probably way ahead of (Mariota) at this point, believe it or not.'Those were on Monday afternoon.I mean, has two NFL seasons under his belt -- he hadbetter be ahead of Mariota.But in those two seasons, Smith hasn't played well and has demonstrated many examples of immaturity, from to .Look, solely blaming Geno for the ' recent woes is wrong. He certainly hasn't had the best supporting cast around him. will help.Having said that, you don't pa s on because you have . That's just illogical.7) The Giants are comfortable letting Eli Manning play out his contract.That news comes via . And you know what? This is a smart play by Big Blue. It's the only play.No quarterback has turned the ball over more in the last five years than Eli. Sure, it's not all on him. But he hasn't played a consistent brand of football Mookie Wilson Jersey in years.Nobody will ever ask Manning to give back the two rings he's earned. But that doesn't mean the should overpay for past accomplishments.Plus, do we know -- concretely -- that Tom Coughlin and Jerry Reese will be back in 2016? Will the same offense be in place? There's a lot that needs to play out here. The are smart to let it happen.8) Rex Ryan on Bills' QB competition: 'It's going to be open.'Yes, that's what Buffalo's new coach . I'm just not buying it, Rex. cannot play. And is .In his first year on the job, Ryan is building this team to win now. Whether or not proves to be the long-term answer, you can bet he will be the starter in Week 1.9) What constitutes a catch? Who knows ...On Monday, NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino said there . He did outline some changes in the language that he hoped would provide more clarity. Unfortunately, I'm still completely lost here. And according to Blandino, .My head hurts. caught the ball. No matter the wording, he caught the ball.How about common sense from the officials? Or, at least, le s ambiguous descriptions.Basically, nothing was resolved. Oh, good!Follow Adam Schein on Twitter .