
"I've always believed that this can be a successful organization, and I believe the time is now", said Brees. "If I leave and go somewhere else and be very successful like I plan on doing, they have a lot to lose," Brees added. "I guess in a way, I've laid my butt on the line for them a lot in the last five years. There have been ups and downs, and I laid my butt on the line. I wish there was somebody there who would lay their butt on the line for me, besides the head coach and the players." Brees went on to add "Did A.J. draft me? No, did A.J. draft Philip? Enough said. "The Chargers have got issues that are beyond me."