The Facts: The Saints are interested in hammering out a deal that would bring Meachem back to New Orleans for 2014, NFL sources confirmed Saturday. The Saints and Meachem’s camp had broached the topic of a new contract by Friday, one of the sources said.

Diehards Line: Still, as Advocate staffer Ramon Antonio Vargas suggested, what will ultimately determine whether Meachem remains is if he and the team can agree on how much he’s worth. Meachem — due to become an unrestricted free agent March 11 — had only 16 receptions for New Orleans in 2013. But he led the Saints in yards per catch (20.3) and had a pair of touchdown grabs, and the 6-foot-2, 210-pound wideout is valued greatly by HC Sean Payton’s staff for his ability to block well down the field. ESPN reported earlier this month that the Cowboys might target Meachem. There has been speculation that Dallas could release Miles Austin, and the idea is that Meachem could come in to add affordable, veteran depth.