The Facts:
Following up on a
previous item. ... The Saints and Brees remain well apart in their efforts to produce a long-term contract according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Reported by FootballDiehards.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
If no deal is reached by Monday, the Saints will place the franchise tag on him -- a move that doesn't really seem to be in line with the objectives of either side. The Saints need the tag to keep All Pro guard Carl Nicks from leaving as a free agent. Brees seems to realize the benefits of keeping the team together for another championship run. The two sides have until the afternoon of March 5 to get a deal done and to avoid using the tag on Brees. ... Stay tuned.
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