The Redskins have paid off most of Albert's contract so that at this point the value is only $16 million over 3 years with $9 million guaranteed. Getting rid of Brown may seem like a bad move, but Albert was the consensus #1 defensive tackle in 08 and had a pretty good season last year. He'd automatically give New Orleans the best D-line in the division and be very helpful in the playoffs against teams like Minnesota.

The Saints could always bring in someone like Flozel Adams to add depth at tackle with Brown's departure, but adding a top 3 Defensive tackle is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up.