Saints may wait until deadline to use tag possibly on Brees.

Saintswrath · 02-19-2012, 02:30 AM

The Saints will more than likely use the franchise tag this offseason for the first time since they tagged former DE Charles Grant in 2007. But don't expect them to do it until closer to the March 5 deadline because they will be trying hard to sign Drew Brees to a long-term deal rather than tagging him.

Drew Brees is the most obvious candidate in the NFL to be franchise tagged if he and the Saints can't come to an agreement on a long-term contract before the March 5 deadline. If the Brees deal does happen, the Saints could then tag either G Carl Nicks or WR Marques Colston; both will be highly coveted UFAs.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports

02-19-2012, 02:30 AM	#1
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Saints may wait until deadline to use tag possibly on Brees. The Saints will more than likely use the franchise tag this offseason for the first time since they tagged former DE Charles Grant in 2007. But don't expect them to do it until closer to the March 5 deadline because they will be trying hard to sign Drew Brees to a long-term deal rather than tagging him. Drew Brees is the most obvious candidate in the NFL to be franchise tagged if he and the Saints can't come to an agreement on a long-term contract before the March 5 deadline. If the Brees deal does happen, the Saints could then tag either G Carl Nicks or WR Marques Colston; both will be highly coveted UFAs. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports Attached Thumbnails
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