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Saints: No way is Drew Brees going anywhere. Contracts talks haven't really gone anywhere, either. But with a low $14.4-million tag for quarterbacks, this is a lock. Brees won't be happy if that's what it comes to. If Brees does get a new deal, then All-Pro guard Carl Nicks would be next man up for the franchise tag, sources said.

NFL.com news: Plenty of players preparing for franchise tag