Benson speaks on Brees contract negotiations...
 

"I talked to Drew Brees this morning and he's very happy about it," Benson said. "He and I told each other that he's going to get in here and we're going to work his deal out and we're going to get it behind us."

Tom Benson buys the New Orleans Hornets from the NBA | NOLA.com

Tom... me and myself told us to tell you to let Rita and Mickey tell each other to handle it with each other please.

IMHO, signing Brees to a long-term deal now helps Benson pay for Hornets! :)