Halo

I think Drew is not interested in a franchise tag or 1 year extension. I think the Saints want this situation to be locked down and over with.

Unfortunately, BIG CONTRACTS like this take time to negotiate. How many "franchise" players have ever been happy with contract negotiations? How many general NFL players like or enjoy contract negotiations, ever?

NONE. These are knock down, grind out fights with legalese written all over them.

I believe Drew will be in training camp with his contract but the timing is utterly unpredictable because only 4 people know what's going on in day to day discussions - Brees, Loomis, Condon, and Benson.

I think the reporter who reported a deal would be made with Brees last week misunderstood what the Saints were saying: "a response offer is NOT a "deal" or signing of a contract. But her intentions were good.