I really don't think signing our players will be quite as difficult as some feel. The available cap is about to go through the roof with the gambling industry becoming involved and the global growth of the game. These new sources of revenue are yet to be fully recognized in the finances of the league. In addition, the new CBA will most likely include an increase in the players portion of the shared revenues. The players are currently mandated to receive 48.5% of those dollars. That could go up to as high as 50% as a counter to a 17th regular season game which is wanted by the owners. Coincidentally, the extra game will also increase revenues, thus increasing the available cap even more.

The 2019 cap is $188.2 million. It should easily top $200 million in 2020 and should be close to $250 million by 2023 ... if not higher!

That all said, I really do not see re-signing Teddy, as I expect Brees to be the Saints starter for at least three more years.