The Facts:
As the Saints and Brees continue to engage in a stare-down that may or may not result in a multi-year deal by the franchise-tag deadline of July 16, there’s reason for hope that the gap between the two sides will be closed. The hope comes from the fact that the gap is far smaller than previously reported.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PFT's Mike Florio reminded readers, widespread reports over the past several months have pegged the Saints’ offer at $18 million per year, with Brees’ demands north of $21 million. Some accounts have put Brees’ expectations at $23 million annually. But a source with knowledge of the situation tells Florio that's not the case. Florio wrote: "Brees, we’re told, has never asked for $21 million. And the Saints are believed to be offering more than $18 million, possibly closer to $19 million than $18 million. ..." Does a smaller gap mean the deal is closer to getting done? Not necessarily in terms of time frame. It still won't happen until both sides feel real urgency to get it done. But once that time comes, it shouldn't take long to consummate it. ... Stay tuned.
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