I think the Saints are in tough position, its going to be hard to keep the team together with today's salary cap numbers. Someone we want is not going to be in the black and gold next year, period.
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I expect a deal to be done by Monday. Nicks to get the tag. We'll work out a deal before the season starts. Colston to get signed eventually by the Saints, probably after free agency starts.
The pieces are being positioned: New Orleans Saints will restructure defensive end Will Smith's contract - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
yep. also, some useful info in the original thread discussing this topic: http://forums.tigerfan.com/new-orleans-saints-forum/109630-what-they-waiting.html
nola.com reporting that the Saints offer last year would have made Brees the highest paid player in the league. He turned it down.