Report: Saints, Brees remain far apart in contract talks

Drew Brees and the Saints remain far apart in negotiations for a long-term contract, ESPN reports. There's no chance Brees will touch free agency, as the Saints will place the franchise tag on him if no deal is struck by March 5. But tagging Brees is the worst scenario as it could leave UFAs G Carl Nicks and WR Marques Colston to leave via free agency.