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08:00 AM ET 06.08 | Despite some optimistic local reports Thursday, there are still signs that a contract for Drew Brees may take more time. A source close to Brees confirmed an ESPN report that the Saints sent a new contract proposal to Brees, but the source said negotiations are still ongoing. It was not clear how much the Saints' offer had changed, but it was clear that the gap between the two sides hasn't been closed entirely. Earlier on Thursday, two sources also refuted more optimistic reports from WWL Radio and FOX 8 that suggested a deal could be done as early as Friday or Monday. The best advice for the overly-stressed members of the Who Dat Nation would be to brace yourselves for the possibility that this deal won't get done before [July 16].

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June 8, 2012 08:07 AM ET

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Not sure why a franchise that is already in so much turmoil and uncertainty would appear to willingly bring more of the same upon itself. Sign him already and move on to prepare for the season.

SouthernBlueFan

Auburn , AL

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June 8, 2012 08:26 AM ET

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Make him an offer he can't refuse... put a bounty on him if he doesn't sign...

Mangler.

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June 8, 2012 08:31 AM ET

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Anyone think he might just want to miss training, after all Goodell pretty much shot them in the foot for the season.

SteveDallas

Amarillo, TX

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June 8, 2012 08:53 AM ET

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Do the Saints really think they have any leverage here? Or does the ongoing contract negotiations qualify as 'positive news' for this team nowadays?

DarkArmadillo

San Antonio , TX

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June 8, 2012 08:55 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET 06.08 by SteveDallas

Anyone think he might just want to miss training, after all Goodell pretty much shot them in the foot for the season.

CJ2K>>>DBWon'tPlay...nothing going on in that training camp that he can't overcome in three weeks of exhibition games......

Othello

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June 8, 2012 09:01 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET 06.08 by wufazi

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George W. Watson

Green Acres, IL

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June 8, 2012 09:10 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:01 AM ET 06.08 by George W. Watson

How about some of them there "Tiffany Bangles"?

Doesn't she dance at the Foxy Lady?

Debbie Does

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June 8, 2012 09:11 AM ET

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No Drew, eh? Well, cut to the Chase. Or, as Elton John would say, "It looks like Daniels."

Debbie Does

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June 8, 2012 09:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET 06.08 by Mangler.

Make him an offer he can't refuse... put a bounty on him if he doesn't sign...

Or he'll wake up with a horse's head in his bed

DR_Universal

Charlotte , NC

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June 8, 2012 09:43 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET 06.08 by DR_Universal

Or he'll wake up with a horse's head in his bed

Harbaugh?

Debbie Does

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June 8, 2012 12:17 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:43 AM ET 06.08 by Debbie Does

Harbaugh?

Now thats a scary thought

Eagles in 2020

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June 8, 2012 02:12 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:17 PM ET 06.08 by Eagles in 2020

Now thats a scary thought

Hmmmmm.....

I was looking at it from the "horse's head" aspect, but yeah, Brees in SF would change the whole balance of power in the NFC.

Debbie Does

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June 8, 2012 02:19 PM ET

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So Benson has enough money to buy the Hornets but he can't take care of the greatest player in Saints history? That ain't right.

W_A_M_U?

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June 8, 2012 03:44 PM ET

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Drew ought to put a spell on Benson, they do Dat stuff down dare!!!!

Not4Nutten

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June 8, 2012 07:10 PM ET

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What is this? a millionaire fight .... How many millions Brees should get? pleee-aaaaaaaase!

CREEPY FACE !!

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June 8, 2012 07:13 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:10 PM ET 06.08 by CREEPY FACE !!

What is this? a millionaire fight .... How many millions Brees should get? pleee-aaaaaaaase!

Cut his as-s-! who cares?

CREEPY FACE !!

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June 8, 2012 07:48 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET 06.08 by DarkArmadillo

Do the Saints really think they have any leverage here? Or does the ongoing contract negotiations qualify as 'positive news' for this team nowadays?

But it does sound like the 2 sides are getting close. This deal will probably get done by the start of traiing camp. By NFL Kickoff weekend this whole thing will be much ado about nothing.

Gekko85

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June 9, 2012 03:38 AM ET

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Sounds to me like the Saints have decided that they're very unlikely to be competitive enough this year, so they're free to negotiate with Brees as a separate issue. Worst case in this scenario, should they manage to get to preseason or even Opening Day without signing Brees (highly unlikely), Daniel gets some more playing time under his belt.