Drew Brees says contract negotiations with the Saints have become "extremely frustrating." The Saints placed the exclusive rights franchise tag on the quarterback in March and the sides have until July 16 to hammer out a long-term extension. Brees said Wednesday in an interview with WWL radio in New Orleans that he doesn't know why the sides haven't been able to work out a deal yet. "It's been extremely frustrating for me," Brees said. "I don't think the negotiations should have been this difficult."