The clock is ticking for the two sides to get a deal done, but Drew Brees remains confident that he'll get a long-term contract from the Saints.
The NFL's franchise-tag deadline is March 5.
Brees isn't surprised at the pace of the negotiations and said he's "still very optimistic" a long-term deal will be agreed to in the near future.
Brees Has 'No Doubt' He'll Get Long-Term Deal From Saints