There is reason for hope that the gap between the Saints and Drew Brees in contract talks will soon be closed. Reports over the past several months have pegged the team's offer at $18 million per year, with the quarterback's demands north of $21 million. However, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, that isn't the case. Brees hasn't asked for $21 million and New Orleans has offered closer to $19 million than $18 million.