Because he won't come free...and it'll cost something we need for something that isn't really all that better than what we have. Good enough?
Edit...and this isn't a system where you can just come in on a Monday and be ready to go in 6 days...this is a system where you need at least a full offseason to work into. Roll with what we got.
Not exactly… I wouldn’t expect him (or anyone else to come in and start right away. But having Foles or another proven vet backup learning the system and getting ready to contribute (if needed) in a few weeks is realistic.
I don’t know Foles cap number for 2021, but salary cap has never stopped the Saints from doing what they want or need to do. Foles is likely around $4M this season.