Deuce has value to the Saints off the field as well as on the field. He will be a Saint this season. The money won't be a factor this season. Next season is a completely different story.
Deuce's value off the field is only has good as his value on the field. Fans of players in cities around the country always believe that player X means so much, 'how could he be cut'. When he gets cut, the team makes other moves, and improves, Nobody is talking about the off the field value of player X anymore. It's a myth. Of course, teams want to litter the locker room with good sumaritans, however, priority is winning and doing the best for the team.
Deuce is sitting on roughly $5.7 million this season, which could be better invested. I love'm but bring him back at a lower number or not at all.