Maybe they’re putting that out there knowing Saints have best package but need them to eat a bunch of money, probably hoping someone else comes in with something closer where they can save that money.
Or the Saints aren't offering the 2nd round pick they want and they are saying that to try to get the Saints to give them a 2nd and more in order for them to agree to take on a chunk of Adams' salary. They may want to trade Adams now but there are several weeks until the trade deadline. Unless Adams hits social media or the press with some toxic stuff they don't have to hurry. And I don't get the sense Adams is that kind of guy.