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that is the crux of the issue. Its a difficult negotiation for both sides. I think they are still just hammering it out. I don't think this is hardball.
It's a really difficult situation. And it sucks that it has to be Taysom, who I think is probably one of the better dudes in the sport. But it really does seem like a long-term deal in unpractical. I'm not convinced that Hill is the future at the QB position. Payton can say whatever he wants to say, but it wouldn't shock me in the least if the Saints draft a QB in the 1st round this year. With every passing year Taysom's leverage reduces. He's already 30 years ago and he will spend yet another year behind Drew Brees. I have a real difficult time seeing an NFL team paying NFL starting QB money at this point. It really is going to take him showing something this season. It really might be in his best interest to take the tender and hope for the best...because I highly doubt that the Saints would give him more than $7 million/season on a long-term deal right now.