contract for Brees???

there are various reports saying that Drew Brees is either "close" to a long term contract signing,or he is not even close... according to radio station WWL,he is very close to contract signing... however,NFL.com says that,even though,they have worked out an average year's salary,they(the New Orleans Saints,and Brees)have not worked out the salaries,for the(most likely)front loaded contract,with a guaranteed signing bonus... Brees has said that he will not work under the franchise tender offered,by the Saints...