Brees’ franchise tender comes in at $16.371 million

Saints quarterback Drew Brees wants a long-term deal.  But if he decides at some point to accept the one-year exclusive franchise tender, Brees will receive $16.371 million for 2012. Or, in other words, $1.023 million per game. The number reflects the average of the five highest-paid players at the quarterback position for the current year. …