Not totally accurate. The Saints have also spent big money on some free-agent misses. Junior Galette's dead money after his explosion. Jairus Byrd has turned out to be an atrocious signing. Brandon Browner and C.J. Spiller were two dud moves from last offseason. I do believe Brees' cap hit has hindered the team and it needs to be brought back to a more manageable number, but he's not the sole reason the Saints have underperformed the past several seasons. Mickey Loomis deserves a great deal of the blame for his personnel moves.