Unsigned franchise player Drew Brees characterized his contract talks with the Saints as "extremely frustrating" on Wednesday.

It's no secret that the sides haven't made a lick of progress since winter time. "It's been extremely frustrating for me," Brees said. "I don't think the negotiation should have been this difficult. ... We've reached out on a number of occasions and at times I've been frustrated by the lack of response." Brees questioned the Saints' "urgency" to do a deal. Perhaps they don't feel any because they want Brees to play out the season on his franchise tender.

Though Joe Vitt will coach the New Orleans Saints in Sean Payton's absence, no one will sit in the suspended coach's chair while he's away.

Colts signed sixth-round WR LaVon Brazill to a four-year contract.

Rookie GM Ryan Grigson did some heavy dipping into the smaller-FBS receiver group, grabbing T.Y. Hilton out of Florida International before plucking Brazill, a former Ohio Bobcat. Whereas Hilton projects as a slot receiver with return value, Brazill is more of an outside receiver. Brazill should get a long look at the position opposite Reggie Wayne in training camp.