But it has become painfully obvious that this deal wo n't come together quickly or easily .
Now I 'll stress that they had better get it done before the start of the regular season -- which Brees has set as his own unofficial deadline .
It has become painfully obvious that this deal wo n't come together quickly or easily .
Now I 'll stress that they had better get it done before the start of the regular season -- which Brees has set as his own unofficial deadline .