Making matters worse , New Orleans now is projected to be $7.8 million over next year 's cap -- .
That does n't include money the team will have to spend to re-sign its restricted free agents and draft class .
Making matters worse , New Orleans now is projected to be $7.8 million over next year 's cap -- and that does n't include money the team will have to spend to re-sign its restricted free agents and draft class .