Colts' Pierce Decision Impacts Saints' WR Hunt

0:00On March 2nd, the New Orleans Saints are hunting for a top-wide receiver through the upcoming NFL draft or free agency. One name floating around is Indianapolis Cold Standout, Alec Pierce, a big target who could boost their passing game, but the Colts hold all the cards and seem poised to keep him off the market. League Insiders report the Colts plan to lock Pierce down before the new league year hits, either with a franchise tag or a long-term contract. They're weighing that against tagging their quarterback Daniel Jones, creating a real tug of war in Indianapolis. Fans and analysts point out that no receiver shines without a solid quarterback leading the charge. For the Saints, adding Pierce would help, but their tight salary cap makes any big splash tricky right now. Tag numbers are steep, with Pierce's franchise tag around $27 million, and Jones is hitting about $44 million on the full tag, or $38 million on the transition version. His free agent value could climb past $20 million per year if he hits the open market.

1:02We'll keep an eye on how the Colts decide, and what ripples it sends to teams like the Saints chasing receiver helped this off season.