Q: Jeff, do you think the Saints have any interest in recently released linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, who led the Rams in tackles in four of his six seasons? Doug Freret, Destin, Fla.

A: Doug, that's a loaded question. I think the Saints would definitely have interest in Tinoisamoa - at the right price. Unfortunately, I've heard the veteran linebacker is looking for "starter money," which probably would preclude him from joining the Saints. Remember, every time a player is released you have to think about what that player was earning in his old job and what salary expectations he will take with him to the open market. The NFL is governed by the salary cap. General managers are always thinking about the bottom line when they consider adding a player to the roster. Tinoisamoa might be attractive to the Saints but only at the right price. From what I've heard, his price right now is out of the Saints' market. And rightfully so. Why would the Saints throw a big contract at Tinoisamoa, when they already have Dan Morgan and Scott Shanle on the roster? If they think Morgan is ready to contribute then there's really no reason to sign another weak-side linebacker.