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| Facts, Schmacks |
Cowherd doesn't let facts get in his way
So Colin Cowherd is once again bashing New Orleans. He's blasted New Orleans in the past; it's obvious he doesn't enjoy traveling here. However, it would be refreshing if he just came out and said that he doesn't like the city, rather than supporting his screeds with sketchy supporting "facts." Read more...
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| Volunteers |
Super Bowl vounteer drive starts today
The Wednesday night free concert at Lafayette Square takes on a special meaning tonight, as sign-ups begin on a massive volunteer recruiting campaign for Superbowl XLVII. Read more and find out how to become a volunteer...
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| Slams Nola |
ESPN's Cowherd defends comments about New Orleans
A day after slamming New Orleans as unworthy of hosting major sporting events, ESPN's Colin Cowherd today called the reaction to his comments an "enormously fake controversy." Read more...
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| Chase Daniel |
Daniel eager to work with Saints' starting offense
Chase Daniel has completed 75 percent of his passes during his first three years in the NFL, which would rank him among the league's top quarterbacks if not for the fact that he's only thrown eight passes.
Experienced he is not, having completed a career total of six passes for 45 yards. Read more...
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| Goodell Talks |
Goodell comments about Vilma lawsuit
After three decades in the NFL, Commissioner Roger Goodell knows he won't please a lot of people with tough decisions. Those decisions have become especially difficult in the wake of the Saints bounties program and subsequent punishments he handed out to coaches, players and executives involved. Read more...
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| Nola Slammed |
ESPN's Cowherd slams city of New Orleans
ESPN's Colin Cowherd today slammed the city of New Orleans, venting his frustration that the Crescent City has landed so many major sporting events in a single year. Read Kristian Garic's take on Cowherd's statements and listen to the comments for yourself...
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| 'Bounty Gate' |
Fujita says bounty charges ''not true''
Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita says he is innocent in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal.
Fujita, who spent four seasons with New Orleans, was suspended for three games by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for his alleged involvement in the pay-for-hits program. Read more...
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| New Rules |
NFL passes new pad rules and makes other changes
The NFL has made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union could oppose because the move was not collectively bargained. Read more...
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| Railroaded? |
Report: Saints being 'railroaded' by NFL?
CBS Sports reporter Mike Freeman says several players with the New Orleans Saints have contacted him recently, all expressing a similar sentiment: The team is being "railroaded." Read more...
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| No Brees |
Saints upbeat despite Brees' absence
With no sign of a contract breakthrough for Drew Brees on the eve of the Saints' first offseason practice, safety Roman Harper tried to look on the bright side. "I'm actually going to really enjoy it," a grinning Harper said of practicing against backup quarterback Chase Daniel. Read more...
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| OTA's Tues. |
Video: Joe Vitt and Saints players talk about OTA's
Saints Assistant Coach Joe Vitt spoke with reporters about the start of organized team activities (OTA's) while taking a break from the Saints Hall of Fame Golf Tournament today. View the video with Vitt and Roman Harper, Will Smith, Malcolm Jenkins, and Brian De La Puente...
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| Drew Brees |
SI's King: What's Drew Worth?
In a new article, Sports Illustrated writer Peter says that Drew Brees has out-performed other top-tier QB's over the last five years, and is relatively young compared to other top-performing, better-paid quarterbacks such as Tom Brady and Payton Manning. Read more...
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| Sidelined |
Kristian: Ingram injury concern?
Don't expect to see Mark Ingram in the Saints Organized Team Activities this week. Last year, Ingram's rookie season didn't exactly go as he expected. The former Alabama running back missed six games due to nagging heel and toe injuries. Read more...
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| Exec. Staff |
Saints shift executive staff
Rita Benson LeBlanc will become vice chairman of the board of the New Orleans Saints and Dennis Lauscha will take over as president of the team. Read more...
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| Benson & Loomis |
Benson & Loomis respond to Brees interview on WWL
Saints owner Tom Benson and GM Mickey Loomis today spoke with reporters about Drew Brees' recent comments on WWL Radio. Benson said that the team plans on making history this season, and also promised that Drew Brees would be under center this fall. Read more on what Benson and Loomis had to say..
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| Brees & Vilma |
Insiders, experts sound off on Brees, Vilma
The off-season has been anything but quiet for the Saints and the Who Dat Nation. Click HERE to hear what NFL.com's Steve Wyche, former Saints lineman Steve Korte, and Sports Illustrated's Michael McCann had to say today about the Brees contract and Vilma's lawsuit...
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| Drew's Contract |
Detillier: No conspiracy behind Drew's franchise tag
WWL NFL analyst Mike Detillier says there's little stock in the rumors that the Saints held off on re-signing Drew Brees until this year to take advantage of the new Franchise Tag rules under the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement. Read more and hear what Mike has to say about Drew's contract...
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| Goodell Sued |
Saints linebacker's suit against Goodell a long shot says expert
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma says the way NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell publicly handled the investigation into the Saints' so-called "bounty" program amounted to defamation of Vilma's good name! An expert says it is going to take a lot for Vilma to prove the case he filed in federal court in New Orleans. Read more...
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| Brees Contract |
Brees could be stuck with multiple franchise tags
Despite what appears to be overwhelming fan support for Drew Brees in his struggle for a new contract, it's starting to sound like the New Orleans Saints, and not Brees, hold the power in the stalled negotiations. Read more...
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| Vilma Suit |
Vilma's attorney speaks with WWL about defamation suit
After Saints linebacker Jon Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, WWL spoke with Peter Ginsberg, Vilma's attorney. Ginsberg says that a court of law is the proper venue for Vilma to rebut the allegations that he participated in a "pay for pain" bounty system. Hear more of what he had to say...
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| Drew Brees |
Wrong player, wrong issue, wrong time?
Sports "super-agent" Leigh Steinberg talked to WWL's Garland Robinette about the ongoing contract negotiations between quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. "Wrong player, wrong issue, wrong time," he said. Read more and hear the full interview...
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| Goodell Sued |
Saints' Vilma sues Roger Goodell for defamation
Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Read more...
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| Leverage? |
Brees and Saints: Who's got the leverage?
Attorney Doug Sunseri, host of WWL's "All Things Legal," says that while using a franchise tag against a star quarterback is unusual, it's not as crazy as some pundits have described it. "Oh, sure, because that's the leverage that the Saints have," Sunseri told WWL's Garland Robinette. Read more of Sunseri's analysis...
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| Franchise QB? |
What if Drew doesn't sign his franchise tender?
We've gotten a lot of questions about what would happen if Drew Brees doesn't sign his franchise tender. In the unlikely event that should happen, Drew would pass on the $16 million that he'd be due as a franchise QB in the NFL. Read Kristian's full blog on Drew's contract and franchise tender...
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| Hokie's Thoughts |
Hokie Gajan's take on the ''Drew situation''
WWL morning show host Tommy Tucker's spoke with Saints color analyst Hokie Gajan about the lack of a contract for quarterback Drew Brees. Click HERE to listen to Tommy's interview with Hokie....
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| Get Over It |
Kristian: Saints left their heart in San Francisco
Remember that song performed by Tony Bennett, "I Left my Heart in San Francisco?" Yeah, you could say that applies to the Saints. They still haven't gotten over the divisional playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers to end their 2011 season. Read more...
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| Brees Contract |
Who Dat Nation to Saints, Brees: GET IT DONE!
Uh-oh! Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees says he's growing "frustrated" with the "lack of communication" between him and the Saints as they try and work out a long term deal. Some citizens of the Who Dat Nation say they're beginning to get a little more nervous. Read more...
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| ''Frustrated'' |
Brees critical of Saints ''lack of response''
Drew Brees said Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding the club should have shown more urgency to get a long-term deal done. Read more...
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| Drew Talks |
Drew Brees: ''Frustrated'' by the lack of communication
Saints quarterback Drew Brees today spoke with WWL's Deke Bellavia about his ongoing contract negotiations. Brees again said that he would like to get a long-term deal in place soon and wants to end out his career as a New Orleans Saint, but said he is frustrated by what he calls a lack of communication. Read more and hear what Drew had to say...
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| Bounty Hearing |
Arbitrator hearing set for May 30 in Saints case
An arbitration hearing into whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has jurisdiction to punish Saints players for the team's bounties program has been set for May 30. Read more...
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| Saints Offense |
Kristian: Payton will be missed, but offense in good hands
Suspended Saints Head Coach Sean Payton has been described as one of the best play callers in the game. He's been called "special" and "magical" in dissecting defenses on game day. Read more...
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| Brees Contract? |
Vitt: Brees deal ''is going to get done''
Drew Brees' contract remains unsettled with talks reportedly at a standstill. It looks as if any chance for a resolution before the team's organized team activities begin on May 22nd is slim to none. Read more...
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| Saints Bill |
Lawmakers ask NFL to reconsider Saints penalties
The Louisiana Legislature is asking the NFL to reconsider the penalties imposed on the New Orleans Saints because of its bounty program. The formal request received final legislative passage with a 28-1 Senate vote Monday. Read more...
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| Post-Payton |
Saints coaches begin life without Sean Payton
The Saints' revamped coaching staff said Monday that they are going to have to get use to the huge void left by Sean Payton's suspension for his role in the team's bounty system. They also might have to get used to life without Drew Brees. Read more...
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| Transcript |
Transcript: Monday Saints press conference
Transcript: New Orleans Saints Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Joe Vitt, Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Offensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael and Special Teams Coordinator Greg McMahon. Vitt Opening Statement: “Thursday night we brought 64 players in here for our rookie minicamp. One of the things we try to do around here is not assume anything. Read the full transcript...
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