Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Press Conference
Lance Moore (ankle), did not participate. He’s out. Jabari Greer (groin), did not participate. He’s out. Tracy Porter (knee), did not participate. He’s out. Reggie Bush (knee) did not participate. He’s questionable. Sedrick Ellis (knee), limited. He’s questionable. Darren Sharper (knee) was full. He’s probable.
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Shaprer probable for Tampa headlines injury report
The Saints today announced the pre-game injuries as they prepare to take on the Buc's in Tampa. The good news is that safety Darren Sharper is probable for the game after taking part in his first full practice in a couple of weeks with a knee injury.
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Bucs eye opportunity against Saints
A shot at ruining New Orleans' perfect record is not the only reason the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers and young Josh Freeman are excited about facing the unbeaten Saints. Sunday begins a stretch in which the Bucs (1-8) play five of seven games against NFC South rivals, and they're eager to see how their rookie quarterback holds up.
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Saints fans already looking to playoffs
In a season of firsts, Black & Gold fans are now guessing how, not if, their Saints will land in postseason action. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says that as things stand now, the Saints need to win three more games to lock up the NFC South to secure a playoff bid.
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Kristian: Saints players know they have to work harder to go all the way
9 and 0... Perfect, right? Not if you take a stroll through the Saints locker room and ask around. "This isn't a very happy locker room right now, guys are upset, because we want to play so much better," defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove told me.
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Saints ask for fans' help with safety at airport returns
The New Orleans Saints today asked fans who turn out at the International Airport to welcome the team home to refrain from approaching the players' cars as they depart from the airport.
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Saints Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams Press Conference
Q: What is your take on Chris McAlister? A: I’ve known him for a long time and knew him when he was coming out, would have loved the opportunity to draft him when he was coming out, didn’t get that opportunity. I’ve competed against him a long time. He’s another guy for us to try to get ready to go. When he’s ready, I can’t tell you that.
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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Press Conference
Opening Statement/Injury Report: Lance Moore (ankle) did not practice. Jabari Greer (groin) did not practice. Reggie Bush (knee) did not practice. Tracy Porter (knee) did not practice. Darren Sharper (knee) was limited. Jonathan Goodwin (ankle) was limited. Dave Thomas (knee) was full. Sedrick Ellis (knee) was limited.
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Video: Drew Brees in PSA with the President
President Barack Obama will appear with NFL players Drew Brees, Troy Polamalu and DeMarcus Ware in a public service announcement that will air during the league's Thanksgiving games.
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QB to QB Brees and Bobby
Drew Brees and our QB the Cajun Cannon their weekly QB to QB chat on WWL Saints Radio. Drew and Bobby reviewed the Saints 28-23 win over the Rams and they also discussed the Saints up coming game against the Tampa Bay Bucs.
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Saints QB Drew Brees Press Conference
Q: How much of the recent turnovers can be attributed to an aggressive mentality on offense? A: We’ve been able to overcome them, but that’s really I large part because our defense has gotten quite a few as well and then offensively, the drives we’re not turning it over we’re going out and getting points. It’s not a good habit to get into. We are aggressive.
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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Press Conference
“A couple of notes in regards to the injury report, Jonathan Goodwin (ankle) did not practice; Lance Moore (ankle) did not practice; Jabari Greer (groin) did not practice; Darren Sharper (knee) was limited; David Thomas (knee) did not practice; Reggie Bush (knee) did not practice; Tracy Porter (knee) did not practice; Sedrick Ellis (knee) was limited."
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Tampa Bay Head Coach Raheem Morris Conference Call
Q: When you put on film of the Saints this year, does number 91 stands out on defense? A: On defense, what’s impressive is how much movement you get from everybody and how active they are on defense. 91 is playing well. Charles Grant is playing well. They are all playing well up front.
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Tampa Bay QB Josh Freeman Conference Call
Q: What have you learned over the course of two NFL starts? A: I’ve learned a lot. Whether it be learning about myself, what defenses are trying to do to me, speeding up my game to make it a little even, because sometimes there are instances like last week where I was scrambling and I felt like I had more time.
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Mark: Saints changing routine to reduce turnovers
As the wins continue to mount for the 9-0 New Orleans Saints, so do the turnovers. In the last month, the "Black and Gold" have turned the ball over to opponents 13 times (7 interceptions and 6 lost fumbles).
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Geller: Saints' "Big Will" a huge thrill
t's no secret that the Saints 9-0 record is due largely in part to the defense's ability to wreak havoc on the opposition. The fleur-di-lis D has caused 25 turnovers (17 INT's, 8 forced fumbles). The Saints defense has 21 sacks and has scored an astonishing 7 touchdowns.
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Brees tops Pro Bowl balloting
Drew Brees is leading the way in NFL Pro Bowl voting. "New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, with 539,228 votes, leads all NFL All-Stars in balloting for the 2010 Pro Bowl," according to NFL.com Tuesday. You can vote at NFL.com/probowl through Monday, December 21.
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Report: Saints sign cornerback Chris McAlister
ESPN says that in an effort to shore up their injury riddled secondary, the Saints purchased a little insurance Tuesday. They reportedly signed 10 Year veteran cornerback Chris McAlister, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens.
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Big Chief's NFL Top 10 -Week #11
Each week during the NFL Season I post my top--the ten best teams in the NFL. Here's my top ten as we head into the 11th week of the season.
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Payton pleased with Saints' survival skills
For Saints offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb, it's all about perspective. Since he was drafted by New Orleans in 2003, he's been part of only two winning teams. The second of those is this year's edition, which reached the franchise's first-ever 9-0 record at St. Louis on Sunday despite one of its least impressive performances all season.
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Payton Addresses CB Tracy Porter's Injury
MCL Sprain; Surgery Not Required; Payton Expects 2nd Year CB to return this season.
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New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Discusses Win at St. Louis
Payton Talks Injuries, Turnovers and Being 9-0.
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Deke: Saints 9 and 0 - and numbers don't lie!
You know I always say never buck a trend. Whether a team is hot or not...whether they're winning or losing, you have to go with the percentages. The trend right now is not good for the Saints. The Saints have struggled in each of their last four games.
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Porter doesn't need surgery, will be back this season
Saints fans can breath a little easier today. It looks like starting corner Tracy Porter's injury isn't as bad as feared. Coach Sean Payton today said there is "no question" the second year defensive back will be back on the field this season.
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Nicks: "Nobody seems to know" what's wrong with the Saints
If you listen to some of the New Orleans Saints players, it sounds more like a team that is 0 - 9, than a team that is a record setting 9 - 0. "We are so capable of playing way better. It's just all the points we left out, the turnovers, the missed assignments, the missed tackles.
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Fans gather in droves to welcome home 9-0 Saints
Throngs of Saints fans turned out at Louis Armstrong International Airport to welcome home their undefeated Black & Gold heroes. Many fans there told WWL First News that this was a first time to trek out to airport to be there when their team landed.
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Saints get scare from Rams, remain unbeaten
Reggie Bush helped the unbeaten New Orleans Saints overcome another bundle of mistakes and get off to the best start in team history.
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Deke: Saints should win big and work on mistakes
The Saints can win nine straight games for just the second time in franchise history, and go 9 - 0 for the first time ever. New Orleans can also maintain at least a three game lead in the NFC South over their nearest competitor with a win over the Rams Sunday.
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3 Saints sidelined for St. Louis - several more unsure
The New Orleans Saints today announced that defensive back Jabari Greer, receiver Lance Moore and defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis will not play Sunday in St. Louis.
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Kristian: Trap game? Trap this!
The 8 and 0 New Orleans Saints travel to St. Louis this Sunday to battle the 1 and 7 Rams. Given the disparity of the records between the two teams, this one has all the makings for a "trap game" right?
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Meachem - another piece falling into place for the Saints
Robert Meachem promised during New Orleans' training camp that he would remind the Saints why they made him their first-round draft choice in 2007. Half way into his third season, Meachem has advanced far beyond the frustration of his rookie season, when he arrived at rookie camp out of shape, hurt his knee, and wound up spending all 16 regular season games on the inactive list and watching from the sideline in a sweat suit.
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So far, Hargrove's a big success in the Big Easy
Taped to one side of Anthony Hargrove's locker, next to photos of his two young children, is a letter with the NFL's trademark shield at the top and commissioner Roger Goodell's signature at the bottom.
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QB to QB Drew and Bobby on Saints/Panthers - Saints / Rams
Drew Brees and our QB the Cajun Cannon had their weekly QB to QB chat on WWL Saints Radio. Drew and Bobby reviewed the Saints 30-20 win over the Panthers and they also discussed the Saints upcoming game against the St. Louis Rams.
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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Gets Ready for the Rams
Payton's 8-0 Saints Still Have Room for Improvement.
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Quarterback Drew Brees Talks About Upcoming Game at St. Louis
Saints Captain Discusses Need To Focus Intently on Dangerous Rams Squad.
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8 Saints sidelined with injury or illness
The New Orleans Saints today released their injury report. Eight players did not practice. The Saints will travel to St. Louis this weekend to play the 1-7 Rams.
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Rams Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo Q & A
Former New York Giants Defensive Coordinator in His First Season as Head Coach of the Rams.
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Geller: Saints halfway there and livin' on a prayer
No, I wasn't listening to Bon Jovi when I wrote this, but thought the title was fitting for this team. The Saints have made it to the midway point of the year and boast an 8-0 record despite some imperfect play.
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Big Chief's NFL Top Ten - Week #10
Each week I post my NFL Top 10. Here's the Top 10 for week 10 in the NFL. Only the Saints and Colts remain perfect...
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Saints season not special enough yet
Jabari Greer takes a cautious view of the dramatic improvements made by the unbeaten Saints in only one season. "It's a long season and people like to analyze where you are at a certain point," Greer said. "But as a competitor, you realize it doesn't matter until it's over.
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Unbeaten Saints way ahead of last season
METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The unbeaten New Orleans Saints are less than a year removed from the frustrations of a mediocre 8-8 season, yet seemingly a world away.
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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Discusses Win Over the Panthers
Payton Talks About Mistakes He Would Wants to See Cleaned Up.
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Deke: Saints battle tested and finishing strong on way to historic start
They trailed the game until the final play of the third quarter, and they did not take their first lead of the game until 4:36 remained on the clock. But they are now 8-0 for the first time ever and have taken complete control of the NFC South.
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Saints vs Panthers Postgame Quotes
We were getting a lot of coverage. We’re not going to force throws. Carolina did a good job in coverage. Historically, they’ve been a real patient defense. We made a few plays later in the game. I thought the offensive line played well, particularly in the second half.
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Saints go to 8-0 with 30-20 win over Panthers
What might be finest Saints team is off to the best start in club history.
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Deke: Saints should win - may not cover the spread
Of all the Saints games this season, this is the game I just don't like. It has nothing to do with the fact that Carolina has won seven straight in the Dome against the Saints. It's about the way the Panthers have played.
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Kristian: Saints should be able to hold off the Cats
While the Saints have had a perfect record this season, things have not gone exactly how the Panthers were hoping. 0 and 3 was hardly the way the defending NFC South Champion Carolina Panthers imagined the 2009 season would start.
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Vegas: Saints a Superbowl favorite
It's one thing to dream of the Saints going to the Superbowl, but it's quite another for the oddsmakers in Las Vegas to actually pick the Saints to win it all! It happened today as they made the Saints at 3-to-1 favorites to win the big game in Miami this coming February.
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Mark: Panthers stand in the way of Saints milestone
In the 43 year history of the New Orleans Saints, only 2 teams have started season 7-0. The 1991 squad got off to a 7-0 start and this year's version of the Black and Gold has raced out to 7-0.
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QB to QB Brees and Bobby
Drew and Bobby held their weekly chat on SAINTSRadio Wednesday night at 6:40. Drew recapped the Saints 35-27 win over the Falcons and also talked about the Saints next foe NFC South rival Carolina.
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Delhomme returns, but Panthers without healthy FB
Jake Delhomme has recovered from a chest injury, but the Carolina Panthers are without a healthy fullback ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans. Delhomme practiced Wednesday, three days after getting hit in the chest while throwing a pass in the win over Arizona. He was taken to a hospital for a CT scan, which showed no internal injuries.
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Despite being 7-0, Saints have concerns
Drew Brees sounds like a man who's embarrassed, and not because of all the compliments he's getting over the New Orleans Saints' perfect record through seven games. The Saints' past two victories have been riddled with errors, starting with eight turnovers, six of which were committed by the quarterback with four interceptions and a pair of fumbles.
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Geller: Stop talking Pats and worry about Cats
Listening to the majority of you Who Dats calling WWL on a daily basis and most of the media, you would think the Saints were playing the Patriots this Sunday in the Dome. I strongly advise that you take a page from the Black and Gold and not look past anyone.
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The Big Chief's NFL Top Ten - Week #9
Each week I post my top ten best teams in the NFL. Here's my top ten as we head into the ninth week of the NFL season. Only the Saints and Colts remain perfect. Some big ones this week have the Eagles hosting the boys, Steelers @ Denver and Baltimore visits Cincy. Take a look at this week's rankings below.
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Deke: Saints finding ways to win
In a sixteen game season it’s hard to look your best each week. But at the end of the day it’s about winning and it’s about surviving. The New Orleans Saints are doing both. The Saints had more gas in the tank than their rivals from the East and they improved their record to 7-0.
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Saints fans enjoy a meal of "dirty bird"
Black & Gold faithful were rewarded with yet another win by their beloved Saints, in a Monday Night Football matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. After the 35-27 win, fans filed out of the Superdome to spontaneous chants of "Who Dat" and "7 and 0!"
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Saints stay perfect with 35-27 win over Falcons
The Saints have tied their best start to a season. Drew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns and Jabari Greer returned an interception for a score to help the Saints improve to 7-0 with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.
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Saints fans ready to see the Falcons' wings clipped
A Monday Night Football game in New Orleans qualifies as an unofficial holiday. Many Saints fans took the day off to set up their tailgate parties in parking lots and other vacant areas near the Superdome.
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Hokie and Bobby: Tonight no repeat of 2006 MNF game
This evening's matchup between the Saints and the Falcons have, at first blush, a lot of similarities: A Monday night game before an international audience, with an undefeated Saints team trying to keep Atlanta from making a play in the NFC South.
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Saints embrace hype in MNF clash with Falcons
Sean Payton would welcome a little deja vu. About three years and one month ago, the Saints played one of the most memorable games in franchise history at home on a Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons. It was the Saints' first game in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina and they looked invincible on that emotionally charged night.
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Mark: Payton wants focus on next game, not Super Bowl game
With the great success the Saints are having in the early going of the season, many fans and some of the media are talking Super Bowl. There is also a lot of chatter about home field advantage in the playoffs. Head coach Sean Payton is not ready to join that conversation.
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Sharper looking sharp as ever at age 33
Darren Sharper takes some good-natured ribbing from teammates about his age and his supposed declining ability. When asked about Sharper's three touchdowns on interception returns this season, Saints strong safety Roman Harper deadpanned, "It's taken a lot of blocking to get him there."
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Saints look to stay unbeaten against rival Falcons
Mardi Gras doesn't start until early February. It only seemed like a Carnival parade when the unbeaten New Orleans Saints returned to Louis Armstrong International Airport after their latest victory.
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Kristian: Porter hurt as Saints prep for Falcons
The Saints are in "game mode" as they get ready for their Monday night showdown with division rival Atlanta. On the injury front, the Saints walking wounded list grew by one player today. Cornerback Tracy Porter "did not practice" with a foot injury.
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Saints: Evans out for the season
The New Orleans Saints say fullback Heath Evans is out for the season. The team placed the 9 year veteran on injured reserve Thursday. He hurt his knee in the Dolphins game. The Saints picked up the free agent from the Patriots this season.
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Kristian: Greer corners opposing offenses
The Saints are off to a fast start standing atop the NFC at 6 and 0. They've gotten it done with an explosive offense and a ballhawking defense. It's a defense that added several key contributors during the off-season. The Saints signed Darren Sharper and Jabari Greer in the defensive backfield to get their hands on the football and prevent the big passing play.
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Can the Saints win them all? Bobby and Hokie sound off
Can the Saints win every game this season? Saints running back Reggie Bush said, "Can we go undefeated? Yes." Former Saints running back and current WWL Saints color commentator Hokie Gajan says, "It probably is a goal. To say that it's realistic, I don't think so."
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QB to QB - Drew and the Cannon talk Dolphins
Drew Brees and our QB, the Cajun Cannon, had their weekly QB to QB chat on WWL SAINTSRadio. Drew talked about the Saints thrilling 46-34 come from behind win over the Dolphins and the Black & Gold's next game Monday night against the Falcons in the dome.
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Bush: Saints can go undefeated for the season
Could the Saints win all of their games this season? Running back Reggie Bush says, "Yes. It's gonna be fun. It's gonna be a fun ride. I'm just excited where we're at right now, 6 - 0. I'm on a great team right now. Everything is going well. We've got a great quarterback, a great group of guys on this team. Everything is good."
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Geller: What Saints players do you want to send packing?
What Saints players do you want to send packing? To the Pro Bowl that is. The game is not 'til January 31st, but voting started this and we should see plenty of Black and Gold helmets on the field in Miami this year.
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Payton: 6 - 0 "doesn't mean anything"
On opening day in the NBA, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton chose a basketball analogy to illustrate how he feels about the second-best start in the 43-year history of the New Orleans Saints.
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Payton warns against making too much of fast start
Sean Payton says the second-best start the New Orleans Saints have ever had doesn't promise anything. Next Monday night against Atlanta, New Orleans has a chance to match the 1991 Saints for the best start in team history at 7-0, which would also keep New Orleans atop the NFC.
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The Big Chief's NFL Top Ten
Here's my top ten as we head into the eighth week of the season. Only the Saints, Colts and Broncos remain undefeated. As predicted, the Vikings are no longer in the group. Take a look as this week's rankings below.
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Payton October 27th
Payton About Saints' Big Comeback Win and Looks Ahead to Falcons MNF.
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Saints on record scoring pace
The New Orleans Saints have been on a record scoring pace during their 6-0 start, and it isn't just their vaunted offense putting points on the board. Big plays by the defense were part of the reason the Saints scored 43 points in the last 30:02 minutes of Sunday's 46-34 victory at Miami. New Orleans' first touchdown was set up by a fumble recovery late in the first half.
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Falcons fall 2 games behind Saints in division
It is not too early for the Atlanta Falcons to say they are facing a must-win game if they hope to compete in the NFC South race.
The Falcons couldn't stop quarterback Tony Romo in Sunday's 37-21 loss at Dallas, and suddenly they're in danger of getting left behind in their division.
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Monday Morning Quarterback with Drew Brees
Saints QB Drew Brees dropped by WWL First News with Bob DelGiorno this morning to talk about the team's big 46-34 come from behind victory in Miami. Right off the bat Bob asked Drew about the key touchdown right before halftime. The Saints QB dove over the pile and started the comeback.
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Hokie Gajan: Saints win was "just amazing"
A big victory for the Saints, no doubt one of the best comebacks in team history. We've seen just the opposite happen in years past, when the Saints jump out to a big lead and then lose it. But in this case, it showed a lot of what this team is all about.
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Video : Black and Gold fans welcome Saints home at airport
As plane carrying the New Orleans Saints touched down at Louis Armstrong International airport 11:00pm Sunday night, a solid phalanx of fans lined the road connecting the team's terminal with Veteran's Boulevard.
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Deke: Now do you believe?
If you were not in that number, and you still happened to be one of the folks that did not believe that the Saints were a legitimate Super Bowl contender before Sunday's amazing victory, you have to believe now! The New Orleans Saints are 6-0, and they have done everything a fan could possibly want in their first six games of the season.
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Saints on MNF the hot ticket
The 6-0 Saints are on a roll and the return home to the Superdome one week from tonight on Monday Night Football. Their opponent: the hated Atlanta Falcons, in a game that has been sold out for months, when season ticket holders once again grabbed almost every available seat months before training camp began.
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Vilma, Ochocinco and others face NFL fines
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma received a $10,000 fine Friday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco was fined $10,000 by the NFL for a uniform violation.
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Kristian: Behind enemy lines
The Dolphins started out the 2009 campaign 0 and 3 and have since ripped off two consecutive wins against Buffalo and the New York Jets (two teams the Saints have beaten thoroughly). They lead the league in rushing average per game, and time of possession. Their defense is solid, but their secondary can be exploited. They stop the run well, but Drew Brees could have a big game again this week.
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Saints Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams press conference transcript
They have a really good run game in all facets. Right now, we thought we had a two headed monster this week. This one stat wise right now is ahead of them. I think Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams are both very, very, very dynamic runners, no matter what kind of offense you put them in.
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Hokie Gajan: Saints will win despite effective Miami wildcat
They're probably number one because of their running backs. It was something that they devised last year. It's basically like the option offense in college. Nobody runs that anymore. It's just something that the Dolphins put in their package because they do have a Ronnie Brown and a Ricky Williams at the running back position.
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Deke: Look for the Saints to make it six straight
I think we're all a little concerned about the Dolphins...due to a few factors. One, the Saints are coming off a huge win over New York, and this week they're taking on a team that's had two weeks to sit back and prepare for them. Two, anytime you go on the road and face a team that rushes the football as well as the Dolphins, that's plenty of reason for concern. But, if you look closely at the numbers, this match-up is as about as different as they come .
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Saints use Bush to simulate wildcat in practice
Reggie Bush enjoyed running a simulation of Miami's wildcat offense in practice this week - and said he even broke out a few long runs with it. But don't expect the New Orleans Saints to change what's led to their 5-0 start this season ...
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Brees and Saints focused on Miami
Each week our QB Bobby Hebert goes one on one with Saints QB Drew Brees. This week the two signal callers hit on the Saints big 48-27 win over the Giants and also previewed this weeks Saints game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Kristian: Dolphins are wild and Ricky is at his best
The New Orleans Media meets with the head coach and one player from the Saints opposition each week. This week all we wanted to talk about was "The wild cat." What makes it tick? What makes it so hard to defend? Why did the Dolphins decide to start running it?
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Saints O-line in synch on and off the field
New Orleans lineman Zach Strief and Jon Stinchcomb stood side-by-side, feet shoulder-width apart. With nimble synchronicity, the lumbering duo tapped away in tandem on fake electric guitars while playing the video game Rock Band in the middle of the locker room.
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Big Chief's NFL Top Ten - Week 7
Each week during the NFL season, I post my Top 10 - the ten best teams in the NFL. Here's my Top 10 as we head into the seventh week of the season. Can the Saints, Colts and Vikings all remain undefeated? One of them will go down this week!
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Saints QB Drew Bress press conference transcript
Sean said that last year after the Bucs game in the rain that you decided to be dedicated to running the ball more. What has that meant to you as an offense and what did you learn from that game? “If there’s one game that I specifically remember walking out of – and obviously I was frustrated for a lot of reasons, the fact that we didn’t win..."
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Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano press conference transcript
A lot is being made of the Wildcat. What makes it so effective for you guys? "I think the people that are handling the football for us. Certainly with Ronnie (Brown), Ricky (Williams), Pat (White), with any of the people handling the football, Pat Cobbs before his injury…"
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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton press conference transcript
“For an injury update from today’s practice, Jeff Charleston (rib) was full; Jason Kyle (ankle/knee) was full; Jahri Evans (toe) was full; Malcolm Jenkins (ankle) was limited; Jeremy Shockey (shoulder) was limited; Leigh Torrence (hamstring) was limited..."
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Geller: Saints success starts with O-line
Throughout the NFL the guys protecting the quarterback typically go unnoticed, unless their field general is on his back the entire game. Here in New Orleans the Saints offense usually grabs most of the headlines, but the offensive line is left off the front page. All they've done is limit the opposition's defense to just 4 sacks this season, and work hard to keep #9 safe.
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Mark: Saints can "climb higher than any team in New Orleans history"
After two seasons of doing the chasing, the New Orleans Saints are one of the teams with a bull's eye on the back of their jerseys in 2009. Through six weeks of the NFL season the only 4 undefeated teams are the Colts, Broncos, Vikings and Saints.
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New ticket plan to shut out scalpers
Promoters of big events are tired of ticket scalpers buying up seats as soon as they go on sale, then jacking up the prices and reselling tickets. Officials at the New Orleans Arena are trying something new tonight to shut out the scalpers.
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Saints getting tougher on both sides of the ball
Drew Brees looked across the line of scrimmage and liked what he saw. It was the Saints' defense, trying to make each practice of training camp as miserable as possible for New Orleans' star quarterback, the offensive line, the running backs and receivers.
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Kristian: Saints marching forward
The Saints now turn from hunter to hunted. New Orleans is 5 and 0 to start the 2009 season. They are also on the heels of a convincing win over what was once considered to be the best team in the NFC in the New York Giants.
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Saints fans beyond just believing - starting to dream
A sound drubbing of what was supposed to be the toughest rival in the NFC has Saints fans happily stunned. After the 48-27 home victory of the Giants, fans of the Black & Gold seemed to be starting to forget years of faulty starts, and starting instead to dream of the Big Prize.
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Deke: Notice served ? Saints 5 and 0
Turkey shoot...butt whippin'...taken out to the woodshed...are just a few slogans Who Dats use to describe what the New Orleans Saints did to the New York Giants in the Superdome. The G-Men from the Big Apple came way down yonder to New Orleans...and simply put, found out who really is the best team in football.
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Jeff: Saints dominate Giants, win 48-27
The Saints continued their dominance over teams from the state of New York with an impressive 48 to 27 victory over the Giants on Sunday in the Louisiana Superdome.
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Kristian: Saints and Giants hope to make statements
The New York Giants have been where the Saints want to go. They've been in big games, they've been in the biggest of games and won the world championship.
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Heightened security at Superdome for the rest of the season
According to Doug Thornton with the Louisiana Superdome, Saints fans can expect heightened security to continue at all home games for the rest of this season. "We are going to continue this through the end of the year," Thornton said.
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Drew and Bobby - QB to QB on Saints vs Giants!
Saints QB and WWL QB Bobby Hebert went one on one about the Black & Gold's preparation for this week's game against the 5-0 New York Giants. Drew first addressed the Saints off week and how he thinks it will help New Orleans. "It was good. We got more time off than we have in the past and it gave us time to rest and get ready for the Giants game and the rest of the season."
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Big Chief's NFL Top Ten - Week 6
Each week during the NFL season post my Top 10 best teams in the NFL. Here's my Top 10 as we head into week six. The match-ups to pay attention to: the Giants @ the Saints and the Ravens' visit to Viking country.
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Mark: Shockey ready to face his former team
When the Saints line up on the Superdome turf on Sunday against the New York Giants, New Orleans tight end Jeremy Shockey will see a lot of familiar faces across the line of scrimmage.
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Manning finally getting a chance to play in Dome
Mention the Saints and the city of New Orleans and the memories come quickly for Eli Manning. The youngest son of Saints legend Archie Manning, Eli Manning went to the Superdome almost every weekend the Saints were home, and his father even took him to a road game every now and then.
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Deke: Why the Giants are undefeated
Yes, they are arguably the best team in football right now and many have their reasons why. Some say New York is perfect thus far because of their offensive balance. Others point to the play of QB Eli Manning, the Giants' potent rushing attack, their emerging wide receivers or their tenacious defense. All of those things are true, but two things stand out to me when breaking down the G-Men.
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Eli Manning Practices on Limited Basis
Eli Manning is only taking the snaps his coaches think are most important to get him ready for the New York Giants' showdown with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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Geller: Eli's Dome-coming
There are a few storylines to follow this Sunday when the Saints host the Giants. It's a battle of two undefeated teams, tight end Jeremy Shockey is facing NY for the first time since the Giants traded him to New Orleans and Eli Manning comes home to play his first game in the Dome. Talk about must see TV.
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Shockey says no vendetta vs. Giants
Jeremy Shockey was adamant, as he's been known to be. The matchup of the 5-0 Giants and 4-0 Saints is not about him, or his unhappy, injury-plagued last season in New York, or any kind of payback.
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Manning, Pierce excited about game with Saints
Off to their best start in almost two decades, the New York Giants are facing a week of distractions. There is going to be more talk about Eli Manning's heel, his first NFL game in his hometown of New Orleans and the Giants' first game against former teammate Jeremy Shockey since the disgruntled tight end was dealt to the Saints last year.
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Kristian: Mike Bell to run with "even more aggression"
You think you're excited about the New Orleans Saints returning to field this week against the New York Giants? Not as excited as Running back Mike Bell is to be coming off the bye and to be healthy.
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Saints confidence surging after 4-0 start
Don't expect to see any "bag heads" in the Louisiana Superdome this year. The Saints have become a full-blown sensation after winning each of their first four games by two touchdowns or more, easily exceeding the expectations of longtime fans.
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Geller: Saints defense looking a lot "Sharper"
Who Dat Nation, thank the Minnesota Vikings for letting safety Darren Sharper walk this offseason thinking the 33 year old was past his prime. Maybe it's that Mississippi river water, but the 13 year veteran and the entire Saints defense have been rejuvenated.
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Thomas never doubted he'd come back strong
Pierre Thomas put on more than 10 pounds during the offseason, hoping that would make him more in the mold of former Saints power runner Deuce McAllister.
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Big Chief's NFL Top Ten - Week #5
Each week during the NFL Season I post my Top 10...who I consider the ten best teams in the NFL. Here's my Top 10 as we head into the fifth week of the season. This week's match-ups to pay attention to: New England @ Denver and Atlanta @ San Francisco.
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These Saints more balanced than past squads
Sean Payton's reputation as a creative and effective offensive strategist has been well establish during his first three seasons as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints' weakness, particularly during the past two seasons, has been their defense. Payton has been working steadily to improve that part of his squad, and it finally appears to be paying off.
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Saints fans flying high on 4-0 start
Following the 24-10 victory over the New York Jets, most fans at the Superdome were ecstatic over the best start by the Black & Gold since 1993. "Black and Gold are Super Bowl bound, baby!", one man shouted as he exited Gate A.
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Saints retailers being blitzed
Saints fans can't get the Black and Gold off their minds...or their backs. The sale of Saints gear is in high gear. Pam Randazza at the Black & Gold Shop in Metairie says it almost equals the 2006 season. "It's much better than last year...not quite as good as when we came back from the storm. But that was just a really crazy year."
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Deke: Saints Variety Pack beats Jets 24-10
After last week's win over Buffalo, many started to compare the 2009 Saints to the 2006 NFC Champion Saints. Those comparisons are way too unfair especially at this point in the season, as we have just wrapped up week number four.
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Deke: Lay the seven points, Saints will win big
To some this undefeated match-up is somewhat of a surprise, but Saints Head Coach Sean Payton is not at all surprised about the Jets' fast start. Back in July, prior to the start of training camp, Sean Payton was asked by Sports Illustrated's Peter King about what non-playoff team could make the leap to the post season in 2009.
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Saints fans urged to arrive extra-early Sunday due to enhanced secuirty
Officials with the New Orleans Saints and the Louisiana Superdome say a league-wide increase in security measures at all NFL venues may mean longer waits to get in the gates for this Sunday's matchup with the Jets.
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Saints' Payton, Jets' Ryan are aggressive gurus
Call it a meeting of the masterminds in New Orleans. The Jets' Rex Ryan has made a career of creating aggressive, unpredictable defenses that keep opposing coaches guessing. The Saints' Sean Payton has done the same with his air-it-out offenses, putting up tons of yards and points in every way imaginable.
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Kristian: Jets respect Saints - but they're not scared
The Jets head coach talked with the New Orleans media this week, the first words out of Rex Ryan's mouth were, "Please tell me Drew Brees is not playing." Of course Ryan was kidding, but it shows the respect they have for Krew de Drew. The Media meets with the head coach of the Saints opponent each week, and typically there isn't a lot of colorful moments, but this one was different.
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Jets' secondary banged up before Saints game
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis and safety Kerry Rhodes were limited in practice Wednesday with injuries that aren't expected to sideline them against the New Orleans Saints. Revis (hamstring) and Rhodes (knee) didn't appear to be noticeably hobbled during the 40-minute window of practice the media are allowed to watch.
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Tighter security at Sunday's Saints game
New Orleans Saints fans are being encouraged to arrive at the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday earlier than normal because of increased security measures.
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Saints' running game gaining steam, and confidence
ierre Thomas was in no shape to celebrate. He'd been sick for about a week with a stomach virus that had him vomiting the night before last Sunday's game at Buffalo. On the joyous plane ride home following the Saints' 27-7 victory over the Bills, he only wanted to close his eyes and rest, but his teammates had a hard time leaving him alone.
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Geller: Saints ground game ranked 2nd
Seeing the Saints offense ranked 1st in the NFL comes as no surprise. What is eye popping is that the running game is currently ranked #2 in the league. The Saints are averaging 170.7 yards a game.
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Big Chief's NFL Top 10 Week #4
Each week I post my Top 10 teams in the NFL. Here's my Top 10 as we head into the fourth week of the season. Newcomers include Denver and Cincinnati with the Patriots making their way back in the Top10! The biggest match-ups this week involve ranked teams...as the Saints host the Jets and the Ravens visit the Patriots.
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Chifici: Saints are not looking back at 2006
Do you remember the last time the New Orleans Saints started off a season at 3-0? It was not too far back, the magical post Katrina season of 2006 (10-6 record and a trip to the NFC Championship Game).
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Saints defense comes up big in 27-7 win over Bills
Turns out Drew Brees doesn't have to throw a touchdown pass - or put up 45 points - to secure a victory. The New Orleans Saints' overlooked defense proved pretty stout. Will Smith had a sack and an interception to lead a Saints defense that held Terrell Owens without a catch for the first time since his rookie season in 1996 on the way to New Orleans' 27-7 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
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Deke: Saints - Bills preview
The Last time these two teams met in the regular season the game was held in San Antonio due to Hurricane Katrina. The Saints beat the Bills for one of their three wins in 2005. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees needs just fifty-two yards to pass former QB Bobby Hebert for third place in passing yards in Saints History.
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Bell and Moore out for Buffalo game
The New Orleans Saints will not have running back Mike Bell or wide receiver Lance Moore for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Bell, who injured his knee against the Eagles last week, is averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Coach Sean Payton was coy about who would replace Bell for Sunday's game at Buffalo.
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Saints head to Buffalo for game 3
The New Orleans Saints' offense has certainly been the NFL's most impressive through the season's first two weeks, but the Buffalo Bills may have the league's most surprising unit. As a result, Sunday's interconference matchup at Ralph Wilson Stadium has the makings of a potential shootout, but the Bills will face a tall task trying to slow down Drew Brees and the unbeaten Saints' high-powered attack.
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Greer says New Orleans was best possible option
Jabari Greer rattles off the names of Frenchmen Street music clubs with unusual ease for someone who hasn't been in the Big Easy for long. It's one example of what the Saints' new starting cornerback is talking about when he says signing with New Orleans "was by far the best possibility for me."
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Kristian: Balance no longer lip service for the Saints
We've heard the mantra of balance before, but we hadn't seen any evidence until now. Saints fans grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of balance on offense last year. It was hard to argue with the success of the Saints offense considering they were the league leader in almost every offensive category except rushing attempts and rushing yards per game.
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Geller: Saints D living up to hype
All the talk this offseason was about new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams bringing an aggressive, turnover hungry defense to New Orleans. Well, in just two games the team is proving what a difference a coach can make by creating seven turnovers (6 interceptions & 1 forced fumble on special teams) while cruising to a 2-0 start.
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Shanle didn't need INTs to feel secure with Saints
Scott Shanle may be the last person to get caught up in his sudden surge in popularity, resulting largely from the first two interceptions in his seven-year career. "Darren Sharper - what's he at, 57 now?" Shanle said after practice this week. "I've got 55 more to go to tie him."
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Big Chief's NFL Top 10 -Week 3
Each week during the NFL Season I will post my top ten of who I think are the ten best teams in the NFL. Here's my top ten as we head into the third week of the season. Carolina, San Diego, and New England are gone while Atlanta, the New York Jets, Minnesota and the 49ers make their first appearance in the Top 10. And remember, what I said the first two weeks - do you think Tony Romo is that good? Three picks versus the G-Men shows he's not ready yet!
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Mark: The Saints offense is the best and wants to get better
The stats are gaudy. The Saints are first in the NFL in scoring (46.5 points per game), first in total offense (468 yards per game), second in passing (323 yards per game) and 8th in rushing offense (145 yards per game). The "Black & Gold" can also boast in a quarterback (Drew Brees) who has completed 75% of his passes and thrown for 9 touchdowns in the team's 2-0 start.
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Monday Morning QB with Drew Brees ? Week 2 Saints/Eagles
Every week after Saints game-day, Drew Brees joins WWL’s Bob DelGiorno at 7:40am for “Monday Morning Quarterback," recapping that weeks match-up. This week the red hot Brees talked about going into Philadelphia and not only coming away with a win, but demolishing the Eagles 48 – 22.
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Mike Bell calls knee sprain "nothing serious"
New Orleans Saints running back Mike Bell says an MRI on his injured knee shows a sprain, but he describes it was somewhat minor injury. So, does he expect to play Sunday in Buffalo?
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Sean Payton Sept. 21st
Opening Statement:
“With the injuries from yesterday, I mentioned Lance Moore’s hamstring.
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Deke: Black and Gold Impressive against Eagles
Yes, all that talk about the Saints looking good only because they beat a miserable Detroit team can be squashed. New Orleans dominated the Philadelphia Eagles - a serious Super Bowl contender this season. The Saints defense took another step forward, and they beat the Eagles at their own game.
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Hope springs eternal for fans of the Black and Gold
A 48-22 victory on the road for the Saints may put teams around the NFL on notice that New Orleans is a contender, but many local fans tell WWL First News that this could actually be "the year."
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Jeff: Saints send message with win over Eagles
The New Orleans Saints sent a message to the NFC and the rest of the NFL with a convincing 48 to 22 victory over Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Drew Brees was sensational again, completing 25 of 34 passes for 311 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. It was Brees’ 32nd career 300-yard passing game...
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Saints dominate Eagles 48 - 22
A healthy Donovan McNabb may not have mattered against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. Brees tossed three more touchdown passes, helping the Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 48-22 on Sunday...
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Eagles QB McNabb "doubtful" for Sunday
Eagles quarterback Dononvan McNabb is doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans because of a cracked rib. McNabb sat out of practice for the third straight day Friday.
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Deke: Saints @ Eagles preview
This one has the makings to be one of the best games of the season. Regardless of whether or not the Eagles' starting QB Donovan McNabb plays, the Eagles are a complete team...with or without him. With that said, they are much better with McNabb under center.
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Eagles won't rule out injured QB McNabb
The Eagles are holding out hope that quarterback Donovan McNabb might be able to play in their home opener against the New Orleans Saints. Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Morninweg said before Thursday's practice that McNabb has been "working hard" and "doing everything in his power to get back out there."
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Kristian: Saints look for improvement and prepare for loud Philly crowd
"You can improve a lot from week one to week two. I've always been taught it's an important week in regards to the corrects, not that any week isn't, that gap from the first game to the second you can get a lot done," Saints head coach Sean Payton said today.
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Kristian: 3's company or 3's a crowd for the Saints backfield?
Saints running back Mike Bell has shown what he can do when given the opportunity. He methodically pounded out the tough yardage between the tackles with 143 yards on 28 carries against the Lions.
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Brees 'N Bobby - QB to QB on Lions and Eagles!
Every Wednesday night exclusively on WWL SAINTSRadio our QB, Bobby Hebert and Saints QB Drew Brees go one on one. The meeting of the QB minds airs live at 6:35pm. This week Bobby and Drew discussed Drew's six touchdown performance in the Saints 45-27 win over Detroit. Bobby first asked Drew what he expects to see this week from the Philly defense.
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Smith and Grant ready to focus on football
With the specter of his four-game suspension lifted for now, Will Smith half-jokingly pointed out that there was still one game he'd probably have to sit out. That game would be the Pro Bowl, Smith said with a grin, "because we'll be in the Super Bowl."
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Geller: Are the Saints and the universe aligned?
It seems something special is brewing here in the Crescent City. You obviously have to be good to win in the NFL, but luck also plays a part. Thanks to a series of a few events, fortune seems to favor the Saints right now, setting them up for success.
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NFL Statement on Fairness and Integrity of NFL Drug Programs
Commissioner Goodell announced today that the suspensions of New Orleans Saints players Charles Grant and Will Smith for their 2008 violations of the NFL’s Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances will not be enforced at the present time.
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Big Chief's NFL TOP 10 - Week #2
Each week during the NFL season I'll post my Top 10...who I think are the ten best teams in the NFL. Here's my Top 10 as we head into the second week of the season. Carolina falls out of the top ten and the Patriots move down, after basically a lucky win against Buffalo. This week the two teams from the Keystone state head up my top ten!
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NFL: Smith and Grant not suspended for now
The NFL says that Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith will not face suspensions "at the present time." Both have been fighting four game suspensions for violations of the NFL banned substances policy.
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Benson buys buildings as final leg of Saints deal
The building once identified as the Dominion Tower by its large sign against the New Orleans Skyline is now, officially, the Benson Tower. New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson today finalized the deal to buy the office tower and adjoining mall and parking garage, across the street from the Superdome.
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Saints: Roby back, Ortega out
The New Orleans Saints have added return man Courtney Roby to roster after last week's troubles on special teams. Roby had been waived after training camp.
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Deke: Saints and Eagles - Round 3?
Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Saints, a lot could be on the line. Yes, I know it's only the second week of the season, but the possibility of a second match-up between "the birds" and the "Bless You Boys" is more likely to happen than not.
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NFL holding off on suspending Smith, Grant
The NFL has decided against enforcing four-game suspensions of Charles Grant and Will Smith at this time, opening the way for the New Orleans Saints' starting defensive ends to play this week and possibly the whole 2009 season.
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Benson to close deal today on mall and office tower
A major downtown commercial property today gets a new owner. Saints owner Tom Benson is scheduled to close the deal for the Dominion Tower office building, New Orleans Center mall, and parking garage. Once the deal is done, Benson will renovate the office building at 1450 Poydras Street and lease it to state agencies.
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Mark: Saints glad to be 1 and 0 - know much work lies ahead
As the Saints gear up for the Eagles on Sunday. They could only briefly savor their start to the 2009 NFL season with a victory over Detroit 45 -27. New Orleans head coach Sean Payton liked what he saw for the most part on Sunday. "I was pleased to get a win to start the season. There are a number of positive things on the video, and yet it's week one and there are a lot of things that we have to get cleaned up."
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Jeff Garcia back with the Eagles
Jeff Garcia is back with the Philadelphia Eagles as Philly prepares for the Saints. Eagles coach Andy Reid on Monday confirmed the team has signed Garcia, a 10-year veteran who played for Philadelphia in 2006 and went 5-1 in six starts while McNabb was injured. The team needed a backup quarterback in case McNabb, who suffered a broken rib in Philadelphia's 38-10 win over Carolina in the season opener, is not able to play this week against the New Orleans Saints.
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Black and Gold fans bask in glow of win
Some analysts called it an "ugly" win, but for most fans who talked to WWL First News at the Superdome, the victory over Detroit was a solid win, and a perfect way to start off a promising season. "It's amazing, first game of the season...who'd have thought it." Fans enjoyed watching a offense that was mostly flawless, with Drew Brees striking for six touchdowns.
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Kristian: Saints fans, it's about "Dat" time
The Saints are gearing up to face a rookie Detroit Lions quarterback in Sunday's home opener in the Superdome. Black and Gold players have had plenty to say about Mathew Stafford, calling him "Fresh meat" and saying "It's very important that we break his spirit early...We're going to come after him." Will comments like that intimidate or inspire the first year QB in his first career start?
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Analyst: Grant and Smith may get to play all year after ruling
A federal appeals court issued a ruling Friday in the case involving the NFL and two Saints players. It may or may not end up helping the players. "Right now we are going to think about Detroit and Detroit only," Saints defensive end Charles Grant said when reporters told him about the ruling. "All I'm focused on is Detroit... Get this one win against Detroit, on the way to the Super Bowl and that's it."
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Charles Grant speaks about likely suspension
A federal appeals court said Friday that the NFL can't immediately suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but also ruled that the NFL was in the right to suspend New Orleans defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant as well as former Saints running back Deuce McAllister.
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Saints fans look forward with hope to 2009
The NFL's 2009 season has officially kicked off. The Saints play their first game Sunday. Black & Gold fans are expecting the team this year to make up for a disappointing 2008. As the Saints prepare to begin their 2009 regular season, a lot of fans are very optimistic.
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Saints at the Square pep rally today
Black & Gold fans will want to get together for a free concert and pep rally this afternoon in Lafayette Square. You can get pumped for Sunday's season opener along with Saints players, the Saintsations and Saints' owner and Executive Vice-Presdient Rita Benson LeBlanc.
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Deal done to keep the Saints in the Dome
The agreement to keep the Saints in New Orleans another 15 years won the last needed approval today. "We're finalizing a major, major enterprise for our city," Superdome Commission Chairman Ron Foreman said. "We're keeping professional sports, profession football in this town for a long time."
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Mark: Saints schedule is set up for fast Black and Gold start
The first month of the 2009 season has the Saints hosting Detroit, then playing at Philadelphia and Buffalo, followed up by a home date against the Jets. During that opening stretch the "Black & Gold" will face two rookie quarterbacks (Matthew Stafford of the Lions and Mark Sanchez of the N.Y. Jets) and a team (Buffalo Bills) that fired it's offensive coordinator during the preseason.
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Saints' Jammal Brown out up to six weeks
The New Orleans Saints have confirmed to WWL First News that offensive tackle Jammal Brown will undergo surgery for an injury that Brown sustained during the preseason.
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Geller: Saints new look defense licking their chops
Sunday marks the second time the Saints will open their season against the Detroit Lions. Back in 2000, Detroit beat the Black & Gold 14-10 in the Dome. The only touchdown for the Saints that day was an interception taken to the house by safety Sammy Knight. This Sunday look for more of those positives on the defensive side of the ball.
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Saints LT Bushrod says he's ready to protect Brees
Jermon Bushrod has the physical stature to protect the blind side of one of the NFL's most prolific quarterbacks. The 6-foot-4, 325-pound left tackle only needs to prove he can do it in a game when it counts. Bushrod is expected to get that chance as early as Sunday.
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Payton Discusses Lions Game 9/9
Opening Statement:
“Here’s what we have with today’s injury report: Jammal Brown with his sports hernia did not practice, Pierre Thomas (right knee) did not practice, Darnell Dinkins (left foot) did not practice, and then Usama Young with the right shoulder was full. Those four players are on the injury report. Today was another day spent on base and some nickel and tomorrow
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Saints confident they're a contender in '09
Missed opportunities cost the high-scoring New Orleans Saints dearly in 2008. So when players returned for training camp this summer, conversations inevitably turned to how much closer they were to making the playoffs a year ago than their 8-8 record indicated.
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Big Chief's NFL Top Ten - Week 1
Each week during the NFL Season I will post my Top Ten...who I think are the ten best teams in the NFL. Here's my first Top Ten as we head into the 2009 regular season.
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Kristian: Are the Saints overlooking the Lions? Not a chance!
As the Saints turned their full attention to the Detroit Lions and the season opener this Sunday, the million dollar question is: Are they looking past a team that went 0 and 16 last year? While no one absolutely knows for certain if that is the case, Saints players and their head Coach Sean Payton are saying the right thing.
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Payton plans to play Smith, Grant, for now
Despite the looming possibility of four-game suspensions for Will Smith and Charles Grant, Saints coach Sean Payton intends to play the starting defensive ends in Sunday's season opener against Detroit - unless the NFL soon says otherwise. "We're waiting to hear from the league," Payton said. "Right now we're proceeding with the idea that those two players are playing."
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Saints gear up for regular season: "The road to Miami starts now"
"Now things really start counting," defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove told WWL's Kristian Garic. "The road to Miami starts now." The Saints today begin their preparations for their season opener Sunday against Detroit, and according to Hargrove to make a run for the Super Bowl in Miami.
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Lions to start rookie Stafford against Saints
Matt Stafford has won the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback job. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told his team Monday morning that the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft would start Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.
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Saints announce practice squad, add a new QB
The Saints have named their practice squad. Here is the release from the team: The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with seven players to their practice squad, it was announced by Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis.
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Saints roster set
The New Orleans Saints cut their roster to 53 players Saturday with one player on suspension for a total of 54. They acquired a tight end in a trade with New England. Here is the list of who is on the team, who got cut and who is injured.
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Saints announce cuts
The New Orleans Saints issued the following news release: New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Saturday a number of transactions in order for the team to reach the league-mandated roster level of 53 players to begin the regular season.
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Saints trade for Patriots Tight End David Thomas
The move cost the Saints a 7th round pick in the 2011 draft. The New Orleans Saints were forced to put tight end Billy Miller on injured reserve today. The team also made a trade with the New England Patriots brining David Thomas to New Orleans.
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Kristian: Saints roster moves, upon further review
The New Orleans Saints had to make some tough decisions Saturday, and they did. The Black and Gold cut 19 players and put three on injured reserve. They also picked up a player in a trade. "Proper evaluation" was the catch phrase from Saints coach Sean Payton prior to the final pre-season game against the Miami Dolphins and heading into today's league mandated cut down to the final 53 man roster.
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Saints cut Harrington, more to come
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports the Saints have cut former first-round pick QB Joey Harrington, according to a league source. Stay tuned to WWL 870am, 105.3 WWLfm and WWL.com for the full list of cuts as it becomes available.
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Saints Billy Miller sidelined
Saints tight end Billy Miller today told reporters his injury is serious. "I tore my Achilles," he said Friday. He said it's not clear when he will be back, but doesn't expect to play this year after going down Thursday night in the Saints' fourth preseason game.
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Saints TE Miller has a torn Achilles' tendon
Saints tight end Billy Miller said Friday that he tore his right Achilles tendon during New Orleans' final preseason game Thursday night against Miami, likely ending his 10th season before it started. Miller sustained the injury during the second quarter while running a pass route. He said it felt like someone kicked him in the back of his right foot.
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Chifici: Prioleau hoping to stick with Williams again
One constant in Saints safety Person Prioleau's last 4 NFL stops has been Greg Williams, the Saints defensive coordinator. From 2001 through 2003 in Buffalo, Prioleau played for the Bills when Williams was the head coach. Prioleau also spent '05, '06 and '07 with Williams in Washington while Williams was the Redskins defensive coordinator.
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Deke Preview: Miami Dolphins (3-0) @ New Orleans Saints (3-0)
The New Orleans Saints have never been undefeated in preseason play, but have a chance to do so Thursday night with a win over the Miami Dolphins. Coach Sean Payton says for his team it's all about getting better each week. "In the preseason, you work on two aspects. The main thing is to get better and improve...and then the second aspect is to make sure that the evaluation process is correct. "
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Political power couple called on to lead Super Bowl host committee
The host committee for Super Bowl 47 in New Orleans today announced it's co-chairs in the effort to present a world-class event in 2013: Nationally-known political strategists Mary Matalin and James Carville.
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Geller: New look defense led by #51
I know its just pre-season, but WOW! You've got to give credit to Sean Payton and the Saints front office for addressing the biggest issue this offseason and revamping the defense. New defensive coordinator Greg Williams has the team playing aggressive, turnover hungry ball and it's been a lot of fun to watch.
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Bush, Thomas doubtful for preseason finale
Bush, who hasn't played since straining his right calf during joint practices with the Houston Texans during training camp, has only three carries for 5 yards during the entire preseason - all in the exhibition opener Aug. 14. Reggie Bush could miss his third straight preseason game on Thursday night when the Saints host Miami, while fellow running back Pierre Thomas is expected to sit out for the second time in as many games.
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Harrington hoping to stick after preseason finale
The former first-round draft pick turned journeyman, now backing up Drew Brees and Mark Brunell in New Orleans, expects to see significant playing time in the Saints' preseason finale Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins. Joey Harrington's next outing against one of his former teams could decide if the "Piano Man" indeed belongs in the birthplace of jazz.
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Usama Young arrested after traffic stop
Usama Young's failure to appear for a past court date involving a parking violation led to his arrest this week after a relatively minor traffic stop in suburban New Orleans.
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Saints see Young maturing quickly at safety
Usama Young might be better known for his Super Bowl commercial last winter than anything he's done on a football field in his first two seasons with the New Orleans Saints. His switch in positions this year from cornerback to free safety could change that, based on reviews he's getting from coaches and teammates.
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Sean Payton Post-Practice Report 9/1
Saints head coach addresses the media heading into the preseason finale.
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Saints start roster cuts
The New Orleans Saints today trimmed their roster to the NFL mandated 75 players ahead of the September 1st deadline. Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the team has released defensive tackle Rod Coleman and waived/injured cornerback Greg Fassitt and wide receiver D'Juan Woods.
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Deke: Colston working to become complete player
He is already the biggest draft day steal in franchise history and at his current rate he could become one of the all time draft steals in NFL History. As he enters his fourth season in the National Football League, Saints Wide Receiver Marques Colston wants to become the total package.
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Brees: Don't read too much into preseason success
They have scored 38 and 45 points in their last two exhibition games and are 3-0 without much competition thus far. Drew Brees warns that the New Orleans Saints' big preseason offensive numbers don't mean much.
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Kristian: Arrington is "in a huge fight"
Injuries and stats, are two of the things wide receiver Adrian Arrington is battling as he makes his bid to secure a spot on the Saints 53 man roster. He has until September 5th to overcome the obstacles.
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Lawmakers to vote on lease between state and Saints owner
The last piece of the deal between Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration and the New Orleans Saints is up for approval from state lawmakers on Friday. The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget has scheduled a vote on a lease arrangement that will have the state renting downtown New Orleans office space from Saints owner Tom Benson.
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Deke Preview: New Orleans Saints (2-0) @ Oakland Raiders (1-1)
Both teams got off to a hot start in their first preseason game. The Saints beat Houston 38-14 last week and opened the preseason with a 17-7 victory over the Bengals. Oakland is 1-1 with 31-10 win over Dallas and a 21-20 loss to San Francisco last weekend. The Saints beat the Raiders last season 34-3 in a regular season meeting in the dome.
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Deke: Saints wrap up work for Raiders game
The New Orleans Saints ended training camp this morning with a practice that lasted just a little over an hour. The Black & Gold will travel to Oakland tomorrow for Saturday afternoon's game versus the Raiders. At the end of practice Coach Sean Payton announced he already waived two players in advance of mandated seventy-five players by September 1st. The Saints cut punter Glen Pakulak and WR Paris Warren. The Saints roster currently stands at 78.
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Next 2 weeks pivotal for Saints WR Arrington
Adrian Arrington announced his long-awaited return to good health with a spectacular, twisting 47-yard catch in the New Orleans Saints' second preseason game last weekend. If he can make it through a second exhibition this Saturday at Oakland, he'll have reached uncharted territory - he appeared in only one preseason game as a rookie in 2008.
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Deke: STC 2009 in the books
The Black & Gold have basically wrapped up training camp 2009; today's practice was the final one available to the public. The Saints will practice once tomorrow in their indoor facility, then travel to Oakland Friday for Saturday's game with the Raiders.
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Saints waive P Pakulak and WR Warren
The New Orleans Saints have waived punter Glenn Pakulak and wide receiver Paris Warren. Team spokesman Greg Bensel announced the roster move on Wednesday night and said head coach Sean Payton would address the matter further after Thursday's practice.
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Mark: Harper hopes to make the Dome his field of dreams
Saints wide receiver Rod Harper seems to be catching on nicely in his efforts to make the 2009 "Black and Gold." His efforts have taken him from Murray State, to a failed attempt to make the Packers in 2008, then to the Arkansas Twisters of af2 (arena football). The Saints are now giving him another shot in the NFL.
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Deke: Black and Gold preparing for Raiders
The New Orleans Saints got back to work this morning in preparations for their third preseason game this Saturday at Oakland against the Raiders. The Saints practiced for a little over two hours on the outdoor fields at their practice facility in Metairie.
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NFL hands down Hartley suspension
The NFL today officially suspended the Saints place kicker for the first four weeks of the season. "Garrett Hartley of the New Orleans Saints has been suspended without pay for the team's first four regular-season games of 2009 for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances," a news release said. "Hartley's suspension begins on Saturday, September 5. He is eligible to return to the Saints' active roster on Monday, October 5 following the team's October 4 game against the New York Jets."
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Q&A with Saints RB Mike Bell
How did you feel after the game you had Saturday?
“It was exciting. It was a good performance by the team and that’s what let me perform well.
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Payton Post Practice Aug 25
Payton Discusses TE Billy Miller, RB Mike Bell and others.
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Saints Preseason - What have we learned?
The New Orleans Saints are at the halfway point of their preseason schedule with the Saints off to a 2-0 start. After a 17-7 win over the Bengals and a more impressive showing in their 38-14 win over the Houston Texans, the question that comes to mind…what have we learned about the Black & Gold?
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Payton Post-Practice - August 24
Saints' boss speaks after the team's practice at the Superdome.
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Kristian: Saints shift to "regular season" mode
The New Orleans Saints have, for all intents and purpose, put a bow on training camp 2009. They held just one practice this afternoon inside the Louisiana Superdome. "The Training camp timeline ended after we finished practicing against the Texans in regards to the two-a-days, and so getting in this routine is important," Head Coach Payton explained.
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Deke: Johnson excited about Saints D-Line
For nearly thirty-years he has been coaching defense. New Saints Defensive Line Coach Bill Johnson is an energetic guy who is excited about his group's potential. "We've got to build a culture. Coach Williams believes in that and that's what we're doing. Culture is not X's and O's, its aggressiveness, its hustle and determination. It's all of those things and I think that's where we are with our defense right now."
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Home of the 'Black and Gold' to go green
The Louisiana Superdome may be more environmentally friendly in the future. An $85 million construction project on the Dome, scheduled to begin after the football season, will likely take the dome in a green direction. Governor Jindal requested that the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District commission consider using solar power and other alternate energy forms in the dome upgrades.
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Saints going to one-a-day practices
The New Orleans Saints have announced an adjustment to their remaining training camp schedule, beginning with practices scheduled for Monday. On Monday, the team will be going to an in-season one-a-day schedule.
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RB Bell helps Saints over Texans
Bell had 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown to help the New Orleans Saints to a 38-14 win over the Houston Texans in a preseason game on Saturday night.
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Saints and Texans square off in preseason game
Preseason games can be unexciting, but the match between the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Texans could pack an extra wallop.
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Kristian: Shanle quietly leads Saints in tackles
Underrated and under appreciated? Those might be a couple of phrases used by Saints players and coaches when talking about linebacker Scott Shanle. If I asked you who was second on the team in tackles last season, would you know? If I asked you who has been the leading tackler for the Saints during the last three years, would you immediately answer Scott Shanle?
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Movie studio head says he's working on repaying Saints
The head of a movie studio involved in an investment dispute involving members of the New Orleans Saints has told a judge that he is planning to present a repayment schedule over the next week.
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Reggie and Kim together again?
The E! News show reports that Saints running back Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian are apparently giving their relationship another try. "Despite her hectic schedule, she's spending the rest of August in New Orleans," E! reports.
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Brees misses 2 practices in Texas
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, who left camp Sunday to attend his mother's funeral, missed both of the Saints' practices against the Houston Texans on Wednesday.
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New Orleans QB Brees misses practice with Texans
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, who left camp Sunday to attend his mother's funeral, missed the Saints' first practice against the Houston Texans on Wednesday.
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Chifici: Skyler Green hoping for 16 games of work this season
Since being drafted in the 4th round by Dallas in 2006, Saints wide receiver / kickoff returner / punt returner Skyler Green has appeared in just 11 NFL games. In '06 Green bounced between the Cowboys active roster and the practice squad. In 2007 he was on both the 53 man roster and the practice squad with the Bengals.
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Deke: Saints/Texans practice #1
The New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans practiced for about two and half hours at the Texans Training Facility in Reliant Park this morning. The teams stretched and did some individual work among themselves for about thirty-five minutes before practicing against each other the rest of the session.
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Benson closer to closing on office tower next to Superdome
New Orleans' Industrial Development Board has approved the preliminary issuance of $60 million in bonds to help finance Saints owner Tom Benson's purchase and redevelopment of the Dominion Tower office complex attached to the Superdome.s
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Deke: Saints counting on Roby to make plays!
When it comes to play-makers, the Saints have plenty of weapons. The Saints are deep at wide receiver, running back and the potential of their kick and punt returners could rank among the best in the NFL this season.
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Saints leaving for Houston
It will be a quiet rest of the week at the New Orleans Saints' training headquarters in Metairie. The Saints are traveling to Houston on Tuesday to participate in joint practices with the Texans for a couple days. Then the two teams will meet in a preseason game in Houston on Saturday night.
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Payton QA Before Saints Head to Houston -August 18
Head Coach Discusses Release of CB Jason David and goals of practicing with Texans.
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Deke: Hargrove has something to prove
In life we all have to prove ourselves and some even have to reprove because of some past mistakes made. New Saints defensive lineman Anthony "Tony" Hargrove is getting a second chance to redeem himself...
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Deuce still looking for NFL team
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Former Saints tailback Deuce McAllister remains optimistic about his chances of catching on with another NFL team, though he admits that several factors are working against him. The 30-year-old McAllister said Monday he is healthy enough to pass a physical, and his agents have been in contact with some teams.
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Vilma looking to repay Saints' loyalty
Jonathan Vilma needed one season in New Orleans to resurrect his career. Coming back from major knee surgery, he played every defensive snap at middle linebacker in 2008, leading the team with 151 tackles to go with two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a game-sealing interception.
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Kristian: STC Day 18 / Practice 1
Today's action at Saints training camp was headlined by the team cutting veteran cornerback Jason David and more woes for the offense on the goal line. Coach Sean Payton says they waived David because the time was right...
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Saints confident they're a contender in '09
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The New Orleans Saints were closer to making the playoffs last season than their 8-8 record indicated. Five of the Saints' losses came by three or fewer points - a reminder of how close the margin can be between going 10-6 and making the playoffs, as the Saints did during their magical 2006 campaign, or just being in the middle of the pack.
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Deke: Charleston wants 2 sacks each week!
Last October Jeff Charleston was working with a friend making custom furniture, when he got a call to play for the New Orleans Saints. Ever since things have been going in the right direction. "Things went great for me ...Read More
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Geller: Next obstacle for Malcolm Jenkins... the depth chart
Now that the Saints' 1st draft pick is signed and in camp, cornerback Malcolm Jenkins has to find a way to get on the field. Adjusting to the NFL is tough enough for a rookie, but Jenkins missed the opening 10 days of camp ...Read More
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Saints experiment with Wildcat
METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The Saints experimented briefly with the Wildcat formation, with Pierre Thomas taking the direct snap and Drew Brees moving out wide at times. "I guess they were testing out my quarterback skills," Thomas joked.
"Maybe I could do a little rollout and have Drew go out there for a deep route and I could throw him a long bomb."
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Henderson: "Saints are going to win the Super Bowl"
The Saints are going to win the Super Bowl," that was the bold prediction Friday from the play-by-play voice of the Saints on WWL, Jim Henderson.
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Kristian: STC Day 8 / Practice 2
With the Black and Gold scrimmage a day away, Coach Sean Payton cut his football team a break today. He wrapped up practice after about 1 hour and 15 minutes of work. This was without a doubt one of the more uneventful practices of camp...
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Saints deal "Going to come to reality"
State negotiators say by the end of the day today they should have all the documents finalized in the deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome through 2025. The chairman of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District says it is great to see such a massive project coming to fruition ...Read More
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Deke: STC Day 8/Practice 1
The New Orleans Saints practiced outdoors this morning for about two hours and five minutes at their facility on Airline Drive. The Saints stretched then moved to individual drills, before any real action began ...Read More
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Hokie's top 3 receivers: Colston, Meachem, Henderson
The New Orleans Saints are one week into their practice schedule at training camp, and WWL's Hokie Gajan says the receiver corps is as strong as ever. So who would be his top three? "In order, it's be (Marques) Colston, probably (Robert) Meachem second, and then Devery (Henderson) third, that would be the top three," said the WWL Saints color analyst ...Read More
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Kristian: Hargrove says he has "to get it right" with the Saints
We've all can have second chances in life. Whether it's a second chance at a relationship, job or anything else. New Orleans Saints defensive end Anthony Hargrove has had his second chance in the NFL, and then some ...Read More
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Deke: TE Billy Miller wants that ring
When you think of all the good tight ends in the National Football League, his name will more than likely not come up in that conversation. But Saints tight end Billy Miller has quietly become a very productive player in the NFL's top ranked offense ...Read More
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Kristian: STC Day 7 / Practice 1
Seven days of camp are in the books for the Black and Gold. Game officials visited the Saints today from the NFL and Big 12 Conference. They were around during the team portion of the one practice today to simulate a "live" game atmosphere...
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Hokie: Hamilton may be the Saints back to "plow through people"
Is Lynell Hamilton the man to carry the ball in crucial situations for the Saints? WWL's Hokie Gajan says the team is getting down to trying and find that short yardage back. "They are working on it," he noted ...Read More
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Saints sign OL Joe McMahon
The New Orleans Saints have signed rookie free agent offensive lineman Joe McMahon and waived guard Shawn Flanagan. The club, in a statement Thursday, said McMahon, 6-4, 295 pounds, played one season at Central Michigan and started 12 games for the Chippewas in 2008, five at right guard and seven at center ...Read More
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Deke: Gay gearing up for big season
Randall Gay returned home to Louisiana last Spring to become a member of the New Orleans Saints. Gay was brought in to help revamp a Saints Secondary that has become known around the NFL for giving up more plays than making them ...Read More
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Deke: STC - Day 6 / Practice 1 recap
The New Orleans Saints held their ninth practice Wednesday morning on the outdoor fields at their facility on Airline Drive. The Saints practiced for a little less than two hours with more emphasis on working in the red zone ...Read More
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Bush sits with ice and Gay leaves Saints practice with injury
Saints running back Reggie Bush had to sit out of practice with ice on his surgically repaired knee this morning and corner back Randall Gay left the workout with what the team is calling a bruised Achilles heel ...Read More
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Coach Payton: Reggie's knee nothing serious
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton today said Reggie Bush's knee trouble that kept him out of practice was nothing serious. Bush sat out during Wednesday morning practice, with his knee wrapped up and on ice ...Read More
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Q&A with Saints Head Coach Sean Payton
Opening Statement: The emphasis like I mentioned was going to be tight red zone work. This P.M. practice on the B schedule is longer, so I thought the work we got in was good. This morning we just had a special teams walk through, weights and meetings.
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Reggie Bush sits out morning practice
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush sat out during Wednesday morning practice, with his knee wrapped up and on ice. He had showed up at the start of practice in his pads, ready to go, but apparently had some swelling ...Read More
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Geller: Reggie Bush a bust? Bite your tongue!
This will be running back Reggie Bush's 4th year as a member of the Saints and he looks to build on last year's success. Now I know the Who Dat Nation and some of the media like to knock Bush due to injuries and for having a career yards-per-carry fewer than 4, but I want to remind everyone of the positives Reggie brings to this team ...Read More
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Q&A with New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees
What are your thoughts of Pete Carmichael as an offensive coach? “He’s a great coach, a great offensive coach. He’s the guy that really paid his dues, going back to when he was a tight ends coach in Cleveland, a quality control coach in Washington and San Diego and then becoming the quarterbacks coach here in 2006 prior to me coming a month or two later..."
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Kristian: Harper thriving in new Saints D as safety picture develops
Thus far through training camp, strong safety Roman Harper might be the player that will benefit the most from the new defensive scheme. "He's all over the field. Every time you turn your head and there was a play to be made, number 41 is around the ball ...Read More
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Chifici: Saints improving short yardage is key to postseason return
Better situational running along with a significantly improved defense in 2009 could be just the tonic the Saints need to march back into the playoffs in 2009. Saints starting offensive lineman Jon Stinchcomb aims to be a part of getting the runninggame back on track ...Read More
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Deke: Close calls and parity give Saints reason to be optimistic
In the National Football League parity is the theme. If recent history has proven anything, it has shown us football junkies that what you do one season has no bearing on what you can do the next! All thirty-two teams in the National Football League have plenty reasons and many examples they can use as motivation to say "this could be our year ...Read More
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Kristian: STC Day 4/ Practice 2
The New Orleans Saints wrapped up their 4th day of training camp with another spirited work out. After the offense dominated the morning session, the defense was looking to exact a little revenge.
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Hokie: Payton keeping players fresh - Reggie sits again
Reggie Bush sat out of the morning practice at Saints training camp. It is the second time in the first six practices that the running back didn't participate. "Anytime that you have a guy that's a starter, somebody that you're counting on to make a lot of plays for you and things like that, and they are not getting practice time out there on the field - it does become a little be of a concern," WWL's Hokie Gajan said after practice ...
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Deke: STC Day 4 / AM Practice recap
The New Orleans Saints began week two of training camp 2009 with practice that lasted a little over two hours. Today’s afternoon practice will go indoors-- closed to the public.
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Deke: Humbled Bell excited about shot with Saints
In life, lessons learned or not learned can sometimes be the turning point in some people's careers. History has shown that those who learn from mistakes usually turn things around, and those who don't may ...Read More
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New Saints defensive coach under the spotlight
When a scuffle erupted on the practice field, new Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looked downright giddy.
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Bush returns to practice, OK with schedule
Reggie Bush returned to practice Sunday and said he felt fine, but first-round draft pick Malcolm Jenkins was still a no-show as his contract negotiations wore on.
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STC day 3 / practice 1
For the third straight afternoon, the Saints were forced to move their afternoon practice indoors. This time it was because of wet fields. Coach Sean Payton would rather be outside, but he's still pleased with their workouts and the intensity has been good.
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Kristian: STC Day 2 / Practice 2
The New Orleans Saints wrapped up an extremely spirited practice Saturday afternoon. The theme in the previous three practices had been the defense. The afternoon practice belonged to the Black and Gold offense...
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Kristian: STC day one / practice two
Day one of Camp Payton is in the books. Let's get right to it. With rain soaked practice fields, the Saints took the show on the turf in their indoor practice facility. Again the defense stole the show in the afternoon practice. There were no injuries to report in the second practice of camp...
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Williams The Talk of Day One
On the first day of training camp, there were story lines galore. New players finally putting the pads on, fresh faces patrolling the sidelines, a “new” location for training camp, a quarterback coming off one of the greatest individual seasons in NFL history, and a star running back who just returned from an eye-opening trip to Africa that he said has helped him gain a new
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Head Coach Sean Payton Post-Practice - Training Camp Practice #1
Opening Statement:
“Just a couple of notes in regards to participation, of course Malcolm Jenkins is not here. Adrian Arrington, we’ll keep working with his hamstring. Lance Moore is getting some individual work and getting some one-on-one and seven-on-seven on a limited basis and in the mean time we just have to monitor his shoulder. His rehab is going real well.
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Hokie: Defense impressive in 1st practice
The first practice is in the books for Saints Training Camp 2009. A big crowd showed up at the team facility on Airline Drive to check out the black and gold. WWL's Hokie Gajan was in that number and was impressed after seeing the new defense in full pads for the first time ...Read More
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VP/GM Mickey Loomis Press Conference Transcript, 7/30/09
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Opening Statement: We had two draft picks signed today. We’re pleased about having agreements with both of them last night. Khai Harley did a great job for us in our office and both of the agents did a good job in making sure those guys were signed and here for the meeting this morning.
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Closing on key part of Saints deal extended
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has been given an extension to purchase an office tower as part of a deal between the team and the state. The deadline to close on the Dominion Tower has been extended from Saturday to Sept ...Read More
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Saints sign 2 picks
The New Orleans Saints today announced they have signed two of their draft picks. The Black and Gold are still negotiating with first round draft pick Malcolm Jenkins. The team sent out a news release about the two signings, here are excerpts: The New Orleans Saints have announced that the club has agreed to terms...
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Deke's 2009 Saints Training Camp Preview
Recap: Oh so close! That's exactly what the Saints Coaching staff, players and fans were saying last January, when the club finished with a disappointing 8-8 campaign. The Saints were not able to win the close games, when it counted most, and the majority of time it was because of what the team was unable to do rather than what they're opponents did ...Read More
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Saints receiver: Bring Vick to New Orleans
As Michael Vick looks for a team, one Saints player would love to see him join the Black and Gold. "I would love to see him in a Saints uniform, I think he could add a whole other dimension to this team that we don't really have," Saints receiver Lance Moore told WWL's Bobby Hebert ...Read More
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Deke: Saints receivers give Brees plenty of options
If you're a receiver in the National Football League, the New Orleans Saints should be deemed a land of opportunity. There is no other QB in the game today that distributes the ball better than Drew Brees ...Read More
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Reggie Bush single again, he and Kim Kardashian break up
Saints running back Reggie Bush and his girlfriend Kim Kardashian have split up. E! says the superstar couple are both "very sad," but they mutually decided to go their own ways...
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Deke: Greer feeling right at home with Saints
He hasn't been in New Orleans that long, but he says he's starting to feel comfortable with his new team and his new teammates. Saints Corner Back Jabari Greer could be a key figure in the Saints Secondary ...Read More
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Brees: We're in a great position
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says the Black and Gold have made the right moves to have great success in the coming NFL season. "I think we're at the point now where we made all the moves this offseason that we knew we wanted to make in regards to free agency and drafting defense, and getting a new defensive coordinator, and brining in some more offensive weapons," Brees said on ESPN 1350am ...Read More
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Black and Gold faithful called as movie extras
Saints season ticket holders are being invited to be part of a new movie project being filmed in New Orleans. The invitations and information went out today via e-mail for the movie shoot set to take place on Friday, July 17 ...Read More
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Saints deal gets legislative OK
Gov. Bobby Jindal's deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana through 2025 has won final legislative approval.
Two pieces of the deal needed votes of the House and Senate: a plan for the state to lease office space from Saints owner Tom Benson and $85 million in surplus spending on Superdome improvements. And both have received legislative backing.
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Brees touts Saints' high offseason attendance
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees recalled an expression describing "experience" as "something you gain when you don't get what you want." The Saints haven't been to the playoffs in two seasons. And Brees saw a connection between those disappointments and higher attendance for voluntary workouts this offseason.
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Deke: A few injuries, D backs grab INT's and Devery scores
The New Orleans Saints gave us a couple of scares as they ended day two of their 2009 mini-camp with an afternoon practice. The good news is that Jammal Brown and Pierre Thomas are OK, despite leaving the field. A little after 4:00pm Saints tackle Jammal Brown was gingerly walking to the Saints training room as many speculated what was wrong with him.
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Kristian: Big crowd for mini-camp, D on fire, short yardage back found?
As the fans poured into Saints mini-camp, so did the players…with sweat. Practice 3 of 5 is in the books for the Black and Gold this weekend. The morning session was spirited, perhaps aided by the strong contingent of Saints fans braving the heat and intense sun to watch their team.
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Q and A with Jeremy Shockey at Saints Mini-Camp
Q: Can you talk about your first day at the minicamp? A: It's good to be back and get some work in. We have a long ways to go. It's our first mandatory minicamp. It's good to be here. Q: Can you discuss what happened in Las Vegas? A: Not much. I'm sure all of you read about it. If you're halfway intelligent you can read it.
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Malcolm Jenkins joins Black and Gold on Saturday
Saints first-round draft pick Malcolm Jenkins will be at Saints mini-camp starting Saturday morning. Jenkins was expected to miss this camp because of the unusual schedule at Ohio State. Head coach Sean Payton says that Jenkins passed his final exams and has graduated. Fans will get a chance to see the defensive back Saturday.
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Deke: Mini-camp re-cap; What happens in Vegas...
Media was allowed in at 10:43 as the Saints was beginning to stretch. Marques Colston and Adrian Arrington did not practice. Coach Sean Payton said he’s gradually increasing each player’s work load. Arrington suffered a hamstring during one of the Saints previous OTA’s.
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Deke: Saints Mini Camp - will the Defense sustain the intensity?
New Orleans Saints fans will get a glimpse of what type of team they'll have this season, as the Saints hold their annual Mini-Camp this weekend at their facility on Airline Drive in Metairie. Will the Saints commit to run the ball more? Is Robert Meachem ready to have a breakout season?
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Kristian: Saints start to answer questions
The fans get their first chance to see the 2009 Saints this weekend. The Black and Gold get back on the field this weekend for their first mini-camp of the season. The team has spent big money and time upgrading their bottom dwelling defense, and will put it on display Friday and Saturday.
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Saints sell out whole season again
Hurricane Katrina's devastation couldn't stem the tide of Saints fans ready to buy tickets when the NFL team returned in 2006 - and neither has the national recession. The franchise has sold out the 70,000-seat Louisiana Superdome for a fourth straight year, even as the overall cost of season tickets climbed and the metro area began hemorrhaging jobs.
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Mark: Devery Henderson - finally settled
After catching 32 passes for the Saints in 2008 for an eye popping 24.8 yards per reception including 3 touchdowns, Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson made another big catch in the off-season--security. After playing out a one year deal for the '08 season, Saints management rewarded the 5 year veteran out of LSU a 4 year contract worth a reported 12 million dollars.
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Saints invite fans to see 2009 team
The New Orleans Saints have announced details of the first practices of the 2009 season open to the public. They are this weekend at mini-camp. Team officials say fans will have opportunities to get an up-close look at the 2009 Saints during the full squad mini-camp Friday and Saturday.
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Brees hopes Bush backs up Super Bowl prediction and Shockey comes back
Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, Friday, appeared on national TV. ESPN 2 asked the Black and Gold signal caller about Reggie Bush's recent prediction that the Saints are Super Bowl bound. "Well I hope he's ready to back it up," Brees said. "That's our number one goal every year. I'm never one to come out preseason and say something like that, though."
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McAllister Nissan to liquidate assets
Deuce McAllister Nissan's days are over. Filing for bankruptcy in an economy that has crippled the auto industry proved too much for the 3-year-old dealership, which on Thursday agreed to liquidate its remaining assets through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The dealership in Mississippi had operated in Chapter 11 since March.
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Deke: Roby could be Saints X-Factor in 09
He can explode through a hole with a blink of an eye and has become one of the best return men in the game today. But, he feels like he can do more. Saints Kickoff Returner, Courtney Roby could be an extra special ingredient in the Saints Offense this season.
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Saints deal bill wins passage in La. House
The Louisiana House approved a central piece of Gov. Bobby Jindal's deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in the state: a bill that would allow the state to lease office space from team owner Tom Benson. The measure to sidestep the traditional leasing process for state agencies was sent to the Senate with a 70-23 vote Wednesday.
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NFL players union to appeal ruling on suspensions
The NFL Players Association plans to appeal a judge's ruling in the case of five players facing suspensions over positive drug tests. The union filed its notice of appeal Wednesday with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The players association wants the appeals court to reconsider a judge's dismissal last week of a lawsuit filed by the union.
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Deke: Williams' Defense takes Saints from hunted to hunters
It's not even June and I can tell you that the Saints Defense is a lot better than they were a year ago. There are several factors contributing to the quick turnaround. New coordinator Greg Williams, the Saints commitment to defense in the last two drafts, and the health of key defensive players are all keys.
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Kristian: Saints might be one heck of a football team
The Saints are gearing up for mini-camp. The Black and Gold have completed their first practices of the 2009 season, and appear hungry for more next week. Organized Team Activities gave the Saints a taste of what's to come, and they seemed to like it. 8-8 and two straight seasons and watching the play offs at home, usually means changes in the NFL.
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Saints spokesman: Jeremy Shockey taken to hospital
A New Orleans Saints team spokesman says tight end Jeremy Shockey was taken to a hospital but is doing fine. Greg Bensel confirmed Sunday that the team was aware that Shockey was taken to a hospital but did not release details. Celebrity gossip site TMZ.com first reported that Shockey was taken out of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas by stretcher after being found unconscious Sunday.
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Judge dismisses suit by Saints' Grant and Smith
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the NFL players' union on behalf of three New Orleans Saints players and two Minnesota Vikings. If it is not appealed, the ruling could mean suspensions for Saints players Charles Grant and Will Smith at the start of the 2009 season. Deuce McAllister, who was also part of the suit, was released by the Saints after the 2008 season ended.
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Mark: Young guards - a Saints strength
In Sean Payton's first 3 seasons at the helm of the Saints, the head coach has solidified the interior of his offensive line with 2 mid-round draft picks. In 2006, New Orleans hit paydirt by selecting Bloomsburg guard Jahri Evans in the 4th round. During the 2008 NFL Draft, the Saints made another solid selection in Nebraska guard Carl Nicks in the 5th round.
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Thomas, bigger, embraces challenge to run inside
Pierre Thomas was still a senior at Illinois when the speedy Reggie Bush and powerful Deuce McAllister combined to give the 2006 Saints a dynamic running game that helped carry New Orleans into the playoffs. With McAllister leaving last winter, Thomas has bulked up for his third pro season, hoping to prove he can be the Saints' premier power runner of the future.
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Saints sign WR Paris Warren
The New Orleans Saints have signed receiver Paris Warren, a former seventh-round draft pick by Tampa Bay. He showed promise with the Buccaneers before dislocating his left ankle while making a game-winning touchdown catch in the last preseason game of 2007. Prior to the injury, Warren, now 26, appeared to have locked up a roster spot with the Buccaneers.
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Deke: Usama Young making transition to safety
Since he was drafted by the Saints two years ago his mantra has always been that he’d do whatever is asked of him to help his team win games. Saints Defensive Back Usama Young is currently trying to make the move from Corner Back to Safety in Coach Greg Williams’ scheme on the Saints Defense.
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Deke: Saints First OTA - INTENSE!
In what was the most spirited and physical OTA (Off Season Training Activity) to date in the Sean Payton era, the New Orleans Saints worked for about an hour and forty-five minutes at their indoor facility on Airline Drive. There were plenty of big plays on both sides of the ball, but the highlight was the intensity of the team.
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Deke: Morten Anderson - Next Stop, Canton?
When it comes to most beloved Saint of all time, Kicker Morten Anderson is right up there at the top. Anderson will go down as perhaps the greatest kicker in NFL History and he sported the Black and Gold uniform for thirteen successful seasons.
Anderson has far too many records to list, but he is the leading scorer in Saints history.
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New Orleans gets 2013 Super Bowl
New Orleans is a Super Bowl city again. NFL owners voted Tuesday to play the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans, the first time the championship game will be played there since Hurricane Katrina shredded parts of the Louisiana Superdome.
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Deke: The L-Train is Ready to Roll
In his limited number of touches last season with the Saints, undrafted free agent Lynell Hamilton made the most of his opportunities. Hamilton did not make the Saints active roster, but the running back was placed on the practice squad and dressed out in the Saints final game of the season against Carolina.
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Andersen, Romig honored by Saints Hall of Fame
Morten Andersen kicked field goals in the Louisiana Superdome as well as anyone - and each time he did, Jerry Romig's voice echoed throughout the stadium. The New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that that Andersen has been elected as a member. It said Romig is this year's Joe Gemelli Fleur De Lis Award winner for his contributions to the franchise.
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Deke: Saints sign a new defensive end with a troubled past
With the uncertain status of defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant to start the 2009 season, the New Orleans Saints added some insurance to the position. The Saints Signed defensive end Anthony Hargrove.The St. Louis Rams drafted Hargrove in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. His best season as a pro came in 2005, when he recorded 6.5 sacks with the Rams.
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NFL owners to select 2013 Super Bowl host city today
NFL team owners today are going to hear the bids to host Super Bowl XLVII, to be played in February 2013. New Orleans will find out later today if New Orleans will host the big dance for a record-tying tenth time. Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District board member Robert Bruno is upbeat about the city's chances.
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Deke: Super Bowl belongs in "Big Easy"
The Super Bowl has evolved into the greatest event in sports, and our very own city of New Orleans has been a huge part of the growth of the game as well as the events that surround it. It is a bigger than life event that has had a wonderful time in New Orleans over the years.
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Kristian: Saints practices begin, championships are won in the off-season
The quest for an NFL championship doesn't officially begin until September, but typically the ground work for a Super Bowl run is paved during the NFL offseason. Today the New Orleans Saints begin the first official practices of the 2009 season where the veterans participate. Organized Team Activities (OTA's) run today through Friday.
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Saints deal bill wins House committee passage
A central piece of Gov. Bobby Jindal's new deal with the New Orleans Saints, to have team owner Tom Benson acting as the state's landlord, crossed its first legislative hurdle Monday. The House Appropriations Committee agreed without objection to a bill that would let the state lease office space from Benson for up to two decades.
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Panel approves state renting offices from Benson
The deal to keep the Saints in New Orleans through 2025 leapt another hurdle today. A House committee at the Louisiana Capitol approved an agreement for the state to lease office space from Saints owner Tom Benson. Part of the deal to reduce cash payments to the football team includes Benson buying the office tower next to the dome and renting offices to the state.
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Deke: Hill thankful for shot with Saints
P.J. Hill would have been a mid first round draft choice, if it were just about what he did on the football field. But, unfortunately, his off field behavior made him an un-drafted free agent. Now he has seemingly put all that behind him and he is happy to be in New Orleans.
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Kristian: Reggie says he "can be the NFL MVP"
Pressure? What does it feel like to be Reggie Bush entering the 4th year of an up and down NFL career with high expectations from the fans, the coaching staff and Reggie himself? "For me it's not about pressure. It's about expectations that I've set for myself, and what everybody else is expecting out of me," Bush said during his annual youth camp over the weekend.
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McAllister confident about a comeback
Deuce McAllister is done trying to be a super star, done trying to carry a team on his back as he did with the New Orleans Saints earlier this decade. The 30-year-old power runner doesn't want to be the embittered player living in denial about the effects of age and injuries on his game. He does, however, still want to win a Super Bowl - as a player.
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Saints deal survives attack
A small group of lawmakers today lost their fight to kill the deal with the New Orleans Saints. They tried to strip $85 million in surplus funding for the Superdome to add seats and suites which the Saints can sell to reduce what the state pays the team.
The effort overwhelmingly failed.
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$85 million in Superdome upgrades on House floor today
The spending bill that includes $85 million in Superdome upgrades as part of the renegotiated deal with the New Orleans Saints will be voted on by the full state house today. With limited surplus funds to work with, the stage could be set for a contentious argument and lots of wheeling and dealing, but House Speaker Jim Tucker says there really hasn't been a whole lot of that.
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Payton pleased with Saints' offseason attitude
Sean Payton normally fines Saints players for being late to anything. On Monday, he waited on the porch of a golf course club house, explaining that some of his players may be arriving late for his charity golf tournament for a legitimate reason: virtually the entire team was participating in optional workouts at the team's headquarters.
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Saints sign three rookie free agents
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the team has picked up three rookie free agents. According to Loomis, the Black & Gold has signed guard Shawn Flanagan, defensive tackle Earl Heyman and wide receiver Matthew Simon after the three players participated in the clubs rookie minicamp over the weekend.
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Bill with Superdome - Saints spending plans sails through committee
Plans to spend $783 million in state surplus cash have won easy passage from a House committee _ with very little public discussion of much of the spending. It includes $85 million for improvements to the Louisiana Superdome as part of a Jindal administration deal that will keep the team in New Orleans through 2025.
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Morstead looks to justify Saints' draft pick
Too bad for rookie punter Thomas Morstead the Saints aren't slated to play in England again this fall. Morstead fancies himself a master of one of the rarest plays in American football - the dropkick - something to which the rugby-loving British can truly relate. "My family's from England so I grew up kind of learning rugby," Morstead explained during the Saints' rookie camp.
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The newest Saints come marching in
It's on. On a cloudy, breezy and not as humid as it could be May day, Saints Rookie Mini Camp kicked off at the team's training facility in Metairie. "All these guys are eager to get out here and make an impression," said Saints head coach Sean Payton following the first of five scheduled weekend practices.
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Dome upgrades for Saints win first round approval
Part of the deal to keep the Saints in the Louisiana Superdome another 15 years won one round of committee approval today.
It is the first of what lawmakers say is the first of many hurdles. "This is just one of the steps in the process," House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Hunter Greene told the WWL State Capitol Bureau.
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Legislators take vote on key part of Saints deal
Louisiana lawmakers today begin voting on pieces of the deal to keep the Saints in the state for another 15 years. A committee is considering the plan to spend 85 million dollars in surplus funds from last year to make Superdome improvements.
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New Orleans sends NFL owners unique Super Bowl bid
New Orleans officials today sent off their video, text and artwork-driven bid for the 2013 Super Bowl. Each NFL owner will get one, ahead of the formal, in-person bids the city makes in less than two weeks. The uniquely New Orleans Ya-Ya-inspired boxes are custom tailored to each of the NFL owners, with artwork inspired by their own teams.
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Lawmakers briefed on proposed new Saints contract
The discussion has begun in the Louisiana Legislature on the proposed deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome through 2025. House Speaker Jim Tucker Tuesday afternoon gave the rank-and-file details on the proposal. He told them it's a better deal for the state, because it dramatically reduces the state inducements to the team, currently more than $23 million annually.
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Saints announce rookie free agents
Former UCLA quarterback Patrick Cowan and Wisconsin running back P.J. Hill were among 10 undrafted rookies officially added Monday to the New Orleans Saints' roster. The new players will join the Saints' four draft picks at the team's rookie camp. They are scheduled to report Thursday evening and practice Friday through Sunday.
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Saints players released from jail
New Orleans Saints receiver Biren Ealy and tight end Kolomona Kapanui have been released from jail. The men were arrested early Sunday morning by Jefferson Parish authorities, who booked the two players with obscenity, disturbing the peace and lewd conduct. They allegedly were drunk, urinated in public and exposed themselves to two women.
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JP officers arrest two Saints players
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says his officers this morning arrested two members of the New Orleans Saints. Police say that just after mindnight, two women reported seeing players Biren Ealy and Kolo Kapanui uninating in an apartment complex parking lot in the 5100 block of Citrus boulevard.
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Jindal forges "new partnership with the Benson family" in Saints deal
The State of Louisiana and the New Orleans Saints today announced a deal to keep the team playing football in the Superdome through at least 2025. The plan means instead of paying the Saints more than $23 million dollars per year, direct cash payments would top out at $6 million.
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State and Saints to announce details of deal
The New Orleans Saints and the state of Louisiana have called a news conference for 10 AM Thursday at the Superdome, where officials are expected to lay out details of a long-term deal between the state and the Black & Gold. Governor Bobby Jindal and Saints Owner Tom Benson, along with a host of other officials, will be on hand for the announcement.
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Jindal: Saints negotiations going "very well"
The State of Louisiana could reportedly save hundreds of millions of dollars with a new long-term deal with the Saints, according to State Senator John Alario. According to Alario, who was present at a briefing by Governor Jindal on the negotiations, the amount of payments paid by the state directly to the Saints could be capped at $6 million per year.
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Saints release Thomas
The New Orleans Saints have released defensive tackle Hollis Thomas. The 35-year-old has been in the NFL for 14 seasons. Thomas recorded 20 career sacks and 226 tackles during that time. The six foot tall, 335 pound lineman played the last three years in New Orleans. He only appeared in 8 games last year and only recorded 7 tackles as he battled injuries.
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Saints release DT Brian Young
The New Orleans Saints have announced the release of defensive tackle Brian Young. Young, a nine-year NFL veteran, spent the past five seasons as a Saint after signing with the club as an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2004 season. The 31-year old defensive lineman played in 64 regular season games for New Orleans, starting 58 of them, and recorded 266 tackles and 12 sacks.
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Saints Draft Class 2009
Jenkins started games in all four years at Ohio State, coming out of Piscataway, New Jersey where he was a state champion in the 400m dash and played both offense and defense. Started 39 straight games after his freshman year. Jim Thorpe award winner as a senior for the nation's best defensive back. First defensive back taken in the draft.
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A conversation with Malcolm Jenkins
New Saints Cornerback Malcom Jenkins talks with WWL First News about his draft experience.
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Saints draft 2 defenders and a punter
Wake Forest linebacker Stanley Arnoux grabbed his phone. He wanted to congratulate teammate Chip Vaughn, who'd just been drafted by the New Orleans Saints. "Right when I picked up the phone to give him a ring, my phone rings and it's a 504 number and I said, 'I know that's New Orleans.'" Arnoux recalled. "So I was so excited."
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Saints take CB Malcolm Jenkins
The New Orleans Saints have selected Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins with the 14th pick in the first round of the NFL draft. Jenkins, the Thorpe Award winner as the nation's best defensive back last year, had a career-high 57 tackles, intercepted three passes and forced three fumbles. He started 45 of 49 games at Ohio State, finishing his career with 196 tackles.
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Evans, Moore re-sign with Saints
Offensive guard Jahri Evans and wide receiver Lance Moore, restricted free agents during the offseason, have signed one-year contracts with the Saints.
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Saints say they're in 'good spot' with 14th pick
The New Orleans Saints are going into this weekend's NFL draft without picks in three of the first five rounds, but they say that doesn't mean they'll come away short-handed. The Saints used their second-, third-, and fifth-round picks in trades that brought them middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, their leading tackler last season, and tight end Jeremy Shockey.
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Saints can't afford a first-round mistake
If the New Orleans Saints hold on to their 14th overall selection in this weekend's NFL draft, getting it wrong could be costly as ever. Deals that brought in linebacker Jonathan Vilma from the New York Jets and tight end Jeremy Shockey from the Giants left New Orleans with no second-, third- or fifth-round picks this year.
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Some lawmakers question plan for state to lease space from Saints owner
Controversy is swirling after a State Senator released details of negotiations between the New Orleans Saints and the state of Louisiana. John Alario revealed a proposal for Saints owner Tom Benson to buy the former Dominion Tower next to the Superdome and lease the office building to the state.
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Detiller: Louisiana's Pipeline to the NFL
Every sports fan in Louisiana keeps up with high school football. Believe me, there is nothing like it across the country for excitement and passion and also for the caliber of play out on the field. Per capita the Louisiana high school ranks put more people in the NFL than any other state in the union.
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Lawmaker: Saints' owner to buy office tower
Saints owner Tom Benson intends to buy a high-rise office tower next to the Louisiana Superdome, and the state has pledged to lease much of the building back as an incentive for Benson to keep his NFL club in New Orleans long-term, a state senator said Thursday evening.
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Saints pick up another free agent on defense
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Wednesday that the club has signed free agent linebacker Anthony Waters. Waters is entering his third NFL season, having spent two years in San Diego after being selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2007 draft.
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Saints open at home against Detroit
The New Orleans Saints will open the 2009 season at home against the Detroit Lions and will play two Monday Night Football home games. The NFL released the entire 2009 schedule Tuesday. The Saints open at the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday, Sept. 13 against the Lions, who last year became the first team in NFL history to post an 0-16 record.
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Complete details on Saints 2009 Schedule
In their 2009 schedule, the New Orleans Saints will be featured in three nationally-televised, primetime games, including two on Monday Night Football and one on Saturday night, all of which will take place at home at the Louisiana Superdome, it was announced today by the NFL.
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Detiller: Top 12 New Orleans Saints Draft Choices of All-Time
Rickey Jackson played in the shadow of Hugh Green at the University of Pittsburgh, but “City Champ” quickly turned into one of the elite defensive players in the NFL after the Saints drafted him with the 53rd overall selection in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft.
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Bush: "We are going to go the Super Bowl"
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush is making lofty predictions for the football season. It came on "Live with Regis and Kelly" today as the nation TV show broadcast from New Orleans.
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Bush says McAllister release means he's the man
New Orleans running back Reggie Bush figures the Saints are saying it's time he became the main guy. That's what Bush read into the February release of Deuce McAllister, the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 6,069 yards. "They're looking for me to be the guy back there," Bush said Sunday.
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Two slain at NY apartment owned by Saints LB Vilma
Police are investigating two execution-style slayings at a Long Island condo owned by a New Orleans linebacker who formerly played for the New York Jets. New York Police Department spokesman Paul Browne said Tuesday that Saints player Jonathan Vilma was not there at the time of the slayings and is not believed to be involved.
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Saints pre-season matchups announced
The NFL today released its pre-season schedule. The New Orleans Saints will play all their games against AFC opponents. All dates and kickoffs times have yet to be determined, but the first weekend of NFL exhibition action, from August 13 to August 17, features the Cincinnati Bengals coming to town.
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Saints to train in Metairie this summer
Saints fans won't have to travel to Jackson to see the Saints train this summer. The team announced today that the Saints will conduct training camp at the team's year-around training facility in Metairie, according Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis.
The following is the full press release from the Saints about bringing the training camp back home:
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Saints agree to contract with DT Coleman
Veteran free-agent defensive tackle Rod Coleman has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
The 32-year-old former Pro Bowl selection did not play last season after being released by the Atlanta Falcons, where he had some of his best seasons under current Saints defensive line coach Bill Johnson.
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Saints sign veteran safety
The New Orleans Saints have signed safety Pierson Prioleau. Terms of the agreement were undisclosed. Prioleau, 5-11, 188 pounds, an unrestricted free agent, is a 10-year NFL veteran. He has played with the San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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New Orleans Saints cut cornerback Mike McKenzie
The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have released 10-year veteran cornerback Mike McKenzie. McKenzie, 32, played five seasons with the Saints after being acquired from the Green Bay Packers on October 4, 2004. With the Saints McKenzie started 62 of the 63 games he played in and registered 225 tackles.
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Dardis: Saints sign free agent safety Darren Sharper
The New Orleans Saints today bolster their defense signing free agent safety Darren Sharper. The 6'2" 210 product of William & Mary has been named to the Pro Bowl four times in his 12-year NFL career. The 33-year-old leads all active NFL players with 54 career interceptions in 183 regular season games.
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Saints agree to terms with OL Leckey
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent center Nick Leckey. Financial terms of the deal announced Tuesday were not disclosed by the team. Leckey has played for the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals since the Cardinals picked him in the sixth round of the 2004 draft.
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Saints agree to terms with DL Spicer
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Paul Spicer. Team spokesman Greg Bensel announced the deal Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Spicer started in 10 of 16 games last season for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Saints re-sign kick returner Roby
The New Orleans Saints have re-signed kick returner Courtney Roby, who averaged nearly 25 yards per return last season.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Saints signed Roby during last season after he was released by the Indianapolis Colts. Roby played five weeks for the Saints, exhibiting his explosive speed on several returns, the longest going 62 yards.
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State and Saints hopeful for new deal and Super Bowl bid
The state and the Saints may be getting close to a deal to keep the team in New Orleans long-term and allow the city to bid on the next available Super Bowl. "The negotiations are going well," Superdome Commission Chairman Ron Foreman told WWL First News. "Tom Benson is working very closely with the governor and our staff."
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Jindal and Saints talk with Super Bowl bid deadline looming
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal says he's optimistic that the Saints and the state will come to an arrangement to keep the team in town long term. He also wants to bid on a Super Bowl with a deadline approaching in the next three weeks. The LSED, the Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District, meets today.
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Coach Payton nixes talk of T.O.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton told WWL First News that talk of Terrell Owens coming to the Saints was just that: idle talk. "Certainly he's explosive," Payton said of Owens, "but he's 2nd in the league in dropped passes. A lot of those came at critical moments," the Coach told Bobby and Deke.
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Deuce: "This is a day... you dread"
The New Orleans Saints have cut running back Deuce McAllister. "All good things must come to an end... this is a day as a player that you dread," the Saints most prolific running back in history said. "To the fans of the New Orleans Saints... it's been a blessing. It's been an honor."
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Saints release McAllister
The New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister. Saints owner Tom Benson says, "Deuce has meant so much to our organization since we selected him in the first round of the 2001 draft." He made the comments in a news release. "He has represented our club with dignity and class, and obviously been a great player – one of our best all-time."
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Saints release David Patten
The New Orleans Saints today announced that the team has released wide receiver David Patten. In 2008 Patten played in five games for the Saints and made three starts. Over the course of the season he totaled 11 receptions for 162 yards for a 14.7 receiving average and one touchdown.
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Deuce's days with Saints could be over
Monday was the first day NFL teams can release players, and the Saints didn't make any moves immediately. When they do however, NFL analyst Mike Detillier believes a fan favorite will be among the players whose days with the Saints come to an end.
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Saints and Hornets payments short $27.5M next year
Louisiana is expected to be more than $27 million short of what it owes the New Orleans Saints and Hornets next year, to meet the state's contractual obligations to the pro sports teams. The money is supposed to come from the budget of the commission that oversees the Louisiana Superdome and the New Orleans Arena.
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Governor mum on Saints talks
New Orleans officials are eager to get the Super Bowl back into the city. That likely can't happen until the New Orleans Saints renew their commitment to the city. The Saints contract expires after the 2010 season, so if New Orleans is to host the next available Super Bowl, which is in 2013, the Saints need to extend their lease with the state.
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Frustrated fans fume about fickle finish
As tens of thousands of Saints fans streamed out of the Superdome after the narrow loss to the Panthers, most praised the work of Drew Brees and the Saints offense. However, most of the same fans had much harsher words for the play of the Saints defense and the work of defensive coordinators.
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The Big Chief says Saints have questions to answer in off season
The season is over and for the second year in a row the team that all major publications picked to win the NFC South will instead be watching the playoffs from home. So what do the Saints need to do this off season so we are not in the same situation twelve months from now? First, New Orleans has to find a way to learn how to win close games.
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Gould lifts Bears to 27-24 win over Saints
Robbie Gould and the Chicago Bears handed Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints another devastating loss at Soldier Field. Gould kicked the tying field goal at the end of regulation and booted a 35-yarder in overtime to lift the Chicago Bears to a 27-24 victory on Thursday night, giving their playoff hopes a boost.
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