The Saints released kicker Taylor Mehlhaff and punter Ben Graham on Tuesday, according to league sources. No replacements have been announced.Both...
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Pakulak will take the spot of Ben Graham, who also was shown the door by the team Tuesday. "...
Saints Sign K Garrett Hartley, P Glenn Pakulak
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Will Bush Play the Last Two Weeks?
From: The Sun Herald
Comparing the differences between the way the Saints played when being the home or road team has been glaringly apparent from the top of the roster (Drew Brees) to the bottom (Martin Gramatica or Taylor Mehlhaff). The lone road glory came against the hapless Kansas City Chiefs, with the Saints dropping their [...]
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