Saints Nation: The Saints Need a Veteran Cornerback in the Mix ASAP
Before I get rolling with this post I want to once again give a heartfelt shout out to all our troops and quickly remember what makes Memorial Day so special. It's them. So if you've served or are currently serving and you read this blog, please know that while these words can't ever possibly match the level of commitment you've given, it hopefully goes at least a...
Saints Nation: With Newfound Cap Space, Could Saints Sign Another Veteran?
The trade of Chris Ivory helped the Saints land John Jenkins in the draft but it also had the nice side benefit of giving the Saints a little breathing room with the salary cap. According to NOLA.com, which quotes the NFLPA, the Saints are now $3.1 million under the cap. That gives them the ability to add a couple of free agents at slightly more than the vet's minimum. I wouldn...
Saints Nation: Top 15 Free Agents in Saints History
I was glass half empty yesterday, so we'll go glass half full today. Here are my top 15 free agent signings in team history. There was just too many good ones to stop at 10. Free agency started technically in 1989 with "Plan B" but it wasn't till '92-'93 that the full blown free agency the way we know it today existed. That said, the Saints did sign some...
Saints hire Rob Ryan as defensive coordinator
The New Orleans Saints have officially hired Rob Ryan as the team's new defensive coordinator, reports Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer. The former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator last season, Ryan will likely scrap the Saints current 4-3 front for a 3-4 defensive scheme. It's done, the New Orleans Saints have hired Rob Ryan as their new defensive coordinator. — Jay Glazer...
Saints Inactives For Week 17 Vs Panthers
The New Orleans Saints have declared DL Akiem Hicks, CB Jabari Greer, TE Michael Higgins, OG Ricky Henry, WR Saalim Hakim, LB Scott Shanle, DL Tyrunn Walker inactive for Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com
Saints CB Jabari Greer, RB Pierre Thomas To Miss Season Finale With Panthers
Starting cornerback Jabari Greer and running back Pierre Thomas are among three Saints who wont play in Sundays season finale with the Carolina Panthers because of injuries.
Greer suffered a concussion and Thomas injured a knee in last weeks win over the Dallas Cowboys and werent able to practice all week as the Saints (7-8) prepared for the Panthers (6-9).
Saints interim...
Saints RB Pierre Thomas, CB Jabari Greer Out At Practice Again
It's not looking good for the prospects of three injured players suiting for the New Orleans Saints' season finale against the Carolina Panthers as running back Pierre Thomas, cornerback Jabari Greer and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks missed Thursday's practice.
Thomas (knee), Greer (concussion) and Hicks (knee) sat out their second consecutive practice this week. If...
Saints Nation: Saints Escape Dallas with Overtime Victory, 34-31
A victory with mixed emotions for the second consecutive week as the Saints won 34-31 in Dallas. On this same day they were eliminated from any chance at the playoffs due to a Vikings win, and we're left wondering why they couldn't play like this more consistently this season. It was a game full of ups and downs, but there is no question in my mind that the better team won...
New Orleans Saints: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#17)
Last week: 16 (-1)
Record: 6-8
Net points per drive: 0.14 (12th)
DVOA: -1.3% (15th)
Weighted DVOA: 1.5% (14th)
The Saints still remain mathematically alive for a playoff spot at 6-8 off a huge blowout home win and now they head to Dallas, where the Cowboys really struggle as home favorites and really struggle in December under Tony Romo (generally). With a home game week 17 against...
Saints record first shutout in 17 years
NEW ORLEANS - Finally, the New Orleans Saints were handed a bounty they could enjoy. Playing their first game after player sanctions in the Bountygate scandal were vacated by the NFL, the Saints turned four Josh Freeman interceptions and one lost fumble into 27 points, and Drew Brees threw scoring passes to four different receivers to spark New Orleans to a 41-0 victory over the...
Saints Rip Buccaneers 41-0 To End Losing Streak
After two less-than-stellar performances, Drew Brees looked like a two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year once again.
Brees completed 26-of-39 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 41-0 drubbing of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Lance Moore, Joe Morgan, David Thomas and Darren Sproles each caught a touchdown pass for the Saints...
New Orleans Saints: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#16)
Last week: 16 (+0)
Record: 5-8
Net points per drive: -0.13 (19th)
DVOA: -8.1% (22nd)
Weighted DVOA: -7.0% (21st)
I never considered the Saints a true playoff contender because of their schedule, but it gets easier for them now after 3 straight losses. They have very winnable games at home for the Panthers and Buccaneers and they can win in Dallas too as the Cowboys tend to struggle...
New Orleans Saints: Week 14 NFL Power Rankings (#16)
Last week: 16 (+0)
Record: 5-7
Net points per drive: 0.05 (15th)
DVOA: -3.1% (17th)
Weighted DVOA: -1.1% (16th)
Studs
RB Pierre Thomas: Rushed for 84 yards (34 after contact) on 14 attempts, 3 broken tackles, caught 1 pass for 5 yards on 1 attempt
LG Ben Grubbs: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 54 pass block snaps, run blocked for 21 yards on 5 attempts
WR Lance Moore: Caught 7 passes...
Saints draw inspiration from Giants' playoff run
The New Orleans Saints know they are long shots to make the playoffs even if they beat the New York Giants on Sunday.
Still, they haven't given up - taking inspiration from the Giants, who made a postseason run from a position similar to one in which the Saints find themselves now.
''We saw what they did last year,'' Saints cornerback Jabari Greer said. '...
New Orleans Saints: Week 13 NFL Power Rankings (#16)
Last week: 15 (-1)
Record: 5-6
Net points per drive: 0.14 (14th)
DVOA: 0.3% (16th)
Weighted DVOA: 1.8% (14th)
Tier 5: Teams many predicted to make the playoffs at the beginning of the season, but that are long shots now
Studs
CB Patrick Robinson: Allowed 2 catches for 9 yards and a touchdown on 4 attempts, 1 interception, 1 pass deflection, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop
LE Cameron Jordan...
New Orleans Saints: Week 11 NFL Power Rankings (#18)
Last week: 20 (+2)
Record: 4-5
They’re the least likely of the three 2011 playoff teams who are currently 4-5 to go 1-6 and be this year’s team that goes from the playoffs to 5 wins or fewer, but I guess we can’t rule them out. They probably won’t be that team, however. That being said, they’re overrated. Yes, they knocked off Atlanta, but Dallas, Carolina, Washington,...
Greer: Saints 'starting to see some light'
After going winless in September, the New Orleans Saints have clawed back to within one victory of a .500 record, and what looked like a lost season without suspended coach Sean Payton has turned into something with more promise.
If the Saints win at struggling Oakland on Sunday, they will be 5-5 and one game out of the final wild card spot in the NFC. A huge 31-27 win against previously...
Browns Bye Week: Winners and Losers
Who caught your eye? Did someone stand out? Who blew it? That’s what were interested in this morning. Winners and losers.
Just because your Cleveland Football Browns were given the week off doesn’t mean that we joined them. Plenty of football — both good and bad – to talk about, so let’s dig in…
WINNER: Jabari Greer, cornerback, New Orleans Saints — Needing a big...
Saints deliver Falcons first loss
Of all the teams to end the Atlanta Falcons' unbeaten run, it had to be their resurgent rivals, the New Orleans Saints in game filled with drama until the end.
Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, cornerback Jabari Greer made a diving, touchdown-saving pass breakup on a late fourth-down play, and New Orleans held on to hand the Falcons...
Saints End Falcons Unbeaten Run With 31-27 Win
Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, cornerback Jabari Greer made a diving, touchdown-saving pass breakup on a late fourth-down play, and the New Orleans Saints held on to hand the Atlanta Falcons their first loss, 31-27 on Sunday.
Graham and his Atlanta counterpart, veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez, both were superb in a game that showcased...
Saints 31, Falcons 27
NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees threw three touchdown passes and Jabari Greer broke up a potential game-winning touchdown pass in the back of the end zone with 1:42 left to lift the New Orleans Saints to a 31-27 victory Sunday over the previously undefeated Atlanta Falcons. The Saints, who won their fourth game in five weeks after an 0-4 start, led 28-17 following Brees' 7-yard strike...
Saints hold on, deal Falcons first loss
NEW ORLEANS -- Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, cornerback Jabari Greer made a diving, touchdown-saving pass breakup on a late fourth-down play, and the New Orleans Saints held on to hand the Atlanta Falcons their first loss, 31-27 on Sunday. Graham and his Atlanta counterpart, veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez, both were superb in...
New Orleans Saints: Week 10 NFL Power Rankings (#20)
Last week: 22 (+2)
Record: 3-5
The Saints held the Eagles to 13 points, but I still have no confidence in this defense. They surrendered 400 yards for the 8th straight game, an NFL record to start a season, but the Eagles’ dumb mistakes forced them to settle for 13 points. This was the 9th most in NFL history that a team has surrendered in NFL history and still held their opponent...
Help Wanted: Saints defense historically bad
There is only so much Drew Brees can do on offense. Football is a team sport and without the entire team playing on a high-level odds are you aren’t going to win many games.
Just how bad are the Saints? Historically bad as the Saints rank dead last in the NFL in total defense and are on pace to set the league record.
They have surrendered 474.7 yards per game and have allowed...
Saints Nation: Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades vs. Chargers
This defense is bad. There is no way around this fact. One thing I did notice about this game, though, was the extraordinary amount of blitzing Steve Spagunolo dialed up. It worked. Sure the DB's got beat numerous times when put out on an island in man coverage, but guess what? This defense is going to give up huge chunks of yards either way. So you might as well get pressure...
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