Saints Nation: Saints' Top 10 1st Round Picks in Team History
It's my duty to go back to being positive after dropping the 5 worst draft picks ever in Saints' history on you this week. So I'm going to give you my favorite picks, but in two segments. I'll start with the top 10 1st round picks today, and then I'll share my top 10 picks outside of the first round, both of which should yield interesting results.
10. Chuck...
Willie Roaf and Torii Hunter Host “Big Easy Super Lounge” During Super Bowl Week
Hall Of Famer Willie Roaf and MLB Star Torii Hunter will host the “Big Easy Super Lounge” , a dynamite Super Bowl XLVII event, in New Orleans, at The Old U.S. Mint Building, 400 Esplanade Ave.
Entertainment by Celebrity DJ’s Big Tigger, Spinderella of Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Diagnosis and popular local DJ Captain Charles.
The event will open on Thursday, January 31 at 7 pm promoting...
Buy NFL Legend Willie Roaf’s California Mansion For $2.4 Million
There’s no debate that Willie Roaf is one of the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history. The big fella played in the league for 13 years and eventually bought an insane mansion in Villa Park, California. He bought the place back in 2008 for a cool $2.15 million and ended up putting it on the market earlier this year for $2.95 million.
Looks like there weren’t many nibbles...
NFL Hall of Famer Willie Roaf Selling His Mansion
It’s a hall of fame house T…
Former New Orleans Saints great Willie Roaf has re-listed his mansion in Villa Park, California — Roaf originally purchased the property for $2.15 million in 2008. Roaf asked $2.95 million when he put the property on the market in early 2012. Here’s a brief description: Quite the residence for entertaining. Quintessential view property tucked...
Buccaneers crushed on road by Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Tampa Bay receiver Mike Williams was wide open as he broke for the end zone, then watched a pass from Josh Freeman sail far beyond his reach. On the next play, Freeman hit New Orleans defensive back Rafael Bush in the numbers for an easy interception.
It was that type of day for Freeman and the Bucs, whose fading playoff hopes ended Sunday in by far their most...
Assessing Buffalo Bills WR Andre Reed's 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Odds
The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class this past weekend, as Willie Roaf, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Dermontti Dawson, Curtis Martin and Jack Butler made up the Class of 2012.
And for the seventh straight year, former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed had to watch from home instead of taking his rightful place in the Canton, Ohio, facility.
Reed was...
Assessing Buffalo Bills WR Andre Reed’s 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Odds
The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class this past weekend, as Willie Roaf, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Dermontti Dawson, Curtis Martin and Jack Butler made up the Class of 2012. And for the seventh straight year, former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed had to watch from home instead of taking his [...]
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade on FOX Sports Ohio
FOX Sports Ohio will be airing the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Timken Grand Parade from 6-8pm on this Sunday, August 12. The parade took place this past Saturday, August 4 in Canton, Ohio. This years inductees included Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf all of whom will now call Canton, Ohio their home...
Saints cap good stay with 17-10 win over Cardinals
The bronze busts were impressive. Willie Roaf was magnanimous. And Drew Brees? Same as always.
It added up to a great weekend for a team that really needed one about now.
Brees produced a touchdown on his only series in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night, leading the New Orleans Saints to a 17-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals that topped off a fine time.
''Just to...
Saints QBs shine as Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb is hurt again during the NFL’s Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio-Hall of Fame Weekend means so much to the NFL for a variety of reasons. For fans it signals the true start of the new season.
To read this complete recap of Hall of Fame weekend which includes video and details on the impact of Kevin Kolb's injury on the Cardinals QB battle, please click the link below.
Saints Open NFL Preseason By Beating Cardinals 17-10 In Hall Of Fame Game
Drew Brees led New Orleans to a touchdown on his only series Sunday night, and the Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-10 in the Hall of Fame game, officiated by a crew with college experience. The game was canceled last year for the first time in 45 years because of the NFL's lockout of players. The win completed a good weekend for the Saints, who needed one after their rough...
Saints Sunday Dinner: Meat-Roaf a la Canton
Someone looks a little hungry for meat-roaf
After months of this most awful of offseasons, the football gods have finally graced the Who Dat Nation with the beginning of football season and what a way to ring in the new season with the induction of former Saint Left Tackle and all-around fantastic gentleman, Willie Roaf, into the hallowed halls of Canton.
Native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas...
Saints Nation: Willie Roaf Enshrined Into Hall of Fame
It's been an amazing weekend for me so far in Canton. I've included some pictures on twitter if you follow my feed to share the experience as much as possible with you. I met several players, staff members and coaches and most were very friendly and accomodating. I have to say Joe Vitt was probably the best experience of the bunch (pictured). He was very engaging, asked me...
Simply the Best
One of the great things about being an NFL fan is arguing back and forth – as to who’s the best. When those discussions arise in regards to offensive linemen, there are two names that always come up - former Cincinnati Bengal Anthony Munoz and newly bronzed hall of famer and former Kansas City Chief, Willie Roaf.
Martin's candid speech caps HOF ceremony
CANTON, Ohio A night of humility at the Pro Football Hall of Fame ended with 28 minutes of inspiration.
That somehow seems more than appropriate.
The 2012 class of inductees Willie Roaf, Jack Butler, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Dermontti Dawson and Curtis Martin enjoyed their moment, but none wallowed in it.
And the most moving and emotional speech of all was not a player...
Doleman leads close Hall of Fame class
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- The linemen led the way as they always do, accepting their inductions into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with an abundance of humility. Curtis Martin finished the evening by supplying plenty of tears. The last of the six players to have their bronze busts unveiled Saturday night, Martin used the big stage to recall his rough life, his mother's pain and his...
Willie Roaf Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Willie Roaf Enshrined
Jack Butler went from low profile into HOF
Jack Butler didn't play football in high school. He picked up the game in college at St. Bonaventure and entered the NFL as an undrafted player in 1951, just another guy filling out the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster.
He's not just another player anymore. Butler was the second of six players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Running back Curtis...
Former Saints, Chiefs OT Willie Roaf Inducted Into NFL's Hall Of Fame
Willie Roaf was tough to get around, an extraordinary blocker at tackle. He was impossible to ignore for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Roaf was the first player inducted Saturday in a six-man group that included Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman and Cortez Kennedy along with running back Curtis Martin and cornerback Jack Butler. Roaf made 11 Pro Bowls during a career with New Orleans...
Chiefs LT Willie Roaf goes into Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Willie Roaf was tough to get around, an extraordinary blocker at tackle. He was impossible to ignore for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Roaf was the first player inducted Saturday in a six-man group that included four linemen. Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman and Cortez Kennedy joined him, along with running back Curtis Martin and cornerback Jack Butler.
Roaf...
Saints play 1st game without suspended coach
The Saints haven't seemed all that far removed from suspended coach Sean Payton.
When they walked into their indoor practice facility last month, they saw a large mural of the coach glaring at them with the message ''Do your job'' - his parting words before starting a one-season penalty for the team's bounty scandal.
That's not all.
Payton got the NFL...
Sean Payton attending Hall induction
Suspended New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton will be attending the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday night.
Payton requested and was given permission by the NFL to attend the ceremony that includes the enshrinement of former Saints player Willie Roaf.
League spokesman Greg Aiello said Friday that Payton also can be at a private reception for Roaf, but cannot...
Suspended coach Payton attending Hall induction
Suspended New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton will be attending the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday night.
Payton requested and was given permission by the NFL to attend the ceremony that includes the enshrinement of former Saints player Willie Roaf.
League spokesman Greg Aiello said Friday that Payton also can be at a private reception for Roaf, but cannot...
Linemen lead charge into Canton
The linemen led the way as they always do, accepting their inductions into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with an abundance of humility. Curtis Martin finished the evening by supplying plenty of tears.
The last of the six players to have their bronze busts unveiled Saturday night, Martin used the big stage to recall his rough life, his mother's pain and his life-long indifference...
Suspended Saints Coach Sean Payton Allowed To Attend Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Though he's been suspended for the 2012 season, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will be attending the Pro Football Hall of Fame's enshrinement ceremony on Saturday night, Larry Holder of The Times-Picayune reports. Two players being inducted on Saturday night have connections to the Saints organization, offensive tackle Willie Roaf was a perennial Pro Bowler with...
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