Saints find normal offseason refreshing
No scandals. No holdouts. No suspensions.
With the Saints only days from starting their last vacation until training camp opens in late July, they're relishing the sense of normalcy that has defined this offseason in New Orleans.
They talk of spirited, productive workouts in the weight room and on the field, and about strong leadership from reinstated coach Sean Payton. They...
Despite going 7-9, Saints liked their resilience
(Eds: With AP Photos.) By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer As Saints players dumped belongings from their lockers into huge brown bags, right tackle Zach Strief said he wished he could look forward to a new season devoid of questions about the bounty scandal.
The seven-year veteran and offensive captain knows better than that.
He expects everything the Saints do when Sean Payton returns...
Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins, OT Zach Strief Among Several Hurt Vs Giants
The first half of today's game against the New York Giants at Metlife Stadium hasn't been kind to the New Orleans Saints, as five players have already been shaken up.
The most serious of the injuries appears to be to free safety Malcolm Jenkins, who has some sort of right leg injury, and right tackle Zach Strief, who has suffered an ankle injury.
Also, linebacker Jonathan...
Falcons hold out DT Jerry with quadriceps injury
Defensive tackle Peria Jerry is inactive for the Atlanta Falcons against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night because of a quadriceps injury.
Corey Peters is starting in place of Jerry.
Falcons cornerbacks Asante Samuel, who was listed as questionable with a right shoulder injury, and Dunta Robinson, who missed practice due to an illness, are starting.
Saints right tackle...
Saints OT Zach Strief Not Among Week 13's Inactives
Saints right tackle Zach Strief, who has missed the last three games with a groin injury, is active for tonight's game against the Atlanta Falcons and will start.
Strief's return should help a Saints line that struggled in Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Meanwhile, backup tight end David Thomas and reserve outside linebacker were among the Saints' seven...
Saints Nation: 5 things to Look For in Saints @ Falcons
Gameday! I'm not sure how I feel about having a game on a Thursday night, but it sure makes the end of the week more exciting. The Saints will attempt to take the season sweep on the Falcons today and run their record back to .500 in the process. The Falcons are 10-1 on the season and I think we all know who that one loss belongs to. The two teams know each other well so there...
Falcons look to end skid in series against Saints
On the verge of clinching their division before December, the Atlanta Falcons don't look so dominant when their longest, most intense rival is on the field with them.
The New Orleans Saints have won four straight and 11 of 13 in the series, including a 31-27 home win over Atlanta on Nov. 11. It remains the only loss for the Falcons (10-1), who otherwise have dominated the NFC...
Saints OT Zach Strief Hopes To Return Thursday Against Falcons
The Saints banged-up offensive line could be in much better shape for Thursday nights game with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Saints have used four right tackles in the past four games after a chain of injuries that started when Zach Strief hurt a groin against the Philadelphia Eagles and had to have a surgical procedure for a core muscle injury.
Backup Charles Brown went down...
Saints Thin At O-Line With OT Bryce Harris Being Placed On IR
Acting head coach Joe Vitt said Tuesday the team has elevated tight end Michael Higgins from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to replace tackle Bryce Harris, now on injured reserve with a broken bone in his lower right leg.
Starting right tackle Zach Strief (groin) was limited in Tuesday's workout, and it remains unclear whether he can step back into the lineup with...
Saints Nation: 49ers' Defense Too Much for Saints as Saints lose 21-31
At one point the Saints led 14-7 with under a minute left in the first half and were getting close to field goal range for a possible chance at a 17-7 lead at the break. Then, Drew Brees threw a horrible interception that was easily returned for a touchdown to make it a 14-14 tie at half. 6 sacks and another pick six later, the Saints lost 21-31. The game was largely a disaster in...
Saints scratch RT Strief, activate RB Sproles
New Orleans running back Darren Sproles is active against San Francisco after missing three games with a broken left hand.
But starting right tackle Zach Strief has been scratched for Sunday's game, meaning rookie Bryce Harris will start in his place against the 49ers' No. 2-ranked defense.
Every player on the 49ers' injury report this week is active except fullback...
Saints RB Darren Sproles Not Among Week 12's Inactives
For the Saints, their top two right tackles, Zach Strief (groin) and backup Charles Brown (knee) are inactive. Bryce Harris, an undrafted rookie from Fresno State, is expected to make his first career start in their absence.
As expected, running back Darren Sproles is active after missing the past three games with a broken hand.
The rest of New Orleans inactives: CB Corey White...
Saints RB Darren Sproles Listed As Probable For Week 12
Saints offensive tackle Charles Brown (knee) is out Sunday's game, while tackle Zach Strief (groin) is questionable. Brown didn't practice all week after sustaining the injury in the Raiders' win.
Cornerbacks Corey White (knee) and Elbert Mack (concussion) also won't play against San Francisco. White missed practice all week, while Mack was limited on Friday after...
Saints poised following early adversity
There will never be normalcy for the 2012 New Orleans Saints.
Not without an end in sight to the bounty scandal that surfaced in the offseason.
Not with an interim head coach replacing the suspended Sean Payton and the questions that have developed about the latter's future in New Orleans.
Not following an 0-4 start that has the Saints scrambling to become only the second...
Rookie RT Harris braces for elite 49ers defense
Saints rookie right tackle Bryce Harris is so grateful to have a chance to play in the NFL he isn't about to complain about the timing of his first career start, which is likely to come this Sunday against a San Francisco defense featuring some of the best pass-rushers in the NFL.
''I'm just glad to have the opportunity to start,'' Harris said following practice...
Saints OT Zach Strief Still Limited At Practice
The New Orleans Saints injury report looked pretty much the same on Turkey Day as it did the day before.
Zach Strief was once again limited in practice ahead of the the Saints' showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The starting right tackle is recovering from groin surgery. Rookie third stringer Bryce Harris is preparing for his first NFL start if Strief cannot play...
Aldon Smith ultimate test for Saints OL
New Orleans Saints right tackle Zach Strief acknowledges he wasn't completely focused on his television earlier this week when the San Francisco 49ers were playing the Chicago Bears.
"I was doing chores with my wife and running around the house," Strief said with a smile. "The game was on. I was watching but not watching."
Maybe it's better that way...
Saints Sign OT William Robinson, WR Release Greg Camarillo
The New Orleans Saints needed help at tackle with the recent injuries to tackles Zach Strief and Charles Brown. So the Saints signed tackle William Robinson and waived wide receiver Greg Camarillo, according to a league source.
Strief, the Saints' starting right tackle, missed the last two games with a groin injury. Brown, who replaced Strief in the starting lineup, left the...
Saints OT Charles Brown Injures Knee In Win Over Raiders
Already thin at the offensive tackle position with starting right tackle Zach Strief sitting out with a groin injury, the New Orleans Saints suffered another blow when Strief's replacement Charles Brown left the game late in the second quarter with a right knee injury.
Brown did not return and left the locker room Sunday with the help of crutches. Early indications are that...
Saints List Their Inactives For Week 10 Vs Falcons
The inactives for the New Orleans Saints against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon are running back Darren Sproles, tackle Zach Strief, defensive end Junior Galette, wide receiver Courtney Roby, linebacker Scott Shanle, cornerback Elbert Mack and defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker.
Sproles (hand), Strief (groin), Galette (ankle) and Roby (shoulder) were deemed out on Friday&...
Saints Nation: Offensive Player Grades vs. Eagles
We often talk about balance and it's merits to this Saints' offense, but when this team rushes for 140 yards at 5.6 per carry, you can pretty much guarantee the team is going to win. The Saints blocked well, ran the football with conviction and while they only put together three scoring drives that was more than enough to win the game. Kudos all around for a solid performance...
New Orleans Saints lineman takes helmet to the groin
Since the NFL is such a contact sport, there are times where players will take shots to the groin region.During last night's Eagles/Saints game, New Orleans lineman Zach Strief was blocking on a running play and ended up taking a helmet to the groin from Eagles defender Kurt Coleman.As you may figure, a helmet to the groin in a painful thing and Zach soon found the carpet of the Superdome:
DOINK!
Saints lineman takes helmet to groin
New Orleans Saints lineman Zach Strief suffered a groin injury in the 3rd quarter of their 28-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He did not return to the game. The specifics of the injury have not been made official but we slowed down the game footage for you to show you Eagles safety Kurt Coleman‘s helmet hitting Strief in the family jewels. Ouchy. Someone help this...
Saints Nation: Saints' Offensive Player Grades vs. Chiefs
This was a strange one. The Saints' offense largely looked pretty good leading up to a 24-6 lead and then nothing. The motor was completely shut off and there was no semblance of threat from them for the remainder of the contest. It went from effective to watching LSU's offense against Alabama's defense in the national title game all over again. What happened to this...
Saints OT Zach Strief Takes Blames For Team's Offensive Woes Vs Chiefs
Saints right tackle Zach Strief had an extremely rough day against Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston. Houston had three sacks, including a safety in the fourth quarter while the Saints' offense was imploding. Afterward, Strief admirably fell on the sword.
"I've never felt more individually responsible for the destruction of an offense before," Strief said. "...
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