Yardbarker: Jeff Charleston

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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:14:46 -0500

Sean Payton From the New Orleans Saints official website Opening Statement: "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; Jonathan Casillas (hip) was limited; Thomas Morstead (ankle) was limite...

Saints Nation: Why I Think This Eagles Game is a Must Win

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:25:00 -0500

When the schedule gets released and you start crafting ways in your head the Saints will meet the 10-6 or better record, the week 2 @ Philadelphia game is one of those where you think: "ok, they're probably going to lose this one. Hopefully we'll be competitive, and maybe we can steal one away, but realistically that's going to be a tough one to win on the road against a good team". My personal opinion when looking at this game going into the season was - the Saints HAVE...

Stafford, Saints Matchup Already Brewing Up Bulletin Board Material

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:58:27 -0500

I fully believe that Matthew Stafford is a cool, confident customer who will be unswayed–either way, good or bad– by the recent bulletin board material provided from the mouths of babes, er I mean the New Orleans Saints(Nola.com) this week: NOLA.com, Sept. 8: “It’s fresh meat,” Saints defensive end Jeff Charleston said [...]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Jeff Charleston working overtime

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

No Christmas Present for Detroit as They Lose to New Orleans 42-7

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:10:44 -0500

Although neither team was playing for a playoff spot, this was definitely a game that the Detroit Lions were hoping to win after losing their first 14 games. The New Orleans Saints, on the other hand, were playing for statistics and their reputation. With QB Drew Brees only 753 yards short of ...

Saints FB Mike Karney, DE Jeff Charleston Unlikely To Play

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:44:31 -0500

Saints FB Mike Karney did not practice again Thursday because of a sprained right knee and will likely be sidelined for SundayA's game at Tampa Bay....

Saints relying on new faces for playoff push

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:54:10 -0500

A few hours before the Saints' kicked off against Green Bay, New Orleans defensive end Jeff Charleston wandered into coach Sean Payton's office in the Louisiana Superdome.

Saints Back to .500 After 30-20 Win Against Demoralized Chiefs

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:56:43 -0500

Although the New Orleans Saints got their first road win against a struggling Kansas City Chiefs team, the team faces a long road ahead if they want to make a run for the playoffs. This was a game that the Saints were expected to win and they did not disappoint. However, the Saints still could not get a 100-yard rusher against the worst rushing defense in the league and the defense showed that their lack of a pass rush has been because the secondary doesn't cover man-to-man very well. Rather than being something to crow about, this game showed that the season isn't yet over. The real tests still lie ahead. Saints QB Drew Brees threw for 266 yards, completing 25 of 36 attempts, making one touchdown and one interception. He now has 3,251 yards this season and, with a 325.1 yards per game average, is predicted to throw for 5,201 yards. He was helped by good field position most of the game thanks to a solid special teams effort. Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen threw for 235 yards, completing 19 of 38, with two touchdowns and one interception. Brees threw his 11th interception of the season on a pass intended for Devery Henderson on the team's second possession of the game. Chiefs third-year FS Jarrad Page made the interception at the Saints' 49 yard line. Kansas City was able to capitalize on the turnover, driving down to the end zone in 9 plays, including converting a fourth and one when RB Larry Johnson took a direct snap to move the ball four yards. The touchdown was made by former LSU WR Dwayne Bowe on a 6-yard catch with about five and a half minutes left to play in the first quarter. New Orleans answered back with a 30-yard field goal set up by a 54-yard return by WR Courtney Roby who was signed during the season from the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie K Garrett Hartley, in his second game with the team, remained perfect, hitting also from 23 yards and from 35 with 3:28 left in the fourth to seal the game. On the Saints' next drive, RB Deuce McAllister ran in one yard for the touchdown. This was third rushing touchdown this year and his 53rd with the team, tying the franchise record set by Dalton Hilliard. McAllister finished the day with 18 yards on 8 attempts, the longest for 5 yards. The second quarter ended with an exchange of field goals leaving the score 13 to 10 at halftime with the Saints leading. New Orleans had 172 yards to 151 for Kansas City. In two quarters, the Saints had 43 rushing yards on 12 plays. New Orleans did not commit a penalty in the entire first half and only had two in the entire game. New Orleans scored first in the second half with a deep pass to Lance Moore for a touchdown with 14 minutes left in the third. Moore had an excellent day with 102 yards and the touchdown. Moore led all receivers, followed by RB Pierre Thomas. Kansas City responded with a 21-yard field goal which was matched by a 1-yard touchdown run by Thomas to put the Saints up 27 to 13. Thomas also had a great day with 88 rushing yards on 16 attempts and 56 receiving yards. However, one might have expected the Saints to have more rushing yards after the criticisms that the team is not committed to the run and playing against the worst-rushing defense in the league, who have given up an average of 172 rushing yards per game. The Chiefs added some drama in the fourth quarter when Dwayne Bowe caught a 5-yard pass for his second touchdown of the day. But the Saints drove down the field, using 12 plays and about six and a half minutes off the clock to score their last field goal. With 3:28 left in the game, Kansas City's hopes were crushed when CB Usama Young intercepted a pass intended for Bowe. The defense played well at times and sometimes didn't. The Saints had four sacks in the game, two by DE Jeff Charleston, one by DE Bobby McCray, and one by DE Will Smith, with LB Scott Fujita forcing a fumble by RB Larry Johnson. The defense also held the Chiefs from making touchdowns twice in very short yardage situations, including one in which Fujita and LB Jonathan Vilma stopped Johnson who was only inches from scoring. However, it seemed that whenever the defense blitzed on long yardage situations, it benefited the Chiefs. One particular play was on third and 14 from the Kansas City 45, the Saints blitzed and the result was a 42 yard completion. Another area of note: challenges. New Orleans has made more challenges this season than any other team, only two of which have resulted in having calls overturned. The logic of the challenges have not always been apparent either. Payton threw his 11th challenge this season on a 19-yard pass completion early in the first quarter, challenging whether it was a completed pass. The ruling was upheld. The Saints then missed what would have been a better challenge opportunity with that 42-yard reception on third and 14 as the ball may have touched the ground. Saints players inactive for the game included RB Reggie Bush, FB Mike Karney, WR David Patten, CBs Aaron Glenn and David Pittman, C Jonathan Goodwin, and T Jermon Bushrod. Next week, the Saints will return to the Superdome for a Monday night game against the Green Bay Packers.

Saints Re-Sign DE Jeff Charleston, Cut WR Terrance Copper

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:38:30 -0500

The New Orleans Saints have signed free agent defensive Jeff Charleston and terminated the contract of wide receiver Terrance Copper. Charleston...

Falcons v. Colts Preview

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:04:17 -0500

These teams are the exact opposite.

Colts Roster Updates On Madden

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:12:24 -0500

The first roster update for Madden was announced.? There weren't very many changes, but the Colts did end up on there in some capacity.? Here are the changes that were made: FS Brannon Condren: Added to the roster DT Quinn Pitcock: Retired WR Marvin Harrison: Rating Up From 94 to 96 OLB Clint Session: Rating Up From 70 to 76 I still think that the roster will change some by the start of the season.? Here are the changes that I think will end up being made: QB Quinn Gray added, QB Jim Sorg...

Pitcock Quits, So It’s Time For Another Roster Prediction

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:50:17 -0500

Quinn Pitcock has retired from professional football.? I guess he pulled a Ricky Williams.??Indy still hold his rights, so if he would change is mind like Brett Favre, he would have to play for the Colts.? Good thing that this happened at arguably our deepest position.? I'm sure some of the other defensive tackles can make this whole ordeal be forgotten.? Eric Foster, Keyunta Dawson, Darrell Reid, and Ed Johnson should do the trick. Since Pitcock quit, and I have read some info about who&...

Final Pre-Training Camp Colts Roster Prediction

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:16:56 -0500

Players report on Thursday, so this is one of the last days to do a?roster prediction.? It feels like now is the best time for one, so here it goes.? 53 players make it on the roster, 8 on the practice squad, and I will put 10 that should keep in touch if injuries take their toll. 53 Man Roster QB #18 Peyton Manning-I bet I caught you off guard with this one. #12 Jim Sorgi-Sorgi will get a chance to prove himself this upcoming year.? He better not blow it.? Adam Tafralis and Josh Betts are cr...

Rosey Passes on Indy, 4 Waived, and An Updated Roster Preview

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:26:53 -0500

Long title, short blog.? In some lucky news, Rosevelt Colvin passed on the Indianapolis Colts to sign with the Houston Texans.? This surprised me, as Indianapolis is his home town.? He even has a house in the area.? The money was almost certainly the deciding factor.? My guess is the Colts offered him a veterans minimum contract while the Texans offered one of a much higher value.? I'm glad he passed on the Colts.? With all of the injuries the Colts had last season, adding an injury prone...