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New Orleans Saints' Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades vs. Patriots

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:00:15 -0500

by Dave Martin - AP 2 days ago: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) View full size photo » You know the drill by now, below are the grades. Patriots vs Saints coverage Patriots vs Saints recap Patriots vs Saints boxscore Will Smit...

Saints Nation: Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades vs. Patriots

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Will Smith: B+ (2.88) Early in the game, Laurence Maroney ripped off a 22 yard run, and Will Smith had a clear shot at him around the line of scrimmage. Sometimes I feel like he's focused on improving his sack total and his run defense has suffered from it. That said, he did a good job of staying in Brady's face despite double teams for a good portion of the game. He finished with 4 tackles, hit Brady 3 times, and ended with 1.5 sacks. He was the beneficiary of a stat padding sack at ...

New Orleans Saints' Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades @ Bucs

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:00:24 -0500

by Chris O'Meara - AP View full size photo » Below are the grades for the defense and special teams @ Tampa Bay. Some terrific play all around. Saints vs Buccaneers coverage Saints vs Buccaneers recap Saints vs Buccaneers boxscore Will Smith: B+ (2.83) Smith finished with 3 tackles and a sack. He did a reasonably good job of putting pressure on Josh Freeman, and was able to waltz in untouched for an easy sack on a missed b...

Saints Nation: Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades @ Buccaneers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:57:39 -0500

Below are the grades for the defense and special teams @ Tampa Bay. Some terrific play all around.Will Smith: B+ (2.83) Smith finished with 3 tackles and a sack. He did a reasonably good job of putting pressure on Josh Freeman, and was able to waltz in untouched for an easy sack on a missed blocking assignment. It was nice to see Smith help against the run on a number of occasions, too.Charles Grant: C (2.37) Grant finished with just 2 tackles, and he knocked Freeman down once on a pass rush....

New Orleans Saints' Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades @ Rams

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:20 -0500

by Jeff Roberson - AP 1 day ago: St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is stopped by New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant (94) as Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, left, looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in St. Louis. The Saints won 28-23. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) View full size photo » Below are the grades for the Saints' Defense and Speci...

Saints Nation: Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades @ Rams

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:01:00 -0500

Below are the grades for the Saints' Defense and Special Teams @ the Rams.Will Smith: B- (2.78) Smith registered yet another sack which also forced the ball loose, but unfortunately the Saints weren't able to recover. The Rams ended up scoring on the next play on a long pass to Avery. He's been getting better and better this season rushing the passer. Against the run he was mediocre. He finished with just 2 tackles.Charles Grant: B+ (2.41) Grant was terrific against the run for th...

Tony Gonzalez is Scary

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:00:20 -0500

by John Bazemore - AP View full size photo uploaded October 28, 2009 Facing the Falcons on Monday night will present another challenge for the overwhelmingly successful story that is the New Orleans Saints defense this season. Believe it or not, though, I'm not that worried about Michael Turner, Roddy White or Matt Ryan. Why? Dolphins game aside, the Saints are actually very good against the run. Sure, Ellis ...

New Orleans Saints' Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades @ Miami Dolphins

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:28 -0500

by J. Pat Carter - AP View full size photo uploaded October 25, 2009 Below are the grades for the Saints' defensive players and special teams @ Miami. The grade represents the player's performance in the game, and the GPA represents the player's cumulative grade for the season. Saints vs Dolphins recap Saints vs Dolphins boxscore Will Smith: C (2.56) Smith disrupted the Dolphins' passing attack on occasion with ...

Sunday Afternoon Saints Audio and Visual

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:05:19 -0500

Make the jump for a bunch of recent video and audio clips from Who Dat Nation. Enjoy. Sean Payton Show Saints Game Plan Outside the Huddle SeanPayton on Sirius Mickey Loomis on Sirius Scott Shanle on WWL

New Orleans Saints 24, New York Jets 10: This is getting...bizarre

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:19:40 -0500

More photos » by Bill Feig - AP about 2 hours ago: New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle (58) signals touchdown as safety Darren Sharper heads to the endzone with an interception against the New York Jets in and NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. New York Jets running back Tony Richardson (49) gives chase. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) Browse more photos » "I just jizzed in my pants." — Steve the ...

New Orleans Saints @ Buffalo Bills: Pre-Game Audio/Visual Club

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:00:44 -0500

I have hooked you guys up with a few video clips and some audio to check out this morning before kickoff later this afternoon. If you missed any of Da Chronic's pre-game coverage this week like what to watch, my interview with Brian of Buffalo Rumblings, our scouting report filled with opponent quotes or our initial game preview, be sure to check them out. Most importantly, don't forget to make your three predictions before game time&nb...

Saints Nation Fans Have Spoken: Clancy and Ellis to 1st Team All NFC South Team

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:01:00 -0500

Seriously? Ellis and Clancy are the best 2 DT's in the NFC South? Hey, it's up to you the fans, and I expect favortism... Next up is the outsiders backers. We'll see if you guys pick Scott Shanle as the best in the NFC South.

Coaches and teammates satisfied with New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle John DeShazier

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:15:16 -0500

Saints LB Dan Morgan To Push Scott Shanle?

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:36:45 -0500

The Saints have been pleased with what they?ve seen from LB Dan Morgan in offseason workouts, we hear, and he could push WLB Scott Shanle for a...