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TE Campbell Should Be Ready for Training Camp
June 11, 2009 by
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The Times-Picayune reports that TE Dan Campbell should be ready to go for training camp:
Saints tight end Dan Campbell emerged from arthroscopic knee surgery in good shape Monday. After going through three weeks of rehabilitation, Campbell should be ready for the start of training camp July 30.
Saints Not Looking to Bring in Big Name RB
June 09, 2009 by
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The Times-Picayune reports today that the Saints don’t seem rushed to go out and get a big-name free agent running back anytime soon:
The Saints were reported to be interested in Edgerrin James, but today when head coach Sean Payton was asked if he had any more thoughts about...
Linebacker Dan Morgan Again Calls it Quits
June 08, 2009 by
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The on-again, off-again playing of Saints linebacker Dan Morgan now seems to be off again, as agent Drew Rosenhaus wrote on his Twitter page today that Morgan is retiring for good. “Dan Morgan has informed the Saints that he has decided to retire due (to) continued injuries,”...
What is the Real Problem with the Saints Run Game?
June 08, 2009 by
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Over the past 2 seasons the Saints have ranked in the bottom of the league in rushing including 28th in 2008. Why is that? Is it the running backs? Is it the offensive line? Is it the defense? Could it possibly be the play calling? While many people debate [...]
RB Thomas Injured Wrist in Saturday Practice
June 08, 2009 by
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Saints RB Pierre Thomas suffered a bruised left wrist during Saturday afternoon’s practice, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. The injury kept him from participating in the team portions of practice on Sunday.
Thomas injured the same wrist last season and required surgery, so...
Shockey Says He’ll Be a Part of the Final 8 Voluntary Workouts
June 05, 2009 by
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Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey says he’ll take part in the Saints final eight voluntary workouts and wants to turn the focus on him back to football. He spoke to reporters between practices at the teams mandatory minicamp.
He missed much of last season because of a hernia injury...
Run/Pass Balance Key to Victories for the Saints
June 03, 2009 by
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Balance is the key to victories. When we call as many runs as passes, whether we gain a lot of rushing yards or not, it seems to key victories. Brees will get his yards regardless.
We couldn’t depend on the defense, and that’s what ultimately cost us most of our losses...
Valuing the 2009 Saints Draft Picks
June 02, 2009 by
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So many so-called experts only grade drafts by the rookies team use their picks to acquire, but the picks are used not just to draft rookies. Picks are like NFL currency and to truly grade them you have to include everyone they were used to acquire not just rookies but veterans as well. [...]
Saints Bring Back Guard Shawn Flanagan; Waive Parrish
June 02, 2009 by
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The Times-Picayune reports that the Saints have brought back rookie guard Shawn Flanagan, who was let go on May 22nd:
The Saints re-signed undrafted rookie guard Shawn Flanagan on Monday and waived tackle Augustus Parrish.
Flanagan, a 6-foot-5, 310-pounder from the University of Sioux...
Potential Breakout Players to Watch For in 2009
May 27, 2009 by
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1. Robert Meachem; after missing his rookie season and spending a good part of his 2nd season in Coach Payton’s doghouse Meachem looks to be poised for a breakout year in 2009. Reports are he has been working with a personal trainer all offseason and is in incredible shape. The...
McAllister w/ Interest in Joining the Rams
May 27, 2009 by
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Former Saints RB Deuce McAllister is still looking for a new home to continue his NFL career. One place that could be a spot for him is the Gateway City - St.Louis. The long time Saints back that was released this past offseason told WXOS in St.Louis that he wouldn’t have any issues [...]
2009 Dawn of a Brand New “D” part 4
May 26, 2009 by
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In this installment we will take a look at the secondary. For the first time it what seems like forever I am excited about the secondary.
Cornerback looks a lot different than this time last year. Gone is fan favorite Mike McKenzie and Aaron Glenn, they have been replaced by free...
Saints Sign Wide Out Paris Warren
May 26, 2009 by
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The Saints have signed receiver Paris Warren, a former seventh-round draft pick by Tampa Bay.
He showed promise with the Buccaneers before dislocating his left ankle while making a game-winning touchdown catch in the last preseason game of 2007.
Prior to the injury, Warren, now 26...
Saints Putting All-Time Kicking Great Anderson Into Their HOF
May 20, 2009 by
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The Times-Picayune reports that the Saints are putting all-time kicking great Morten Anderson into their Hall of Fame. Here is the story:
If the shoes fits, wear it, so on Tuesday the NFL’s pre-eminent kicker, Morten Andersen, was unanimously elected into the Saints Hall of Fame...
2009 The Dawn of a New “D” Part 3
May 19, 2009 by
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In part 3 we will take a look at the linebackers. Next will be the secondary.
Last year we found our defensive leader when the Saints traded for Jonathan Vilma, and the Saints were very smart to sign him to a 4 year deal to keep him around.
Middle Linebacker: Vilma is our unquestioned [...]
2009 The Dawn of a New “D” Part 2
May 15, 2009 by
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Over this and the next 2 installments I will break down my thoughts on the defense, area by area starting with the defensive line then I will follow up with the linebackers and secondary over the next 2 articles.
Last year our defensive line came under a lot of criticism and still...
Banks Says the Saints are Playoff Bound
May 11, 2009 by
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The Saints have a fan when it comes to expectations for 2009, as SI.com writer Don Banks has thrown it out there that the Saints are headed for…(gulp!) the postseason!
Yes, Banks wrote recently that the Saints will make it to the dance, somewhat based on their very solid offense...
Saints Sign Three Players From Weekend Tryout
May 11, 2009 by
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The Saints were impressed with a couple players from their weekend minicamp, as today they announced the signing of three of the players. The team officially signed wide receiver Matthew Simon (Northern Illinois), offensive guard Shawn Flanagan (Sioux Falls) and defensive tackle Earl...
2009 the Dawn of a New “D”
May 11, 2009 by
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Over the last few years we have had to watch while our beloved Saints D struggled and played inconsistent, they got run or passed on all while making us grimace, cuss at the TV and need an extra amount alcohol and pepto.
That day has passed and 2009 will be a dawn of the new D. [...]
Saints Lose 4th Round Pick OLB Arnoux to Ruptured Achilles Tendon
May 10, 2009 by
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The Saints were dealt a harsh blow in their first minicamp practice on Friday morning, as fourth-round draft pick Stanley Arnoux ruptured his left Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the entire 2009 season. The Saints said they will not announce a recovery timetable until a later...
Jenkins Stands Out at First Minicamp Practice
May 08, 2009 by
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So far so good for first round pick Malcom Jenkins, who got introduced to the NFL today in his first minicamp with the Saints. “He’s a sharp kid,” Payton said Friday after the first practice of rookie camp at the Saints’ suburban headquarters. “He’s a pretty mature kid...
Report Says Young Will Make the Shift to Free Safety
May 07, 2009 by
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It looks like Usama Young finally has a spot on the field to play, as reports were after the drafting of Ohio State CB Malcolm Jenkins 14th overall, Young was not sure on where he would fit with the team. Now though, the Times-Picayune reports that Young will move to free safety. [...]
Edgerrin James to the Saints? Forget About It
May 06, 2009 by
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There were some rumblings once he got released that the Saints would take a long look at former Cardinals running back Edgerrin James. The veteran back remains a free agent, and even though his agent says that there are a number of teams with interest, the Saints do not appear to be one of [...]
Will the Saints Find Gold in the 2009 Undrafted Free Agents Class?
May 06, 2009 by
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In Sean Payton first 3 years, He and GM Mickey Loomis have struck gold with UDFA’s. In 2006 it was Steve Weatherford and in 2007 it was with Pierre Thomas and 2008 JoLonn Dunbar. Have the Saints possibly struck gold in 2009? The answer could very well turn out yes and more [...]
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