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Saints Safety Roman Harper Visits St. Martinville School Kids, Signs Restructured Contract

Steve Wiley — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:23:06 +0000

. Harper visited the school and brought pizza for everyone. He presented Brionne an iPod touch.
Thursday, he reported for saints organized team activities, after signing a restructured contract.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Says, "We Want To Score Every Time We Touch The Ball"

Steve Wiley — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:24:54 +0000

"I can tell you where our mindset is. Our mindset is to score every time we touch the ball and score 40 plus." - Drew Brees

Saints Sign Louisiana – Monroe's Leonard

Steve Wiley — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:11:14 +0000

I recently reported Brent Leonard, Louisiana-Monroe's leading receiver last season was offered a tryout. Leonard was also offered a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys. He declined.

ULM's Leonard Wants To Play For The Saints

Steve Wiley — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:11:25 +0000

. Veteran wideout Devery Henderson is a recent salary cap casualty. Leonard led the Warhawks in receiving in 2012 with 104 catches for 1,118 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Did The Saints Find Any 'Steals' In The NFL Draft?

Steve Wiley — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:22:47 +0000

"I've kind of been trained that real good football players come from everywhere. Certainly more of them come from the larger conferences. ... That being said, there's no science to this draft."
-Sean Payton

Saints Trade Chris Ivory To New York Jets

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:52:46 +0000

The New Orleans Saints traded running back Chris Ivory the the New York Jets on Friday night, in exchange for a fourth-round pick, the number 106-overall, in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Saints Select Safety Kenny Vacarro

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:28:03 +0000

The New Orleans Saints selected Texas safety Kenny Vacarro with their first round selection, the 15th-overall, in the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

NFL Draft Starts Tomorrow, Goodell Launches 'Heads Up Football'

Steve Wiley — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:14:30 +0000

The Saints have signed several free agent defensive backs and linebackers this offseason. They still need pass rushers. Fortunately, this draft is deep with defensive linemen.

Scott Fujita, 'Bounty Hunter', Or Good Guy?

Steve Wiley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:27:21 +0000

In early 2012, Fujita was implicated in the now infamous, and controversial "Bountygate" scandal that resulted in his suspension, along with those of other current and former Saints players and coaches. A summer of appeals, and courtroom battles ensued. Fujita's suspension was ultimately vacated along with those of the other players.

The New Orleans Saints Will Play Four Prime Time Games In 2013

Steve Wiley — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:16:03 +0000

It's a difficult schedule that also features games against the Forty Niners, and Patriots. There's an old saying, "If you want to be the best, you've got to beat the best."

Saints Preseason Schedule Finalized

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:13:21 +0000

Exact dates and times haven't been released for three of the four games yet, but the New Orleans Saints will take on four AFC opponents during their 2013 preseason schedule, which was made official by the NFL on Thursday.

Will Kenny Chesney Sign With The New Orleans Saints?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:10:11 +0000

Chesney visited Saints camp a few years ago & "tried out" for a wide receiver spot. He wasn't offered a contract.

Former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason To Be Honored By Open Hearts Foundation

Steve Wiley — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:00:05 +0000

Steve's not giving up without a fight. He established Team Gleason to raise awareness and raise funds for research.

Sean Payton Doesn't Want Who 'Dat Nation To Think All is Well Just Because He's Back

Steve Wiley — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:04:16 +0000

Coach Payton say's he's going to approach 2013 as if starting at Square one with a new team that's coming off a losing season and needs a lot of changes to return to playoff contention.

Saints' 2013 Opponents Include Forty Niners, Patriots, Cowboys

Steve Wiley — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:38:05 +0000

If the Cowboys stick to their pattern of recent years, I hope we play them late in the season, when they have a history of folding up like a cheap card table.

Meet Former Saint Michael Lewis And Benefit Acadiana Area Youth

Steve Wiley — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:25:41 +0000

About a year ago, I had the opportunity to meet a Who ‘Dat folk hero, Michael Lewis. Saints fans affectionately refer to him as the “Beer Man”, because he was driving a beer truck before making the team as a walk-on. We chatted about him showing up, looking for a roster spot & running the [...]

Saints' Jimmy Graham Thinks McGriff Is A Good Hire

Steve Wiley — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:25:08 +0000

Tight End Jimmy Graham thinks McGriff is a good fit for a franchise that seeks to rebound from a 2012 season that was the worst defensive performance in NFL history.

Our Carnival Triumph Experience [VIDEOS]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:55:28 +0000

Our experience aboard the Carnival Triumph was quite different than those poor people who are headed back home today from the very same ship.

Judge Dismisses Who 'Dat's Mental Anguish Claim Against Goodell, NFL

Steve Wiley — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:58:43 +0000

US District Judge Ginger Berrigan has dismissed a class action lawsuit filed by David Mancina of Mandeville. Mancina was seeking 5 million dollars in damages from the the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell for “Mental suffering” as a result of the Saints’ disappointing 7-9 season. The suit claims league’s bounty investigation, and subsequent suspensions of [...]

Steve Gleason, NFL Players and Coaches Unite to Cure ALS

Debbie Ray — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:27:35 +0000

Players & Coaches from the NFL are standing together to find a cure for ALS, including former New Orleans Saints player and 'Domecoming' hero, Steve Gleason.