February 29th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Times-Picayune is reporting that the Saints may have interest in Jags DT Marcus Stroud, who is currently being shopped around by Jacksonville. The team may look at giving the Jags a draft choice for Stroud, who could step right in and replace Brian Young. One concern for the Saints and other teams is the [...]
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Vilma Set to Move from the Big Apple to the Big Easy?
The Washington Post is reporting that the Saints are about to grab themselves someone that could be a huge lift on their defense at the linebacker spot. Reporter Jason La Canfora reported just a short while ago the following: “Jon Vilma, is very very close to beaing dealt to the Saints (Sources said the Skins [...]
Saints Sign Three – Nesbit, Goodwin, Copper
The Saints re-signed guard Jamar Nesbit, center Jonathan Goodwin and wide receiver Terrance Copper on Wednesday. Nesbit has started at left guard for the Saints the last two seasons and has played in 133 contests over his nine-year career. Goodwin, who has also been with New Orleans for the last two seasons, appeared in 13 games and [...]
Jets LB Vilma Pays a Visit to the Saints
While Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma cannot pay a visit to the Patriots according to sources, there was no stopping him from visiting the New Orleans Saints on Monday as he continues to take a look at possible new teams to play for. The Jets are allowing Vilma to talk to teams about working out a [...]
Fox: Saints the Front-Runner to Land CB Samuel
As the clock ticks towards free agency, Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki says that the Saints are the front runners for one of the top free agents when the signing peroid starts Friday. That free agent that the Saints have the inside track on is corner back Asante Samuel of the Pats. Samuel wants a fortune [...]
Copper Signs Two-Year Deal with the Saints
The Saints on Friday signed wide out Terrance Copper to a two-year deal that will pay him a reported $2.75 million according to the New Orleans Times Picayune. “He could have gone into the (free agent) market, but he really likes it there,” agent Ronald Del Duca said. Over the past two seasons Copper has [...]
LB Thomas Gets an Offer from the Saints
After getting an offer from the Pats last week but not accpeting it right away, now there is word that another offer has been made to former Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas. NFL Networks Adam Schefter is reporting that the Saints have given an offer to Thomas to join their team. They are in need of [...]
Scouts Inc. Gives Five Needs This Offseason for the Saints
Cornerback — The Saints’ backend was torched last season, giving up many explosive downfield plays. Starting CB Mike McKenzie was easily the Saints’ best cover corner. CB Jason David struggled to make the transition after playing in the Colts’ Cover 2 system. On top of that, McKenzie tore his ACL in his right knee in [...]
