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Archive for June, 2008

Despite Seeking a New Deal; Smith Shows Up at OTA

DE Will Smith wants a new deal, but that didn’t stop him from being at the teams OTA on Tuesday.  Smith didn’t do much at the practice, that due to a sore toe, but being there is a good sign for a player that has been vocal about wanting a lot more money in a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 03 2008

CB Butler Inked After Weekend Tryout

The Saints have come to terms with veteran corner Jerametrius Butler according to ESPN’s John Clayton.  The team had Butler in over the weekend for a tryout, and Clayton broke the story early today.  The team will have some solid depth at the CB spot with Butler, as you add him and have Mike McKenzie [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 03 2008

Thomas’ Could See Playing Time on Third Downs

Looks like in a perfect world, coach Sean Peyton will use RB Pierre Thomas’ more on third downs in 2008.  The New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that Peyton likes the thought on Thomas’ in tough third-down situations.  “Pierre is someone who blocks the pressure real well. That’s a strength of his. He’s so smart. You [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 02 2008

Peyton Says Bush Should Return Punts More in 08

It looks as if the Saints are going to use RB Reggie Bush more at the punt return spot in 2008, trying to get him more in open space to use his skills.  Head coach Sean Payton said that Bush will be involved as a punt returner, as last season he was  limited as a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 01 2008