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Archive for October, 2008

One Day After Cuts; Saints Sign New Kicker and Punter

After cutting their kicker and punter on Tuesday, the Saints today filled their spots with the signing of kicker Garrett Hartley and punter Glenn Pakulak. The team cut ties with rookie kicker Taylor Mehlhaff yesterday after he was 3-for-4 on field goals and 9-for-10 on extra points.
Pakulak will take the spot of Ben Graham, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 29 2008

Saints Cut Kicker Mehlhaff and Punter Graham

Today the Saints made two roster moves, cutting both their kicker and punter. The team cut ties with kicker Taylor Mehlhaff, and also punter Ben Graham. As of this point, the team has not made any official roster moves to replace the duo. Both had their issues and the team needs to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 28 2008

McAllister Set to Remain Teams Starting RB for Now

It appears that despite his issues with testing for a positive substance, Duece McAllister will remain the teams starting running back according to the Times-Picayune.  McAllister is not supposed to meet with the league till mid-November, and should be active for the teams next game vs the Falcons on November 9th.  McAllister is one of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 28 2008

Brees’ 3 TD Passes Elevates Saints Past Chargers 37-32

Maybe it will be a tradition that the team that wins the league’s exhibition game in London goes on to win the Super Bowl. Last year, the New York Giants beat Miami in London and went on to win it all. Saints fans can only hope.
It was wet at Wembley Stadium but the kind of [...]

Posted by Eric Palmer on Oct 26 2008

RB McAllister Likley to Face a Four-Game Suspension

The issues that came out Friday surrounding players testing positive for a drug on the NFL’s list of prohibited substances will eventually lead to suspensions. One player that will be on that list is Saints RB Deuce McAllister, who according to the Time-Picayune will face a four-game suspension in the near future.
The story is that [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 25 2008

Field Pass: San Diego Vs. New Orleans


Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 25 2008

McAllister, Smith Among Players That Tested Positive Under NFL Steroids Policy


Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 25 2008

Fantasy Matchups for Sunday’s Saints-Chargers Matchup

Saints QB Drew Brees vs. Chargers defensive line
Both sides are very familiar with each other; they two battled for several years on the practice field. All the Chargers need to do is watch the way the Carolina Panthers pressured Brees in Week 7, and they can find a recipe for success. The Chargers realize how [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 24 2008

Preview: Saints and Chargers Tangle in London

The NFL’s second regular season game in London takes place this Sunday, as the 3-4 San Diego Chargers square off with the 3-4 New Orleans Saints. Both teams come in after a loss Sunday, and both teams need a win to keep pace with their division leaders. The Saints were pounded in Carolina last Sunday, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 23 2008

Can a New Punter Help the Saints Change Their Season?

Less than 24 hours after the loss against Carolina, the New Orleans Saints have fired and replaced their punter. Coach Sean Payton announced Monday that the Saints have signed 34-year old Ben Graham, formerly with the New York Jets to replace Steve Weatherford. Graham played in four games for the Jets this season, punting 14 [...]

Posted by Eric Palmer on Oct 20 2008