November 12th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Now at 4-5 on the season, the New Orleans Saints are hoping that a trip to KC this weekend to play the 1-8 Chiefs is just what the doctor ordered to get their season back on track so they can make a serious run at the playoffs in the NFC. Last week the Saints were [...]
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Just How Good Is Drew Brees?
Although it has been hard to watch some of the losses this season for the Saints, one thing that I am completely impressed with is the passing game of QB Drew Brees. Much of the talk has been on whether Brees will break former Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino’s season-setting record of 5,084 yards set [...]
McKenzie Out for Season; Saints Sign Torrence
The Saints report that CB Mike McKenzie will have surgery to repair his broken right kneecap and be placed on injured reserve. The Saints have also claimed former Washington Redskins CB Leigh Torrence who was cut last week after the Redskins signed former Oakland CB DeAngelo Hall. McKenzie has been the starting left cornerback for [...]
CB McKenzie Likely Out for Season with Broken Kneecap
Cornerback Mike McKenzie injured his right knee during the Saints’ loss to the Atlanta Falcons and x-rays have shown that his kneecap is fractured. McKenzie plans to visit Birmingham physician, Dr. James Andrews this week to consider his options, which may include surgery to repair the knee. If he chooses surgery, McKenzie would then be [...]
Saints Fall to 4-5 After 34-20 Thumping by Falcons
Before the game started, the big question was how well newly-signed Kicker Garrett Huntley would do. As it turns out, Huntley was perfect for the day but you couldn’t say the same for the rest of the team with the exceptions of Brees and Colston who had outstanding days. Drew Brees continued his passing streak [...]
Week Ten Preview: Saints Look to Fly Over the Falcons
Who would have ever thought nine weeks into the NFL season that the Atlanta Falcons would be one game better than the New Orleans Saints? That’s the case as we stand heading into the Saints-Falcons week 10 battle, as the 5-3 Falcons get ready for a Georgia Dome showdown with the Saints in what should [...]
DE Grant Placed on IR; Team Brings Back Thomas
The season is over for Saints starting defensive end Charles Grant, who was placed on IR Monday with a triceps injury. The team moved quickly to replace Grant, by re-signing veteran defensive tackle Hollis Thomas. “Charles has played a key role for our team since we drafted him six years ago,” GM Mickey Loomis said. [...]
