April 23rd, 2009 
Robert R. King 
Posted in The changes to the NFL Draft that owners agreed to in March are the first step to improve a broken system. By adopting rules that say no team that makes the playoffs will draft ahead of non-playoff teams, the NFL clearly wants to create parity on every level. However, more changes should be made. This [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Brunell Leading the Battle for the Backup QB Spot
When it comes to the backup QB spot for the Saints, Pro Football Weekly reports that Mark Brunell is the leader right now for the position over Joey Harrington. Here’s the report: Sources say Mark Brunell is still ahead of Joey Harrington on the Saints’ depth chart at quarterback. New Orleans re-signed Harrington in late [...]
Tags: Saints Agree to Terms with LB Anthony Waters
The Saints have signed free agent linebacker Anthony Waters. Waters, who is entering his third season, spent two years in San Diego after being selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2007 draft. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis did not disclose terms of the agreement. The 6-foot-3, 238-pound linebacker played in seven [...]
2009 Saints Schedule a Blessing Compared to 2008
It’s more than a safe statement to say that the Saints will not be able to blame a bad schedule if they fail to make the playoffs for a third straight year. With no 42-day stretch away from the Superdome, no trips to foreign countries, and no outdoor games north of D.C. in November or [...]
Taking A Closer Look at the Saints 2009 Schedule
Based on last year’s records, the Saints have the eighth toughest schedule. However, the first four games set up nicely for the Saints. The Saints open the season against the Lions, fresh off their record-setting winless 2008 campaign. This is followed up against road games against the Eagles and Bills. The Eagles secondary will have [...]
Saints 2009 Schedule Three Key Moments from NFL.com
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma will welcome his former team, the New York Jets into his new home, the Superdome, in Week 4. Rex Ryan’s new-look Jets defense will be tested. The Saints lost both matchups with the Panthers last season, meaning they’ll have this division matchup at home in Week 9 circled ahead of time. Tom [...]
Saints 2009 Schedule Released – Three Primetime Games!
1 Sun, Sept. 13 vs. Detroit Lions FOX 1 p.m. 2 Sun, Sept. 20 at Philadelphia Eagles FOX 1 p.m. 3 Sun, Sept. 27 at Buffalo Bills FOX 4:05 p.m. 4 Sun, Oct. 4 vs. New York Jets CBS 4:05 p.m. 5 Bye 6 Sun, Oct. 18 vs. New York Giants FOX 1 p.m. 7 [...]
