Archive for May, 2009

Brees, Saints Ready For 2009

Potential Breakout Players to Watch For in 2009

1. Robert Meachem; after missing his rookie season and spending a good part of his 2nd season in Coach Payton’s doghouse Meachem looks to be poised for a breakout year in 2009. Reports are he has been working with a personal trainer all offseason and is in incredible shape. The biggest sign though is that [...]

McAllister w/ Interest in Joining the Rams

Former Saints RB Deuce McAllister is still looking for a new home to continue his NFL career. One place that could be a spot for him is the Gateway City – St.Louis. The long time Saints back that was released this past offseason told WXOS in St.Louis that he wouldn’t have any issues coming in [...]

Saints Sign Wide Out Paris Warren

The Saints have signed receiver Paris Warren, a former seventh-round draft pick by Tampa Bay. He showed promise with the Buccaneers before dislocating his left ankle while making a game-winning touchdown catch in the last preseason game of 2007. Prior to the injury, Warren, now 26, appeared to have locked up a roster spot with [...]

2009 Dawn of a Brand New “D” part 4

In this installment we will take a look at the secondary. For the first time it what seems like forever I am excited about the secondary. Cornerback looks a lot different than this time last year. Gone is fan favorite Mike McKenzie and Aaron Glenn, they have been replaced by free agent signing Jabari Greer [...]

Saints Putting All-Time Kicking Great Anderson Into Their HOF

The Times-Picayune reports that the Saints are putting all-time kicking great Morten Anderson into their Hall of Fame. Here is the story: If the shoes fits, wear it, so on Tuesday the NFL’s pre-eminent kicker, Morten Andersen, was unanimously elected into the Saints Hall of Fame. For Andersen, 48, the Saints Hall is expected to [...]

2009 The Dawn of a New “D” Part 3

In part 3 we will take a look at the linebackers. Next will be the secondary. Last year we found our defensive leader when the Saints traded for Jonathan Vilma, and the Saints were very smart to sign him to a 4 year deal to keep him around. Middle Linebacker: Vilma is our unquestioned starter [...]

2009 The Dawn of a New “D” Part 2

Over this and the next 2 installments I will break down my thoughts on the defense, area by area starting with the defensive line then I will follow up with the linebackers and secondary over the next 2 articles. Last year our defensive line came under a lot of criticism and still is because of [...]