July 25th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Saints are counting on rookie Malcolm Jenkins to step in and make an impact in his rookie season, and as today’s Times-Picayune reports, he’s looking forward to proving his worth in 2009: Although little progress has been made on the contract front, Saints first-round draft pick Malcolm Jenkins appears to be settling into his [...]
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Could Thomas Be a Top RB in Fantasy Football in 2009?
Many think that Pierre Thomas could have a huge year in fantasy football and for the Saints overall, and Pro Football Weekly’s Michael Blunda has the following article on their site about Thomas and what he might do in 2009: When it comes to early-round fantasy picks, safe is usually the way to go. After [...]
Brees Thinks This Will be the Saints Year
Drew Brees and the Saints seem to be on the verge of a big year, and Brees wants to follow up a big year with an even bigger one – one that ends with a trip to the Super Bowl. Brees talked to the Times-Picayune, and feels that it’s the Saints time to take that [...]
Saints Players that Invested Money in Film Studio Could Get Money Back by the End of the Year
Saints players and coaches who invested nearly $2 million in a television film studio in suburban Metairie could get their money back by the end of 2009, the developer said last week. Wayne Read, the chief executive of Louisiana Film Studios, told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that he has pledged to pay back the money [...]
PFW: Saints D-Line a Question Mark Heading Into 2009
One area where people seem to think the Saints need help in 2009 is their defensive line. Pro Football Weekly in their recent Audibles section had the following quote from either an NFL scout, coachor front-office personnel about Saints unit as training camp closes in: “The Saints’ defensive line is a big question. Charles Grant [...]
Benson at the Top of the List for Most Influential New Orleans Sports Figures
Saints owner Tom Benson has been put at the top of the the Times-Picayune’s 25 most influential New Orleans sports figures. The article on the 82-year-old getting the award is below: Tom Benson doesn’t boogie as hard as he used to. The 82-year-old’s steps are a little off, and his umbrella-twirling rendition isn’t quite second-lining. [...]
Saints 09 Training Camp Schedule
Practices will be held at the New Orleans Saints practice facility in Metairie unless noted. July 31 – Morning practice (outdoor fields), 8:50-11 a.m. / Afternoon practice (outdoor fields), 4:20-5:45 p.m. (open practices) Aug. 1 — Morning practice (outdoor fields), 8:50-11 a.m. / Afternoon practice (outdoor fields), 4:20-5:45 p.m. (open practices) Aug. 2 – Afternoon [...]
Moore Looking to Be Close to 100 Percent 2-3 Weeks Into Camp
The Saints are looking forward to another record-breaking year of offense, and are hoping to have wide out Lance Moore healthy and ready to go when they kick if off. Moore had a tough offseason, tearing his labrum and dislocating his shoulder while lifting weights back in April. Though it all, Moore thinks he’ll be [...]
