Archive for July, 2010

FS Malcolm Jenkins Pushing Darren Sharper?

Darren Sharper was an All-Pro last season, set an NFL record with 371 return yards off interceptions and was some voters’ pick for defensive player of the year. He might not even get his job back when he returns from offseason surgery on his left knee. The New Orleans Saints free safety is on the [...]

Saints Release Long Snapper Clint Gresham

ESPN reports the Saints have dumped long snapper Clint Gresham. The New Orleans Saints have released long snapper Clint Gresham. He was signed as an undrafted free agent back in April. Gresham served as TCU’s long snapper for three seasons, playing in 38 career games and making eight tackles and was the only long snapper [...]

Saints Sign TE Jimmy Graham To A Four-Year Contract

The Saints official web site reports that the Saints have signed 3rd round tight end Jimmy Graham to a four-year contract. Graham is the ideal size for a tight end at 6’6″” and 280 pounds. He turned to football after a successful career with the Miami Hurricanes in which he played 120 games. In his [...]

Saints Sign Veteran QB Patrick Ramsey

The Saints have inked veteran backup QB Patrick Ramsey to a deal: Patrick Ramsey, a ninth-year NFL veteran orginally a first-round draft pick of the Redskin in 2002, is joining the Pelican State’s beloved reigning Super Bowl champions. The Saints announced the signing of Ramsey on Wednesday, for all intents and purposes, he essentially replaces [...]

Not a Lot of Margin of Error for OT Jermon Bushrod

The Times-Picayune says that OT Jermon Bushrod will be on a short leash when the 2010 season kicks off: New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod will enter camp as the probable starter at left tackle despite past struggles against elite pass rushers according to Nick Peruffo of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. If Bushrod struggles [...]

Saints Come to Terms with 2nd Round Pick Charles Brown

The National Football Post reports that the Saints have inked OT Charles Brown: The New Orleans Saints announced that they have signed offensive tackle Charles Brown, the club’s second-round pick from USC. Brown becomes the fourth member of the team’s draft class to sign. He received a four-year contract and gives the defending Super Bowl [...]

Saints Training Camp Preview: Rookie Edition Part 3

Linebackers Coleman and Maxwell are long shots to make the team. More than likely they will be lucky to make the practice squad. Pro-bowler Jonathan Vilma is the quarterback of the entire defense, so his middle linebacker spot is solid. Marvin Mitchell and Jo-Lonn Dunbar have been trading off as his backup. So it will [...]

Saints Training Camp Preview: Rookie Edition Part 2

Matt Tennant may be a late round draft pick, but he’s probably a gleam in the eye of Sean Payton. The Center position is being held down by a grizzled veteran in Jonathan Goodwin. Leckey has had a shot at a starting job in two places (STL and ARI) and wasn’t able to hold on [...]