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2nd-Year WR Meachem Impressing This Offseason

Blackandgold.com is reporting that one player that has impressed the Saints thus far this offseason is wide out Robert Meachem.  The #1 pick last season has something to prove after missing all 16 games of his rookie year with a knee injury suffered in training camp.  The reports says that Meachem is healthy and it [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 29 2008

SaintsGab Looking for Writers for the 2008 Season!

The Saints are looking to get back to the playoffs, and here at SaintsGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Saints fans that want to be a part.  How much you [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 28 2008

Big Man Gets Paid; Smith Signs Six-Year, $70 Million Dollar Deal

Will Smith has been pushing the New Orleans Saints for a new deal, and today defensive end got his wish.  Reports are coming out that Smith has signed a new six-year deal with the Saints that will include $26 million in guarantees. The deal is worth $70 million according to the AP.  It makes him [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 11 2008

Saints to Shut RB Thomas Down Till Training Camp

The Sun Herald is reporting that the Saints are going to rest RB Pierre Thomas until the start of training camp next month. Coach Sean Payton says that the status of Thomas as a third-down back and a player that will be a big part of the offense in 2008 will not change. Thomas is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 11 2008

Talks About a Deal for First-Round Pick Ellis Have Yet to Start

Getting first-round draft pick Sedrick Ellis in by training camp may not be as easy as some think. Word from the Sun-Herald is that the Saints and Ellis’ people have not even started talking about a deal. “I don’t even think there’s been any discussions,” said Ellis. The big part about the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 05 2008

Report Says VP of Player Personnel Mueller Fired by Saints

Word is the Saints have fired VP of Player Personnel Rick Mueller. ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the firing comes after Mueller lost a power struggle with GM Mickey Loomis. The site reports that the struggle may have come from the fact that Loomis is more of a salary cap manager, while Mueller is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 04 2008

Despite Seeking a New Deal; Smith Shows Up at OTA

DE Will Smith wants a new deal, but that didn’t stop him from being at the teams OTA on Tuesday.  Smith didn’t do much at the practice, that due to a sore toe, but being there is a good sign for a player that has been vocal about wanting a lot more money in a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 03 2008

CB Butler Inked After Weekend Tryout

The Saints have come to terms with veteran corner Jerametrius Butler according to ESPN’s John Clayton.  The team had Butler in over the weekend for a tryout, and Clayton broke the story early today.  The team will have some solid depth at the CB spot with Butler, as you add him and have Mike McKenzie [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 03 2008

Peyton Says Bush Should Return Punts More in 08

It looks as if the Saints are going to use RB Reggie Bush more at the punt return spot in 2008, trying to get him more in open space to use his skills.  Head coach Sean Payton said that Bush will be involved as a punt returner, as last season he was  limited as a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 01 2008

Deuce Taking Part in Limited Drills at Camp

The Sun-Herald is reporting that RB Deuce McAllister took part in some limited drills at camp, even fielding kickoffs, in an effort to slowly work his way back. “He probably went 30 percent, 20 percent,” coach Sean Payton said. “Selectively on certain reps. He had his recheck last week in Birmingham. We are just bringing [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 31 2008