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Saints Defense Will Be The Difference Maker in ‘08
I will not bore you with all the moves the Saints made this off season, what I will tell you is that they were the right moves, and the defense will be the difference maker the Saints need to finally play(and win) this years Super Bowl.
In 2006 Coach Peyton shocked everyone with his play calling. [...]
Brunell Seems to Have Clear Upper Hand at the #3 QB Spot
From: Pro Football Weekly
We hear veteran Mark Brunell looks firmly entrenched as the Saints’ backup quarterback and the apparent No. 3, Tyler Palko — who spent last season on the practice squad — is still getting accustomed to the pro level and the team’s offense. Brunell has been a quick study, and his experience gives [...]
Vilma Set to Move from the Big Apple to the Big Easy?
The Washington Post is reporting that the Saints are about to grab themselves someone that could be a huge lift on their defense at the linebacker spot. Reporter Jason La Canfora reported just a short while ago the following: “Jon Vilma, is very very close to beaing dealt to the Saints (Sources said the Skins [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008Fox: Saints the Front-Runner to Land CB Samuel
As the clock ticks towards free agency, Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki says that the Saints are the front runners for one of the top free agents when the signing peroid starts Friday. That free agent that the Saints have the inside track on is corner back Asante Samuel of the Pats. Samuel wants [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008Scouts Inc. Gives Five Needs This Offseason for the Saints
Cornerback — The Saints’ backend was torched last season, giving up many explosive downfield plays. Starting CB Mike McKenzie was easily the Saints’ best cover corner. CB Jason David struggled to make the transition after playing in the Colts’ Cover 2 system. On top of that, McKenzie tore his ACL in his right knee in [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 19 2008LB Morgan to Visit the Saints
John Clayton of ESPN is reporting that former Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan will be paying a visit to the Saints. Morgan was let go about a week ago by the Panthers after seven injury filled seasons in which he never played a full season. There was some talk about Morgan retiring, but reports now say [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 18 2008A List of the Saints Selections to the Pro Bowl….
Oh wait, they had none. I would like to ask the NFL how a team that could potentially make the playoffs got completely left out of the Pro Bowl. The Saints definitely have some standouts. Let’s first look at Drew Brees. Brees has passed for 3,819 yards with 25 touchdowns [...]
Posted by Manion Anderson on Dec 23 2007Eagles Come to Town to Face Saints
After a huge upset in Dallas, the Philadelphia Eagles now come to New Orleans to try and spoil the Saint’s chances of making the playoffs. The Saints need to keep winning to keep their hopes alive. With Deuce McAllister out and Reggie Bush expecting not to play, the running game will once again [...]
Posted by Manion Anderson on Dec 22 2007Could the Saints be marching in?…The Playoffs!!!??
For a team that started 0-4, it seems unbelievable. For a team that lost both of its star running backs, it seems impossible. But can it happen? Absolutely! Currently the Saints are behind both the Giants and the Vikings in competing for the two NFC wild card spots. For the [...]
Posted by Manion Anderson on Dec 21 2007

