http://www.saintsgab.com Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:23:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of my life long friends is a chef, he went to culinary school, and now is very successful, having appeared on the Food Network, he spends all his time perfecting his craft. I asked him once what does it take to be one of the best? His answer was quite ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/07/04/the-right-ingredients-and-balance-for-the-perfect-recipe/ The 2008 season is almost here, I thought it would be only fitting to talk about a common trait found in all Saints fans. "Hope", and share a moment that makes me proud to wear the black and gold. It was the 2006 NFC championship game, Saints vs. Bears, and like ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/07/03/every-year-brings-new-hope/ 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 ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/07/02/saints-defense-will-be-the-difference-maker-in-%e2%80%9808/ 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 ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/06/29/2nd-year-wr-meachem-impressing-this-offseason/ 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 ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/06/28/saintsgab-looking-for-writers-for-the-2008-season/ There are a couple of teams on the list for now Raiders RB Lamont Jordan once he gets released by the team, and on that list according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter is the Saints.  Schefter says that with the uncertainty of running back Deuce McAllister, the team wants to ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/06/26/saints-to-have-interest-in-raiders-rb-jordan-when-hes-cut/ http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/06/21/nfl-live-breaking-down-the-nfc-south/ From: Pro Football Weekly Now that DE Will Smith is locked up with the six-year, $70 million contract extension he signed this week, the Saints will next turn their attention to negotiations with WR Marques Colston, who is also looking for a long-term deal. Colston, who caught a single-season team-record 98 ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/06/15/with-smith-locked-up-is-colston-next/ 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 ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/06/11/big-man-gets-paid-smith-signs-six-year-70-million-dollar-deal/ 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 ... http://www.saintsgab.com/2008/06/11/saints-to-shut-rb-thomas-down-till-training-camp/