July 1st, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Safety Roman Harper will get his chance to test the open market when a new collective bargaining agreement is reached, but the two-time Pro Bowler prefers to remain with the Saints, Chris Abshire of The Times-Picayune reports. “I plan on (being in New Orleans), but you never know how this crazy business will work,” said [...]
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Saints Trample Rams 31-13
The Saints started this game like they had something to prove. They executed their opening possession almost effortlessly, marching 72 yards in 13 plays for the score from Drew Brees to Marques Colston. That was the first of two touchdowns for Colston in the game. In that most impressive drive, Payton used a mix of passes and runs [...]
Whew Dat! Saints Edge Bengals 34-30
In a game that Sean Payton predicted could very well go down to the wire, it was a gutsy call by him that ultimately led to the game winning touchdown. It wasn’t as though the Saints hadn’t prepared for this game because it was obvious that they had. The cold weather didn’t seem to affect [...]
The Saints Trounce All Over the Panthers 34-3
The New Orleans Saints came out like they had something to prove, particularly against a very tough division rival that has always been a thorn in their sides. After winning the toss and subsequently electing to receive to start the first half, the Saints came out smoking. Julius Jones busted out the gate and picked up [...]
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4 Comments »Saints Injuries Keep Mounting
When it rains, it pours. The news on the New Orleans Saints injury front began the year on a grim note, but it has just gotten grimmer if you can believe that. According to a league source, Saints star cornerback, Tracy Porter, is expected to be sidelined from 2-4 weeks with a sprained left knee. [...]
Payton and Williams Address the Media Before Heading West
New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton and defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams both addressed the media following the team’s final practice before heading to San Francisco for the Monday night matchup against the 49ers. In a final update of Saints injuries, Coach Payton had this to say: “. . . Jonathan Vilma (groin) was full [...]
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GM Mickey Loomis says safety Roman Harper has signed his one-year restricted free agent tender offer. Harper’s decision ensures he will make at least $2.52 million in 2010, but it won’t necessarily head off a training camp holdout. Harper had resisted signing because he wanted a longer deal. He signed on Tuesday to avoid a [...]
Saints Score Early, Often and a Lot in 42-7 Win in Detroit
Although the New Orleans Saints won’t get in the playoffs this year, their victory today guaranteed that this season will not carry two possible embarrassments: giving an 0 and 14 team their first win or having a losing season. For most of the game, it was pretty clear that the number one offense was too [...]
