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Musings and observations from an impressive Saints victory. - (08/24)

The Saints looked sharp last night.  The offense was clicking?except for a few wide receiver drops; and the defense was stifling (think getting-into-your-car-after-it?s-sat-in- the-sun-all-day type stifling).  Drew Brees was once again completely on top of his game, throwing accurately to a bevy of receivers.  Any you know what, the starting cornerbacks played great, too. It was [...]

Preseason All-NFC South performers - (08/12)

There was a time several years ago when the NFC South was considered one of the most difficult divisions in the NFL.  The Bucs defense terrorized the league, Jake Delhomme was leading the Panthers to a Super Bowl and Michael Vick made defenders feel silly and slow.  Nowadays, the boys of the south don?t look so [...]

Saints Season Preview Part 4 - (07/23)

This is Part 4 of a four part series preview of the Saints? 2008 opponents.  Part three can be found here.  Part 4: Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Carolina Game 13, Falcons:  Three-quarters of the way through the season my predictions thus far have the Saints sitting at 8-4, and 2-2 in the division.  A .500 record in the [...]

Shockey a huge addition for the Saints - (07/21)

If the Saints weren?t a legitimate threat to win the NFC before today, the most certainly will be after today. In a move that will have the Who Dat nation downing celebratory Abita beers for the next week, the Saints acquired TE Jeremy Shockey from the Giants for second and fifth-round pick in next year?s draft. This [...]

Saints season preview: Part 3 - (07/18)

This is Part 3 of a four part series preview of the Saints? 2008 opponents.  Part two can be found here.  Part 3: Atlanta, Kansas City, Green Bay, Tampa Bay Game 9, Falcons:  It?s a new season starting in Week 9.  The Saints? bye came in Week 8, essentially splitting their 16 game schedule into two [...]

Saints season preview: Part 2 - (07/14)

This is Part 2 of a four part series preview of the Saints 2008 opponents.  For Part 1 click here. Part 2:  Minnesota, Oakland, Carolina, San Diego Game 5, Vikings:  C?mon and get ready? I said c?mon and get ready?Are you ready for some football? The Saints kick off the 2nd quarter of their season in primetime Monday [...]

Saints season preview: Part 1 - (07/11)

With Saints training camp less than two weeks away, it is now entirely acceptable to begin salivating.  Last year?s season was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish.  It left me weary and frustrated, but also optimistic.  Even though the team didn?t live up to its post-2006 billing as the team to beat in the NFC, [...]

Who will line up next to Colston as the Saints No. 2 wide receiver? - (06/10)

Marques Colston was not among the players reporting to the Saints? voluntary OTA sessions starting yesterday and I?m not surprised one bit. Behind Drew Brees, Colston is arguably the most valuable player on the Saints offense.  He set an NFL record for most receptions in his first two years as a pro and has been the [...]

Saints D-Line is suddenly stacked - (06/02)

Last season the Giants won the Super Bowl behind the strength of an overpowering defensive line.  Michael Strahan, Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck joined forces to create the most feared front line in the playoffs.  After holding perhaps the greatest offense in the history of the league to 14 points in the Super Bowl, the [...]

Minicamp is now in session - (05/30)

Beginning today the Saints will convene for a weekend minicamp that will serve as the last organized team activity before training camp begins in two months.  What does that mean for Saints fans?  It means you better eat your hearts out now Who Dat nation, because after this weekend there won?t be a significant bit [...]

Super Saints Weekly 266 - (12/18)

Super Saints Weekly 266 Player of the Game This week?s Player of the Game for the Saints is quarterback Drew Brees. While Brees has had more impressive games than his 315 yard passing performance this week which resulted in 2 touchdowns with 26 completions on 30 attempts, he once again stepped up to the challenge of [...]

Bush Could Return Sunday; Still Important to Saints Offense - (12/18)

The Times-Picayune?s Mike Triplett reported yesterday that Saints RB Reggie Bush could return to the field in Sunday?s game against the Eagles.  Bush will attempt to test his knee stability in practice this week.  The Heisman Trophy winner has been inactive for the past two games due to a torn PCL. Returning Bush to the lineup might [...]

Saints Defense Leading the Charge in Playoff Push - (12/17)

Making its presence felt in perhaps the most vital game of the season, the Saints defense came alive Sunday.  In yesterday?s ultra-important, playoff-chance-improving win, the Black-and-Gold defense forced two critical turnovers, giving the offense the field position it needed to get past a gritty Cardinals team. Middle linebacker Scott Fujita played inspired football against Arizona, posting 10 [...]

Super Saints Weekly 265 - (12/12)

Super Saints Weekly 265 Player of the Game This week?s Player of the Game for the Saints could be one of many players considering that several of the team?s role players stepped up this week to help pull out a victory. However, after much consideration, this week?s Player of the Game award goes to wide receiver [...]

Two Savvy Backups Give the Saints Spark They Need - (12/11)

Emerging from relative obscurity Monday night, WR David Patten and RB Aaron Stecker posted season highs in yards gained as New Orleans cruised to a 34-14 shellacking of division rival Atlanta. Patton, who had a 109-yard game earlier this season against San Francisco, caught nine balls for 122 yards and a touchdown. Before last night?s game, Aaron [...]

Saints Ground Falcons; Remain Alive in Playoff Race - (12/10)

The dark cloud of Michaell Vick’s sentencing hung over the Falcons franchise Monday night and the Saints took full advantage. Drew Brees posted another spectacular performance, throwing three touchdowns in a 34-14 blowout in front of a relatively sparse Georgia Dome crowd. The Saints offense got whatever they wanted against a uninspired Falcons defense.  Brees through 41 passes and completed 28 of them.   Aaron [...]

Saints Face Must-Win Tonight vs. Falcons - (12/10)

The last time New Orleans and Atlanta met on a Monday night, the rebirth of a city hung in the balance.  Tonight, the playoff hopes of a consistently inconsistent Saints squad are at stake.  At 5-7, the Saints still have some life in the seemingly always mediocre NFC wildcard race.  More likely than not, a 9-7 [...]

Saints? Bush Likely out for Season with Knee Injury - (12/07)

Saints RB Reggie Bush became the second New Orleans ballcarier today to go down with a knee injury this season.  The good news is it’s not a serious as Deuce McAllister’s torn ACL. Bush will likely miss the remainder of the season with a torn PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), but will not have to undergo surgury [...]

Super Saints Weekly 264 - (12/05)

Super Saints Weekly 264 Player of the Game This week?s Player of the Game for the Saints is quarterback Drew Brees. While the Saints lost this week, it wasn?t due to the play of Brees. Brees played a solid game, finishing with 17 of 23 and two touchdown passes. While his performance wasn?t spectacular, [...]

An Injured Garcia is the Key to Saints Victory - (11/29)

Sunday?s interdivision showdown between the Saints and Bucs is certainly the biggest game of the season to date for the Saints and perhaps the Bucs, as well. If injuries are any indication, the Saints seem to have the upper hand as they prepare to cut the Buc?s two-game division lead in half.  Defensive tackle Brian Young is [...]

Saints Poised to Make a Run - (11/26)

The Saints are right back in the thick of things.  With a dominating 31-6 win over Carolina on Sunday, New Orleans remains two games behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South and right smack in the middle of the NFC wildcard race. With the Bucs coming to town this Sunday in an all-important division matchup, the [...]

Super Saints Weekly 162 - (11/19)

Super Saints Weekly 262 Player of the Game This week?s Player of the Game for the Saints in a losing effort was quarterback Drew Brees. Brees appears to be continuing to do everything in his power to try and get the Saints on track, but dropped passes, fumbles, & blown coverages on defense continue to plague [...]

Saints Plauged By Inconsistency In Second Straight Loss - (11/19)

Congratulations go out to the Saints who have now reclaimed their spot as least understandable team in the NFL. This week?s 23-10 loss to the Houston Texans made just enough ?non sense? to push New Orleans past San Diego for the No. 1 ranked underachiever in the NFL this year. Traditional thinking says that a majority of [...]

Saints Rally Comes Up Short - (11/13)

On the opening drive, the Saints looked like a team from the past four weeks. A 37 yard pass interference call helped New Orleans downfield as Reggie Bush scored on a seven yard touchdown run. From then on till the 4th quarter, the Saints looked like the team that started off the season. At one point [...]

Saints Abandon Run: Fall to Rams 37-29 - (11/11)

The Saints lost today for the first time in a month.  With a 0-8 record, the St. Louis Rams entered the Super Dome with nothing to lose and played a complete game against an unfocused Saints team.  In their opening drive, New Orleans looked like the team that had won four games in a row.  They [...]

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