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August 2006 Archives


Marshall Faulk a Saints' fan

10:59 AM Thu, Aug 31, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

Jim Corbett of USA Today says that Marshall Faulk will be a Saints fan this year. He said the future Hall of Famer believes the city of New Orleans needs the diversion. A native son, Faulk has donated money and time to help rebuilding youth areas in the Desire neighborhood.

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Roster spots on the line during final preseason game

9:27 AM Thu, Aug 31, 2006 |

Fans who ridicule the NFL's final exhibition game as nothing more than a meaningless tuneup to the regular season do not understand the plight of players on the bubble.

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Bush meets Bush

7:32 AM Wed, Aug 30, 2006 |

From the Associated Press:

METAIRIE -- The president met the football player nicknamed "the president" at Louis Armstrong International Airport on Tuesday.

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New linebacker arrives at Saints HQ

7:25 AM Wed, Aug 30, 2006 |

From the Associated Press:

METAIRIE -- Linebacker Mark Simoneau arrived at Saints headquarters Tuesday, the day after Philadelphia traded him to New Orleans for Donte' Stallworth. However, he did not show up in time to practice.

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Stallworth expected to fill No. 1 receiver spot for Eagles

7:12 AM Wed, Aug 30, 2006 |

From the Associated Press:

PHILADELPHIA -- Donte' Stallworth could not contain his excitement about joining Philadelphia: He patted his Eagles helmet, said the green made him look good and let out a big "Whoo!"

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Colston should benefit from Stallworth trade

9:05 AM Tue, Aug 29, 2006 |

Payton saw what he was looking for once training camp started, however. Colston rarely dropped a pass and at times showed his ability to adjust to high throws and gracefully cut inside defenders and soar in the air, stretching to make two-handed catches over his head.

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Saints saddened by departure of 'Fast Freddy'

8:41 AM Tue, Aug 29, 2006 |

Joe Horn lost two of his best friends on the New Orleans Saints on Monday with the trade of receiver Donte Stallworth to Philadelphia and the release of special teams player Fred McAfee.

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Aaron Brooks wants to put N.O., Katrina behind him

4:42 AM Tue, Aug 29, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

Saints trade Stallworth for linebacker

5:24 PM Mon, Aug 28, 2006 |
Jaimie Brocato

From the Associated Press...

PHILADELPHIA-- Still looking to replace Terrell Owens, the Philadelphia Eagles cquired wide receiver Donte' Stallworth from the New Orleans Saints on Monday. Click for more.

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Stallworth traded?

3:51 PM Mon, Aug 28, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

FOX Sports' Jay Glazer says the Saints have traded Donte' Stallworth to the Eagles for Mark Simoneau.

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Saints preseason shows little promise

11:07 AM Mon, Aug 28, 2006 |

From the Monroe News Star:

The New Orleans Saints departed Jackson on Sunday still searching for many of the same answers they were seeking when they arrived in the city to open training camp more than a month ago. Read more.

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McAllister makes statement playing Colts

10:59 AM Mon, Aug 28, 2006 |

From the Mercury News:

Deuce averaged more than 10 yards a carry in limited play Saturday night against the Colts. Read more.

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Forecast: Saints having a good preseason

10:28 AM Mon, Aug 28, 2006 |

No, seriously; I mean it. In the Forecast's mind, everything is going according to plan.

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Kincaid: Defensively, it'll be a long year

9:29 PM Sat, Aug 26, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

WWL-TV Sportscaster Juan Kincaid said that defensively "it will be a long year" for the Saints, but he did see some bright spots.

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Payton: We have a lot of work to do

9:25 PM Sat, Aug 26, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

Head Coach Sean Payton didn't mince words following the Saints loss to the Colts Saturday.

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Saint Bush

1:27 PM Fri, Aug 25, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

The USA Today's Tom Weir thinks highly of Reggie Bush - both off and on the field.

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Payton heaps praise on Millsaps College

11:05 AM Fri, Aug 25, 2006 |

From the Associated Press:

Saints coach Sean Payton gave Millsaps College high marks for its efforts hosting the Saints during the past month.

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Deuce relished chance to be more than a sports star

11:03 AM Fri, Aug 25, 2006 |

From the Associated Press:

It's been a good month for Deuce McAllister on many levels.

Coming back from surgery to repair a knee ligament last October, he has gotten stronger without any recognizable setbacks. And that meant he was able to perform for and communicate with fans almost daily in Jackson, a town where he has risen way beyond sports star to the role of community and business leader.

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FB Karney ready to do the dirty work for Bush, Deuce

7:58 AM Fri, Aug 25, 2006 |

Saints fullback Mike Karney understands his role with the team, according to the Advocate: block for Reggie and Deuce and let them do their thing.

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Branch has opportunity to make roster

7:02 AM Fri, Aug 25, 2006 |

Branch, a Cape Cod native who spent some time playing in NFL Europe, has a good chance to make the Saints final roster, according to the Cape News.

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Manning vs. McAllister in Mississippi

2:15 PM Thu, Aug 24, 2006 |

It will be a "happening" in Mississippi as two players with deep ties to the region highlight the state's first NFL preseason game in 10 years as the Indianapolis Colts meet the "hometown" New Orleans Saints in the city of Jackson.

That game and the other 15 played this week will play a big part in determining final NFL rosters. The first roster cutdown is imminent. Clubs must be down to 75 players by 3:00 PM CST next Tuesday, August 2...



Playoffs produce new faces

12:06 PM Thu, Aug 24, 2006 |

Last season, seven teams -- Carolina, Chicago, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, New York Giants, Tampa Bay and Washington -- made the playoffs that were not in the postseason the year before. That marked the 10th consecutive season in which at
least five teams (out of 12) accomplished the feat:

PLAYOFF TEAMS NOT IN PREVIOUS SEASON'S PLAYOFFS
1996 5 ( Carolina, Denver, Jacksonville, Minnesota, New England)
1997 5 ( Detr...



Former Tulane QB is No.2 for Colts

10:13 AM Thu, Aug 24, 2006 |

In his seventh NFL season, former Tulane quarterback, Shaun King, has been reunited with Colts' coach, Tony Dungy.

While the Saints and Colts' starters will more than likely play into the third quarter on Saturday. Look for back-up Shaun King to see action as the Colts no. 2 qb.

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Payton calls off morning practice

10:19 PM Wed, Aug 23, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

Sean Payton called off morning practice Wednesday.

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Saints trade for Cowboys' linebacker

10:21 AM Wed, Aug 23, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

From the Saints public relations dept.

The New Orleans Saints have acquired LB Scott Shanle from the Dallas Cowboys for an undisclosed draft pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Entering his fourth season, Shanle has been one of the Cowboys' top special teams performers since joining the club in 2004 and has also started 11 of 37 games in his career. The trade is pending the player passing a physical.

Shanle (6-1, 240) opened eight of 1...



Faithful fan mad about negative talk

8:59 AM Wed, Aug 23, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

Kenny Gomez of Houston, a major Saints fan, is upset about the negative comments following the team's preseason game against Dallas.

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Bush: These aren't the same old Saints

3:10 PM Tue, Aug 22, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

(AP) - Reggie Bush spiced things up with a 9-yard run and an 11-yard gain on a third-and-2 screen, both on the final drive of the first half. He finished with 7 yards on four carries, 14 yards on two receptions -- and disappointment that the starters didn't do better.

"This isn't the old Saints any more," he said. "We need to take three-and-outs personal. We need to change our way of thinking. We need to keep our defense off the field....



Deuce gets first test, feels okay

3:08 PM Tue, Aug 22, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

(AP) - Those in the crowd of 45,162 who were rooting for the Saints didn't have much to cheer about, at least not after Deuce McAllister ran for 8 yards on two carries in his first game since a knee injury early last season.

"The knee felt fine ... no apprehension about anything," McAllister said. "There are a few mental hurdles I have to get over, but I'm ready to work."

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Blanco applauds team's desire for regional marketing

10:04 AM Tue, Aug 22, 2006 |

From the Shreveport-Times:
Gov. Blanco pointed to the Saints' return north as a sign of the state's solidarity following Hurricane Katrina.

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Saints seeking regional appeal by playing in Shreveport, Jackson

10:00 AM Tue, Aug 22, 2006 |

The Clarion-Ledger believes that by playing their preseason games on the road, the Saints can build a broader fan base.

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Forecast: Monday night failings

9:40 AM Tue, Aug 22, 2006 |

It's hard to figure out who performed worse on Monday night: the Saints or the broadcast team.

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Cowboys 30, Saints 7

9:33 PM Mon, Aug 21, 2006 |
Jaimie Brocato

From the Associated Press

SHREVEPORT, La.-- Drew Bledsoe lobbed two passes into the end zone and saw his receivers make terrific catches on both in his preseason debut for the Dallas Cowboys. Click for story.

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No fan of Saints management

9:27 AM Mon, Aug 21, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

Glenn Guilbeau of the Monroe News Star paper is still hot about the team's dalliance with San Antonio last year and he doesn't spare the rod when talking about owner Tom Benson and high-ranking team officials Mickey Loomis and Rick Mueller.

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Payton to face mentor Parcells

9:04 AM Mon, Aug 21, 2006 |
Tom Planchet

Sean Payton faces the the man under whom he learned much of his coaching philosophy tonight when the Cowboys take on the Saints.

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Monday night's game a reunion of sorts for Payton, Fujita

6:14 AM Mon, Aug 21, 2006 |

From the Associated Press:

The Saints' Monday night game against Dallas will be more than a reunion of coach Sean Payton with his former boss, Cowboys coach Bill Parcells.

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Shreveport Split Over Saints and Cowboys

2:43 PM Sun, Aug 20, 2006 |

Shreveport may share Louisiana with the Saints, but come Monday night there will be plenty of fans rooting for their Cowboys.

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Saints Won't See T.O.

2:30 PM Sun, Aug 20, 2006 |

Cowboy fans have seen alot of Terrell Owens ride a stationary bike, but not alot of him on the field. A sore hamstring will keep T.O. from getting on the field against the Saints on Monday night.

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Saturday Notes

7:38 PM Sat, Aug 19, 2006 |

No new injuries to report.

Expect to see Ernie Conwell, Deuce McAllister, and Donte Stallworth in the starting line when the offense takes the field.

Sean Payton says he will rotate the safeties on defense.

Seventh round pick, Marques Colston, will see time with the first team offense. Coach Payton has been pleased with Colston's play at receiver thus far in camp.

Jamar Nesbit will get the start at guard, but...



Linebacker Shopping

3:40 PM Sat, Aug 19, 2006 |

According to the San Diego Tribune, the Saints have contacted the San Diego Chargers about a trade for linebacker, Donnie Edwards.

The report says the Saints are offering a 4th round pick for Edwards, but the Chargers are not biting. San Diego wants a 2nd round pick for the 33 year old linebacker.

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Bouman vs. the 'boys

2:23 PM Sat, Aug 19, 2006 |

In his 3 starts for the Saints in 2005 quarterback Todd Bouman completed 56 percent of his passes, but his touchdown to interception ratio was 2 to 7. Not the type of production a NFL head coach looks for.
On Monday night, Bouman will get the chance to show Saints coach Sean Payton how well he can perform in his new offensive system.

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