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September 2006 ArchivesSports Illustrated's Don Banks says that every year some team rises from nowhere and he states the case that the Saints could be this year's team to do just that. ...Maybe Scott Cody was right. All of ESPN's experts pick the Panthers to top the Saints, except for Joe Thiesmann, who, coincidentally, saw the Saints in person last week. ...
Special teams player Steve Gleason, responsible for the blocked punt that lead to the Saints first touchdown early in the first quarter Monday night, said his phone was flooded with text messages and phone calls from ecstatic family members Read more. ...
Not only did we get a new anthem for our boys in Black and Gold, but Scott Fujita's 'Samurai Bow' should become a staple of celebrations for the defense on big plays. Read more. ...I'm not saying they'll win, but I don't look for a big letdown. What will be lacking in emotion compared to Monday's game will be made up in confidence that this team now believes it is good and can play with anyone. Read more. ...Rob Ninkovich is done for the year after suffering a knee injury during the Saints rout over the FalconsRead more. ...From the Associated Press: CHARLOTTE, NC -- Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith acknowledges that he wasn't at top speed when he made his season debut last Sunday at Tampa Bay. But Smith says he's getting stronger after missing most of the preseason and the first two regular season games with strained hamstrings in both legs. Smith had seven catches for 112 yards in the win against the Buccaneers. He says th... Sports Director Jim Henderson says Sean Payton is more in touch with New Orleans and its fans after three games then Jim Haslett was in six years here. ...Yes, half of CBS Sportsline's experts are picking the Saints to win at Carolina that's a lot of respect for a team everyone picked to finish last in the division against the team most picked would finish first AT the preseason favorite's home. ...FOX Sports has shown the Saints a than some of the other big sports outlets, ranking them 11th overall and AHEAD of the Falcons. ...
Yes, it's come to this already, the Saints are now seen as a measuring stick for a team struggling to get on track. Oh, fans are also asking the Charlotte sportswriter if the game in New Orleans was fixed. Wow! ...Linebacker Dan Morgan and tight end Mike Seidman won't play against the Saints on Sunday. ...Saints linebacker Scott Fujita was honored as the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts against the Falcons and quarterback Michael Vick. Fujita led the Saints in tackles, with eight and had one of the team’s five sacks of Vick during the emotional 23-3 win over the Falcons Monday Night. ...Even in France, the performance of the Saints, their fans, and the Superdome rang out triumphant. ...CBS Sportsline's Pete Prisco gives the Saints an "A" in his weekly grading system. ...Adam Schein of Foxsports.net believes the Saints, with new players buying into the concept of team-oriented football, are certainly capable of contending for a playoff spot. Read more. ...Lost in the celebration of the Saints 23-3 win over the Falcons was the injury to special teams player and back-up defensive end Rob Ninkovich. Read more. ...Slowly, but surely, the Saints are inching their way up the ESPN power rankings though most locals will probably still contend they are underrated. ...
CBS Sportsline's Michael Freeman says the script couldn't have been written any better for the Saints' return to New Orleans. ...ESPN's Michael Smith said that not only do the Saints have their team back, they have a pretty good team too. ...When the opposing head coach says that he even felt a little bit good for the city whose team had just crushed his, it tells you where the emotion was. ESPN's announcers - both the game crew and the myriad of analyst crews - had a hard time keeping their good feelings for the city and the fans in check. After a rocking pre-game show, and an emotional pre-game ceremony, the Falcons had to feel like the Washington Generals against the Ha... Visiting with the ESPN game announcers, film producer and director Spike Lee had a grim outlook on the city's immediate future. While he was excited about the evening, Lee said the fans were so excited about the Saints because it was basically all they had. He said that after the excitement of the game, the fans would go back to their trailers and he lamented that so little progress had been made on rebuilding. ...ESPN's Michael Smith, who grew up in New Orleans before heading for prominent newspaper reporting and ESPN television jobs, says the game tonight is a very big deal. ...ESPN's Tony Kornheiser says his days in New Orleans have been a real eye opener. ...Last year for the Saints was a season unlike any in NFL history says Brett Martel of the Associated Press. ...Michael Vick and Reggie Bush's similarities outnumber their differences, at least so says Larry Holder of the Biloxi Sun Herald. ...
The Saints homepage has information on all the pre-game festivities, including times for when Green Day and U2 will take the stage, who'll be performing at halftime, as well as their security procedures at the gate. Read more. ...Courtesy of NewOrleansSaints.com: Brees addresses the hype that's already been attached to Monday night's game against the Falcons. Read more. ...Nearly $200 million was generated by the federal government, insurance, refinancing bonds and the NFL in order to repair the Dome. That money could have gone toward fixing other damaged government buildings in the city. Deuce McAllister and Joe Horn believe it was a wise decision to not only use the money to repair the Dome, but improve it as well. >> Continue reading: Saints players defend decision to repair the Superdome Not to rain on our collective parade, but this story out of Bloomberg.com seems to indicate that the Saints could still leave the city after their lease ends in 2010. Read more. ...Sports Director Jim Henderson gives reasons the Saints can beat the Falcons and reasons why they can't. ...Former Louisiana resident Warrick Dunn, who has done community work and purchased homes for poor families in Louisiana in the past is looking forward to this week's game and he remains concerned about New Orleans. ...
From the Associated Press: Bush continues to field questions about a Yahoo.com sports report last week in which several people claimed the rookie running back and his family received about $100,000
From the Associated Press: Saints players and coaches have been echoing constantly the need to minimize distractions and focus on the Atlanta Falcons going into Monday night's reopening of the Superdome. But there's one thing they couldn't avoid: the inevitable crush of ticket requests made to players by their friends and relatives. ...USA Today's Skip Wood says the Saints first contest back in the Superdome is more than just a game. ...Want a ticket? You'll need to get one from someone who already has one, because there will be no single game sales this year. ...Former Saint and Falcon great Morten Andersen is returning to compete in the rivalry he has seen from both sides. ...ESPN's lates have the Saints up seven spots to number 17 overall. ...Buoyed by their early season success and with the natural storyline of the team returning to the Superdome for the first time in nearly two years the Saints are expecting a media blitz similar to a championship game. ...Head coach Sean Payton is trying to heep a rein on high expectations after his team has started 2-0. ...ESPN's Len Pasquarelli says the could run away with the NFC South, especially if they can complete a 3-0 start against the division with a win in New Orleans Monday night. ...After blowing a 13-0 lead to the Saints and falling to 0-2, the media in Wisconsin is down on the Packers. ...Accusations that running back Reggie Bush took money and gifts while at USC, don't ring true for former teammate LenDale White, according to Los Angeles Times Reporter Sam Farmer. ...Head Coach Sean Payton said that you'll go a long time before seeing a team win a game with three straight turnovers to start the game on the road. He said his team showed character in coming back. ...Michael David Smith of the New York Sun says 25 touches a game is too many for Reggie Bush. What do you think? ...Sports Director Jim Henderson says Sean Payton is happy with last week's ball distribution. Meanwhile, Henderson thinks Colston is promising, but still unproven. ...From the Saints media relations dept. The team has picked up another fullback, this time from Green Bay. ...Jason Logan wonders if the Packers can get any worse. ...Current Packer and ex-Saints coach Mike McCarthy recalls his time with the Saints especially that magical 2000 season. ...The Saints signed fullback Corey McIntyre and placed Keith Joseph on Injured Reserve, essentially losing him for the full season. ...Scott Garbarini of the Sports Network says that despite the hoopla over Reggie Bush, the Saints are more than a one-man team. ...Several Cleveland area papers are very down on the Browns after their loss to the Saints. ...Sports Director Jim Henderson said that as bad as it was, Hurricane Katrina may have actually been a positive for the Saints franchise. ...
From the Associated Press: Fullbacks rarely get much attention, but Saints coach Sean Payton has a lot of thinking to do about that position now that his two primary blocking backs are injured. Read more. ...Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun said that Bush's debut easily outdistanced that of top pick Mario Williams. ...From Saints fans all over the New Orleans area to the coaches and players of the New Orleans Saints, Thanks, we needed that. ...The description by at least one Ohio paper, shows just what the Saints defense did to Cleveland quarterback Charlie Frye. And, it wasn't pretty. ...Mike Penner of the Los Angeles Times offers a unique perspective as to why Los Angeles residents are pulling for the Saints. Relax, it's not what you think. ...Well, it's a win and that's good, very good. It was tough to watch the Saints totally dominate and have to settle for very short field goals, but I'm sure the lack of a fullback played into some of those woes. However, that negative was far outweighed by the positive of the defense. They had three turnovers, several sacks and in general looked much more imposing than last year's squad. Marques Colston looks like he coul... The Saints have dominated but only lead 9-0. Some may question the decision to kick a field goal on fourth down on the 3, but you needed to make it a two score game. The last thing you want is to have totally dominated and have some lucky play give Cleveland a 7-6 lead. The defense is kicking butt. No room to run and they're making the young QB uncomfortable. Marques Colston has really impressed. Even though Donte' Stallworth c... WWL-TV Sports Director Jim Henderson is not found of making predictions about the Saints, and here's why...Read more. ...
San Diego (-3) against Oakland: 90% of America will be asleep (including Raider owner Al Davis cause this game will be way past his bedtime) before this game ends, which will likely be a good thing for Aaron Brooks. The Chargers won't have any trouble running over the Silver and Black. Chargers 35-21 ...Prior to training camp at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, I had the Saints penciled in for a 7-9 finish; but after looking at the schedule, my first assessment now seems to be an optimistic guess at best. However, since I have a bet going with a friend (who thinks the Saints are winning fewer games, by the way), I’ll stick to my guns and go into the season predicting a 7-9 finish for the boys in black and gold. >> Continue reading: Cody: Optimism says Saints finish 7-9 From the Associated Press: In the unlikely scenario that both Drew Brees and Jamie Martin were knocked from Sunday's regular season opener at Cleveland, there would be no third quarterback on the active roster. Read more. ...From the Associated Press: Average ticket prices charged for 2006 NFL games at the 32 home sites: ...In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Michael Silver, Saints running back Deuce McAllister discusses his goals for this year, his recovery and relationship with Reggie Bush. ...WWL-TV sports anchor Juan Kincaid advises Saints fans to be patient and not develop high expectations for the season. ...Hard to believe, but it's true; at least, according to the guys at TheSportsRoadTrip.com. By their criteria, the Superdome is 14th in the NFL, below the Edward Jones Dome (Rams) and ahead of Arrowhead Stadium (Chiefs). ...Jay Bellamy started every game he played with the Saints, but Tuesday he was let go as part of a youth movement. ...From the Saints public relations dept.... The New Orleans Saints have signed LB Danny Clark, it was announced by the club today. The veteran free agent led the Oakland Raiders in tackles in each of the last two seasons at inside linebacker, a stretch where he posted 242 tackles and three sacks. Entering his seventh season, Clark has also recorded five forced fumbles and an interception in his career. ...From the Associated Press: Payton said his decision to bring in yet another wide receiver in Terrence Copper had to do with more than Copper's ability to catch passes. ...From the Associated Press: Backup running back Aaron Stecker was back at practice on Monday but on a limited basis, Payton said. He said Stecker would likely be questionable for Sunday's game at From the Associated Press: Payton said his decision to have only two quarterbacks on the active roster and only one punter who's health remains in question was a calculated risk taken for practical Payton addressed the media Monday afternoon to explain roster cuts. ...Hey, sometimes things just fall into place...Read more. ...From the Associated Press: The New Orleans Saints released five players Sunday, including backup quarterback Todd Bouman and defensive lineman Tony Bryant to make room for five new players claimed off waivers. ...The New Orleans Saints have made 22 roster moves to get down to the NFL-mandated 53 man roster; it was announced today by Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. The list of players includes: Bayou Buzz's Ed Stanton said the Saints trade of Donte' Stallworth for a mid round draft pick is being ridiculed. ...Reggie Bush is putting down roots and said he is very humbled by the surroundings of post-Katrina New Orleans according to an article by Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times. ...It was an utterly meaningless game in the record books, but for players fighting for a roster spot it had plenty of meaning. ... |
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