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June 2008
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March 2007 ArchivesPat Kirwan, who writes for NFL.com, sees the Saints taking offensive tackle Joe Staley of Central Michigan. ...The NFL's web site says the good news continues to roll in for a franchise that had long been in need of some. ...Look, I know this isn't exactly Mel Kiper coming down from on high with stone tablets saying who the Saints should take, but you have to admire a group of Washington Redskins fans who're willing to go through the entire league and pinpoint which positions each team should target in April's draft. Read more. ...So much for earlier reports that the Saints were interested in Dre' Bly. They might have been, but now he's off the market, agreeing to a deal with Denver, according to the Associated Press. ...From Paul Attner, NFL Expert for The Sporting News: "Nearly 15 months ago, Mickey Loomis contemplated this set of challenges: He didn't have a head coach, a home stadium or a starting quarterback. Nor was he sure New Orleans, still devastated by hurricane damage, would be economically capable of supporting the team, no matter how much it wanted the Saints back home." >> Continue reading: Loomis voted Sporting News' Executive of the Year The feel-good story of the 2006 NFL season meets the defending Super Bowl champions as the Saints play the Colts in Indianapolis. Read more. ...Yahoo! Sports mock draft has the Saints taking corner from Texas in the first round. ...From the New Orleans Saints media relations dept. The New Orleans Saints have re-signed WR Terrance Copper to a one-year contract, it was announced by the club today. Copper, who was a Restricted Free Agent and is entering his fourth season, recorded a career-high 23 receptions for 385 yards and three touchdowns in 2006. Copper appeared in 15 contests in 2006, with four starts. Of his 23 receptions, 16 moved the chain... Peter King thinks the NFL will announce that the Saints and Colts will be the NFL's Thursday night season opener. ...From NewOrleansSaints.com: The Ed Block Courage Award has become one of the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a player in the NFL over its 29-year existence, primarily since the winner is chosen solely by his peers. Recipients embody everything that is constructive about professional athletes as they conduct themselves as positive role models within their communities and serve as inspirations to their teammates. They... Team waives former LSU player just days after his arrest for drug and gun possession. Read more. ...ESPN's 'On the Clock' segment is highly complimentary of the Saints offense but less enthusiastic about the team's D. ...The Sporting Life reports that safety Omar Stoutmire signed a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins. Read more. ...E.J. Kuale, an undrafted pickup out of LSU, was arrested early Monday by Baton Rouge Police. He had recently signed a new two-year contract with the Saints in February. Read more. ...Wide receiver Brandon Stokely, who visited with the Saints during the free agent period, has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos. ...CBS Sportsline's Pete Prisco's mock draft has the Saints choosing Pittsburgh cornerback Darrelle Revis. They also have LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell as the top pick overall. ...Former Saints linebacker Colby Bockwoldt has joined the 49ers, according to the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. ...From ESPN.com: In what might be a plot aimed at snatching away a standout young defender, or simply a ploy meant to rattle a division rival, the Tampa Bay Bucs will meet Friday with New Orleans defensive end Charles Grant, designated by the Saints last month as a franchise player. Read more. ...Acquiring the proven, veteran performer the team had sought to add to the secondary, the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with S Kevin Kaesviharn on a four-year contract, it was announced by the club today. Kaesviharn, entering his seventh NFL season, was an Unrestricted Free Agent after leading the Cincinnati Bengals in 2006 with six interceptions and also recording 58 tackles, a career-high four sacks and a forced fumble. ...Former Colts and Ravens receiver Brandon Stokely visited the Saints Thursday. Stokely has a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens, but his best year came with the Colts in 2004 when he had 68 receptions for 1,077 yards and 10 touchdowns in the Peyton Manning-led, pass-happy offense. ...Joe Horn has a deal with the Falcons and will face his old team twice a year. I have to think the idea of getting to 'prove them wrong' was appealing and made the Falcons an easy sell to Joe Horn, who did not like getting disrespected. ...Linebacker Danny Clark, a free agent pickup who didn't play much for the Saints in 2006 has been picked up by the Texans, according to KHOU.com. ...From the Saints public relations office: The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with TE Eric Johnson on a one-year contract, it was announced by the club today. Entering his seventh season, Johnson had played for the San Francisco 49ers since 2001 and recorded 192 receptions for 1,800 yards and seven touchdowns in his career. Johnson had 34 receptions last season for 292 yards and a pair of TDs in 2006 while starting nine... Former Saints receiver Joe Horn said Wednesday that he expects to have a deal with the Falcons soon. Horn said he passed a physical with the team and believes a contract offer is imminent. He told Juan Kincaid that he would still continue with plans to travel to Green Bay for a workout Thursday, unless the Falcons situation comes to fruition sooner. ...Linebacker Brian Simmons has agreed to terms of a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. ...
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, former Saints player Donte' Stallworth is in the league's substance abuse program. ...From the New Orleans Saints: The New Orleans Saints will host S Kevin Kaesviharn and TE Eric Johnson on Monday and Tuesday. ...From the New Orleans Saints public relations office: The New Orleans Saints will host S Deon Grant and LB Chris Draft on Sunday and Monday. No other details were given. ...Drew Brees is scheduled to realize his dream of flying with the Blue Angels. ...The New Orleans Saints have released Ernie Conwell. The 34-year-old tight end played in seven games last season before being placed on injured reserve. He caught eight passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. ...The New Orleans Saints today announced the signing of tight end Billy Miller to a one-year contract. ... |
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