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June 2008
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May 2007 ArchivesCampbell premiered the 7-1/2 minute documentary, "Through a Saint's Eyes," at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. It delves into the impact the team's return to the city had on its fans. Read more. ...Fred McAfee, who scored his final touchdown in last year's home finale against Carolina, has taken a role with the team as Director of Player Programs. Read more. ...During a post-practice media session, Coach Sean Payton attempted to defuse rumors that defensive end Will Smith was unhappy with his current contract, especially since fellow end Charles Grant received a monster contract in the off-season. Read more. ...The Saints became aware of future fourth-round pick Jermon Bushrod (out of Towson) over a few beers weeks prior to the NFL draft. Read more. ...The Saints' $16.5-million free agent acquisition lined up against Marques Colston at rookie camp and knew he would have to prove that he's worthy of making the starting lineup. Read more. ...From the Associated Press: Payton said he could tell the rookies were beginning to adjust better to the pace of NFL practices from what he had seen during rookie camp. ...Wide receiver Robert Meachem has taken criticism (most notably by SI's Peter King) for being overweight at the start of rookie camp. But the Saints top draft pick said he's already lost more than 10 pounds and plans on dropping more weight. Read more. ...With Dallas being awarded the Super Bowl in 2011, Sports Illustrated's Michael Silver ranks Super Bowl host cities and has New Orleans at the top of the list. Look for a major European city and several cold-weather cities also in the fold. Read more. ...In his weekly "Monday Morning Quarterback" column on SportsIllustrated.com, Peter King called out Saints top pick Robert Meachem: "I think the rookie who's made the worst first impression in the three weeks since draft day, easily, is New Orleans wide receiver Robert Meachem. How on God's green earth can a rook be 19 pounds overweight at the team's first mini-camp? And what kinds of red flags must that send up to the coaching staff and... Courtesy of the Monroe News Star: "The New Orleans Saints' coaching staff recently got their first extended look at the players they drafted last month and liked what they saw, especially from a couple of players who project as backups on the offensive line." Read more. ...Andrew Perloff, an NFL beat writer for Sports Illustrated, took to the 'Fan Nation' to rank the 32 quarterbacks in the league. He puts Drew Brees in the top five; and for the record, he has Chicago QB Rex Grossman ranked 26th in the league. Go figure. Read more. ...Bush spent the off-season practicing a martial arts inspired workout program called 'fre flo do' to improve his core balance, injury prevention skill and increase mind-body enhancement. Read more. ...Sean Payton gave his analysis of the rookies who looked good and those who didn't. ...Head coach Sean Payton said he's not concerned that Reggie Bush has missed several off-season workout camps for the teams, but expects Bush to be in good shape for training camp. Read more. ...In breaking down all NFC teams, Sports Illustrated's Bucky Brooks writes that the Saints acquisition of tight end Eric Johnson makes the league's number one offense even more of a threat. Read more. ...
Saints first overall pick, Robert Meachem, tells Scout.com how he changed his game to have a monster junior year at Tennessee. Read more. ...It had been the belief of many around town that former Saints wide receiver Joe Horn was allowed to leave in the off-season because he didn't fit it with what coach Sean Payton wanted for the team. Apparently, the coach thinks differently. Read more. ...Drew Brees, the former Purdue QB, is paying room, meals and airfare for 100 of his old fraternity brothers to come to New Orleans and work with Habitat For Humanity to build a home in town. Read more. ...The AOL SportsBlog reports that the Buffalo Bills were worried that the Saints, of the "draft the best player available" mold, were trying to trade up in the third round to get Trent Edwards to compete with Jamie Martin as backup for Drew Brees. Read more. ...Continuing the lovefest between Sean Payton and players from small colleges, the Saints signed Anthony Merritt, an AFCA first-team All-American out of North Alabama. We're only kidding, coach. Read more. ...
From the Associated Press: WAUKEGAN, IL -- Nearly five months after the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints for the NFC championship, two U.S. congressmen are settling their friendly wager on the game. ...Sun-Herald sports columnist Larry Holder suggested that the Saints would greatly benefit by signing the NFL vet to bolster and mentor the team's young receiver corps. Read more. ...He was the talk of the Internet prior to the draft and Jim Henderson says the Saints have signed free agent Walter Thomas, who played very little in college. His physical prowess though, is becoming legendary on the web. Read the New York Times story about Thomas prior to the draft. ...The newspaper Tulsa World ran a story two days ago about the Saints top draft pick, wide receiver Robert Meachem. I know it's awfully presumptuous to say now, but, based on this story, Meachem seems to be a down to earth guy. He should fit in well with Payton's standards. Read more. ...Tom Mantzouranis gives the Saints a complementary "B," but saves he highest praise for the fact that the team drafted Jermon Bushrod, who, as he puts it, has the "Best. Name. Ever." Read more. ......Along with every other team in the league. However, he does give an "incomplete" to one team (not the Saints) and dishes out only one "A" (again, not the Saints). However, Dr.Z doesn't give anyone an "F." Read more. Of course, I would put a link to Mel Kiper's draft ratings, if you didn't have to pay to access it online... ... |
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