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Sean Payton chats with fans on NFL.com

3:57 PM Tue, Mar 31, 2009 |
Chad Bower

NFL.com held a very cool feature today, where Saints coach Sean Payton fielded questions from fans in a chat. Most of the questions were submitted beforehand, but it's a nice sign that the NFL is looking to make their online experience more interactive.

He answered questions, among many others, about Lance Moore's long-term future with the team, newly acquired defensive coordi...



Think Millsaps was a far ride? Think again

4:04 PM Mon, Mar 30, 2009 |
Chad Bower

Most southeast Louisiana Saints fans, and especially members of the media, have to be ecstatic after the news that the team is moving its training camp back from Jackson, MS to Metairie. The three-hour ride from the metro area to Jackson, while manageable, just wasn't as convenient as the team's brief stint in Metairie from 2003-2005.

But looking at...



Saints sign C Leckey

7:53 PM Tue, Mar 17, 2009 |
Chad Bower

The New Orleans Saints have signed on Tuesday free agent center Nick Leckey to a one-year contract.

Leckey, a 27-year-old five-year NFL veteran, has played for the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams. He was a sixth rounder in the 2004 NFL draft out of Kansas State. Since then, he's appeared in 57 games, starting 32 of them.

Leckey's season was cut short last year after the Rams put him on injured reserve with a broken bo...



Rams, Karney agree to terms

12:54 PM Wed, Mar 11, 2009 |
Chad Bower

Former Saints fullback Mike Karney got married recently and also got some other good news - he's again fully employed.

The St. Louis Rams and Mike Karney agreed to terms on Wednesday.

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LaDainian to stay a Charger

10:58 PM Tue, Mar 10, 2009 |
Chad Bower

Well, so much for that.

After wide speculation from the media and fans that LaDainian Tomlinson might become a Saint, the Charger resigned with his teams in a three-year contract Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.

It's a decision that doesn't surprise Eyewitness News Sports Director Jim Henderson, who said there was just...