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September 2008
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Recently by Tom PlanchetCBS Sportsline's Pete Prisco has the Saints as the top NFC pick in his power rankings, though he does have them behind the Colts and Patriots overall. ...USA Today reports that the Saints aren't making themselves too available for comment on Gustav while in Indianapolis. ...With the exception of one holdout all of ESPN's football experts are picking the Saints to win the NFC South. ...For some added depth in the secondary, the Saints have signed former Pro Bowl safety Lance Schulters. ...ESPN.com asked fans to vote for the best player in their franchise's history and they have questions about the responders' pick of Bobby Hebert. ...Saints defensive tackle Hollis Thomas tore his right triceps muscle during workouts Wednesday morning at Airline Drive and head coach Sean Payton says he would likely be out for two months. Thomas had surgery to repair the muscle and Payton said it went well. The injury opens up the defensive line a little bit. First-round pick Sedrick Ellis and veteran Kenrick Clancy, who both were working with the first team at the position, ... The USA Today gives the Saints high marks for its offseason acquisitions and activity. ...Matthew Berry of ESPN.com has his draft rankings for your Fantasy Football Draft and, while I know most place a higher value on RBs and WRs than QBs...really, Bush ahead of Brees? ...Don Banks of CNN/Sports Illustrated says that there are several positive signs for the Saints in '08, including a very deep and talented defensive line that reminds him of last year's Giants and a more svelte and explosive Deuce McAllister. ...From the Associated Press. Deuce McAllister and Jeremy Shockey are among several projected regulars that Saints coach Sean Payton already has decided to keep out of the lineup when New Orleans plays its first preseason game Thursday at Arizona. Cornerbacks Mike McKenzie and Tracy Porter, as well as wide receiver Devery Henderson, will sit out as well, Payton said Monday. Most of the players are resting... |
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