ESPN's power rankings have the Saints 11th overall, but much higher among NFC teams. The experts at the sports giant say the Saints will be one of the biggest turnarounds as a potent offense adds some defensive improvements.

>> Continue reading: Saints projected as one of '08's biggest turnarounds

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Broadcasting and Cable's Michael Malone describes Saints owner Tom Benson's foray into television ownership.

>> Continue reading: Benson buys TV station

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Of course, as pointed out in the article, Bush and Sedrick Ellis played together at USC. But, while he may be biased, he also knows Ellis well and practiced against him.

>> Continue reading: Reggie Bush ecstatic over Saints top pick

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Draft expert Mike Detillier gives the Saints a solid B for their 2008 draft.

>> Continue reading: Mike Detillier likes Saints draft

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Jeffri Chadiha of ESPN says the Saints choice of Sedrick Ellis is one of the best 'fits' from this past weekend's draft. He says reuniting him with his college position coach will give him a level of comfort, many rookies don't have.

>> Continue reading: Saints pick of Ellis is NFL's 2nd best 'fit' from Draft

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Since Mel Kiper's "Free Preview" on ESPN, has now gone to pay, I'm substituting CBS Sportsline's review of the Saints draft by their pick Pete Prisco.

>> Continue reading: Prisco gives Saints B-

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With Sean Payton on ESPN during an interview, the Saints decided to trade back into the draft. With the 237th selection, they took Michigan wide receiver Adrian Arrington.

The Saints gave up next year's sixth-round pick to Green Bay.

So, now it's over.

A little on Arrington: The Michigan junior had 107 career catches for 1,426 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was arrested for domestic violence two years ago, ...

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Voice of the Saints Jim Henderson and WWL-TV ace has some final thoughts on the Saints' draft:

About his first impression -
"Sean said it best - every head coach is going to tell you the same thing. There's no one among the other 31 coaches saying we had a bad draft.

"I also feel he makes another good point. Who won? Who lost out of this draft? We all want instant approval or be an instant critic and you can't (have insta...

>> Continue reading: Jim's final thoughts...

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Glad you asked.

We'll start with Mickey Loomis, Saints GM:

Asked about risk-reward guys, he said -
"Part of it is when you look at our roster, there are a lot of positions where it'd be hard for a rookie to come in and make our team. And then you look at the upside. You look at a player and wonder if they can develop into a potential starter."

Asked about OT Carl Nicks and his off-field troubles, ...

>> Continue reading: So, what do S. Payton and M. Loomis have to say...

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The first thing that stands out about Taylor Mehlhaff, the Saints' newest member picked in the sixth round, is that he's confident. Several times he called himself an athlete and said his kickoffs are what set him apart.

Without further ado, Mehlhaff -

Saints contact with:
"A little bit of a surprise. They flew up and worked me out on Monday."

First Saints PK pick since Morten Andersen in '82:
"That's someon...

>> Continue reading: Mehlhaff speaks: 'I'm an athlete'

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