by John Bazemore - AP View full size photo uploaded October 28, 2009 Facing the Falcons on Monday night will present another challenge for the overwhelmingly successful story that is the New Orleans Saints defense this season. Believe it or not, though, I'm not that worried about Michael Turner , Roddy White or Matt Ryan. Why? Dolphins game aside, the Saints are actually very good against the run....
SAINTS-GIANTS CONNECTIONS Head coach Sean Payton served on the Giants coaching staff from 1999-2002, calling plays as the team’s offensive coordinator in his final three seasons...TE Jeremy Shockey was New York’s first round draft choice in 2002 and played for the Giants for six seasons. Shockey was selected to the Pro Bowl four times as a Giant when he recorded 371 receptions for 4228...
New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Friday, October 3, 2008 Opening Statement: “To review the injury report that’s going out, Marques Colston , David Patten , Jeremy Shockey , Aaron Glenn – all of them are out. Sedrick Ellis (right knee), did not practice and he’ll be out for this game. Chris Reis (hamstring), did not practice, he’s doubtful; Randall Gay (hamstring),...
New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Thursday, October 2, 2008 Opening Statement: “Going through the injury report first – these four did not practice and are out for this game: Marques Colston (thumb), David Patten (groin), Jeremy Shockey (hernia), Aaron Glenn (ankle). Sedrick Ellis did not practice; he just went through individual drills and we sent him inside with his right knee....
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP 4 days ago: New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper (42) and cornerback Randall Gay celebrate after Sharper got his second interception against the New York Jets in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Saints defeated the Jets 24-10 to remain unbeaten. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) Browse more photos » Mike Tanier is one...
SAINTS-EAGLES CONNECTIONS Head Coach Sean Payton started his NFL coaching career with Philadelphia in 1997, spending two seasons as the club’s quarterbacks coach. Eagles DE Darren Howard was a second round pick of the Saints in 2000 and played for New Orleans from 2000-05. He started 77 of 81 games during that span, recording 44.5 sacks. G Jahri Evans prepped at Frankford HS and played at Bloomsburg...
The Times-Pic has just released the full list of New Orleans Saints players who were cut today. Including Joey Harrington and Adrian Arrington , whose names were released earlier today, those players are: Position Player WR Courtney Roby WR Skyler Green WR Matt Simon RB P.J. Hill RB Herb Donaldson LB Anthony Waters DT DeMario Pressley G Tim Duckworth CB Danny Gorrer DT Early Heyman TE Martrez Milner...
"That’s his baby," cornerback Randall Gay said with a laugh. "Everybody’s got kids … well, that’s coach Williams’ kid. "When coach talks about his ‘other’ son, (Prioleau) is always included. We ask each other every day, ‘You need something? Ask Pierson.’ " Darren Sharper The Advocate
I never got around to writing any further analysis of the Saints Friday night game against the Bengals but I did watch it on my TiVo about three times. Had I written something, it would have been about how much better I think this defense has become; a slight contrast from my initial observations . There were a lot of great things I saw during the game to get excited about. For example, Who Dat Nation...
Here's a crack at the 53-man roster, not necessarily in correct depth chart order. Go ahead and share your thoughts. Offense Position Player Player Player Player Player Player QB Drew Brees Mark Brunell Joey Harrington RB Pierre Thomas Reggie Bush Mike Bell FB Heath Evans WR Marques Colston Robert Meachem Lance Moore Devery Henderson Rod Harper Adrian Arrington TE Jeremy Shockey Billy Miller Darnell...
Twitter JeremyShockey my life at this moment is like that movie groundhog day. whats up to my friends in miami hope you lobster season is going well send me some. saints83 What day is it? Man in camp you lose all reality with the outside world. Just focused on the job and winning games. Good night! drewbrees Thank you to all those who have sent well wishes to me and my family after the passing of my...
Practice Notebook, 8/10 by Ricky Zeller Tired of hearing about the heat? That’s OK. But today’s full-pads practice was a stunner, with a heat index of 124 degrees, and as LB Scott Shanle put it as he walked off the field, “That was the real deal right there.” RB Reggie Bush called it the hottest practice he had ever participated in, “Like being in hell,” a sentiment...
Rookie cornerback Malcolm Jenkins and the New Orleans Saints agreed to terms Sunday night on a five year contract, opening the way for the former Ohio State standout to report to training camp. Jenkins was the Saints' first-round draft pick, taken 14th overall, and has missed the first 10 days of camp, including the club's scrimmage on Saturday. "We're glad to have agreed to this five-year deal...