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NFL Labor Talks Moving "Backwards"

Jay Walker — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:14:53 +0000

Just when everyone thought the NFL lockout might be in its last days, it appears as though talks have stalled.

According to sources, players are accusing owners of going back on a proposal that wou

What Does West Do Now?

Scott Prather — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:48:53 +0000

A week ago I gave you a list of reasons why David West would exercise his opt-out option in the final year of his contract, enabling him to explore free agency. Since then, West tore his ACL during a heroic performance on Thursday in Salt Lake City. Let me first say, I feel for David. But how does the injury change West's options? Let's examine.

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Saints Sign Pierre Thomas

Scott Prather — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:51:44 +0000

With the lockout drawing near, the Saints signed running Back Pierre Thomas signed a 4 year deal worth reportedly $12 million.

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Are the Saints ready for a lockout?

Scott Prather — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:42:46 +0000

With the continued labor strife in the NFL, it becomes more evident everyday the owners will lock out the players when the current CBA ends at 10:59 PM, March 3rd. Are the Saints a team in good shape to handle the lockout?

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Super Bowl Favorites For 2011

Scott Prather — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:15:07 +0000

The 2010 NFL season is in the books. Assuming the NFL works out a new CBA, who are some of the early favorites to play in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis?

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Hornets Next Off Court Challenge

Scott Prather — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:17:48 +0000

The Hornets will exceed their attendance requirement tonight when they host the Thunder. What is the next challenge to assuring New Orleans will remain an NBA city?

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Loomis Answers Questions

Scott Prather — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:57:09 +0000

Brian Allee-Walsh of NewOrleans.com had a Q & A session with Saints general manager Mickey Loomis. Loomis, and the entire Saints football operations staff are facing a complex offseason, full of uncertainty because of the ongoing labor strife.

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Thomas & Bush Future With Saints Uncertain

Scott Prather — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:59:03 +0000

Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush have several things in common. Both are playmakers. Both won Super Bowl Rings as the top two running backs in 2009 on the Saints depth chart. And both have uncertain futures in New Orleans. Thomas is set to become a free agent, while Bush is due $11.7 million in 2011, a figure too high for his production value.

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