LSU has the third most players in the NFL, but the New Orleans Saints haven't drafted too many Tigers over the years. Here is a rundown of when they have and where they rank.
In a preseason contest that lasted nearly 3 and a half hours, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New Orleans Saints 27-24. Unqualified replacement refs took center stage Friday night, showing why they are indeed "replacements." Game-altering errors, misplacements of the ball, a bevy of unnecessary reviews, and...
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson (along with DE Will Smith) is the longest tenured player on the team. During his 8 year career, there have been tons of doubters and harsh critics of Devery's game. Many suggested that he be cut, or traded, or not resigned. Many are now eating some crow. Devery is deaf to his doubters. He quietly does his job, and so far in this 2011 season, does it extremely well.
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says his team had a good year, but that they also "left some business undone." James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
Last weekend, the Seattle Seahawks, double-digit undogs, eliminated the New Orleans Saints from the NFL playoffs. Jeff Duncan, of the Times-Picayune, says the upset win was no fluke, below.
The New Orleans Saints were eliminated from the NFC playoffs, on Saturday, after falling to the Seattle Seahawks, 41-36, in Seattle, Washington. Guerry Smith, of the New Orleans Sports Examiner, has five thoughts on the stunning loss, below.
The New Orleans Saints were without their four best running backs, at the end of Saturday's 41-36, NFC playoff loss, to the Seattle Seahawks. James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
The New Orleans Saints' 2010 regular season scheduled ended on a sour note, on Sunday, after they fell, 23-13, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at the Louisiana Superdome. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
New Orleans Saints receiver Marques Colston underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, on Tuesday. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
Monday night's 17-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons has guaranteed the New Orleans Saints a spot in this year's NFL playoffs. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
The Saints defense played at a championship level in the Georgia Dome on Monday night, and helped propel the Saints to a 17-14 victory over the rival Falcons. Drew Brees hit rookie tight end Jimmy Graham for the go ahead touchdown at the 3:24 mark of the 4th quarter. With the win, the Saint punch their playoff ticket, and still have a chance at an NFC South title.
With regular return man Courtney Roby unavailable, the New Orleans Saints are expected to use Pierre Thomas and Robert Meachem as kickoff returners on Sunday, against the Ravens. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.