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The New Orleans Saints have been quiet so far in free agency, a common practice under the Payton/Loomis regime. Today, they signed a New Orleans native away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, inking cornerback Keenan Lewis to a five year deal. The deal calls for Lewis to make...

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In 2011 the New Orleans Saints set an NFL record for offensive yards from scrimmage with 7,474. In 2012 the Saints last-ranked defense allowed 7,042 yards,more than any defense in NFL history. One might think the Saints spent much more money on their offense than their defense. One would be wrong. Looking at the numbers...

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News trickled out of New Orleans earlier today that the Saints had agreed to a five-year contract extension with general manager Mickey Loomis. Earlier this evening, the team confirmed that the deal took place back in August. Saints vice chairman Rita Benson LeBlanc said that...

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees isn't resting his mouth during the Saints bye week. Making media rounds this morning, Brees ripped into NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, saying...

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After New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees asked the NFL to allow Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, and Joe Vitt to attend Sunday night's game against the San Diego Chargers, the question became whether or not they would attend. Vitt and Loomis declinded, but Payton will be in that number. According to...

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New Orleans Saints suspended head coach Sean Payton, suspended general manager Mickey Loomis, and suspended assistant coach Joe Vitt, have been granted permission from the NFL to attend Sunday's game when the Saints host the San Diego Chargers. Drew Brees sent a request to...

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One of the many negative headlines from the New Orleans Saints 2012 offseason was an alleged wiretapping accusation against Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis. The erroneous report from ESPN's Outside The Lines suggested that Loomis wired his press box communications so opposing coaches' radio communications could be intercepted. State Police today stated...

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The New Orleans Saints and their star quarterback Drew Brees have been involved in a contract negotiation deadlock for the entire offseason. Perhaps they are finally making progress as Ed Werder is reporting that Saints GM Mickey Loomis submitted a revised contract proposal to Drew Brees today. The details of the proposal have...

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New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle claims the NFL blew the "bounty" scandal out of proportion, and explains in detail what actually happened.

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New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis has completely denied the eavesdropping allegations that were reported on ESPN's OTL today. In an e-mail to Fox Sports reporter Jay Glazer, Loomis calls out the unnamed sources of the apparent allegation. Former Saints head coach Jim Haslett has denied the report as well. Loomis says...

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