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Saints Injury Report
Saints Injury Report
Saints Injury Report
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton gave his team the entire week off during the open date. The team returned to practice this week refreshed and healthy. However, there are still a few names on the latest injury report.
Sean Payton Unsure How He Will Deal With Saints’ Crowded Backfield
Sean Payton Unsure How He Will Deal With Saints’ Crowded Backfield
Sean Payton Unsure How He Will Deal With Saints’ Crowded Backfield
For the first time all season, all four of the New Orleans Saints' top four tailbacks are healthy, and that gives head coach Sean Payton a little bit of a problem. Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, and Chris Ivory are all healthy and ready to go, but the four backs are one more than Payton would typically like to have. Having four backs that you have confidence in can be a good problem,
Saints Sink Falcons In Overtime
Saints Sink Falcons In Overtime
Saints Sink Falcons In Overtime
The New Orleans Saints will go into the bye week at 7-3, sitting atop the NFC South after their overtime victory on the road against their arch rivals, the Atlanta Falcons. Saints kicker John Kasay nailed a 26 yard FG in sudden death. A short field was set-up for the offense after Atlanta elected to go for in on 4th and inches and werer stuffed by the New Orleans defense.
Grading The Saints-Week 9
Grading The Saints-Week 9
Grading The Saints-Week 9
The New Orleans Saints got back on the win track on Sunday, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 27-16, in an NFC South contest, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans. The Saints obviously fared much better than the week prior, when the fell to the previously unbeaten St. Louis Rams, 31-21. Against the Bucs, the Saints' offense rolled, for 458 total yards, including 195 rushing yards, whil
Sean Payton Surgery A Success
Sean Payton Surgery A Success
Sean Payton Surgery A Success
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton underwent successful surgery this morning to repair his left tibial plateau fracture and lateral meniscal tear. Payton broke his knee and tibia and tore his MCL when tight end Jimmy Graham collided with him on the sidelines early in yesterday's loss at Tampa Bay.
Beyond The Mic: Ivory’s Return Begs Questions
Beyond The Mic: Ivory’s Return Begs Questions
Beyond The Mic: Ivory’s Return Begs Questions
New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory led the team in rushing a year ago as a rookie. His bruising style as a runner took its toll however, and he had two offseason surgeries. As a result, he's spent the beginning of the season on the PUP list. That will change next week, as he should be activated to the 53 man roster. How will coach Sean Payton deal with an already crowded backfield?
Grading The NFL Head Coaches
Grading The NFL Head Coaches
Grading The NFL Head Coaches
With the exception of a handful of teams that had a bye week last week, NFL teams are now five game into their respective seasons. Which coaches get passing grades for their work, so far?...and which ones failing grades?
Devery Henderson Is Deaf To His Doubters
Devery Henderson Is Deaf To His Doubters
Devery Henderson Is Deaf To His Doubters
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.
Saints Extend Payton
Saints Extend Payton
Saints Extend Payton
The New Orleans Saints announced on Monday that the team, and head coach Sean Payton have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. In 2006, in Payton's first season at the helm, the Saints reached the NFC Championship game for the first time in team history. Payton helped the team achieve another first in 2009, guiding the Saints to a Super Bowl win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Saints Want Balanced Offensive Attack
Saints Want Balanced Offensive Attack
Saints Want Balanced Offensive Attack
When a team has a quarterback the caliber of Drew Brees, to go along with a crop of receivers the likes of Marques Colston, Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, and Robert Meachem, they be would foolish not to put the football in the air a fair-share of times. The New Orleans Saints will indeed not be bashful about letting the football fly through the air this year, but they also want some balance with
Saints Add Veteran TE John Gilmore
Saints Add Veteran TE John Gilmore
Saints Add Veteran TE John Gilmore
Since he's been the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton has never kept less than 3 tight ends on the active roster. When the Saints announced their cuts on Saturday, fans were surprised to see only 2 TEs on the list. That lasted only 2 days, as the Saints will go into the season opener this Thursday with 3. New Orleans added 10 year veteran TE John Gilmore.
Saints Injury Report For Raiders Game
Saints Injury Report For Raiders Game
Saints Injury Report For Raiders Game
The New Orleans Saints will take on the Oakland Raiders in week 3 of the preseason this Sunday. Typically starters play into the second half of the third preseason game, and Sunday's game should be no exception. However, several starters will miss the game with injuries, as well as a handful of backups.
Saints Injury List For Texans Game
Saints Injury List For Texans Game
Saints Injury List For Texans Game
The New Orleans Saints will play their second preseason game tonight in Houston against the Texas. You can hear all the action on sportsradio espn1420. Here is the injury list of players who are probable, questionable, and out.
Monty Williams And Staff Attend Saints Camp
Monty Williams And Staff Attend Saints Camp
Monty Williams And Staff Attend Saints Camp
With the NBA locked out, New Orleans Hornets head coach Monty Williams and some of his assistants attended Saints camp yesterday. Williams did the same a year ago, and claimed he learned a few things. Saints coach Sean Payton and Williams are friends, and Payton spoke to Monty between drills.

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