New Orleans Saints

Goodell won’t prevent Saints from hiring Bill Parcells

April 3, 2012

In what is rare for the team these days — fortunate news — there is now one less roadblock to worry about in the Saints’ pursuit to rustle Bill Parcells out of retirement as the substitute head coach. Per the Associated Press, commissioner Roger Goodell stated he won’t prevent New Orleans from hiring Parcells, saying, [...]

‘Several dozen’ Saints fans protest bounty penalties

April 1, 2012

While we wait for the NFL to rule on the appeals of Saints head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis, a swarm of the Who Dat nation decided to band together in a show of support for the organization. Per WWLTV in New Orleans, “several dozen” Saints fans gathered outside the Superdome on [...]

Falcons owner Blank: Saints’ punishment ‘appropriate’

March 27, 2012

When trying to gauge the overall opinion of the Saints’ league-imposed discipline following their BountyGate scandal, the consensus more or less lies in the “Goldilocks” zone. There are critics who believe the punishment was too severe. There are skeptics who feel the organization might’ve got off too easy. And then there are those, like Falcons [...]

Brees had ‘no idea’ about bounties, calls it ‘a big shock’

March 17, 2012

It may have ratcheted down a bit with ManningMania reaching its pinnacle, but BountyGate is still fresh in the minds of most. Once again, the Saints’ record-setting franchise player touched on the scandal. Appearing on Fox Sports Radio Friday, Drew Brees said he “really had no idea” about the bounty program, a “pay-for-performance” system that [...]

Saints sign Marques Colston to five-year deal

March 13, 2012

With mere hours remaining until free agency commences, New Orleans made sure their top receiver wouldn’t make it to the open market. Per Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Saints agreed to a five-year contract with Marques Colston, keeping the favorite target of Drew Brees in the Big Easy through 2016. The deal is reportedly worth [...]

Carl Nicks says he ‘deserves’ to be NFL’s richest guard

March 12, 2012

After he and the Saints failed to come to terms on a long-term contract, Carl Nicks will be one of the top prospects on the free agent circuit. And, if he has his way, a very, very wealthy man. In an interview with WWL New Orleans (via SportsRadioInterviews.com), Nicks once again stated his desire to [...]

Saints interested in but ‘skeptical’ of Randy Moss

March 12, 2012

Despite wowing Saints officials during a recent workout, Randy Moss‘ well-documented history could cause the team to think twice about adding the veteran receiver. Per Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com, the Saints are “still curious” about Moss, but remain “slightly skeptical” over potentially signing him. The visit to New Orleans was Moss’ first since he returned [...]

Drew Brees won’t attend offseason workouts?

March 8, 2012

Things just keep spiraling downward in New Orleans. In the midst of BountyGate, the Saints slapped Drew Brees with the franchise tag on Monday after failing to come to terms on a long-term deal. Well, it didn’t sit too well with the record-setting quarterback, who was said to be “livid” shortly after receiving the designation. [...]