New Orleans Saints

Fred Taylor, Felix Jones, Reggie Bush will all play on Turkey Day

November 25, 2010

As the holiday games are about to get underway, three of the teams involved get a boost in the running back department. Starting in the early matchup, the New England Patriots have activated Fred Taylor for the first time since Week 3 as they are set to take on the Detroit Lions. Taylor has been [...]

Pierre Thomas almost became a Patriot

November 4, 2010

Running back Pierre Thomas might be on the shelf with an injured ankle, but he was nearly headed to Foxboro just a few weeks ago. According to NewOrleans.com, the Saints and New England Patriots were negotiating a trade before the league’s October 19 deadline that would’ve sent Thomas to the Pats. In return, New Orleans [...]

Drew Brees playing through multiple injuries?

November 4, 2010

The reigning World Champion Saints might sport a 5-3 record but their MVP quarterback is likely in a world of hurt. According to WIST – a local radio station in New Orleans – Brees has a fracture and torn meniscus in his left knee that he’s played through for several weeks now. He apparantly suffered [...]

DeSean Jackson on track to return; Reggie Bush not so much

October 27, 2010

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to get their homerun threat back in Week 9, while the reigning World Champion Saints will likely be without their top running back for another week. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, wide receiver DeSean Jackson expects to suit up for the Eagles’ Week 9 showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. Philadelphia [...]

NFL issues fines to a plethora of players

October 22, 2010

Break out the checkbooks. The league today has announced fines for various player offenses in wake of their new policy to crack down on dangerous hits. I’ll start with the Titans. Two of their defensive ends, Dave Ball and William Hayes, were issued fines. Ball was docked $5,000 for roughing the passer in their win [...]

Saints sign Julius Jones, cut John Carney

October 12, 2010

The Saints have made two roster moves today. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team has added running back Julius Jones. Jones was cut by the Seattle Seahawks when they traded for Marshawn Lynch one week ago. New Orleans picks up another insurance back in case starter Pierre Thomas isn’t up to snuff and could [...]

Saints bring back John Carney on one-year deal

September 28, 2010

After a brutal start to the season for Saints kicker Garrett Hartley, the team has decided to turn the job over to an old, familiar face. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Saints have re-signed kicker John Carney to a one-year contract. Both kickers, Hartley and Carney, are expected to remain on the roster, similar to [...]

Reggie Bush carted off the field; out 6 weeks?

September 21, 2010

In last night’s wild episode of Monday Night Football, the Saints were involved in a close one with the Niners, but pulled it off in the final seconds. Even in victory, though, they might have some bad news on their hands. During the 4th quarter of the game, running back Reggie Bush lost the ball [...]