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Williams jumps to the head of the pack in New Orleans

11 January 2009

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According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is now the frontrunner to take the same position with the Saints. Williams could also end up in Green Bay or Tennessee, if Titans DC Jim Schwartz takes a head coaching job elsewhere. Williams would be a good fit with any of [...]

Bush’s knee better than expected

9 January 2009

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The New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that despite rumors to the contrary, Saints RB Reggie Bush’s knee injury is not nearly as bad as many feared it was after the team announced Bush had undergone a microfracture surgical procedure. The operation addressed the cartilage in Bush’s knee, as opposed to the traditional microfracture style surgery that works [...]

Brees takes home some hardware – wins AP’s top honors on offense

6 January 2009

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The Associated Press announced their choice for Offensive Player of the Year today, giving the honor to New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, after he culminated the 2008 season with 5,069 yards passing, just 15 yards shy of former Miami Dolphins great Dan Marino. Brees easily won the award, taking 22 out of 50 possible [...]

Saints say goodbye to Orgeron

1 January 2009

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New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ed Orgeron finally put an end to the rumors and speculation surrounding him, and made the decision to leave the team in favor of a job with the Tennessee Volunteers, now coached by former Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin. Saints head coach Sean Payton was reportedly relieved that Orgeron [...]