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Saints snag Vilma

27 February 2009

New Orleans was forced into playing a waiting game with LB Jonathan Vilma, as they would have been required to forfeit their second round pick to the Jets if they signed him before the free agency period began early this morning. In many cases, this approach would have backfired and the team involved would have [...]

Vilma crashes his way into jail

17 January 2009

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According to Fox 8 in New Orleans, Saints LB Jonathan Vilma was arrested in Miami late last night, after police said he was weaving through traffic, ran a red light, and came close to striking two pedestrians. Vilma also resisted arrest upon confrontation with the responding officers, refusing to cooperate when asked to exit the [...]

Williams heads down to the Big Easy

15 January 2009

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The Associated Press is reporting that the New Orleans Saints have agreed on a deal to bring Gregg Williams (Jaguars) in to become their new defensive coordinator. Williams spent last season in Jacksonville, coordinating a disappointing Jaguars defense that finished 17th in total yards allowed. Williams was also the head coach of the Buffalo Bills [...]

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 [...]