tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32404594142004734752024-03-19T04:39:52.953-05:00WhoDatSay.comA Saints Blog Fans Must ReadThe Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-20799376589281838392009-09-22T23:55:00.002-05:002009-09-23T00:15:03.584-05:00Rome Has Been Built (may '08 article)There are two ways NFL head coaches and general managers build professional football franchises capable of winning Super Bowls, and patience seems to be the only variable between them. Teams can build for the future to win consistently or mortgage the future to win now. Some teams, such as the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots refuse to make large sweeping personnel moves; rather they Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-22950578917421533172009-04-20T12:22:00.006-05:002009-04-20T18:10:14.114-05:00Another Big Ten RB? No Thanks.Ki-Jana Carter, Ron Dayne, Curtis Enis, Maurice Clarett, and T.J. Ducket -- all successful Big-Ten running backs turn busts in the NFL. Perhaps Beanie Wells will be different -- more like Eddie George. But why would we want to gamble on it?In Payton's offense, we average just over 20 carries per game. In 2009, I think PT gets 12, Bush gets 8, and newly acquired Heath Evans gets 3-4. If we Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-69590925558576147332009-03-30T12:16:00.005-05:002009-03-30T12:26:58.726-05:00The Keys to the Car are Greg'sI know there has been a lot of talk the last few weeks about drafting a RB, but I really don't see that happening. I think that's option C or D for the Saints. I think they have 2 defensive players that they are comfortable taking at 14. If those are gone, I think we try to trade down. If we can't and Beanie is there, I think we take him -- but that scenario is unlikely and I just don't see Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-56871216148286762742009-01-24T12:32:00.017-06:002009-01-25T13:24:38.975-06:00The email began innocent enough... excitement for Greg Williamsabout Williams and the cap...BUDDON:a lot of this is hype from a times pic writer, but you can't help but get excited about gregg williams: http://blog.nola.com/jeffduncan/2009/01/gregg_williams_excited_to_join.html Interestingly, He said every position will play an important role, but four spots are especially critical to the system: middle linebacker, nickel back and both safety spots. Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-43517040632284944172008-07-18T09:57:00.005-05:002008-07-18T10:07:26.964-05:00Moosedenied's NFC South Preview Part 4: New Orleans SaintsThis is GrandMaster Wang's final installment of his 4-part series detailing the NFC South. He saved the best for last. Enjoy...There’s no denying that the Saints sucked ass in 2007. They were terrible. 2006 was a fluke resulting from nobody taking them seriously. 2007 exposed the Saints for what they are, a slightly-below-average team with a great QB, exactly one legit wideout, no running gameVernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-41993821868617804052008-07-15T11:49:00.004-05:002008-07-15T12:23:12.051-05:00Moosedenied's NFC South Preview Part 3: Tampa Bay BucanneersBy Grandmaster Wang / Moosedenied.com... Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. For the Tampa Bay Bucs, last year was one of those times.Oh, they were good too. They were about as good defensively as the Saints were offensively. That in and of itself qualifies as pretty "lucky", given that half their defense remembers the Taft administration and the other half doesn’t remember the Reagan Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-35091317416409146742008-07-11T13:13:00.006-05:002008-07-11T13:40:36.814-05:00Moosedenied's NFC South Preview Part 2: Carolina PanthersAs countless 2008 NFL season preview magazines hit the racks, we would like to bring you some analysis from one of our favorite sites, moosedenied.com. For those that are unfamiliar with GrandMaster Wang's writing, take it from us when we tell you the man is talented. Perhaps a bit bold at times, but very talented. He is in the midst of previewing the NFC South for the upcoming 2008 season. Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-28462584224633908982008-07-11T12:43:00.008-05:002008-07-11T13:42:01.881-05:00Moosedenied's NFC South Preview Part 1: Atlanta FalconsAs countless 2008 NFL season preview magazines hit the racks, we would like to bring you some analysis from one of our favorite sites, moosedenied.com. For those that are unfamiliar with GrandMaster Wang's writing, take it from us when we tell you the man is talented. Perhaps a bit bold at times, but very talented. He is in the midst of previewing the NFC South for the upcoming 2008 season. Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-89748421766929584292008-07-08T09:44:00.011-05:002008-07-08T17:05:20.797-05:00Fantasy Love / Hate: Wide ReceiversCurrently, I play in 4 leagues: a dynasty league, a customized keeper league (easily my favorite), a "normal" league, and an auction league. In the coming weeks I will give you 3 players from each position that I love and hate heading in to the 2008 season. Here's what I said about running backs. At first I wanted to write about my thoughts on every player, but for now, I thought it best to Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-29929436919396738772008-07-04T10:24:00.007-05:002008-07-04T11:57:43.686-05:00Bullocks Out, Kaesviharn In?Who Dat News: ProFootballTalk reported last week that Kevin Kaesviharn has overtaken Josh Bullocks (as Bullocks has been recovering from a knee injury) in the battle to become the team's starting free safety. Here's what the article said:With Saints FS Josh Bullocks out for OTAs while on the mend from knee surgery, Kevin Kaesviharn has moved ahead in the race to become the team’s starting free Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-29268438159419058882008-06-24T11:48:00.010-05:002008-06-24T14:55:05.259-05:00Fantasy Love / Hate: Running BacksDue to the fact that Saints training camp is still a month out, I thought it would be good to get a jump start on fantasy football.Currently, I play in 4 leagues: a dynasty league, a customized keeper league (easily my favorite), a "normal" league, and an auction league. In the coming weeks I will give you 3 players from each position that I love and hate heading in to the 2008 season. At Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-3856005871152050602008-06-23T15:38:00.008-05:002008-06-23T16:02:53.461-05:00Can Reggie Bush be great in '08?By Eddie Griffin, Bleacher Report.Will Reggie Bush be known more for his girl’s ass than his NFL talents?The upcoming NFL season could prove pivotal toward answering that question.While Bush’s girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, does have a wonderful posterior, I highly doubt he would be content being known as “that NFL player Kim Kardashian is with.”Despite being behind only Peyton Manning in NFL Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-36192653038889264972008-06-20T12:02:00.009-05:002008-06-20T12:50:11.726-05:00Ranking the Big UgliesA powerful and deep O-Line is perhaps the greatest foundation of a football team. You fantasy freaks may want to read this. A great QB is nothing, a talented running back is worthless, a fast wide-receiver is inept -- all without the protection, room, and time their offensive line affords them. So, how does the Saints line stack up against others in the league?Matthew Williamson of Scouts Inc Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-48995107127097347262008-06-20T11:28:00.006-05:002008-06-20T12:47:30.996-05:00Scout.com's Minicamp Mailbag, Saints StyleOn Fox Sports, Scout.com's panel of NFL insiders recently addressed the resigning of Will Smith (and where he ranks among other top defensive ends) and the potential impact of the Saints' off-season defensive additions....Is Will Smith, as his contract would suggest, a top three or even five DE in the NFL?—Nick from New OrleansEd Thompson: No. I'd place him in the top 10, but it's hard to see himVernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-3010797011085099822008-06-15T13:30:00.010-05:002008-06-15T14:04:17.838-05:00Happy Fathers DayHappy Father's Day to all the Saints' Dads out there. This year is my first and I'll be spending the day grilling burgers with my 7-month-old boy. We wish all Dads (sadly even Panthers, Bucs, and Falcons ones) a day full of BBQ and beer.Enjoy,VernP.S. I wouldn't mind seeing an LSU victory over North Carolina at Rosenblatt either.Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-65422078515205003392008-06-15T12:49:00.003-05:002008-06-15T13:26:52.020-05:00Who Dat News: Vilma Nearing 100%News: The Saints prize off-season acquisition, Jonathan Vlima, is entering the last stage of his rehab, according to profootballweekly.com. “(The knee) feels like (it did) before surgery,” Vilma said. “The only difference is the muscles aren’t used to practicing. It’s been nine months since I’ve been on the field. I just have to get used to the plays again, running and cutting, the defensive Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-59456606739585437752008-06-13T10:56:00.007-05:002008-06-13T11:16:23.345-05:00Who Dat Link: Saints #8 in NFLMocks.com Power RankingsThe following is an article on NFLmocks.com's training camp power rankings:Now that both Peyton and Eli Manning have won their Super Bowl rings the NFL’s attention will swap to a new cast of players that have not yet reached and then won the big game. Peyton was said to fold under pressure early into his NFL career, but broke free last season when the Colts beat the Bears in the Super Bowl. Eli Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-47240099139598147882008-06-12T11:03:00.003-05:002008-06-12T11:10:19.506-05:00Who Dat News: One Down, Two To GoNews: On Wednesday, the Saints agreed to terms with defensive end Will Smith on a six-year, $70 million contract. $26 million will be guaranteed and Smith will become the third highest paid defensive end in the NFL.Who Dat Say: Wow! Is this not great news? The Saints have now locked up both of their Pro-Bowl caliber defensive ends. Both Charles Grant and Will Smith should end their respective Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-58892578774828453102008-06-12T09:19:00.003-05:002008-06-12T09:25:53.422-05:00Who Dat News: Pierre Thomas Out Until CampNews: Pierre Thomas' sore groin will sideline him for the remainder of OTA's according to an article written on Tuesday by sunherald.com. Apparently, Head Coach Sean Payton wants to rest the running back to ensure that he is 100% for the start of training camp.WhoDatSay: Payton may find it more difficult than he would like to ascertain which of his running backs will be sharing duties with Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-70992564467936548512008-06-12T09:14:00.011-05:002008-06-12T09:47:17.608-05:00Who Dat News: Payton Undecided on Kickers News: The Biloxi Sun Herald reports that New Orleans Saints sixth round draft pick PK Taylor Mehlhaff and veteran incumbent PK Martin Gramatica have not received enough reps for Head Coach Sean Payton to make much of a distinction between the two. "I haven't seen enough, really," Payton said. "Hopefully once we get into training camp and get into some live situations we'll see a lot more. I The Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-32116673017367722412008-06-10T10:38:00.016-05:002008-06-10T11:57:54.920-05:0035 Games in 1 Season: London Man Will Attempt World RecordAdam is an American football fan from London, England and has recently sold his apartment in order to pay for a world-record breaking NFL trip in which he will witness 35 NFL games in one season. He states that the aim of his trip is simply to meet as many great NFL fans as possible and understand the impact each team has on its supporters and surrounding communities. He will be rooting for Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-35843307914096483952008-06-09T15:04:00.007-05:002008-06-09T15:17:03.781-05:00Who Dat News: Colston a No-show for Monday's OTANews: Marques Colston was absent today from the team's voluntary OTA, according to nola.com. "Colston was a miss, again these are voluntary," said Coach Sean Payton, who said he had not heard from the receiver. "A lot of times guys will be traveling, in his case, probably traveling West. I'll find out today. I'll give him a call and find out what the deal is. He's done pretty well so far."Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-78208625092465426702008-06-09T11:13:00.006-05:002008-06-09T12:45:59.185-05:00Who Dat News: Jacksonville Fans Selling OutNews: The Jacksonville Jaguars are finding it difficult to sell season ticket packages despite last season's 11-5 record and a playoff win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to profootballtalk.com. The team is still 4,000 non-premium season ticket sales away from avoiding local blackouts of their 2008 regular season home games.WhoDatSay: It wasn't too long ago that the New Orleans Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-23188984840442635662008-06-09T10:19:00.011-05:002008-06-09T10:44:07.649-05:00Who Dat News: Bobby McCray Looking Like the Real DealNews: According to the Times Picayune, Bobby McCray has been the most impressive off-season acquisition in 2008 for the Saints. In fact, if McCray continues to impress with his quick speed and ability to disrupt the entire offensive backfield, Jimmy Smith of the Times Picayune believes he could be the best free-agent pickup the Saints have ever made. McCray, who played his college ball at the Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-49798128057756403942008-06-07T10:08:00.006-05:002008-06-09T12:46:38.328-05:00Mickey Loomis Dicusses the Decision to Fire Rick MuellerNew Orleans Saints General Manager spoke with Bobbie Hebert and Hokie Gajan on WWL AM870 sportstalk about topics including his decision to fire the V.P. of Player Personnel, Rick Mueller, the hiring of salary cap guru Khai Harley, and the status of Will Smith's contract extension. Have a listen -- Loomis on sportstalkVernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0