tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32404594142004734752011-07-30T23:26:26.871-05:00A Saints Blog Fans Must ReadBuddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.comBlogger1461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-20799376589281838392009-09-22T23:55:00.002-05:002009-09-23T00:15:03.584-05:00

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-22950578917421533172009-04-20T12:22:00.006-05:002009-04-20T18:10:14.114-05:00

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-69590925558576147332009-03-30T12:16:00.005-05:002009-03-30T12:26:58.726-05:00

I 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-56871216148286762742009-01-24T12:32:00.017-06:002009-01-25T13:24:38.975-06:00

about 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-43517040632284944172008-07-18T09:57:00.005-05:002008-07-18T10:07:26.964-05:00

This 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 game

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-41993821868617804052008-07-15T11:49:00.004-05:002008-07-15T12:23:12.051-05:00

By 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-35091317416409146742008-07-11T13:13:00.006-05:002008-07-11T13:40:36.814-05:00

As 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-28462584224633908982008-07-11T12:43:00.008-05:002008-07-11T13:42:01.881-05:00

As 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-89748421766929584292008-07-08T09:44:00.011-05:002008-07-08T17:05:20.797-05:00

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. 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-29929436919396738772008-07-04T10:24:00.007-05:002008-07-04T11:57:43.686-05:00

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-29268438159419058882008-06-24T11:48:00.010-05:002008-06-24T14:55:05.259-05:00

Due 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-3856005871152050602008-06-23T15:38:00.008-05:002008-06-23T16:02:53.461-05:00

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

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A 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-48995107127097347262008-06-20T11:28:00.006-05:002008-06-20T12:47:30.996-05:00

On 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 him

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-3010797011085099822008-06-15T13:30:00.010-05:002008-06-15T14:04:17.838-05:00

Happy 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.

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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-59456606739585437752008-06-13T10:56:00.007-05:002008-06-13T11:16:23.345-05:00

The 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

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News: 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

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News: 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-70992564467936548512008-06-12T09:14:00.011-05:002008-06-12T09:47:17.608-05:00

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

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Adam 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-35843307914096483952008-06-09T15:04:00.007-05:002008-06-09T15:17:03.781-05:00

News: 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-78208625092465426702008-06-09T11:13:00.006-05:002008-06-09T12:45:59.185-05:00

News: 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-23188984840442635662008-06-09T10:19:00.011-05:002008-06-09T10:44:07.649-05:00

News: 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-49798128057756403942008-06-07T10:08:00.006-05:002008-06-09T12:46:38.328-05:00

New 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 sportstalk

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-63820617784872895952008-06-06T13:20:00.003-05:002008-06-06T13:42:16.992-05:00

News: On Thursday, the House budget committee agreed that Louisiana should pay the New Orleans Saints and Hornets $26 million in state surplus cash to meet the state's contractual obligations. The contract states that if the State fails to make these payments, the teams could opt to move out of New Orleans.Who Dat News: The State negotiated these deals with the Saints and Hornets in order to

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-40420992172798455252008-06-06T09:23:00.007-05:002008-06-06T10:19:45.019-05:00

News: After Green Bay Packers Running Back Noah Herron fended off would-be home invaders with a bed post last week, a wave of copycat crimes has broken out in the city of New Orleans. Although details are thin at the moment, we have received the following information:One Unidentified Man Broke into the home of Saints Cornerback, Jason David: Reports indicate that David watched the man break into

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-71962611655179214532008-06-05T13:20:00.005-05:002008-06-05T13:26:33.737-05:00

News: Jeff Garcia discussed the possibility of not even playing in 2008 if Tampa Bay does not give him a new deal, according to buccaneersgab.com. Garcia discussed the situation on Siruis NFL Radio, saying that he might quit before the season begins if something is not done soon. "If it doesn't work itself out, if a contract is not presented as far as a renewal to finish my career, then I will

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-63399287287846166372008-06-04T13:03:00.003-05:002008-06-04T13:08:48.252-05:00

News: The New Orleans Saints have fired Rick Mueller, the team's vice president of player personnel, according to CBSsportsline.com. Mueller was with the Saints for the past eight seasons and was a big part of the the Saints giant turnaround in 2006. According to CBS, Mickey Loomis will now have the team's director of college scouting (Rick Reiprish) and the director of pro scouting (Ryan Pace)

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-21936433063611016932008-06-04T10:46:00.009-05:002008-06-04T11:04:00.283-05:00

News: According to the SunHerald.com, second-year linebacker Marvin Mitchell could compete with Scott Shanle for the starting spot at weak-side linebacker this upcoming season. At the Saints' first minicamp this past Saturday, Mitchell saw some action with the first team at middle linebacker. Sean Payton also noted that he likes Mitchell's hard-hitting ability, and additional opportunities could

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-58369065437724052112008-06-03T13:49:00.006-05:002008-06-03T13:56:04.192-05:00

News: The Denver Broncos released Travis Henry yesterday after questioning his commitment to the team. “We did not feel his commitment to the Broncos was enough to warrant a spot on this football team,” head coach Mike Shanahan said. “Although Travis has the ability to be one of the top running backs in the NFL, we have to make decisions that are in the best interests of our organization and its

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-68464824264142549282008-06-03T12:11:00.006-05:002008-06-03T12:15:41.203-05:00

Every Tuesday we want you to "go off" on whatever Saints-related topic is bothering you. Tell us how you feel and don't spare any expense. To submit your rant, send an e-mail to whodatsayteam@gmail.com. We will sift through the garbage and post the best stuff every Tuesday. If we get 5 good ones, we'll post them all. Happy complaining.Last week, we brought you a report (from CBS columnist Pete

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-15066278819316807202008-06-02T15:30:00.005-05:002008-06-02T15:38:05.296-05:00

News: The Baton Rouge Advocate reports that Sean Payton will be zeroing in on special teams throughout this preseason in the hopes of dramatic improvement in that area. "We have to get our return game going; we really haven't been very effective in two years in that, be it kickoff return or punt return," Payton said. "We finished last in the league in field goal percentage (68); that's something

The Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-51628496682626158762008-06-02T09:08:00.009-05:002008-06-02T13:01:02.938-05:00

Members of the Whodatsay team attended Saints minicamp this past Saturday and are pleased to bring you this mincamp update. Present for Whodatsay were Vern, Mrs. Vern, Little Vern (the biggest 7-month old Saints fan you will ever meet), Section123, Section123 Girlfriend, and Joseph, the winner of our first annual Take a Fan to Minicamp Contest. Joseph was declared winner when he passed out on my

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News: Defensive end Will Smith and wide receiver Marques Colston will participate in the New Orleans Saints mandatory minicamp, according to espn.com. Joel Segal, the agent for both players, said he wanted to clarify speculation that contract disputes could lead both players to miss this weekends mandatory camp, the first of the offseason. "Will's feeling is that if it's mandatory, it's football

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-87138057545859211202008-05-29T14:36:00.010-05:002008-05-29T15:07:12.574-05:00

News: According to nola.com, several influential NFL owners say they will support a New Orleans bid on the 2013 Super Bowl, and Saints owner Tom Benson says he plans to bring the nation's premier sporting event back to the city after an 11-year dry spell. The Super Bowl alone would create an economic impact of $400 million for the city of New Orleans.Who Dat Say: The city of New Orleans and the

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-16260065708347895052008-05-29T10:24:00.004-05:002008-05-29T13:27:02.375-05:00

Blackened Out called our attention to this unique opportunity for New Orleanians who love the Saints and enjoy great food. Oh, and it's all for a great cause, the youth of New Orleans. From Blackened Out"Ever wonder what it would be like to have Deuce place a composed cheese plate in front of you? Or what it would be like if Drew Brees tossed you a roll? Mike McKenzie pouring a vintage Burgundy

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Here is a great article from CBS.sportsline.com's Clark Judge on the Saints' off-season defensive improvements (picture by US Presswire). Judge begins:When I look at what the New Orleans Saints did since the end of last season, I start wondering who beats them in the NFC South. Carolina should be better, and Tampa Bay's the defending champ, but, honestly, if I had to choose a winner right now, I

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-61003697607024802122008-05-28T10:08:00.003-05:002008-05-28T10:20:00.919-05:00

Amidst reports and rumors that Robert Meachem is looking good, practicing hard, and competing for the third wide receiver spot, one can’t help but wonder just what to expect from Meachem in 2008. As most Saints fans know, Meachem posted 0 receptions for 0 yards, combined with his rushing stats (0 yards on 0 carries), in 0 minutes of 0 games last season, not exactly the first year numbers Coach

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-18986067861046479842008-05-27T12:11:00.005-05:002008-05-27T12:48:36.732-05:00

News: Pete Prisco, a Senior Writer for CBSsports.com has labeled New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush as this year's most overrated NFL player. "Is two years in the NFL enough to earn somebody overrated honors?" Prisco posed. "It is for Reggie Bush." Prisco goes on to say, "In 28 NFL games, Bush has one 100-yard rushing effort. His 3.7 career average per rush is not impressive at all.

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-31770395448457089462008-05-27T10:57:00.004-05:002008-05-27T11:57:24.328-05:00

News: Tuff Harris, a defensive back and punt returner who played with the Miami Dolphins last season, has agreed to a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to the BillingsGazette.com. The Saints signed Harris to provide depth at safety behind starters Josh Bullocks and Roman Harper. WhoDatSay: Last year, Harris signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent out of the

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-59675341634724568962008-05-23T01:38:00.007-05:002008-05-23T07:53:28.583-05:00

When off-season acquisition Dan Morgan unexpectedly retired a few days ago, a mini-panic resonated among Saints fans. Questions and inevitable concern abounded: What do we do now? Who will we start at weak-side linebacker? Are we going to go after somebody? If so, who? Two names, in particular, have been thrown around: Cincinnati’s recently released Odell Thurman, and former Philadelphia

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News: The Times Picayune reports that Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is practicing with the team, and according to onlookers, seems to be making solid progress. According to Coach Sean Payton, "He's participating in half a practice, seven-on-seven drills, and it's been very good." It's been real positive so far."Who Dat Say: Morgan retires, but Vilma is looking good - although not ideal

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-68030178097392426902008-05-21T13:23:00.002-05:002008-05-21T13:25:56.568-05:00

News: In a recent interview, Will Smith told reporters that contract talks with the Saints are ongoing, according to uticaod.com. Smith indicated that he would like to remain a Saint, but only if the contract is right: “I’d like to stay with the same team my whole career… I love New Orleans. I love the people there … But then again, it’s a business.”Who Dat Say: If we can spend $63 million on

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-14640402002187194292008-05-20T22:40:00.009-05:002008-05-21T08:48:00.157-05:00

News: According to the AP, New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in a bar fight back in February. The fight took place at a Georgia nightclub and resulted in the death of Korynda Reed and her unborn fetus.Who Dat Say: Let's not rush to judgment on this one. Another patron of the nightclub, Laquient Macklin, has been charged

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-91807906078782730762008-05-20T21:40:00.007-05:002008-05-20T21:50:22.944-05:00

Yesterday, outside of Cafe DuMonde in the French Quarter at 6:30am (an hour and a half prior to the Saints first OTA meeting), Drew Brees sat down with Alexis Glick of Fox Business to speak about several topics. Here is the link to the interview. Gotta love Brees.http://www.foxbusiness.com/video/index.html?playerId=videolandingpage&streamingFormat=FLASH&referralObject=531120&referralPlaylistId=

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As most of you know, last week WhoDatSay.com challenged the entire Carolina Panther nation to two separate bets for this upcoming season. The first was that the Saints would sweep the series against the Panthers, and the second was that Reggie Bush would have more total yards from scrimmage than DeAngelo Williams. While we are still in negotiations concerning the bet with two Carolina fan sites

The Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-12618161421992270962008-05-19T17:39:00.002-05:002008-05-19T17:42:56.871-05:00

News: According to a press release from the Saints on Monday afternoon, Dan Morgan has decided to call it a career. "When we signed Dan, he was committed to making a fresh start, and he was making every effort to rehabilitate the leg injury that he suffered last year," Coach Sean Payton said in the team's statement. "But it wasn't responding as well as he had hoped it would. We wish him well in

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-84431609466628382802008-05-19T08:26:00.005-05:002008-05-19T13:01:46.689-05:00

The NFL is very much a copycat league – if it works for one team, others are going to try it. There is no better example of this trend than the spread of the “West Coast Offense,” which was implemented by Bill Walsh during his tenure as assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 – 1975. When Walsh became head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, he installed a modified version of this

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News: The New Orleans Saints are no longer pursuing New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey, according to a recent interview with Saints GM Mickey Loomis. "It's no secret we had some discussions with them and we just couldn't come to a conclusion on the right compensation," Loomis told Sirius NFL Radio. "But for the most part that's dead," he said of the trade talks. "I don't anticipate that

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-85131728891365666202008-05-16T11:41:00.005-05:002008-05-16T12:16:16.242-05:00

Throughout the week email your questions to whodatsayteam@gmail.com. Remember, there are no stupid questions -- just stupid people that ask them. Those people will be ignored.This weeks questions courtesy of Glenn Becnel -- Harahan, La.Glenn: It seems that there are many boom or bust selections by the Saints in the draft. Based on your initial reports, who will be a boom and who will be a

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-88486908071300245282008-05-15T11:58:00.003-05:002008-05-15T12:03:54.768-05:00

News: According to the SunHerald.com, Sedrick Ellis and Hollis Thomas are expected to compete for a defensive tackle starting job during training camp. Thomas has consistently reported to camp overweight and out of shape, and if he does so again this season, Ellis should have the inside track to the starting job.Who Dat Say: Payton's mentality has always been that the guys who work hardest and

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-30338976479053328102008-05-15T09:15:00.006-05:002008-05-16T11:08:08.022-05:00

Who Dat Say hereby issues a challenge to all the Panthers fans that visit our site. We bet the Saints go 2-0 against your Panthers this season. If the series is split, team that goes further in the playoffs wins. Please email us to discuss terms at whodatsayteam@gmail.com and set the value of the bet. Pertinent information to be exchanged. Further, because we feel Deangleo Williams is a complete

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Dear Panthers Fans,Please drop by tomorrow for a special offer from us.Sincerely,The Whodatsay Staff

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News: Safety David Roach (now # 37 on the saints roster) admitted that he felt the pressure to make it through the summer's final roster cuts during rookie minicamp this past weekend, according to reporternews.com. Roach said, "There is pressure all the time. You're being evaluated every time you step on the field, every time you step into the facility. But you can't focus on that pressure. If

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-9082270472771052702008-05-14T16:11:00.008-05:002008-05-15T10:31:52.174-05:00

News: ESPN.com writer Pat Yasinskas predicts that the Saints are the team most poised to make a turnaround this year. Calling the Saints the "best 7-9 team in the league last year," Yasinskas says that the 2008 Saints will make a run "deep into the postseason." His reason for the turnaround? A much improved defense. "The big reason the Saints will fare a lot better than last year is their defense

The Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-67043607415559189922008-05-14T15:23:00.005-05:002008-05-14T15:29:58.612-05:00

News: Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis feel the Saints should be back in the championship hunt provided they stay healthy, according to SI.com. "Those are the types of expectations that we have of ourselves," says Loomis. When asked about embattled cornerback Jason David, Loomis had this to say, "We have not by any stretch of the imagination given up on Jason David," says Loomis. "Jason had a tough

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-36721990053211247822008-05-13T13:10:00.008-05:002008-05-13T13:33:43.449-05:00

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.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-12198759994551348852008-05-13T10:07:00.005-05:002008-05-13T10:12:32.956-05:00

News: According to NewOrleansSaints.com, Saints Head Coach Sean Payton, and wife, Beth, proudly announced today the formation and launch of the Payton's Play It Forward Foundation. Payton's Play It Forward Foundation will serve as a catalyst and fund-raising vehicle for various non-profit organizations to build and support their infrastructures, extend their reach, and bring effective

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-36690925908064717322008-05-12T16:36:00.004-05:002008-05-12T16:41:31.590-05:00

News: According to thetowntalk.com, Saints coach Sean Payton liked what he saw from Sedrick Ellis and Tracy Porter at the team’s rookie mini-camp held this past weekend. Neither player has quite adapted to the humidity and weather conditions here in Louisiana, but Payton spoke highly of both players. "When you look at Ellis, he's been a pain in the rear for a couple of days now splitting some

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-68423005960974613762008-05-12T16:13:00.004-05:002008-05-13T10:06:01.115-05:00

News: According to the Sun Herald, former Michigan receiver Adrian Arrington, who was picked in the 7th round, #237 overall, hopes he'll soon be labeled a draft-day steal. Arrington was already well aware of Marques Colston's success story when the New Orleans Saints selected him. In 2006, Marques Colston was the 4th to last pick of the draft, but quickly impressed the Saints' coaching staff and

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-24493469576251056122008-05-12T11:03:00.006-05:002008-05-12T11:12:53.440-05:00

Every Tuesday we want you to "go off" on whatever Saints-related topic is bothering you. Tell us how you feel and don't spare any expense. To submit your rant, send an e-mail to whodatsayteam@gmail.com. We will sift through the garbage and post the best stuff every Tuesday. If we get 5 good ones, we'll post them all. Happy complaining.By reader Cheddar Cheese - Chalmette, LAI know the saints will

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-8237131705723915942008-05-09T12:39:00.003-05:002008-05-09T12:44:22.447-05:00

News: It has been a week of highs for former LSU wide-receiver and New Orleans native Josh McManus. On Monday, he traveled to Washington D.C. to visit the White House and shook hands with the President of the United States. On Thursday, he completed his final class as a student at Louisiana State University. And today, he will be between the white lines at the New Orleans Saints' practice

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-53678008143963185422008-05-08T17:44:00.002-05:002008-05-08T17:46:58.799-05:00

News: After his free agent visit with the Saints on Wednesday, Shaun Alexander left without a contract, according to the Times-Picayune. Speculation is that the Saints probably offered Alexander the league minimum, but that was not enough to land him.Who Dat Say: Like we said before, let Alexander test out the free agent market. Good luck finding a better contract, big guy. We’ll be waiting for

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-21722755102618183862008-05-08T17:40:00.004-05:002008-05-08T17:44:11.502-05:00

News: According to ESPN.com, former Bengal wide receiver Chris Henry cited the Saints and the Cowboys as the two teams he would most like to play for.Who Dat Say: Henry can certainly play – if he can stay out of jail. Although a Henry-Colston set would be formidable, we do not need this kind of distraction in the locker room. Plus, we would never be able to rely on the guy to be there for a full

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-90024698186828050442008-05-08T12:41:00.006-05:002008-05-08T13:03:49.460-05:00

Reader: Section629SaintsFan - "where the real fans sit"WhoDatSay: Agreed. There's no place in America like the Terrace.Section629SaintsFan: Now that the off-season is all but behind us, what was the single best move that the Saints made between the end of last season and now to improve our team?WhoDatSay: The acquisition of Jonathan Vilma. No question.For the longest time, the Saints “D” has

The Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-18374840993969417512008-05-08T10:23:00.004-05:002008-05-08T10:29:32.498-05:00

News: According to NewOrleansSaints.com, the newest members of the Saints will get their first taste of action as members of the NFL when they participate in a three-day rookie and first-year players mini-camp at the team's Metairie headquarters this coming Friday. The Saints' six draft choices from the 2008 draft will be joined by 16 rookie free agents and 36 players that have been invited by

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-63875076453996855762008-05-07T12:52:00.006-05:002008-05-07T13:14:37.143-05:00

We at WhoDatSay don’t know too much about superdelegates, economic stimulus plans, the crisis in Darfur, or even life in general. But, if there is one thing other than Saints football that we do know something about, it’s fantasy football. It’s never too early to start thinking about that day in late August when you and 10 or so other dudes will gather at Hooters, with the last place finisher

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-70979101394358108782008-05-07T12:36:00.008-05:002008-05-07T14:25:58.370-05:00

News: According to the New Orleans Times Picayune, Deuce McAllister said he feels good about his recovery timetable. McAllister, who is coming back from surgeries on his knees has been running and doing some cutting and planting for about three weeks, and was able to run full-speed pass routes with teammates for the first time on Monday.Who Dat Say: We can choose to be cautiously optimistic about

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-59548884977073767402008-05-06T21:11:00.008-05:002008-05-06T21:31:40.650-05:00

Every Tuesday we want you to "go off" on whatever Saints-related topic is bothering you. Tell us how you feel and don't spare any expense. To submit your rant, send an e-mail to whodatsayteam@gmail.com. We will sift through the garbage and post the best stuff every Tuesday. If we get 5 good ones, we'll post them all. Happy complaining.By reader Red Dodge Charger, CaliforniaYou guys want a rant…

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-49195419628529167052008-05-06T17:29:00.003-05:002008-05-06T17:34:06.811-05:00

News: According to the New Orleans Saints official website, Saints owner Tom Benson has purchased the local FOX affiliate in New Orleans for a reported $41 million on Monday. Who Dat Say: The move can really be seen in 2 different ways: Either Benson is reconfirming to the city of New Orleans that the Saints will remain for the long run or he is doing everything in his power to shape public

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-60468734669271850022008-05-06T16:37:00.005-05:002008-05-06T17:02:48.156-05:00

News: According to NFL.com, Shaun Alexander will visit New Orleans on Wednesday on a free agent visit. Alexander also visited Cincinnati onMonday.Who Dat Say: Given the interest we have shown in bigger, physical backs like Jonathan Stewart, Matt Forte, Lynell Hamilton, and Olayani Sobomehin, the Saints are likely looking to upgrade their between-the-tackles running game and could be hinting that

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-10557241769670064792008-05-06T10:11:00.002-05:002008-05-06T10:46:18.396-05:00

News: Although the New Orleans Saints weren't able to complete a trade prior to or during the 2008 draft with the New York Giants, the Saints remain interested in tight end Jeremy Shockey, according to the Times Picayune. The Times Picayune also mentions that coach Sean Payton still believes Shockey is the perfect fit for the Saints' offense.WhoDatSay: We may be starting to sound like a broken

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-56598259402328128002008-05-05T15:59:00.005-05:002008-05-05T17:04:46.143-05:00

News: Despite a contract offer as a quarterback from the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Cleve McCoy has chosen to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL and will report to the Saints' rookie minicamp beginning May 9th where New Orleans will offer him a chance to tryout at receiver, according to blackathlete.net.WhoDatSay: Some of you may remember that we reported about McCoy

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-10398179683555504292008-05-05T00:29:00.003-05:002008-05-05T00:35:09.694-05:00

In his time with the Saints, Pierre Thomas can really claim only one accomplishment: exceeding the expectations of his fellow players, coaches, and the fans on every given opportunity, including his one opportunity to fill the role as feature back for the New Orleans Saints. If anyone has earned another shot at the feature back role for the 2008-2009 campaign, it’s Saint Pierre.A History of

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-17318652248279639482008-05-03T11:28:00.005-05:002008-05-03T12:22:19.154-05:00

News: Jersey numbers have been handed out to the New Orleans Saints' drafted and undrafted rookies, and Adrian Arrington will wear the infamous number "87." The jersey numbers for the Saints' 6 draft picks are as follows:#90 -- Sedrick Ellis#22 -- Tracy Porter#72 -- DeMario Pressley#77 -- Carl Nicks#5 -- Taylor Mehlhaff#87 -- Adrian ArringtonTo see the entire new team roster including the

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-66000337928989679312008-05-02T11:09:00.011-05:002008-05-03T11:11:35.201-05:00

1.) Reader: Mike from BiloxiMike: Love the updates and insight. Who do ya'll project to be the starting corners, assuming McKenzie isn’t available Week 1? Also, is there any chance we see someone other than Josh Bullocks at the safety position? Will Kevin Kaesviharn or someone else (perhaps Randall Gay moving to safety) be given the opportunity to start?WhoDatSay: Taking Mike McKenzie out of the

The Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-45815170767028470062008-05-01T21:51:00.002-05:002008-05-01T21:58:59.602-05:00

News: In addition to the UDFA’s mentioned earlier this week, the Saints have also signed Evan Moore (WR, Stanford), Jolonnn Dunbar (LB, Boston College), and Lynell Hamilton (RB, San Diego State). Payton said of the undrafted free agent class, “It doesn’t really matter to us how they got here, they have an opportunity to make the team. When you look at it, there have been a number of free agents

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-19731015907463233922008-05-01T21:50:00.002-05:002008-05-01T22:01:15.025-05:00

News: Mickey Loomis announced today that the team has waived defensive tackle McKinley Boykin, running back Jamaal Branch, wide receiver Carlton Brewster and defensive end Josh Cooper.Who Dat Say: Make way for the new guys! Through the offseason and the draft, the Saints have added upgrades, or at least younger legs, at each of those positions. As the consummate underdogs, Josh Cooper and Jamaal

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-80747532497244022142008-05-01T11:27:00.010-05:002008-05-01T14:53:14.925-05:00

In 2002, when the NFL re-aligned to eight four-team divisions, many experts thought the NFC South would be one of the toughest conferences in football. And those experts were right. That year, the NFC South produced three teams that finished over .500, with the outsider being John Fox's Carolina Panthers at an abysmal 7-9. The division went a combined 25-14-1 (.638) when playing foes from outside

The Dowghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181950132573392501noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-35272618204421801392008-04-30T09:39:00.005-05:002008-04-30T09:45:37.020-05:00

Hearsay: A WhoDatSay reader and Saints insider tells us that he shared a suite at the Hornets game last night with the one and only Mike McKenzie, and the news from Mike is nothing if not great. According to our reader, Mike walks with no noticeable limp anymore. As a matter of fact, the only thing different about Mike physically is that his dreadlocks were styled in a "Princess Leia-esque

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-72100216947525901092008-04-29T21:30:00.010-05:002008-04-29T21:57:28.394-05:00

Every Tuesday we want you to "go off" on whatever Saints-related topic is bothering you. Tell us how you feel and don't spare any expense. To submit your rant, send an e-mail to whodatsayteam@gmail.com. We will sift through the garbage and post the best stuff every Tuesday. If we get 5 good ones, we'll post them all. Happy complaining. By Reader Benny B - Baton Rouge, LAI'm upset about the

Section123SaintsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944862021061157518noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-5188975148112518102008-04-29T10:45:00.005-05:002008-04-29T11:25:30.097-05:00

News: The New Orleans Saints signed Portland State fullback and undrafted free agent Olaniyi Sobomehin, according to NFLdraftbible.com. WhoDatSay: Sobomehin (we have no clue how to pronounce his first or last name) was Portland State's leading rusher last season. At 6'1", 230lbs, Sobomehin is a bruising back that does most of his work between the tackles. Although this is not exactly the RB

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-70251504838672112142008-04-29T00:02:00.008-05:002008-04-29T00:12:52.649-05:00

Heading into the draft, everyone knew the Saints needed to focus on defense. Although it appeared the Saints had many options with the #10 pick, from all indications, Glenn Dorsey was the player the Saints were really after. Although we didn’t get Glenn Dorsey, and the LSU homers will never admit this, it looks like the New Orleans Saints may have actually made out better by drafting Ellis.When

Duncan Donutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002276388348413174noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-9936258551746387192008-04-28T15:09:00.007-05:002008-04-28T15:23:07.844-05:00

Check out our 2008 Saints Draft Player Videos on the right (-->). Watch Adrian Arrington tear apart Florida's secondary and you'll understand why Payton asked to trade back in to Round 7 to take him.

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-4770997409578771102008-04-28T13:04:00.011-05:002008-04-28T15:53:06.687-05:00

News: The team has has signed 11 undrafted free-agents including TCU safety David Roach, LSU linebacker Luke Sanders, Houston LB Rocky Schwartz, Iowa State receiver Todd Blythe, and Stanford QB T.C. Ostrander. The full list of Saints 2008 UDFA's is as follows:QB T.C. Ostrander (Stanford)LB Rocky Schwartz (Houston)DE Jeremy Geathers (UNLV)OL Jason Boone (Utah)S David Roach (TCU)LB

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-67458811361801399022008-04-27T11:02:00.028-05:002008-04-27T17:41:46.382-05:00

And we're back! More picks, more Saints spin, more excitement.Buddon (5:38 PM): Apparently, we were not finished. The Saints traded with the Packers to obtain this pick. Payton loves drafting receivers with size (see Colston and Meachem) and now added another one with some size. This pick is right around the same time we picked Colston two years ago. Let's hope that lightning strikes the

Buddonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271450871981983669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-12196397851667775432008-04-26T13:27:00.044-05:002008-04-27T11:02:01.746-05:00

Welcome, everyone, to WhoDatSay's first annual draft day bonanza. Section123SaintsFan and Buddon are now here to put a Saints spin on every pick of the first day.No one can say our readers don't know their shit. You all overwhelmingly nailed our exact pick in the first round (see poll). We brought you the most legitimate possibilities, and you proved your knowledge. Bravo. Tomorrow, expect for us

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Be sure to join us at 1:30pm cst on Saturday, April 26th for our live internet coverage (live blog) of Saints' Draft Day, 2008. We will fill you in on any last minute news leading up to ESPN's telecast and, as the first round progresses, we will break down each pick, detailing what it means for the Saints and the player(s) who will end up donning the Black and Gold.

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News: The St. Louis Rams have all but ruled out a trade-down scenario with the New Orleans Saints because they do not want to move all the way down to No. 10, according to fanball.com.WhoDatSay: The website listed ESPN as the source, but did not say who reported the news. While we still think a trade with St. Louis is still a possibility, it remains an unlikely one. St. Louis drafted Adam

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News: League sources report that the Saints are shopping starting left tackle Jammal Brown in a potential trade in order to move up in Saturday's draft to get LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, according to CBSsportline.com. Reportedly, the Saints would have to jump the Atlanta Falcons (who are also interested in the DT) at the #3 spot in order to get Dorsey. Thanks to reader Bob Hawkins for the

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News: Kim Kardashian told Fox News this week that her attempts to save the planet include taking showers with her boyfriend, New Orleans Saint Reggie Bush. "I conserve water by showering with my boyfriend so we can save water together," said Kardashian. Story complements of Rene from Blackened Out.Who Dat Say: If Reggie Bush can't rush for 100 yards after spending his morning in the shower with

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News: The New Orleans Saints have already expressed their interest in Jeremy Shockey and now the Seattle Seahawks and possibly the Atlanta Falcons are entering the fray for the disgruntled tight end, reports the New York Daily News. The Giants aren't actively trying to trade Shockey, but they are listening to offers and have discussed the possibility as more teams come knocking at their door.

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Reader: Bullmoose from Baton Rouge, LA.Who Dat Say: That's a weird name.Bullmoose: With the draft quickly approaching on Saturday, which LSU Tiger (other than Big Glenn Dorsey) would y'all like to see in a Black and Gold uniform in the 2008 Season? Also, which Tiger (again besides Dorsey) do yall think will have the most productive career in the NFL?Who Dat Say: We want to see Craig Steltz in the

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With the final installment of my series, 5 Steps to a Black and Gold Supa Bowl, I leave you, Mickey, to make the dream a reality this weekend.Given the type of offense that Sean Payton runs and given the current stable of running backs, the reality of the matter is that the Saints must get a big young running back, or chances are they will end up paying a hefty price in the middle of the 2008

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News: The Miami Dolphins have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long and will select him with the No. 1 overall pick, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network. Long will reportedly receive $30 million guaranteed as part of his five-year, $57.5 million deal. That is $2 million less guaranteed than JaMarcus Russell got last year. An official announcement will be

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Every Tuesday we want you to "go off" on whatever Saints-related topic is bothering you. Tell us how you feel and don't spare any expense. To submit your rant, send an e-mail to whodatsayteam@gmail.com. We will sift through the garbage and post the best stuff every Tuesday. If we get 5 good ones, we'll post them all. Happy complaining.By reader OnOme Ojo -- Uptown, New Orleans.DRAFT A

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Your Who Dat Say contributors will roll out the first 40 picks in the NFL draft as we believe it will unfold at Radio City Music Hall in New York on April 26th. We will post 5 picks/day, concluding with the Saints 2nd round pick (#40 overall). Our Mock Draft Champion will be the contributor who gets the most picks right. In the event of a tie, the ugliest contributor loses – this does not bode

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News: According to Peter King from SI.com, the Saints are serious about trading into the top four for LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey. King said, "This one really surprises me, and at first I didn't think it was true, but New Orleans is serious about trading into the top four..." Also, King has seemingly put parameters around the Shockey trade. "It won't get done if the Giants insist on

Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452519572593859982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240459414200473475.post-39800049852292964662008-04-21T00:23:00.005-05:002008-04-21T11:55:06.616-05:00

From the look of our poll, I do not need to convince most of our readers that trading for Lito Sheppard is in our best interest, but convincing GM Mickey Loomis of that might be another story.The more I think about our draft, the more I am convinced that even if the Saints brass follows only the first three steps of my plan (see 5 Steps to a Black and Gold Supa Bowl), I would still consider this

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