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Saints Nation: Most Intriguing Camp Battles

There's a number of starting spots that I feel are up for grabs right now as OTAs are under way and there's a number of battles I'm incredibly intrigued by. The scheme switch to a 3-4 will create an enormous amount of competition, as will some changes on the offense with the departure of Devery Henderson and Jermon Bushrod. Here's positions that I'm going to be...
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Drew Brees 2013 Fantasy Football Preview and Projection

When looking at fantasy football quarterbacks over the past five seasons, few have been more consistent and more productive than New Orleans Saint’s signal caller Drew Brees. Not only has Brees finished among the top two among quarterbacks in fantasy points scored in four of the last five seasons, he’s also thrown for over 5,000 yards in three of his last five seasons. From 2008...
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17 hours ago  |  Discuss

2013 Fantasy Football Preview: New Orleans Saints

Is it wishful thinking that things on the bayou should be back to back to normal in 2013-14?That is exactly what the Saints are hoping for, trying to forget about the ills of the previous year with “Bounty Gate” and the loss of their head coach to the present with head coach Sean Payton again it the helm.Could the return of Payton, who seemed to have everything under control...
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17 hours ago  |  Discuss

Saints Nation: Catching Up on Saints' Reading

Quiet around these parts lately so I thought I'd hook you guys up with some Saints related material to read: To make room for Aaitui, the Saints waived DE Braylon Broughton. The Saints/Pelicans hired a new Executive Direction for Media. Nakia Hogan of NOLA.com talks about how Martez Wilson may have found a home in Rob Ryan's 3-4 defense. Bayou Buzz discusses...
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Saints Shifting Will Smith To Outside Linebacker

The New Orleans Saints are going to switch veteran defensive end Will Smith to outside linebacker on Tuesday when the team opens up OTA’s. The Saints are converting to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Smith will be expected to rush the passer like always from his new position. "Look, Will's a really good football player," general manager...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Saints ready to practice with Payton again

New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from his bounty ban. Defensive captain Will Smith says changes Payton has made to the coaching staff, the defensive scheme, and even the weight and conditioning program have given players the impression they...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Saints move Will Smith to outside linebacker

According to Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said that Will Smith is moving to outside linebacker in their new 3-4 defense. #Saints GM Mickey Loomis said Will Smith will start off OTAs at outside linebacker. Just spoke to him at Saints HOF golf tournament. — Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) May 20, 2013 Not every defensive end can...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Saints Nation: Bold 2013 Predictions

  I'm going to be discussing several bold predictions I have for the 2013 New Orleans Saints. I was mulling over the idea of doing this article last week, but decided to wait on it so I could try to piece together my thoughts better. Let's jump right in!   1. Rob Ryan will make the Saints' defense AT LEAST a top 15 defense in his first year as defensive...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Saints DB Dion Turner breaks through metal barricade after softball catch in outfield (Video)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Dion Turner made a nice catch in the outfield, while holding into the ball after breaking through a metal barricade that served as the outfield wall, during the Ben Grubbs Foundation charity softball game recently held at Zephyr Field in Metairie, Louisiana. Turner fell backwards did a reverse somersault after colliding with the barricade, but held...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

New Orleans Saints Sign Free Agent DL Isaako Aaitui

The New Orleans Saints and free agent defensive lineman Isaako Aaitui have agreed to an undisclosed contract. Due to the circumstances and the fact that he hasn’t done much at all in the NFL, the deal is most likely a one-year agreement. Either way, Aaitui will compete for a backup spot on the Saints roster and with enough hard work, could stick. The post New Orleans Saints Sign...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Saints CB Dion Turner ran threw a wall to make a Softball Catch During a Charity Game

Metairie, LA -- New Orleans Saints cornerback Dion Turner ran threw the outfield wall in the Ben Grubbs Foundation softball game last night at Zephyr Field. (The Ben Grubbs Foundation was founded in... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Drew Brees and his wife have made a habit out of decking themselves out for movie nights

When I noticed this tweet from Drew Brees Monday night, I figured Brees and his wife Brittany were participating in some sort of local event for The Great Gatsby, which premiered over the weekend...  Had a blast at #GreatGatsby recently. And yes, of course we dressed up! This movie will win some awards I imagine. twitter.com/drewbrees/stat… — Drew Brees (@drewbrees...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Drew Brees and his wife dress up 1920s style for 'The Great Gatsby' (Photo)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany were so excited to see the movie "The Great Gatsby" that they got dressed up in 1920s-style outfits. Looks like Drew and his wife should have tried out to be extras for the film. Had a blast at #GreatGatsby recently. And yes, of course we dressed up! This movie will win some awards I imagine. twitter.com...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

Drew Brees, wife dress up like it’s the Roaring Twenties to see ‘The Great Gatsby’

New Orleans Saints quarterback and his lovely wife Brittany attended a recent showing of Leonardo DiCaprio-starring, Baz Luhrmann-directed flick based upon the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic, “The Great Gatsby.” And the couple attempted to up the enjoyment and participatory factor by regaling themselves in attire befitting a film about the Roaring Twenties. Brittany looked very...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

Saints sign third-round pick John Jenkins

New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis announced that the team has signed their third-round draft pick John Jenkins, a defensive tackle out of Georgia. The 4-year deal was signed on Friday, just in time for the start of the team's rookie minicamp. The 6-foot-3, 359-pound Jenkins was the last to sign of their five selections. Per the Associated Press, via the Daly Comet: '...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss
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